I also own both and find the Sat800's lack of a notch filter puts it way
behind the R75 in digging out weak distorted signals...



"Michael Bryant" wrote in message
...
From: David

No, it's not just as good for program listening. The sync detector
makes AM DX much more listenable on the S-800.


The sync detector on the S800 also increases the noise floor. You are
right
that the sync lock (combined with a much better speaker) on the S800 does
make
listening to the very strongest stations much better, But if you're trying
to
listen to a weaker-than-superpower station the combined effects of AC hum,
digital hash, and noise from the sync can be real disappointing.

I've operated the R75 and the SAT800 side-by-side for almost two years. I
don't
have any problem listening to broadcast stations on the R75 in either SSB
or
AM. If tuning AM, detune (up or down) about 1.2 kHz to fine the "sweet"
spot in
AM narrow. Headphones or external speakers improve the audio even more.

I really think my Sony SW-77 is a better radio than the SAT800.

I know a lot of people think differently. I know that there are probably
people
that will simply respond calling me a liar. They call me that no matter
what I
say.

But I know what I like and I'm not thrilled about the SAT800. I might even
put
a 7600GR with good external speakers above a SAT800.

Just my two cents.


Michael Bryant, WA4009SWL
Louisville, KY
R75, S800, RX320, SW77, ICF2010K,
DX398, 7600G, 6800W, RF2200, 7600A
GE SRll, Pro-2006, Pro-2010, Pro-76
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