I have no first hand info on this unit. (I was thinking it was a
scanner.) :-) But you may want to read a review at
http://www.ticon.net/~n9ewo/ar7030.html before deciding on this unit.
There seems to have been a tuning knob problem and some cheap parts used.
Al

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Mark wrote:

As the price difference would imply, the AOR AR-7030 is quite a different
radio from the ICF-2010.

If you are only interested in listening to broadcast, AM, shortwave( is this
what you mean by "talk radio"), then the 2010 may be amply suitable for this
purpose.

On the other hand, if you want, and can, put up a decent antenna or two, and
chase more exotic (DX) and utility type stuff, then the AR-7030 is the more
capable radio, as I understand. (The ICF2010 doesn't do too bad in this
regard either!).

Mark.


"aristotle" wrote in message
om...

I am new to short wave radio and would like to know what is the
difference in buying a Sony 2010 radio for around $500 as compared to
an AOR AR-7030+ for $1600. Money is not the object, listening ability
is. I am hooked on listening to talk radio and thoroughly enjoy
learning about world events.

Al Patrick wrote:
I have no first hand info on this unit. (I was thinking it was a
scanner.) :-) But you may want to read a review at
http://www.ticon.net/~n9ewo/ar7030.html before deciding on this unit.
There seems to have been a tuning knob problem and some cheap parts used.
Al

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I've had a 7030+ for a few years.

The flip side of the "review" you provided a link to is AOR is
exceptionally good about getting back to owners who have problems, and
they've updated the design to replace parts with reliability issues.

The build quality on the 7030 is actually quite good, and as far as I
know, Bournes has a reputation for quality encoders - it's just AOR
apparently got stuck with some bad ones.

Later versions of the firmware for the radio have addressed the
keybounce problems on the and keys.

My primary complaint about the 7030+ is the standard filters were "too
wide" or "too narrow" for my tastes. I added a couple of milspec
filters better suited to my preferences, and now I get beautiful audio
with great selectivity. It's very close to what I get from my Harris.

A strong point of the 7030 is it's practical to run one from nimh
battery packs for transportable use. Much more convenient than hauling
the 6790/gm I used to use for camping.

"Al Patrick" wrote in message
...
I have no first hand info on this unit. (I was thinking it was a
scanner.) :-) But you may want to read a review at
http://www.ticon.net/~n9ewo/ar7030.html before deciding on this unit.
There seems to have been a tuning knob problem and some cheap parts used.
Al

It certainly is good of you to point out this glaring problem, with your
vast experience on the model.

another..."I've never had one but I hear they suck.." editorial..

Geez.