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On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:00:06 GMT, Telamon
wrote: 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." You ARE a troll. Have another cocktail, Sparky. |
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On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:06:26 -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 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 Is there a Linux control app? I can't see using a 200 Watt computer to listen to the friggin' radio, but there are some sub-laptops coming out that might make better sense. |
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On Nov 13, 9:00 am, David wrote:
On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:06:26 -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 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 Is there a Linux control app? I can't see using a 200 Watt computer to listen to the friggin' radio, but there are some sub-laptops coming out that might make better sense.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - The answer is yes. Here's a link to an article on the subject along with some additional links to other sources: http://tinyurl.com/2rsbmv |
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On Nov 13, 6:00 am, David wrote:
On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:06:26 -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 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 Is there a Linux control app? - I can't see using a 200 Watt computer to listen to the friggin' radio, but there are some sub-laptops coming out that might make better sense.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Think PalmPilot and BlackBerry ~ RHF |
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On Nov 13, 11:26 am, Steve wrote:
On Nov 13, 9:00 am, David wrote: On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:06:26 -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 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 Is there a Linux control app? I can't see using a 200 Watt computer to listen to the friggin' radio, but there are some sub-laptops coming out that might make better sense.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - The answer is yes. Here's a link to an article on the subject along with some additional links to other sources: http://tinyurl.com/2rsbmv- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - One thing I've noticed about the RX-320D that I don't like, though, is that when I use it in conjunction with a phasing unit I cannot get the same kinds of nulls that I get on my standalone receivers. I'm not sure why this is. Moving the RX-320D around to different locations doesn't help (or hurt) matters. I wonder if the computer connection is itself to blame. It seems optimistic to me to think you can have a wired connection between a receiver and a computer without some increase in noise and loss in performance. If this is right, then the resulting noise might shake up the AGC control on the RX-320D just enough to obliterate many of the useful nulls. Maybe this isn't the cause, but so far I've ruled out every other theory I could come up with. I'd be curious to hear from anyone else who's encountered this problem....or from anyone else who uses a PC- controlled receiver who doesn't encounter it, for that matter. It might be wise to check to be absolutely sure you AREN'T encountering it, though. Steve |
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In article ,
David wrote: On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:00:06 GMT, Telamon wrote: 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." You ARE a troll. Have another cocktail, Sparky. And your drug addled posts are what then? -- Telamon Ventura, California |
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In article ,
David wrote: On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:00:06 GMT, Telamon wrote: 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." You ARE a troll. Have another cocktail, Sparky. Pop another pill druggie. -- Telamon Ventura, California |
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In article ,
David wrote: On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:00:06 GMT, Telamon wrote: 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." You ARE a troll. Have another cocktail, Sparky. Or smoke another joint before posting. -- Telamon Ventura, California |
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On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:54:04 -0800, Telamon
wrote: In article , David wrote: On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:00:06 GMT, Telamon wrote: 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." You ARE a troll. Have another cocktail, Sparky. Or smoke another joint before posting. I haven't smoked a joint in years. |
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On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:03:24 -0800, Steve
wrote: On Nov 13, 11:26 am, Steve wrote: On Nov 13, 9:00 am, David wrote: On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:06:26 -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 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 Is there a Linux control app? I can't see using a 200 Watt computer to listen to the friggin' radio, but there are some sub-laptops coming out that might make better sense.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - The answer is yes. Here's a link to an article on the subject along with some additional links to other sources: http://tinyurl.com/2rsbmv- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - One thing I've noticed about the RX-320D that I don't like, though, is that when I use it in conjunction with a phasing unit I cannot get the same kinds of nulls that I get on my standalone receivers. I'm not sure why this is. Moving the RX-320D around to different locations doesn't help (or hurt) matters. I wonder if the computer connection is itself to blame. It seems optimistic to me to think you can have a wired connection between a receiver and a computer without some increase in noise and loss in performance. If this is right, then the resulting noise might shake up the AGC control on the RX-320D just enough to obliterate many of the useful nulls. Maybe this isn't the cause, but so far I've ruled out every other theory I could come up with. I'd be curious to hear from anyone else who's encountered this problem....or from anyone else who uses a PC- controlled receiver who doesn't encounter it, for that matter. It might be wise to check to be absolutely sure you AREN'T encountering it, though. Steve No manual gain control option? |
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