Hey Gang,

I am in need of some help in picking out a new shortwave radio. I no
nothing about them, but I am looking for something for $150 or less.
The SOLE PURPOSE that I need this radio for is to pull in as clearly
as possible any and all radio stations from the UK. Specifically the
BBC stations. I live in Minneapolis, MN if that makes any
difference. I am not at all concerned with am, fm or stations from
any other part of the world, ONLY the UK. My wife wants to get me one
for Christmas, so quick replies would be appreciated. Thanks in
advance for any help you can provide. Please e-mail all responses to
me at

Mark

Mark:

Check here for reviews of SW Radios;

http://www.rnw.nl/realradio/rx_current.html

- Off the top of my head:

Grundig Satellite 800,
Sony 7600GR
Sangeans ATS 909A


AND You'll need a good external antenna

( 30 foot random wire will actually do pretty well; youu can build it yourself
)

Look here :

http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx...ire/index.html

this is good too..!

http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/index.html

Hope this helps

Dan


In article ,
(Mark) writes:


Hey Gang,

I am in need of some help in picking out a new shortwave radio. I no
nothing about them, but I am looking for something for $150 or less.
The SOLE PURPOSE that I need this radio for is to pull in as clearly
as possible any and all radio stations from the UK. Specifically the
BBC stations. I live in Minneapolis, MN if that makes any
difference. I am not at all concerned with am, fm or stations from
any other part of the world, ONLY the UK. My wife wants to get me one
for Christmas, so quick replies would be appreciated. Thanks in
advance for any help you can provide. Please e-mail all responses to
me at

Mark

Mark:

- Missed the part about $ 150;

ALSO Consider the Sangean 505A and Yacht Boy 400; they're fairly popular

look he

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable.html

- I bought my Icom R-75 from these guys; ( Universal) pulls in the BBC from
Ascension Island just fine ( Ionosphere willing) using 100 foot random wire.

- ANd got my Sangean 606A from these guys..

http://www.ccrane.com/shortwave_antennas.asp

( very very small set, goes everywhere, ( no SSB ))

Again, and external antenna will make SOOO much difference it's really more
important than
Exactly what set you buy..

& All of them have Small speakers,
so hooking a set of good computer speakers
up to your small portable gives you much much better sound.

Dan


In article ,
(Mark) writes:


Hey Gang,

I am in need of some help in picking out a new shortwave radio. I no
nothing about them, but I am looking for something for $150 or less.
The SOLE PURPOSE that I need this radio for is to pull in as clearly
as possible any and all radio stations from the UK. Specifically the
BBC stations. I live in Minneapolis, MN if that makes any
difference. I am not at all concerned with am, fm or stations from
any other part of the world, ONLY the UK. My wife wants to get me one
for Christmas, so quick replies would be appreciated. Thanks in
advance for any help you can provide. Please e-mail all responses to
me at

Mark

You cant go wrong with the $100 Grundig S350 which accepts an external
antenna and ground...Pretty civilized receiver with a rf gain control that
has never been needed to be cranked more'en half way up here in O'do

Check radiointel.com for reviews on a new Degen radio similar to the ATS 909
for about $100

yodar


"Mark" wrote in message
om...
Hey Gang,

I am in need of some help in picking out a new shortwave radio. I no
nothing about them, but I am looking for something for $150 or less.
The SOLE PURPOSE that I need this radio for is to pull in as clearly
as possible any and all radio stations from the UK. Specifically the
BBC stations. I live in Minneapolis, MN if that makes any
difference. I am not at all concerned with am, fm or stations from
any other part of the world, ONLY the UK. My wife wants to get me one
for Christmas, so quick replies would be appreciated. Thanks in
advance for any help you can provide. Please e-mail all responses to
me at

Mark

Mark wrote:

Hey Gang,

I am in need of some help in picking out a new shortwave radio. I no

Hello Mark, and group.

I am a long time shortwave/mediumwave listener and have had many
receivers over the years.

I would suggest a portable receiver, such as the now discontinued model
from Radio Shack, DX-398.

Last I knew it was selling for around U.S. $125.00

I have two of these babies, one for the house and one for the car.

It operates on four AA batteries and has some nice features without
going overboard with bells & whistles.

Do your homework Mark, and look around on the Internet at various
receivers and comments about same. Also, I would suggest that you look
around in your area for Ham Radio Flea markets. They usually take place
on weekends.

Good luck and happy listening.

Try the Sangean 606A or if that's too tiny, the Grundig 400, If you
can increase your budget, the Sony 7600GR for less than $200 is your
best bet. Just about all these radios will pick up the BBC beaming to
the Caribbean on 5975 kHz from your location in MN. Good luck.

I don't think any of the previous postings properly addressed Mark's
question.

Since the BBC stopped shortwave broadcasts to the USA in 2001, it's very
hard to receive them. And since Mark is looking at a budget portable, the
only broadcast that he could possibly listen to would be the evening
broadcast on 5975 kHz. Yes, there are other broadcasts that can be
received; however, none of the others are better than marginal.

The only way to properly hear the BBC in the USA is via a broadband Internet
connection.

On the other hand, Mark's posting makes a very good point. A decent
shortwave portable can cost only $100 to $200. But if Mark decides to
listen to the BBC via the official line, that is via broadband Internet,
then he's conservatively looking at $40 per month or $480 per year.

Bob



"Mark" wrote in message
om...
Hey Gang,

I am in need of some help in picking out a new shortwave radio. I no
nothing about them, but I am looking for something for $150 or less.
The SOLE PURPOSE that I need this radio for is to pull in as clearly
as possible any and all radio stations from the UK. Specifically the
BBC stations. I live in Minneapolis, MN if that makes any
difference. I am not at all concerned with am, fm or stations from
any other part of the world, ONLY the UK. My wife wants to get me one
for Christmas, so quick replies would be appreciated. Thanks in
advance for any help you can provide. Please e-mail all responses to
me at

Mark

Bob:
Well put.

5975 Via Antigua MAY be the strongest signal from the Beeb;
However, You can get similar news / broadcasts from:

Radio canada International : ( Mornings 13677, 9515), 17820 )
AND
Usually Radio Australia ( Another British - Type place)
right on the other side of the world, but puts out a good signal on 9.580
in the early mornings. Surprisingly strong signal

BBC from Ascension Island can be picked up during the afternoon on 12095
( broadcast from Ascension Island, off the West Coast Of Africa)

- So, although the OFFICIAL BBC broadcasts to the U.S were sadly cut back in
2001, in a Gross lapse of Judgement,
- You CAN still get The BBC ( Or generic Knock Offs) during the day, afternoon
and evening,
All Via inexpensive, reliable Shortwave Radio .

Dan ( listening to BBC from Ascension Island on 12.095 ) 19:25 UTC..



In article , "Robert Sillett"
writes:


I don't think any of the previous postings properly addressed Mark's
question.

Since the BBC stopped shortwave broadcasts to the USA in 2001, it's very
hard to receive them. And since Mark is looking at a budget portable, the
only broadcast that he could possibly listen to would be the evening
broadcast on 5975 kHz. Yes, there are other broadcasts that can be
received; however, none of the others are better than marginal.

The only way to properly hear the BBC in the USA is via a broadband Internet
connection.

On the other hand, Mark's posting makes a very good point. A decent
shortwave portable can cost only $100 to $200. But if Mark decides to
listen to the BBC via the official line, that is via broadband Internet,
then he's conservatively looking at $40 per month or $480 per year.

Bob

Mark wrote:
Hey Gang,


The SOLE PURPOSE that I need this radio for is to pull in as clearly
as possible any and all radio stations from the UK. Specifically the
BBC stations. I live in Minneapolis, MN if that makes any
difference.

I am not at all concerned with am, fm or stations from
any other part of the world, ONLY the UK.

Hi Mark,

If you are looking to hear normal broadcast stations from the UK in the
USA on a shortwave receiver, you are out of luck. If you want to hear
shortwave broadcasts from the BBC, there has been a lot of good options
already mentioned by the other posters.

Sel ........

Icom R-75 E
Icom PCR-1000
Sangean 909
Sangean 404
Uniden UBC9000XLT
Uniden UBC120XLT

http://sel.enternet.co.nz/weathersat.html

"Robert Sillett" wrote in message
...
I don't think any of the previous postings properly addressed Mark's
question.

Since the BBC stopped shortwave broadcasts to the USA in 2001, it's very
hard to receive them. And since Mark is looking at a budget portable, the
only broadcast that he could possibly listen to would be the evening
broadcast on 5975 kHz. Yes, there are other broadcasts that can be
received; however, none of the others are better than marginal.


The only way to properly hear the BBC in the USA is via a broadband
Internet
connection.

On the other hand, Mark's posting makes a very good point. A decent
shortwave portable can cost only $100 to $200. But if Mark decides to
listen to the BBC via the official line, that is via broadband Internet,
then he's conservatively looking at $40 per month or $480 per year.

Bob



"Mark" wrote in message
om...
Hey Gang,

I am in need of some help in picking out a new shortwave radio. I no
nothing about them, but I am looking for something for $150 or less.
The SOLE PURPOSE that I need this radio for is to pull in as clearly
as possible any and all radio stations from the UK. Specifically the
BBC stations. I live in Minneapolis, MN if that makes any
difference. I am not at all concerned with am, fm or stations from
any other part of the world, ONLY the UK. My wife wants to get me one
for Christmas, so quick replies would be appreciated. Thanks in
advance for any help you can provide. Please e-mail all responses to
me at

Mark



I guess you would have to define 'marginal'. I regularly listen to the BBC
on 5975 in SE Minnesota. It is rare that it can't be heard in the evening.
Other frequencies can be heard also. While I have several radios, the best
antenna I have is 30 feet of wire, all indoors. To imply the the internet is
the only way to listen is just wrong. Even a DX-398 with the whip antenna
works.

craigm