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First radio that got you into DX-ing?
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First radio that got you into DX-ing?
"Gisle Vanem" wrote in message ... Please folks, tell us about what radio got you into DX-ing. I.e. which radio was the first "fix". The one that made you pursue DX-ing? Here is a picture of my first, named "Radionette Combi Star": http://www.nnrm.net/Teknisk%20info/R...0CombiStar.htm Some technical data (translated from the above): Year of build: 1960 (by Radionette A/S, Oslo, Norway) Transistors: 2x OC71, 2x OC604 (germanium with long legs). Frequency bands: LW, MW, 1.6 - 3.3 MHz ("fishery-band" on our lingo since fishermen used it to "phone" home) and SW 49m - 19m bands (continuously). Price in 1960: NOK 590,- (approx. 90 US$ then). Power alternatives: 110V, 130V, 150V, 210V, 230V or 7.5V battery pack. # produced: unknown. Variants in the750001-751600 series had Garrard record-player. While the 755001 had a Star record-player (45 RPM). The first model which came in 1958 had a mix of germanium transistors and tubes. I remember it had an internal loop antenna hidden around the inside rim of the wooden chassis. So the MW reception and null-effect (figure-of-8) was rather good. It had exactly the same colour as in the picture above (but available several others). It was sturdy built and had a good speaker. Since it also had a battery pack, I could even take it to the beach and play my 45 RPM records. I remember my first good DX on this radio; Radio Australia (ABC) on the 25m band. As a 12 year old, I couldn't really believe my ears. Got it from my step-mother after she got tired of it. And since FM was long common then (1970), she had no use for it. So, that was some tales of my first radio-love. --gv This will show my age ! Marconi R1155 . bmc |
First radio that got you into DX-ing?
On 7/4/2011 7:39 AM, Gisle Vanem wrote:
Please folks, tell us about what radio got you into DX-ing. I.e. which radio was the first "fix". The one that made you pursue DX-ing? Here is a picture of my first, named "Radionette Combi Star": http://www.nnrm.net/Teknisk%20info/R...0CombiStar.htm Some technical data (translated from the above): Year of build: 1960 (by Radionette A/S, Oslo, Norway) Transistors: 2x OC71, 2x OC604 (germanium with long legs). Frequency bands: LW, MW, 1.6 - 3.3 MHz ("fishery-band" on our lingo since fishermen used it to "phone" home) and SW 49m - 19m bands (continuously). Price in 1960: NOK 590,- (approx. 90 US$ then). Power alternatives: 110V, 130V, 150V, 210V, 230V or 7.5V battery pack. # produced: unknown. Variants in the750001-751600 series had Garrard record-player. While the 755001 had a Star record-player (45 RPM). The first model which came in 1958 had a mix of germanium transistors and tubes. I remember it had an internal loop antenna hidden around the inside rim of the wooden chassis. So the MW reception and null-effect (figure-of-8) was rather good. It had exactly the same colour as in the picture above (but available several others). It was sturdy built and had a good speaker. Since it also had a battery pack, I could even take it to the beach and play my 45 RPM records. I remember my first good DX on this radio; Radio Australia (ABC) on the 25m band. As a 12 year old, I couldn't really believe my ears. Got it from my step-mother after she got tired of it. And since FM was long common then (1970), she had no use for it. So, that was some tales of my first radio-love. --gv My very first was a crystal radio out of my grandmothers attic. My uncles had built the coils out of old oatmeal boxes and the spider coils were wood and dowels, one VLF spider took up a good portion of a wall. It used an old cats whisker crystal, which I changed to one of the "new" germanium diodes. It was actually amazing, what that homebrew set could pick up and pump into an old set of military headphones. My next was an old military shortwave which almost took two men to carry .... it was made by Hammarlund is all I remember, other than it was a big as a large suitcase and had a dial plate the size of a small plate ... it probably drew enough power to run a dozen homes! The top of the case would flip up and the glow of the filaments would impart a warm red glow to an area close around, in a dark room. They certainly don't make radios like they used to, just the radio itself was fun back then! My mother was in the Catholics' Church Altar Society, so she organized rummage sales and whatnot, though her I was able to experience a whole range of military and civilian radios. I even had a couple of A****er Kents, if I had they now, they would be worth a fortune! One was TRF and did damn good! Regards, JS |
First radio that got you into DX-ing?
After hearing strange signals on some toy multiband radios,
my first receiver was an Allied A-2509 that Radio Shack had on sale in the late 60's, about the time they split with Allied Radio. Only covered four bands - SW Broadcast bands on 6, 9, 11 & 15 MHz, no SSB. Cut grass for weeks to earn the money.... My parents through the radio away while I was in college (and using a Panasonic RF-2200). I always missed that radio, so I bought one in great shape, last year, off eBay. It won't replace my Icom, but it still has a place in my memories. Mike Louisville, KY |
First radio that got you into DX-ing?
I have a Hallicrafters S-38EB radio.I paid $4.00 for the radio at
Goodwill.The radio is in nice condition, it still works OK.And I have a big old heavy A****er Kent speaker.The speaker is mounted in a round metal cabinet, it is in Good condition.I paid $45.00 for the A****er Kent speaker when they used to have the Flowers Flea Market, ten miles East of Vicksburg,Missy Sippy.I also have a old Zenith speaker which is mounted in an octogon shaped cabinet and a very old Zenith Antenna which has the many antenna wires mounted in/on a rectangular shaped cardboard enclosure which says ZENITH in big letters.Real old stuff, lots of real old stuff I have.My house is cram full of real old stuff. cuhulin |
First radio that got you into DX-ing?
On Jul 4, 5:55*pm, John Smith wrote:
On 7/4/2011 7:39 AM, Gisle Vanem wrote: Please folks, tell us about what radio got you into DX-ing. I.e. which radio was the first "fix". The one that made you pursue DX-ing? Here is a picture of my first, named "Radionette Combi Star": http://www.nnrm.net/Teknisk%20info/R...0CombiStar.htm Some technical data (translated from the above): Year of build: 1960 (by Radionette A/S, Oslo, Norway) Transistors: 2x OC71, 2x OC604 (germanium with long legs). Frequency bands: LW, MW, 1.6 - 3.3 MHz ("fishery-band" on our lingo since fishermen used it to "phone" home) and SW 49m - 19m bands (continuously). Price in 1960: NOK 590,- (approx. 90 US$ then). Power alternatives: 110V, 130V, 150V, 210V, 230V or 7.5V battery pack. # produced: unknown. Variants in the750001-751600 series had Garrard record-player. While the 755001 had a Star record-player (45 RPM). The first model which came in 1958 had a mix of germanium transistors and tubes. I remember it had an internal loop antenna hidden around the inside rim of the wooden chassis. So the MW reception and null-effect (figure-of-8) was rather good. It had exactly the same colour as in the picture above (but available several others). It was sturdy built and had a good speaker. Since it also had a battery pack, I could even take it to the beach and play my 45 RPM records. I remember my first good DX on this radio; Radio Australia (ABC) on the 25m band. As a 12 year old, I couldn't really believe my ears. Got it from my step-mother after she got tired of it. And since FM was long common then (1970), she had no use for it. So, that was some tales of my first radio-love. --gv My very first was a crystal radio out of my grandmothers attic. *My uncles had built the coils out of old oatmeal boxes and the spider coils were wood and dowels, one VLF spider took up a good portion of a wall. It used an old cats whisker crystal, which I changed to one of the "new" germanium diodes. It was actually amazing, what that homebrew set could pick up and pump into an old set of military headphones. My next was an old military shortwave which almost took two men to carry ... it was made by Hammarlund is all I remember, other than it was a big as a large suitcase and had a dial plate the size of a small plate ... it probably drew enough power to run a dozen homes! *The top of the case would flip up and the glow of the filaments would impart a warm red glow to an area close around, in a dark room. They certainly don't make radios like they used to, just the radio itself was fun back then! My mother was in the Catholics' Church Altar Society, so she organized rummage sales and whatnot, though her I was able to experience a whole range of military and civilian radios. *I even had a couple of A****er Kents, if I had they now, they would be worth a fortune! *One was TRF and did damn good! Regards, JS- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - What is so special about A****er-Kent ? |
First radio that got you into DX-ing?
On 7/4/2011 11:33 PM, wrote:
... What is so special about A****er-Kent ? Well, now-a-days, they are antiques, and a restored A****er Kent is usually worth thousands to hardcore collectors. But, they were just beautiful radios. They were built of heavy metal with artistic styling and for that time, they were top notch. Here are some images of some A****er Kents, but to really appreciate one, you have to own it and get the whole hands on: http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isc...78l0.2.5.1.1l9 beware of wrapping in the above, long, URL. Regards, JS |
First radio that got you into DX-ing?
On Jul 5, 3:20*am, John Smith wrote:
On 7/4/2011 11:33 PM, wrote: ... What is so special about A****er-Kent ? Well, now-a-days, they are antiques, and a restored A****er Kent is usually worth thousands to hardcore collectors. But, they were just beautiful radios. *They were built of heavy metal with artistic styling and for that time, they were top notch. *Here are some images of some A****er Kents, but to really appreciate one, you have to own it and get the whole hands on: http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isc...iw=986&bih=600... beware of wrapping in the above, long, URL. Regards, JS I see . Incidentally I do have an old A-K model 40-something . It is contained in a wooden box with a sliding lid . The wood looks like a real mahogany . Never thought it can be SO valuable to some people . Amazing . . . |
First radio that got you into DX-ing?
J R wrote:
I have a Hallicrafters S-38EB radio.I paid $4.00 for the radio at Goodwill. Speaking of that if anyone ever comes across an S38-B with an added isolation transformer, large silicon diodes as noise limiters, odd looking dial cord (may have been restrung by now) and a tuning knob with a chunk out of it, it may be mine. I gave it away in the 1980's and am sorry I did. :-) It was last seen in the Washington, DC area. Geoff. -- Geoffrey S. Mendelson N3OWJ/4X1GM Making your enemy reliant on software you support is the best revenge. |
First radio that got you into DX-ing?
On Jul 4, 7:39*am, "Gisle Vanem" wrote:
Please folks, tell us about what radio got you into DX-ing. I.e. which radio was the first "fix". The one that made you pursue DX-ing? (snips) My first was a Hallicrafters S-39 Sky Ranger given to me by my Uncle Pete in about 1974, like this one: http://rigreference.com/rig/2775-Hal..._39_Sky_Ranger By that time it was pretty long in the tooth, and I did not know much about radios - and one day while I was using it, it started sparking and smoking under the hood. I considered it a loss, and it became lost in the shuffle of the years - but I remmeber it fondly and wish I still had it. It was followed by a Realistic Astronaut-8, an amazingly good portable radio when used in a quiet area. Bruce Jensen |
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