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I am looking for a table sized clock radio with an earphone jack. I have spent many hours researching with my limited knowledge, for the right radio and just realised there was your newsgroup. I know newsgroup people are passionate about their stuff:). I would be willing to trade your knowledge for anything you ever wanted to know about Kona Coffee:) or farming in Hawaii etc. This is what I want and I need your help because I am a farmer and not a radio guru. I want a radio cappable of getting an FM station from 93 miles away (the closest NPR station I have) and I live in a remote rural area with mountains and valleys. I have looked at Sangean, Eton, Tivoli, Boston etc. but I can not make my decision. I am willing to spend up to $200. Can you make me any recommendations? I honestly don't know if I need a short wave even. Sorry. Again thanking you in advance for any information you can give me or for a direction you can steer me in. aloha, beans --smithfarms.com farmers of pure kona roast beans to kona to email |
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The most sensitive FM and MW portable radio under $200 currently on the
market is the Redsun RP2100/Kaito 2100. It's great on SW too. Having recommended that I hasten to say that FM radio is line of sight and that it is unlikely that ANY radio will pick up an FM station 93 miles away over mountains. MW over that distance should be great though, as of course would be SW, the signals of which travel over vast distances. I live in a valley shielded by high mountains and can get reasonable reception of FM stations 60 miles away over the mountains, but I would think that is just about the limit. -- John Plimmer, Montagu, Western Cape Province, South Africa South 33 d 47 m 32 s, East 20 d 07 m 32 s RX Icom IC-756 PRO III with MW mods Drake SW8 & ERGO software Sony 7600D, GE SRIII, Redsun RP2100 BW XCR 30, Sangean 803A. GE circa 50's radiogram Antenna's RF Systems DX 1 Pro, Datong AD-270 Kiwa MW Loop, PAORDT Roelof mini-whip http://www.dxing.info/about/dxers/plimmer.dx wrote in message ... TIA I am looking for a table sized clock radio with an earphone jack. I have spent many hours researching with my limited knowledge, for the right radio and just realised there was your newsgroup. I know newsgroup people are passionate about their stuff:). I would be willing to trade your knowledge for anything you ever wanted to know about Kona Coffee:) or farming in Hawaii etc. This is what I want and I need your help because I am a farmer and not a radio guru. I want a radio cappable of getting an FM station from 93 miles away (the closest NPR station I have) and I live in a remote rural area with mountains and valleys. I have looked at Sangean, Eton, Tivoli, Boston etc. but I can not make my decision. I am willing to spend up to $200. Can you make me any recommendations? I honestly don't know if I need a short wave even. Sorry. Again thanking you in advance for any information you can give me or for a direction you can steer me in. aloha, beans --smithfarms.com farmers of pure kona roast beans to kona to email |
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forgot to mention that you can get the Redsun RP2100 on eBay from two
sellers, recommended one is tqchina. The Kaito2100 should be available from: http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/2100.html Also, I regularly pick up Honolulu on SW and that's a distance of 11,000 miles. -- John Plimmer, Montagu, Western Cape Province, South Africa South 33 d 47 m 32 s, East 20 d 07 m 32 s RX Icom IC-756 PRO III with MW mods Drake SW8 & ERGO software Sony 7600D, GE SRIII, Redsun RP2100 BW XCR 30, Sangean 803A. GE circa 50's radiogram Antenna's RF Systems DX 1 Pro, Datong AD-270 Kiwa MW Loop, PAORDT Roelof mini-whip http://www.dxing.info/about/dxers/plimmer.dx wrote in message ... TIA I am looking for a table sized clock radio with an earphone jack. I have spent many hours researching with my limited knowledge, for the right radio and just realised there was your newsgroup. I know newsgroup people are passionate about their stuff:). I would be willing to trade your knowledge for anything you ever wanted to know about Kona Coffee:) or farming in Hawaii etc. This is what I want and I need your help because I am a farmer and not a radio guru. I want a radio cappable of getting an FM station from 93 miles away (the closest NPR station I have) and I live in a remote rural area with mountains and valleys. I have looked at Sangean, Eton, Tivoli, Boston etc. but I can not make my decision. I am willing to spend up to $200. Can you make me any recommendations? I honestly don't know if I need a short wave even. Sorry. Again thanking you in advance for any information you can give me or for a direction you can steer me in. aloha, beans --smithfarms.com farmers of pure kona roast beans to kona to email |
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On Sun, 7 Jan 2007 19:48:24 +0200, "John Plimmer"
wrote: forgot to mention that you can get the Redsun RP2100 on eBay from two sellers, recommended one is tqchina. The Kaito2100 should be available from: http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/2100.html Also, I regularly pick up Honolulu on SW and that's a distance of 11,000 miles. Thank you John!! I immediately tried to GOOGLE for a seller and GOOGLE could not find a dealer so thank you for the URL. I really appreciate your help immensely. I have always loved the ability of radios so the idea of getting a station so far away is totally exciting. Thank you very much. Must get back to work:( but I am very grateful! aloha, beans beansatsmithfarms.com farmers of pure kona roast beans to kona to email |
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eBay seller "tquchina" doesn't seem to be offering the RP2100 at the moment
but eBay seller liypn URL is http://cgi.ebay.com/REDSUN-RP2100-PL...QQcmdZViewItem -- John Plimmer, Montagu, Western Cape Province, South Africa South 33 d 47 m 32 s, East 20 d 07 m 32 s RX Icom IC-756 PRO III with MW mods Drake SW8 & ERGO software Sony 7600D, GE SRIII, Redsun RP2100 BW XCR 30, Sangean 803A. GE circa 50's radiogram Antenna's RF Systems DX 1 Pro, Datong AD-270 Kiwa MW Loop, PAORDT Roelof mini-whip http://www.dxing.info/about/dxers/plimmer.dx wrote in message ... On Sun, 7 Jan 2007 19:48:24 +0200, "John Plimmer" wrote: forgot to mention that you can get the Redsun RP2100 on eBay from two sellers, recommended one is tqchina. The Kaito2100 should be available from: http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/2100.html Also, I regularly pick up Honolulu on SW and that's a distance of 11,000 miles. Thank you John!! I immediately tried to GOOGLE for a seller and GOOGLE could not find a dealer so thank you for the URL. I really appreciate your help immensely. I have always loved the ability of radios so the idea of getting a station so far away is totally exciting. Thank you very much. Must get back to work:( but I am very grateful! aloha, beans beansatsmithfarms.com farmers of pure kona roast beans to kona to email |
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Beans scribbled;
wrote in message ... TIA I am looking for a table sized clock radio with an earphone jack. I have spent many hours researching with my limited knowledge, for the right radio and just realised there was your newsgroup. I know newsgroup people are passionate about their stuff:). I would be willing to trade your knowledge for anything you ever wanted to know about Kona Coffee:) or farming in Hawaii etc. This is what I want and I need your help because I am a farmer and not a radio guru. I want a radio cappable of getting an FM station from 93 miles away (the closest NPR station I have) and I live in a remote rural area with mountains and valleys. I have looked at Sangean, Eton, Tivoli, Boston etc. but I can not make my decision. I am willing to spend up to $200. Can you make me any recommendations? I honestly don't know if I need a short wave even. Sorry. Again thanking you in advance for any information you can give me or for a direction you can steer me in. aloha, beans --smithfarms.com farmers of pure kona roast beans to kona to email Are you trying to pick up NPR in Honolulu??? can you hear the station on your car FM radio??.............GC |
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On Sun, 07 Jan 2007 20:03:28 GMT, "Chicklets Joe"
wrote: Beans scribbled; wrote in message .. . TIA Are you trying to pick up NPR in Honolulu??? can you hear the station on your car FM radio??.............GC I can hear NPR from my junk bedside radio (emerson) that I have now but I can't dial it in perfectly. So I just thought if I could get a great radio with all the elements I want, it would be better. I do have a Sangean in another place and it seems to work fairly well although it sometimes fades on the Honolulu FM stations. Besides, a shortwave sounds like lots of fun. aloha, beans beansatsmithfarms.com farmers of pure kona roast beans to kona to email |
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On Sun, 7 Jan 2007 21:28:34 +0200, "John Plimmer"
wrote: eBay seller "tquchina" doesn't seem to be offering the RP2100 at the moment but eBay seller liypn URL is http://cgi.ebay.com/REDSUN-RP2100-PL...QQcmdZViewItem I noticed when I went to the website you suggested, it said the new model would be out on 02/20/07. Would you think it worthwhile to wait until then? I have invested plenty of time and will invest money too, so I want the best I could have. Again, Thank you very much! aloha, beans PS I don't do e-bay but do you think the person you suggest is honorable? I get too much spam about e-bay and feel somewhat cautious as a result. Hope you understand. Again TIA. beansatsmithfarms.com farmers of pure kona roast beans to kona to email |
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I can hear NPR from my junk bedside radio (emerson) that I have now but I can't dial it in perfectly. So I just thought if I could get a great radio with all the elements I want, it would be better. GE SuperRadio III or if you can find a used one SR or SRII (both better). http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...alty/0547.html No shortwave, but very sensitive and good sound. Geoff. -- Geoffrey S. Mendelson, Jerusalem, Israel N3OWJ/4X1GM IL Voice: (07)-7424-1667 Fax ONLY: 972-2-648-1443 U.S. Voice: 1-215-821-1838 Visit my 'blog at http://geoffstechno.livejournal.com/ |
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The Redsun RP2100 is the version made and sold within China. Universal-Radio (As well as Kaito USA) will be selling a Kaito KA2100, which is basically a North American, rebranded version of the same radio. Another point about this radio is that a newer version, called the Redsun RP3000, is expected soon (within calendar year 2007 I guess). It will include a numeric keypad for direct frequency entry, SSB (single sideband-- useful for hearing ham radio communications, utility stations, and clandestine broadcasts), and possibly synchronous detection (a feature for AM/SW radio that can reduce fading and interference). Radiointel.com is a website that is tracking the progress of the RP3000. I have purchased multiple items from both liypn and tquchina on eBay and all of the transactions have been perfect. I would say the only differences between them is which radios they have listed/available, and that tquchina seems more friendly/chatty to me. Good luck with your purchase! |
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On Sun, 07 Jan 2007 07:14:08 -1000, wrote:
I want a radio cappable of getting an FM station from 93 miles away (the closest NPR station I have) and I live in a remote rural area with mountains and valleys. I have looked at Sangean, Eton, Tivoli, Boston etc. but I can not make my decision. I am willing to spend up to $200. Can you make me any recommendations? I honestly don't know if I need a short wave even. Sorry. The Boston Acoustics Recepter is the best FM table radio I've seen. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-3sbsWhV...ston+Acoustics |
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On Sun, 07 Jan 2007 10:49:52 -1000, wrote:
On Sun, 7 Jan 2007 21:28:34 +0200, "John Plimmer" wrote: eBay seller "tquchina" doesn't seem to be offering the RP2100 at the moment but eBay seller liypn URL is http://cgi.ebay.com/REDSUN-RP2100-PL...QQcmdZViewItem I noticed when I went to the website you suggested, it said the new model would be out on 02/20/07. Would you think it worthwhile to wait until then? I have the Redsun 2100 and it is a nice radio and sounds great..I have ordered several radios from liypn with excellent results. FM over the mountains as said previously may be an issue. I would wait for the new version. Depending on your location to the FM station, the mountains may not be an issue. PS. I have ordered coffee from you many times and it is great. |
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wrote in message ... On Sun, 07 Jan 2007 20:03:28 GMT, "Chicklets Joe" wrote: Beans scribbled; wrote in message . .. TIA Are you trying to pick up NPR in Honolulu??? can you hear the station on your car FM radio??.............GC I can hear NPR from my junk bedside radio (emerson) that I have now but I can't dial it in perfectly. So I just thought if I could get a great radio with all the elements I want, it would be better. I do have a Sangean in another place and it seems to work fairly well although it sometimes fades on the Honolulu FM stations. Besides, a shortwave sounds like lots of fun. aloha, beans beansatsmithfarms.com farmers of pure kona roast beans to kona to email You might consider an FM only beam antenna to reduce signal fades along with a new radio...... I lived on Maui , 1984-1986 and I did alot of BCBDX along with SWDX.. It's surprising to hear Australlia, NewZealand Japan on BCB........Since you live on a farm, you have lot's of room for long wire antennas ..............It's sad that Radio Tahaiti and Radio Cook islands are gone but cruse through 3.2-3.3 mhz for Paupa New Guinea ........GC |
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I have the Redsun 2100 and it is a nice radio and sounds great..I have ordered several radios from liypn with excellent results. FM over the mountains as said previously may be an issue. I would wait for the new version. Depending on your location to the FM station, the mountains may not be an issue. PS. I have ordered coffee from you many times and it is great. Oh wow! I don't know who you are but thank you! If you know our stuff, I trust you with my wants:) My only question about that radio is whether it has an alarm? Do you know? We like to wake up with 10 minutes of the classical music before the NPR news at 5 am. Thanks for telling me to wait for the 02/20/07. I wondered about that and it is more than a month away so I'll try to bide my time. Thank you. aloha, beans beansatsmithfarms.com farmers of pure kona roast beans to kona to email |
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= = = On Jan 7, 9:39 am, "John Plimmer" wrote:
- - The most sensitive FM and MW portable radio under $200 - currently on the market is the Redsun RP2100/Kaito 2100. - JP - On this we can agree ~ RHF As good as any of the GE Superadios and better than the C.Crane CCRadioPlus with Kiwa Mods. Plus the Redsun RP2100 when the Extra-Step that the Grundig S350 and Grundig S350 DL -aka- Tecsun BCL-2000 & BCL-3000 did not go. eHam Reviews - Redsun RP2100 Radio http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6055 http://www.dxer.ca/component/option,...id,76/catid,7/ RadioIntel.Com Review - Redsun RP2100 Radio http://www.radiointel.com/review-redsunrp2100.htm -very well written by- Jay Allen Redsun RP2100 Radio on eBay with English Labeling http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ260070768278 Kaito KA2100 Radio {USA} -aka- Redsun RP2100 Radio {China} KAITO KA2100 = http://kaitousa.com/KA2100.htm Clock Radio Functions : * Local and UTC Clocks * Two Alarms {Timers A & B} * Sleep Button * Snooze Button * Key-Touch Light-Up Feature Looking for an Earphone Jack - It's There ! The Redsun RP2100 Radio offers FM Stereo via the Earphone Jack -and- also features a Pair of Line-Outs for external Left-&-Right Computer type Powered Speakers. For Distant FM Radio reception the Redsun RP2100 has a separate External FM Antenna Input. And -if- Distant FM Radio reception is your goal then this is a must-have feature. Which means you-got-to-have an External FM Antenna to Hear-what-you-want-to-Hear from afar. Plus there is also a separate External AM/MW Antenna Input : Should AM/MW DXing become an area of personal interest. Here a medium size 14" ~ 18" Box AM/MW Loop Antenna can make this Radio 'come alive' on the AM/MW Band. Any yes there is the mystery and wonder of Shortwave Radio to be explored with the Redsun RP2100 Radio. the redsun rp2100 radio - i like it ~ RHF |
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wrote: This is what I want and I need your help because I am a farmer and not a radio guru. I want a radio cappable of getting an FM station from 93 miles away (the closest NPR station I have) and I live in a remote rural area with mountains and valleys. I have looked at Sangean, Eton, Tivoli, Boston etc. but I can not make my decision. I am willing to spend up to $200. Can you make me any recommendations? I honestly don't know if I need a short wave even. Sorry. One reccomendation is to get an old Stereo Tuner or Reciever from the late 1970's early '80, before they went digital. One of the higher end brands like HH Scott, Marantz, Sansui. Before they went to Digital tuning. Around that era, performance mattered and they had low noise FET RF amplifiers and modern ceramic IF filters and detectors. Less alignment needed than an older one but no performance compromises that they made with the digital tuned stuff. Or get a good car radio and a 12 volt power supply. And then get a rooftop antenna. A 6 to 10 element FM band Yagi. Radio Shack had one, and maybe a hardware store out in the fringes could order one for you if they carry Channel Master or one of the other remaining brands. One resource is (former?) electronics magazine columnist Don Lancaster's reprint archive on www.tinaja.com. He did a sequence of columns back about 15 years ago in Radio-Electronics/Electronics Now about his attempts to do what you're trying to do. All sorts of other antenna suggestions. Mark Zenier Googleproofaddress(account:mzenier provider:eskimo domain:com) |
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On Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:15:52 GMT, Telamon
wrote: In article , blitz wrote: David writes... On Mon, 08 Jan 2007 01:13:51 -0500, blitz wrote: I'm interested in this unit, but I'd like to look at the specs. Any idea where they're listed? http://www.bostonacoustics.com/home_...product_id=213 I can't find anything listing sensitivity, selectivity, capture ratio, distortion, etc. Details, details. What? You want to know how it will work before you buy it? Apparently the fact that it is HD is all you need to know. It's not really a radio. It's a recepter, which I guess should be spelled receptor... It's not the HD model, Archie. It's a damn good FM receiver. |
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"Telamon" wrote in message ... In article , blitz wrote: David writes... On Mon, 08 Jan 2007 01:13:51 -0500, blitz wrote: I'm interested in this unit, but I'd like to look at the specs. Any idea where they're listed? http://www.bostonacoustics.com/home_...product_id=213 I can't find anything listing sensitivity, selectivity, capture ratio, distortion, etc. Details, details. What? You want to know how it will work before you buy it? Apparently the fact that it is HD is all you need to know. There are two models, one HD and the other analogue only. The non-HD model is about the best desktop radio I have ever had, AM and FM. |
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On Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:52:14 -0500, blitz wrote:
Telamon writes... In article , blitz wrote: David writes... On Mon, 08 Jan 2007 01:13:51 -0500, blitz wrote: I'm interested in this unit, but I'd like to look at the specs. Any idea where they're listed? http://www.bostonacoustics.com/home_...product_id=213 I can't find anything listing sensitivity, selectivity, capture ratio, distortion, etc. Details, details. What? You want to know how it will work before you buy it? Yeah, I'm funny like that. Apparently the fact that it is HD is all you need to know. That was the impression I got looking at the website. I'm still interested in seeing specs of both models. But the lack of same suggests they're not all that good. It's not really a radio. It's a recepter, which I guess should be spelled receptor... I guess we'd run out of words without those marketing genuii... It's better than the Tivoli Model One. I own both. |
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On Mon, 8 Jan 2007 17:52:21 GMT, (Mark Zenier)
wrote: And then get a rooftop antenna. A 6 to 10 element FM band Yagi. Radio Shack had one, and maybe a hardware store out in the fringes could order one for you if they carry Channel Master or one of the other remaining brands. http://www.winegard.com/offair/fm.htm |
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