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Looking for a good Shortwave radio
On May 3, 12:16*pm, MikeM wrote:
Hi, * I am looking for a good table top type SW receiver. *I am thinking new or used at about $1000. Recommendations of receivers and where to get one from a reliable seller are welcome. Thank you. Mike McM. Go to the website at http://www.dxing.com/ where Glenn Hauser posted reviews of a lot of old shortwave radios produced in past years, with descriptions and ratings... he also mentions a book you can buy that reviews shortwave radios produced in past years. It is a very good idea to shop carefully because some shortwave radios aren't really worth the money they cost. Also as someone else mentioned its quite important to have a good antenna. Some people claim 'active antenna' booster don't work but I found that they do.... I suppose that's because I have hooked them up to good antenna wires. If you use them alone and expect them to boost reception, they probably don't do much except drag in electronic noises from surrounding power lines and electronic devices in the neighborhood. There are also noise filters you can plug into the wall outlet and then plug the radio into the filter.... I found that helps filter out some noises, but not all. Glenn Hauser's website is one of the finest sources for information on how to use a shortwave radio correctly in order to maximize reception. |
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Looking for a good Shortwave radio
Blake wrote: On May 3, 12:16 pm, MikeM wrote: Hi, I am looking for a good table top type SW receiver. I am thinking new or used at about $1000. Recommendations of receivers and where to get one from a reliable seller are welcome. Thank you. Mike McM. Go to the website at http://www.dxing.com/ where Glenn Hauser posted reviews of a lot of old shortwave radios produced in past years, with descriptions and ratings... he also mentions a book you can buy that reviews shortwave radios produced in past years. It is a very good idea to shop carefully because some shortwave radios aren't really worth the money they cost. Also as someone else mentioned its quite important to have a good antenna. Some people claim 'active antenna' booster don't work but I found that they do.... I suppose that's because I have hooked them up to good antenna wires. If you use them alone and expect them to boost reception, they probably don't do much except drag in electronic noises from surrounding power lines and electronic devices in the neighborhood. There are also noise filters you can plug into the wall outlet and then plug the radio into the filter.... I found that helps filter out some noises, but not all. Glenn Hauser's website is one of the finest sources for information on how to use a shortwave radio correctly in order to maximize reception. Isn't it Fred Osterman of Universal Radio who posts the reviews at http://www.dxing.com/ ? dxAce Michigan USA |
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