RadioBanter - DX302 vs DX300

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I have the opportunity to buy a (used) rs dx300 or a -302.

Is one better than the other for chasing beacons? (Detailed info is a bit
hard to come by.)

Much Respect,

Genghis

I could be wrong but I think the 302's Wide/Normal/Narrow switch is a IF
filter selection where the 300 is a audio filter circuit.

http://www.dxing.com/rx/dx200.htm

Hope this helps

"Genghis Kahn" wrote in message
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I have the opportunity to buy a (used) rs dx300 or a -302.

Is one better than the other for chasing beacons? (Detailed info is a bit
hard to come by.)

Much Respect,

Genghis

My impression of my -300 is that it's the worst receiver ever made.
--
Ron Hardin

On the internet, nobody knows you're a jerk.

I sold my 394 and kept the 300. The 300 was a better radio.
"BDK" wrote in message
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My impression of my -300 is that it's the worst receiver ever made.

Not the worst, but close.

BDK

I have the opportunity to buy a (used) rs dx300 or a -302.

Never owned a 300 but have a 302 (someplace, haven't seen it since I moved)
that I used with an AEA CP-1 to copy cw and rtty. It drifted a dab when it
was first turned on but stabilized after 10 - 15 minutes. The 302 (not sure
about the 300) was made by GRE, the same folks who produced RS's Pro 2004, 5
and 6's. My only gripe was the outer tuning ring (the one that dialed in the
MHZ) was very stiff and hard to turn and didn't agree with my arthritic
hands. Don't know if that's normal for the beast or was just a problem with
mine. Not a bad radio if it can be purchased right (75.00 absolute top for a
nice clean one) but don't hock the farm to buy it. RM~

PS, It is very old and a lot of critical parts are no longer available.

I remember opening up my DX394, and finding a GRE board inside. Not a bad
radio.
Now, a friend of mine had a radio shop for several years, and he always told
me that the DX302 had much better IM rejection than the DX300. I remember my
DX300......................I returned it to Radio Shack for a refund the
next day. I also had a Yaesu FRG7000, which was reportedly the same
receiver. It also had very poor IM rejection. The FRG7 was a much better
receiver.
If you are going to buy one of these receivers, you would probably be better
off with the DX302, but make sure that the front end MosFET is not blown. It
seems to be a chronic problem with this series of receivers.

Pete

Rob Mills wrote in message
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I have the opportunity to buy a (used) rs dx300 or a -302.

Never owned a 300 but have a 302 (someplace, haven't seen it since I
moved)
that I used with an AEA CP-1 to copy cw and rtty. It drifted a dab when it
was first turned on but stabilized after 10 - 15 minutes. The 302 (not
sure
about the 300) was made by GRE, the same folks who produced RS's Pro 2004,
5
and 6's. My only gripe was the outer tuning ring (the one that dialed in
the
MHZ) was very stiff and hard to turn and didn't agree with my arthritic
hands. Don't know if that's normal for the beast or was just a problem
with
mine. Not a bad radio if it can be purchased right (75.00 absolute top for
a
nice clean one) but don't hock the farm to buy it. RM~

PS, It is very old and a lot of critical parts are no longer available.

DX 300 is a good rcvr for a kid just geeting into radio. Its useable for SSB.
Not worth more than $50.

Thanks to all that posted. I really appreciate the info. It looks like the
302 gets the nod.

I was somewhat surprised that the 394 was not that well liked.

Again, I really appreciate everyone taking the time to answer my question.

Much respect,

Genghis