On 28/04/2010 1:09 AM, wrote:
I have some old tube type car radios.Those old AM car radios from the
1950's are some of the best AM radios.Mount one inside of a metal box
and use a 12 volt battery and you have a good AM radio to use in your
home.
cuhulin

Why not use one of those old CB radio power supplies? Should be plenty
of them around from the CB days. Even have one out in the garage
somewhere when the kids were into that sort of thing about 35 years back.

From memory they output around 14 volts and should have enough current
to drive an old valve radio. I might even have one of those old valve
radios around here somewhere as well.

Most of the AM stations around here are just talk radio now. Only one
worth listening to is ABC Melbourne on 774. The topics under discussion
are often quite interesting. The rest of the stations are just plain dull.

Krypsis

http://www.wonderbarman.com

He works on old car radios.

I used to read Gus Wilson/Model Garage stories when they used to be in
Popular Science magazines.One time Gus Wilson fixed a vibrator by
zapping it with 110 volts of electricity.
cuhulin

On Apr 24, 11:55*am, "James" wrote:
Am looking for the best choice of a portable AM radio, to be used mainly to
listen to talk radio, both local and national stations.

Audio sound quality and decent tuner are a must. * Inclusion of a shortwave
band would be nice, but not a requirement. *I do want digital tuning, and
station presets.

Have had a CC Crane radio for five years, and getting *a bit tired of it.

On 4/27/10 13:51 , DEFCON 88 wrote:




Although it lacks synch, the Panasonic RF-3100 (no longer made) is
very nice for MW listening. It has decent sensitivity, acceptable
audio, and is just plain fun to use.


I bought one of these new when released. Still use it. Fun. Nice
performance, though not exactly a Drake. Good desktop for dragging
to the cabin.

Thanks for all the posts. I have read 43 replies, and I don't think a
single one has recommended a portable am radio, currently in production.

Maybe I am stuck with the Crane.

James

James wrote:
Thanks for all the posts. I have read 43 replies, and I don't think a
single one has recommended a portable am radio, currently in production.

Maybe I am stuck with the Crane.

James



I favor Sangean, not necessarily the C. Crane flavor.

I apologize for contributing to the ego spooge.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...angean&x=0&y=0

On Apr 27, 1:28*pm, wrote:
http://www.wonderbarman.com

He works on old car radios.

I used to read Gus Wilson/Model Garage stories when they used to be in
Popular Science magazines.One time Gus Wilson fixed a vibrator by
zapping it with 110 volts of electricity.
cuhulin

That's a great link, I've spent the last hour going through his site.

On Apr 27, 10:43*pm, "James" wrote:
Thanks for all the posts. *I have read *43 replies, and I don't think a
single one has recommended a portable am radio, currently in production.

Maybe I am stuck with the Crane.

James

Last post on the 398/909 James. Here's the actual link for the "Super
398/909."
I wished I had just bought mine from them to begin with but I got my
radio basically before they started modding them.http://
http://www.radiolabs.com/products/re...s/super909.php

D. Peter Maus wrote:

On 4/27/10 13:51 , DEFCON 88 wrote:




Although it lacks synch, the Panasonic RF-3100 (no longer made) is
very nice for MW listening. It has decent sensitivity, acceptable
audio, and is just plain fun to use.


I bought one of these new when released. Still use it. Fun. Nice
performance, though not exactly a Drake. Good desktop for dragging
to the cabin.
Is it as good as the classic RF-2200? My 2200 is awesome with its turnable
ferrite rod antenna, and very good calibration after over twenty years.

Gregg wrote:

I'm sure
every city has talk radio but from the afternoon with Bill Cunningham
all the way through to the midnight show with Steve Somers and The
American Trucking Network - it's just real good listening and everyone
is local.

That's why I like to tune to other cities and listen to their
homegrown talent, you learn alot about those areas by their talk radio
IMO.
I agree about having LOCAL talk show hosts, I am getting so sick of the
national syndicated stuff. The local host knows the concerns of the callers
and talks about local issues along with national issues.