DX LUVER,

FIRST - Most Headphones today are made for Music Listeners who
want High Fidelity Sound Reproduction. For Radio use this means
FM Stereo Sound.

SECOND - For AM/MW and Shortwave sound reproduction a 'quality'
Headphone that can be used for FM Stereo Listening will do the
Job OK provided that it has a good long term Wear-ability Factor.

For AM/MW Shortwave DXing the Headphone's Wear-Ability-Factor
is Equal to the Headphone's Sound Reproduction Qualities.

For Me - The Headphone's Wear-Ability-Factor is usually an "ODD"
Number and Rating:

#1 = POOR - Less that One Hour and My Ears are 'Sore' and My Head 'Aches'.

#3 = GOOD - After Three Hours My Ears are getting Sore & Sweaty
and My Head is starting to Ache form the pressure of the Headphones.
(Lets me know it time for a Break from the Listening to the Radio.)

#5 = GREAT - After Five Hours My Ears are NOT Sore and My Head
is NOT Aching. (This usually means that I Missed getting up
from the Radio/Receiver and having a Meal )

THREE - About Headphones Sound Reproduction "Qualities:
"IF" you have a good AM/MW Shortwave Radio/Receiver that is a
real DX Machine with both Signal and Audio processing features.
Then the Radio/Receiver will be the "Limiting Factor" in the
Audio Chain and the Sound Level and Audio Reproduction that you
Hear on your Headphones will be a faithful reproduction of what
is being provided by your Radio/Receiver and nothing more.

IMHO: Personal Comfort and Wear-Ability is my primary Concern
in 'selecting' a set of today's quality High Fidelity Headphones
for Radio Listening and DXing.

TIP: Go to the RadioShack Store and Put them on your Head (Not
'plug' into anything.) and then walk around the RadioShack Store
for a Half-Hour and get the Feel of the Headphones on your Head.

NOTE: If you are not 'comfortable' Wearing the Headphone with
out any Sound for a Half-an-Hour; then they are not for you [.]

TBL: I trust to my Radios/Receivers to giving me the Sound Level
And Audio Reproduction that I need for Radio Listening and DXing.

BONUS - If you should want to do some FM Stereo Radio Listening
from a Radio that only has a Single Speaker / Mono-Aural Sound.
Then a set of quality High Fidelity Headphones are really Great
for doing some enjoyable Stereo Sound Listening via FM Radio.

mkia ~ RHF
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SPECIFICATIONS:
• Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
• Maximum Input Power: 100 mW
• Impedance: 60 ohm
• Nominal Sensitivity: 98dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.2% at 95 dB SPL, 400Hz and 1 KHz


Are those good specs though RHF for dxing?

Your 'best' DXing Specs are the ones for your Radio/Receiver.

Anyone in the knows here?


I don't want to get a pair of phones that aren't good for
long sessions of dxing.

Then - Think Comfort First.


produce dynamic sound and are perfect for listening
from your computer, MP3 or CD player

I use none of these, nor do I forsee it happening in the future.

I'll write down that cat.# and take a look.

See the Tip Above.

****right now though the most important thing to me is getting an 'extension
jack' for my external antenna jack that I can leave plugged in.*****

FWIW: RadioShack sells 3Ft-6Ft Mono & Stereo Audio Extension
Cables that do the trick. You can use them as is or modify them
with a small Utility Box that several Audio Output Jacks to meet
your specific Audio 'connection' needs.

TIP: These same 3Ft-6Ft Mono & Stereo Audio Extension Cables
can be used for the External 1'8" Antenna "INPUTS" that are use
on many 'portable' AM/FM/Shortwave Radios. Leave it connected to
the Radio and connect and disconnect the Antennas for the other
end of the Extension Cable. (Save the Radio's External Antenna
Input from 'wear-an-tear'. Again you can modify this Cable with
a small Utility Box that several Antenna Input Jacks and Terminals
to meet your specific Antenna 'connection' needs. Also, you can
include some circuity to provide a small level of Radio/Receive
PROTECTION from EMF and ESD.

READ: Portable Radio Antenna Input Protection
[ Three Levels: Good / Better / Best ! ]
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...na/message/126


thanks rhf:-)

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REMEMBER: "The Shortwave Antenna is 55.5% of the . . .
Radio/Receiver and Antenna/Ground Reception Equation"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...na/message/288
A Shortwave Antenna is "Equally" Important for Good Reception [.]
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iane ~ RHF
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Some Say: On A Clear Day You Can See Forever.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortw...na/message/502
I BELIEVE: On A Clear Night...
You Can Hear Forever and beyond, The Beyond !
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DX LUVER,

FIRST - Most Headphones today are made for Music Listeners who
want High Fidelity Sound Reproduction. For Radio use this means
FM Stereo Sound.

SECOND - For AM/MW and Shortwave sound reproduction a 'quality'
Headphone that can be used for FM Stereo Listening will do the
Job OK provided that it has a good long term Wear-ability Factor.

For AM/MW Shortwave DXing the Headphone's Wear-Ability-Factor
is Equal to the Headphone's Sound Reproduction Qualities.

For Me - The Headphone's Wear-Ability-Factor is usually an "ODD"
Number and Rating:

#1 = POOR - Less that One Hour and My Ears are 'Sore' and My Head 'Aches'.

#3 = GOOD - After Three Hours My Ears are getting Sore & Sweaty
and My Head is starting to Ache form the pressure of the Headphones.
(Lets me know it time for a Break from the Listening to the Radio.)

#5 = GREAT - After Five Hours My Ears are NOT Sore and My Head
is NOT Aching. (This usually means that I Missed getting up
from the Radio/Receiver and having a Meal )

THREE - About Headphones Sound Reproduction "Qualities:
"IF" you have a good AM/MW Shortwave Radio/Receiver that is a
real DX Machine with both Signal and Audio processing features.
Then the Radio/Receiver will be the "Limiting Factor" in the
Audio Chain and the Sound Level and Audio Reproduction that you
Hear on your Headphones will be a faithful reproduction of what
is being provided by your Radio/Receiver and nothing more.

IMHO: Personal Comfort and Wear-Ability is my primary Concern
in 'selecting' a set of today's quality High Fidelity Headphones
for Radio Listening and DXing.

TIP: Go to the RadioShack Store and Put them on your Head (Not
'plug' into anything.) and then walk around the RadioShack Store
for a Half-Hour and get the Feel of the Headphones on your Head.

NOTE: If you are not 'comfortable' Wearing the Headphone with
out any Sound for a Half-an-Hour; then they are not for you [.]


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good post rhf, yeah I don't do the fm listening thing so that's not a problem.
I'll check out those Koss ones when I get a chance for 19.99 and see.
'Thanks again

Just go to radioshack to play with their demos and milk them for
information, don't spend your money there, they are crooks.

Don't shop at radioshack they run sweatshops.
http://12.22.230.41/MicroTech/Hosted/Files/issue1-demands_of_free_labour(10-39AM)1.mp3
That is a recording of my assistant manager Kevin Sutherland and my
manager Kevin Huang (the oriental guy in the recording) in Mapleview
Mall Radioshack, Burlington Ontario Canada (905-681-7353 is their
phone number, verify the voice if you like).
There are no conditions under which it is appropriate to demand free
off-the-clock labor.

You may also contact him directly at (905) 541 0833
Furthermore you may contact head office at (705) 728 7474
Or email them at

Making people work for free is the same as stealing, and it is also
fraud since hours have to be incorrectly reported. Let these people
know how criminal their activities are.

(Dxluver) wrote in message ...
DX LUVER,

FIRST - Most Headphones today are made for Music Listeners who
want High Fidelity Sound Reproduction. For Radio use this means
FM Stereo Sound.

SECOND - For AM/MW and Shortwave sound reproduction a 'quality'
Headphone that can be used for FM Stereo Listening will do the
Job OK provided that it has a good long term Wear-ability Factor.

For AM/MW Shortwave DXing the Headphone's Wear-Ability-Factor
is Equal to the Headphone's Sound Reproduction Qualities.

For Me - The Headphone's Wear-Ability-Factor is usually an "ODD"
Number and Rating:

#1 = POOR - Less that One Hour and My Ears are 'Sore' and My Head 'Aches'.

#3 = GOOD - After Three Hours My Ears are getting Sore & Sweaty
and My Head is starting to Ache form the pressure of the Headphones.
(Lets me know it time for a Break from the Listening to the Radio.)

#5 = GREAT - After Five Hours My Ears are NOT Sore and My Head
is NOT Aching. (This usually means that I Missed getting up
from the Radio/Receiver and having a Meal )

THREE - About Headphones Sound Reproduction "Qualities:
"IF" you have a good AM/MW Shortwave Radio/Receiver that is a
real DX Machine with both Signal and Audio processing features.
Then the Radio/Receiver will be the "Limiting Factor" in the
Audio Chain and the Sound Level and Audio Reproduction that you
Hear on your Headphones will be a faithful reproduction of what
is being provided by your Radio/Receiver and nothing more.

IMHO: Personal Comfort and Wear-Ability is my primary Concern
in 'selecting' a set of today's quality High Fidelity Headphones
for Radio Listening and DXing.

TIP: Go to the RadioShack Store and Put them on your Head (Not
'plug' into anything.) and then walk around the RadioShack Store
for a Half-Hour and get the Feel of the Headphones on your Head.

NOTE: If you are not 'comfortable' Wearing the Headphone with
out any Sound for a Half-an-Hour; then they are not for you [.]


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good post rhf, yeah I don't do the fm listening thing so that's not a problem.
I'll check out those Koss ones when I get a chance for 19.99 and see.
'Thanks again