Best Portable for MW DX
 

On Dec 27, 12:11*pm, Mike wrote:
Here's a general question I want to throw out:

Which portable receivers do you think make the best receivers for
chasing MW DX?

I'm fortunate enough to have collected a lot of portables and here are
the ones I'm currently leaning toward dedicating to MW DX:

1. Panasonic RF-2200

This one is clearly in the group and may be the best single receiver I
own for MW DX. It's only real drawback is the lack of a digital
readout, but 30 years of use has enabled me to develop a pretty good
ability to figure the exact frequency from finely-calibrated dial.

2. Redsun RP2100

I've owned this radio for about a year and continue to be impressed by
it's sensitivity and pleasing audio.

3. Sony ICF-7600GR

Small and very sensitive. The continously adjustable RF Gain makes the
GR model significantly better for MW DX than it's predecessor, the
7600G, which just had a DX-Local switch. It's small size makes it the
easiest to place on a Lazy Susan for directional reception.

4. Grundig S350

Though I have been extremely negative about this receiver (drifting,
tuning and image problems), I must admit that it's pretty impressive
when it comes to MW. I've been using it for MW DX for about the last
week and I have yet to hear an image in the MW band (they're all over
SW).

5. GE SuperRadio

Incredibly sensitive, very low noise floor and great audio.
Unfortunately, the dial is not finely calibrated and is way off. It's
hard to understand why a SR with digital readout was never made (at
least to my knowledge).

But, these five are about to be separated from my larger collection
with the purpose of dedicating them to MW DX.

My question is: Are there other radios that you folks think really
standout when it comes to MW DX?

Any comments are greatly appreciated,

Mike,
Louisville, KY

MWB,

FWIW - I am presently using a Redsun RP2100 Radio
http://www.radiointel.com/review-redsunrp2100.htm
as my preferred 'portable' Radio for AM/MW Listening.
http://www.dxer.ca/content/view/41/
+ Has a Handle making it easier to move around
then the CCRadioPlus
+ Has a Digital Display making it easier to Tune
then the GE SupeRadios 1 & 2 & 3
+ Wide and Narrow Band Widths for AM/MW
+ RF Gain works with AM/MW
+ Good Quality Sound
+ Separate Rear AM/MW Antenna & Ground Connections
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6055
Add a Lazy Susan and a Select-A-Tenna and you
have a real stand-a-lone 'portable' AM/MW DXing
System.
* Note that the CCRadio SW is the US Version
of the Redsun RP2100 Radio
http://www.justechn.com/2007/09/01/ccrane-ccradio-sw
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/2678.html
http://www.ccrane.com/radios/shortwa...cradio-sw.aspx

Best Portable for MW DX
 

RHF,

Thanks for your reply. Just a couple quick responses:

1. In head-to-head testing, last night, the Grundig S350 (despite it's
lousy
tuning mechanism) did as well as the RP2100. I was a little surprised
by
that. I think I have to re-evaluate my condemnation of the Grundig.

2. The DXTools URL looks very interesting. One of the better URLs
you've
shared with me. Thanks.

3. I've been a member of your Yahoo antenna group for several years
already.

Thanks, Roy. Hope you had a nice Christmas!

Mike
Louisville, KY

Best Portable for MW DX
 

www.devilfinder.com Portable Tube Radios of the 1940s

Two of my old ''book'' radios are mini tube portable radios, I think
they date back to the 1940s.I don't remember what brand names and models
they are, they open like a book.They are in one of my three footlockers
crammed full of small radios.I reckon I own at least three hundred or
more old radios.
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