Hello Drifter,

Thanks for the nice comment. After contacting Wellbrook and THE
SHORTWAVE SHOP I decided to buy the '330S over the '1530 because the
'330S is superior on the shortwave bands to which I listen most. I do
not often DX on MW (frankly, due to the generally poor quality, in my
opinion, of the programming available). I'm told by those sources
mentioned that the '1530 has an extended range (down to the LW band)
but is somewhat (slightly) less effective on the SW bands. Of course,
if you do listen to MW extensively, and if you can mount an active
loop antenna outdoors (or higher than I am able), the better
positioning might make the '1530 superior overall to my attic-mounted
'330S.

It's somewhat a matter of "luck," though I think that I'd still rather
have the better SW performance of the '330S. One could always buy
another dedicated MW antenna. (I use a C.Crane Justice AM antenna,
sometimes in conjunction with a Select-A-Tenna with my Grundig
Satellit 800. I keep meaning to use it on the AOR but, except for one
quick trial, I haven't really experimented with it.)

I have a crystal 2.2 kHz filter which I had installed at the factory
when I ordered my '7030 Plus. My 4.0 filter actually measures 3.5 kHz.
The 6.0 filter measures 5.1 kHz on my receiver and this is the filter
I use most for program listening when using the Sync circuit. When
reception is "tough," I use ECSS tuning with the crystal filter (which
makes the signal sound just about the same as straight AM, though with
little interference!). That crystal filter is really terrific. From
the above, you can see that, at least with my particular receiver, I
have no need for a filter "in between" 2.2 and 4 kHz. (I also had the
7.0 kHz filter installed - it measures 6.5 kHz on my receiver - and I
also have the 10.0 -measures 9.5 kHz - for narrow band FM.) However,
your requirements may be different. Have you called Richard Hillier at
AOR UK? I understand that KIWA also installs filters. I have had no
experience personally with them, but I understand that they are a good
organization. You might wish to call them, though I would still
recommend calling AOR UK first. I have been extremely pleased with the
service/advice/help I have received from both Richard Hillier at AOR
UK and also the personnel at THE SHORTWAVE SHOP.

Hope that helps. The AR7030 Plus is one fantastic receiver, isn't it?
One of my friends, upon seeing it (and being extremely impressed with
the quality of construction/components both outside and inside - I
opened it up for him) and hearing it called it positively the
"Rolls-Royce" of radios. I agree with him.

In conjunction with the Wellbrook ALA 330S it offers the finest SW
listening I have ever experienced.

Best,

Joe

Drifter wrote in message ...
good reply as usual. i am also looking at wellbrook's.
could you tell me why you picked the 330S over the
1530? and, thanks again for helping in my decision on the
7030+. great radio. seems every time i turn it on i learn
something new about it. i have an on going battle here
between the Drake R8B and the AR7030+. i'm still looking
for that extra filter between the 2.2 and 4.0mhz included
standard filters. any info on what brand to look at?
thanks joe...
drifter...