Sangean ATS909 comments?
 

I'm new to SW and was looking at getting a ATS909 does anyone have any
feedback on this receiver? The other one I'm looking at is the YB400.

Thanks,

Mike

On Mon, 23 Feb 2004 11:34:22 -0800, "Mike Mauch"
wrote:

I'm new to SW and was looking at getting a ATS909 does anyone have any
feedback on this receiver? The other one I'm looking at is the YB400.

Thanks,

Mike

Go with the Sangean - hands down, IMHO

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Neil Bell

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If you find a cheap RadioShack DX-398, it is the same thing.

I am kicking myself now at selling my DX-398 and am looking to buy one
again.

Ah well, you learn from your mistakes right?



"Mike Mauch" wrote in message
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I'm new to SW and was looking at getting a ATS909 does anyone have any
feedback on this receiver? The other one I'm looking at is the YB400.

Thanks,

Mike

Anyone have a person preference to the ATS909/DX398 vs the 1102?

Thanks

"Mike Mauch" wrote in message
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I'm new to SW and was looking at getting a ATS909 does anyone have any
feedback on this receiver? The other one I'm looking at is the YB400.

Thanks,

Mike

On Mon, 23 Feb 2004 13:34:22 -0600, Mike Mauch wrote
(in message ):

I'm new to SW and was looking at getting a ATS909 does anyone have any
feedback on this receiver? The other one I'm looking at is the YB400.

Thanks,

Mike



I have a "DX-398" (RadioShack branded ATS-909) and think it is a fine radio -
not perfect (but then neither am I) but really excellent.

I've looked at various "YachtBoys" and, while I saw nothing "bad" about them,
I've never had the desire to add one to my radio assortment. The "YD's" seem
to be "okay".




Gray Shockley
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DX-392 DX-398
RX-320 DX-399
CCradio+ w/RS Loop
Justice AM Antenna
Torus Tuner (3-13 MHz)
Select-A-Tenna
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Vicksburg, MS US

Mike Mauch schrieb:

I'm new to SW and was looking at getting a ATS909 does anyone have any
feedback on this receiver? The other one I'm looking at is the YB400.

I would suggest looking at articles like this one:
http://www.radiointel.com/portwars.htm
YB-400PE vs. ICF-SW7600G vs. ATS-909
(Do note that some people sell modified ATS-909s with various
improvements.)

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"Mike Mauch" wrote in message
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I'm new to SW and was looking at getting a ATS909 does anyone have
any
feedback on this receiver? The other one I'm looking at is the
YB400.


I like the 909, but since I'm permanently $$$-challenged, I liked the
identical Radio Shack DX-398 better for $100 less or so when it was
available. The Sangean is nice, and has adequate sensitivity with a
lot of features for the money, but, if the Sangean is over $200
($249?), I think the Sony 7600GR (which you didn't ask about but which
is on eBay) is a better value and also a fine portable.

"Newsgroup Lurker" wrote in message
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If you find a cheap RadioShack DX-398, it is the same thing.

I am kicking myself now at selling my DX-398 and am looking to buy one
again.

Ah well, you learn from your mistakes right?

It's not too hard to find a nice DX-398 for $100 to $125.
DeWayne




"Mike Mauch" wrote in message
...
I'm new to SW and was looking at getting a ATS909 does anyone have any
feedback on this receiver? The other one I'm looking at is the YB400.

Thanks,

Mike

"Mike Mauch" wrote ...
I'm new to SW and was looking at getting a ATS909 does anyone have any
feedback on this receiver? The other one I'm looking at is the YB400.

Thanks,

Mike

If you can afford the difference get the 909. I have both radios -
the performance is about equal. In terms of features, (memories,
etc.) the 909 blows the 400 away.

If you can't afford the difference, the 400 ain't a shabby performer.
Actually a fine first rig - quite straightforward to operate.

You won't be disappointed with either radio.

I have a used DX-398 for $99 plus shipping. has carry case and copy of
user manual. it is in good working and cosmetic condition. email me
direct if interested


Newsgroup Lurker wrote:

If you find a cheap RadioShack DX-398, it is the same thing.

I am kicking myself now at selling my DX-398 and am looking to buy one
again.

Ah well, you learn from your mistakes right?



"Mike Mauch" wrote in message
...

I'm new to SW and was looking at getting a ATS909 does anyone have any
feedback on this receiver? The other one I'm looking at is the YB400.

Thanks,

Mike