Have you ever used a decent quality analog radio?

We're talking about the current crop of portables, Frank.

"0ff_r/-\/\\p" wrote in message
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Have you ever used a decent quality analog radio?

We're talking about the current crop of portables, Frank.



You made strong, unqualified statements. I thought it seemed clear I was
asking about what you know. Here's a complete quote from the post:

"No doubt about it! AND, you will miss the analog display for about 2
seconds."

That's interesting! How did you know the original poster won't miss the
analog display? Such an unqualified statement is much more than a guess.
Are you the original poster? Do you have psychic abilities? Did you take
one of those courses from Maj. Ed Dames or Sean David Morton?


"The cheapest portable I would consider for any type of use is the Sony
ICF-SW35."
"Analog dials are dead! In this day and age, why rely on tooth floss to
turn
a dial?"

Why? Well, this is quite a shocker, so I hope you're sitting down. Analog
radios get much better battery life than digital radios. It's true! And,
if battery life is the most important consideration in the purchase of a
radio, an analog radio is likely to be the BEST choice.

Hey, ya learn somthin' new everyday, huh?

Frank Dresser

"Frank Dresser"

Why? Well, this is quite a shocker, so I hope you're sitting down.
Analog
radios get much better battery life than digital radios. It's true! And,
if battery life is the most important consideration in the purchase of a
radio, an analog radio is likely to be the BEST choice.

Hey, ya learn somthin' new everyday, huh?

Frank Dresser


Frank, listen carefully - ANALOG IS DEAD! Get over it!
Rechargeable batteries are reusable - imagine that - it is almost the year
2005!

"0ff_r/-\/\\p" wrote in message
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Frank, listen carefully - ANALOG IS DEAD! Get over it!
Rechargeable batteries are reusable - imagine that - it is almost the year
2005!



Well, the original poster said he traveled alot. If he used rechargeable,
he might have to carry around a charger and he certainly would have to have
to find a power source to charge the batteries. This may or may not be a
problem for the original poster, I can't know.

Oh, you also posted:

"Analog dials are dead! In this day and age, why rely on tooth floss to
turn
a dial?"

Why do you restring dial cords with tooth floss? Real dial cord is
available. If you want a substitute, try braided dacron fishing line.

Frank Dresser

I use a Gelena crystal radio - no batteries, no tooth floss.

"Frank Dresser"
Well, the original poster said he traveled alot. If he used rechargeable,
he might have to carry around a charger and he certainly would have to
have
to find a power source to charge the batteries. This may or may not be a
problem for the original poster, I can't know.

Oh, you also posted:

"Analog dials are dead! In this day and age, why rely on tooth floss to
turn
a dial?"

Why do you restring dial cords with tooth floss? Real dial cord is
available. If you want a substitute, try braided dacron fishing line.

Frank Dresser

"0ff_r/-\/\\p" wrote in message
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I use a Gelena crystal radio - no batteries, no tooth floss.


After tooth floss is used for it's intended purpose, it's wet enough to be
used for an antenna.

Frank Dresser

A pencil,a razor blade,a round card board oatmeal box,some copper
wire,WW II era headphones,some tacks or paper clips.What more could
anybody ask for?
cuhulin