On 9 Nov, 23:55, Terry M. wrote:
While I enjoy a radio I can touch and feel I must say I'm intrigued by
the Perseus -http://www.cqdx.it/woodbox/Perseus_uk.htmlIt seems like
a lot of bang for the buck.

Anyone here tried this?

On Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:46:41 -0800, Steve
wrote:

On Nov 8, 7:57 pm, Terry M. wrote:
I know this is kind of a loaded question - ask 100 people and get 100
different answers however, any recommendation on a receiver in the
500-800 dollar price range?

tia

Terry
K8TJM

Can you say more about what kind of receiver you're looking for? Do
you want a portable? A tabletop? A "black box" receiver that you can
use with a computer?

Steve

I haven't tested the Perseus yet but I will soon - I've ordered one.
Specs look extremely promising.

BM

On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:35:40 GMT, Telamon
wrote:

In article ,
dxAce wrote:

k9kz wrote:

Eton is supposed to be coming out with a new E1 without XM any time now for
about $400.

It's been out and is available from Universal. $399.99.


The E1 has got to be the best value for a in production radio today for
$399.99

Why someone would buy the crap R75 instead is a mystery.

Are you trolling?

On Nov 9, 5:16 pm, Terry M. wrote:
I had thought about a transceiver however I'm in a condo and a proper
antenna for transmitting (let alone receiving) is problematic.

On Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:05:35 -0500, Billy Burpelson



wrote:
Terry M. wrote:
I know this is kind of a loaded question - ask 100 people and get 100
different answers however, any recommendation on a receiver in the
500-800 dollar price range?

tia

Terry
K8TJM

You really don't say what type of receiver you want nor for what purpose.

However, as you are a ham, why not get a Drake TR-7 transceiver? Very
good SWL receiver (1.5-30 MHz continuous and 0-1.5 MHz with AUX-7 board)
and you can use it for transmitting too. They seem to be in the
$450-$650 range.- Hide quoted text -

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Well, I once lived in an apartment complex (second floor of three,
couldn't even sneak a good aerial let alone a good ground), but I did
use a Kenwood R-5000 with about 20 feet of wire tossed out under the
window screen. I'm still amazed at some of the stations I heard and
on the low bands that I heard them on under those conditions.
$400-500 on eBay.

In article ,
David wrote:

On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:35:40 GMT, Telamon
wrote:

In article ,
dxAce wrote:

k9kz wrote:

Eton is supposed to be coming out with a new E1 without XM any time now
for
about $400.

It's been out and is available from Universal. $399.99.


The E1 has got to be the best value for a in production radio today for
$399.99

Why someone would buy the crap R75 instead is a mystery.

Are you trolling?

Nope.

--
Telamon
Ventura, California

On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:41:53 -0800, RHF
wrote:

On Nov 10, 1:35 pm, Telamon
wrote:
In article ,

dxAce wrote:
k9kz wrote:

Eton is supposed to be coming out with a new E1 without XM any time now for
about $400.

It's been out and is available from Universal. $399.99.
-
- The E1 has got to be the best value for
- an in production radio today for $399.99
-
- Why someone would buy the crap R75 instead is a mystery.
-

That's comparing apples to Starburst fruit chews. I have 2 Drakes and
I also have an R75. The R75 is a full-on communications receiver,
whereas the Grundig/Etons are entertainment radios. Just because
Larry Magne can't figure out a radio doesn't mean it's crap.

David wrote:

On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:41:53 -0800, RHF
wrote:

On Nov 10, 1:35 pm, Telamon
wrote:
In article ,

dxAce wrote:
k9kz wrote:

Eton is supposed to be coming out with a new E1 without XM any time now for
about $400.

It's been out and is available from Universal. $399.99.
-
- The E1 has got to be the best value for
- an in production radio today for $399.99
-
- Why someone would buy the crap R75 instead is a mystery.
-

That's comparing apples to Starburst fruit chews. I have 2 Drakes and
I also have an R75. The R75 is a full-on communications receiver,
whereas the Grundig/Etons are entertainment radios. Just because
Larry Magne can't figure out a radio doesn't mean it's crap.

The R75 is also a full-on door stop!

dxAce
Michigan
USA

Drake R7, R8, R8A and R8B

And as always, don't do business with the Huntington Investment Company.

On Nov 12, 5:44 am, David wrote:
On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:41:53 -0800, RHF
wrote:





On Nov 10, 1:35 pm, Telamon
wrote:
In article ,

dxAce wrote:
k9kz wrote:

Eton is supposed to be coming out with a new E1 without XM any time now for
about $400.

It's been out and is available from Universal. $399.99.
-
- The E1 has got to be the best value for
- an in production radio today for $399.99
-
- Why someone would buy the crap R75 instead is a mystery.
-

That's comparing apples to Starburst fruit chews. I have 2 Drakes and
I also have an R75. The R75 is a full-on communications receiver,
whereas the Grundig/Etons are entertainment radios. Just because
Larry Magne can't figure out a radio doesn't mean it's crap.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

David,

- - - Once Again - - -
The Eton E1 Radio and the Icom IC-R75 Receiver both have
a group of 'committed' Owner/Users who Love Them -and-
a significant group of detractors who hate them.

TRANSLATION - Different Strokes -for- Different Folks !

such is life -and- the nature of hobbies and toys ~ RHF

On Nov 8, 7:57 pm, Terry M. wrote:
I know this is kind of a loaded question - ask 100 people and get 100
different answers however, any recommendation on a receiver in the
500-800 dollar price range?

tia

Terry
K8TJM

If you're looking for a new receiver and you don't mind being bound to
a computer, the Ten Tec RX-320D is far and away the best value out
there. Dollar for dollar, pound for pound, I don't think you can beat
it. You should also splurge for some additional software to use with
it. I use RxPlus and it's great. The software Ten Tec supplies is
okay, but it pales in comparison with what's available elsewhere.

If you're looking for a new stand alone receiver in the specified
price range, then I'd encourage you to look at the Palstar R30CC. It
doesn't generate as much controversy as some receivers, but that's
largely because there's less to argue about. It's solid.

If you're open to buying a used receiver, I'd suggest picking up a
Drake R8 or R8A on ebay. An R8B would also be good though I doubt
you'd get one within the price range you specified. I think an R8 on
ebay is just about the best value currently to be had on the used
market.

Just my opinions and I'm sure they'll be contradicted by others, but
you asked! These are the best suggestions I have.

Steve

In article ,
David wrote:

On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:41:53 -0800, RHF
wrote:

On Nov 10, 1:35 pm, Telamon
wrote:
In article ,

dxAce wrote:
k9kz wrote:

Eton is supposed to be coming out with a new E1 without XM any time
now for
about $400.

It's been out and is available from Universal. $399.99.
-
- The E1 has got to be the best value for
- an in production radio today for $399.99
-
- Why someone would buy the crap R75 instead is a mystery.
-

That's comparing apples to Starburst fruit chews. I have 2 Drakes and
I also have an R75. The R75 is a full-on communications receiver,
whereas the Grundig/Etons are entertainment radios. Just because
Larry Magne can't figure out a radio doesn't mean it's crap.

The problem here is that you are not "full on."

--
Telamon
Ventura, California

In article om,
Steve wrote:

On Nov 8, 7:57 pm, Terry M. wrote:
I know this is kind of a loaded question - ask 100 people and get 100
different answers however, any recommendation on a receiver in the
500-800 dollar price range?

tia

Terry
K8TJM

If you're looking for a new receiver and you don't mind being bound to
a computer, the Ten Tec RX-320D is far and away the best value out
there. Dollar for dollar, pound for pound, I don't think you can beat
it. You should also splurge for some additional software to use with
it. I use RxPlus and it's great. The software Ten Tec supplies is
okay, but it pales in comparison with what's available elsewhere.

If you're looking for a new stand alone receiver in the specified
price range, then I'd encourage you to look at the Palstar R30CC. It
doesn't generate as much controversy as some receivers, but that's
largely because there's less to argue about. It's solid.

If you're open to buying a used receiver, I'd suggest picking up a
Drake R8 or R8A on ebay. An R8B would also be good though I doubt
you'd get one within the price range you specified. I think an R8 on
ebay is just about the best value currently to be had on the used
market.

Just my opinions and I'm sure they'll be contradicted by others, but
you asked! These are the best suggestions I have.

The R75 Trolling idiots would always come back with the bang for the
buck reply as a fall back position. Well now that's gone as the E1 is
cheaper $400 as opposed to $600. For $200 less you get a sync, AGC that
works and decent sound.

So for the performance "bang for the buck" forsake the POS R75 and get
an E1. An E1 is a radio that works not one that makes promises.

And I agree with you that a Palstar R30CC at +$60 bucks would be a much
better buy than an R75.

--
Telamon
Ventura, California