Hello.

New to the newsgroup.

Just wondering . . . . What would be considered a decent desktop model for
a shortwave receiver? I am looking for something under $300 that I can
place on the desketop, to plug headphones into, that will be a decent
starting unit. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Rob

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"Oz" wrote:

Hello.

New to the newsgroup.

Just wondering . . . . What would be considered a decent desktop model for
a shortwave receiver? I am looking for something under $300 that I can
place on the desketop, to plug headphones into, that will be a decent
starting unit. Any suggestions?

Go up 2X and you can find a few like this
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/commrxvr/0330.html
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/commrxvr/2786.html

or a big portable
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0101.html

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Telamon
Ventura, California

Speaking of Universal Radio...

Anyone knows why they dont deliver to the EU anymore? Saw a receiver I
liked after following their site for a few months, emailed them, them
decided to give 'm a call anyway and they told me they dont sell
overseas anymore and promised they would explain over email.

The email I got, but no explanation however. Kinda sucks, prices are
much cheaper over in the USA, even after adding import tax...

Anyone knows of a good alternative to Universal Radio?

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JeroenK

On Apr 7, 1:27 am, JeroenK wrote:
Speaking of Universal Radio...

Anyone knows why they dont deliver to the EU anymore? Saw a receiver I
liked after following their site for a few months, emailed them, them
decided to give 'm a call anyway and they told me they dont sell
overseas anymore and promised they would explain over email.

The email I got, but no explanation however. Kinda sucks, prices are
much cheaper over in the USA, even after adding import tax...

Anyone knows of a good alternative to Universal Radio?

--
JeroenK

JeroenK - Buying a 'new' Receiver in the USofA
and Shipping it to Europe as "Used" :

* Have someone buy the Radio for you in the USofA.

* Un-Box-It and remove all the Tags and Wrapping.

* Test-It for and 24 Hours {Listen and Play with the Radio}

* Remove the Manual and 'other' Accessories from the Box and
ship them to you separately as "Used" Radio {Electronics} Parts.

* Send the Receipt, Registation and Warranty Card by separate
Letter.

* Wait-a-Week then put the Radio with just the Power Cord
back in the Box with the original packing; and Ship the Radio
to you by itself as a "Used" Radio {Electronic Equipment for
Amateur Radio Use} .

NOW - You have your Radio -but- Most likely you will not
have a Warranty that is 'valid' in Europe.

Yes It Can Be Done ! - Is It Worth Doing ? ~ RHF

I'll second the motion on the DX394. With a decent antenna its a pretty
good radio.

"Oz" wrote in message
t...
Hello.

New to the newsgroup.

Just wondering . . . . What would be considered a decent desktop model
for
a shortwave receiver? I am looking for something under $300 that I can
place on the desketop, to plug headphones into, that will be a decent
starting unit. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Rob

On Apr 6, 11:57 pm, "Oz" wrote:
Hello.

New to the newsgroup.

Just wondering . . . . What would be considered a decent desktop model for
a shortwave receiver? I am looking for something under $300 that I can
place on the desketop, to plug headphones into, that will be a decent
starting unit. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Rob

A decent (actually very good quality) tabletop shortwave receiver for
around $300 can easily be found in the used market. Just look for a
unit in good condition from Kenwood, Yaesu or Icom. There are few new
consumer grade tabletops available and none priced under $300 that I'm
aware of. You could of course set a portable radio on a table plug it
into mains power and it would work very much like a desktop radio,
although it might not handle large antennas very well.

I have never owned a Palstar or a Lowe Radio before,but Palstar built
(maybe they still do) some radios with the Lowe brand name on them,for
export to Europe.
I believe they are very good radios. www.devilfinder.com Palstar
Lowe Radios
cuhulin

If you can go another $100 to around $400, I'd recommend a Satellit 800.
Make sure you find one with a serial number starting with 82 or greater,
that's the second generation with improvements.


"Oz" wrote in message
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Hello.

New to the newsgroup.

Just wondering . . . . What would be considered a decent desktop model
for a shortwave receiver? I am looking for something under $300 that I
can place on the desketop, to plug headphones into, that will be a decent
starting unit. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Rob

Unrevealed Source wrote:

If you can go another $100 to around $400, I'd recommend a Satellit 800.
Make sure you find one with a serial number starting with 82 or greater,
that's the second generation with improvements.

Nowadays if one looks, Drake R8's seem to be going for about $400 or so.





"Oz" wrote in message
t...
Hello.

New to the newsgroup.

Just wondering . . . . What would be considered a decent desktop model
for a shortwave receiver? I am looking for something under $300 that I
can place on the desketop, to plug headphones into, that will be a decent
starting unit. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Rob