I am aware of the REGULAR 909 and it is a fine radio. It's not quite as
efficient (battery wise) as the 7600GR, but has more bells and whistles.

Radio Labs helps to sponsor Steve Quayle's radio program and this says a
lot for them. Also, they give a 30 day money back guarantee so you have
nothing to lose. Steve can be heard at 9.475 MHz every M-F at 7:00 PM
EDT. That's 23:00 UTC. Of course, at the end of this month, about two
weeks we'll be going back to regular time and we'll be 5 hrs behind UTC
or it'll be 24:00 UTC at that time. Also, I believe I just heard WWCR
mention deleting 9.475 and using 9.985 instead. For what it's worth,
that will be fine with me as I have an automobile radio that has a gap
from 9.0 to 9.5 MHz (between SW1 & SW2) so I can't get 9475 but can get
9985. :-)

Steve's web site is http://www.stevequayle.com He says that this radio
has been modified to pick up shortwave signals and medium wave signals a
lot better. Seems he may have mentioned the FM as well, but I'm not
real sure on that.

About the solar cell. Steve says that the internet and power grid WILL
go down. That solar cell is supposedly one that you can fold up and
carry with you very easily or you can place it across your backpack and
charge a radio or extra set of batteries while you hike. He says that
shortwave may be the only reliable source of information available when
things come crashing down around us. I'm sure there will be
DISinformation agents on SW then, as there may very well be now.
However, you can go steer crazy with NO contact with the outside world.
Shortwave can be that contact, that source of information -- if you
have enough batteries to last you -- or if you have the solar charger.
Also, that charger comes with multiple adapters to fit many different
pieces of electronic equipment.

I'd like to get the solar panel if nothing else as I have several
radios. However, if you don't already have a good radio I expect the
Super 909 might be a very fine way to start, especially if you can get
the complete outfit with charger, etc..

Just my $0.02 worth. :-)

Al

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j.d. wrote:
Anyone have an opinion on the "Super" 909 located at
http://www.radiolabs.com/products/re...s/super909.php
?

I am considering taking up shortwave radio. I have a while before I'll
have the money, I am just looking for information. Thanks-