Nice receiver. got one here, wouldn't part with it. i just
can't believe some one on ebay just paid $1750.00 for a used
one. and from the pictures; it looked well used. wow, i paid
less than $500 for a new one awhile back. maybe, i'm in the
wrong business.

Drifter...

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Drifter wrote:
Nice receiver. got one here, wouldn't part with it. i just
can't believe some one on ebay just paid $1750.00 for a used
one. and from the pictures; it looked well used. wow, i paid
less than $500 for a new one awhile back. maybe, i'm in the
wrong business.

Drifter...



I had a 3030, as well. Very nice. Not the greatest dynamic range.
Would probably overload like a sumbitch in Europe. But here in the
Midwest, it handled the available signals pretty well.

I was surprised at how small it was. I'd first run across it in the
Gilfer catalog. Without reference, it looked to be a pretty average size
tabletop. Was quite surprised to find that it was about half the size I
expected.

What I liked most about it was it's amazing versatility. Features and
functions found on much more expensive sets.

I spent hours a day listening to that radio. There are times I miss it.

Then, again, AR3030 wouldn't stand toe to toe with my AR7030, so, I
can't really complain. But, in the right hands, I'd recommend this radio
without hesitation.

D Peter Maus wrote:
Drifter wrote:


I had a 3030, as well. Very nice. Not the greatest dynamic range. Would
probably overload like a sumbitch in Europe. But here in the Midwest, it
handled the available signals pretty well.

I was surprised at how small it was. I'd first run across it in the
Gilfer catalog. Without reference, it looked to be a pretty average size
tabletop. Was quite surprised to find that it was about half the size I
expected.

What I liked most about it was it's amazing versatility. Features and
functions found on much more expensive sets.

I spent hours a day listening to that radio. There are times I miss it.

Then, again, AR3030 wouldn't stand toe to toe with my AR7030, so, I
can't really complain. But, in the right hands, I'd recommend this radio
without hesitation.




Hi Peter. not knocking it. brought mine back from the UK long time ago.
i like it a bunch. it was the main work horse here till i got the
RX-350. i use the 350 as the all, receiver/ most used. BTW, if you don't
have, and may have wanted that certain crystal filter for the 7030,
AOR-UK has them in stock again. after i believe 2 years, AOR-Japan
released their supply. got one here in my 7030+. i figure, with the
7030 ending, they are clearing out the stock. and, i wouldn't mind
having a second 3030 for the collection, but, i won't pay $1750 for
it. i could surely find one over seas for a lot less than that.

GOOD DX!
Drifter...

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"Regulatory capitalism is when companies invest in lawyers, lobbyists,
and politicians, instead of plant, people, and customer service."
- former FCC Chairman William Kennard (A real FCC Chairman,
unlike the current Corporate Spokesperson in the job!)

D Peter Maus schrieb:

I had a 3030, as well. Very nice. Not the greatest dynamic range.
Would probably overload like a sumbitch in Europe. But here in the
Midwest, it handled the available signals pretty well.

In fact, the importer here in Germany (Bogerfunk) offered an improved
"IP-plus" (also called IP+) version with better dynamic range.

Another weak point apparently was the power supply, at least the one
supplied here, seemingly causing interference on the lower frequency
regions.

Stephan
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Stephan Grossklass wrote:
D Peter Maus schrieb:

I had a 3030, as well. Very nice. Not the greatest dynamic range.
Would probably overload like a sumbitch in Europe. But here in the
Midwest, it handled the available signals pretty well.

In fact, the importer here in Germany (Bogerfunk) offered an improved
"IP-plus" (also called IP+) version with better dynamic range.

Another weak point apparently was the power supply, at least the one
supplied here, seemingly causing interference on the lower frequency
regions.



Now, I didn't have that problem.


I recall something about 3030's being offered with an improved
dynamic range. Have you worked one? If so, how was it?



p

Yes, that is an absurd price -- perhaps the winner
put in a high Esnipe price and got nailed for it.

But it DOES have the original box! Sold one I
recently acquired for $900.