Hi Brian

I use a DX-440 that I bought new back around December of 1988. I
like to listen to news, music, programs about DXing, and Christian
programming.
I've had a few different radios since the 440 but I always sell the
others when I need extra cash. I like the sound of the DX-440 over the
others so I stick with it. I also have an Icom-718 which does alright
but I still prefer the 440's sound. It'll be a sad day for me when that
radio dies. I've been listening to shortwave radio for quite a while
now. That thing about a program coming through the air and being able
to hear it in a box in front of you is still magic to me.
How about you?

"swltexan" wrote in message
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Hi Brian

I use a DX-440 that I bought new back around December of 1988. I
like to listen to news, music, programs about DXing, and Christian
programming.
I've had a few different radios since the 440 but I always sell the
others when I need extra cash. I like the sound of the DX-440 over the
others so I stick with it. I also have an Icom-718 which does alright
but I still prefer the 440's sound. It'll be a sad day for me when that
radio dies.

440 you say. I'm quite a fan of the 440 having had one for several years.
There one of the better deals on the used potable market, so replacing it
won't cost ya the farm, about $65-100 is the range I've seen and worth every
penny.

I've been listening to shortwave radio for quite a while
now. That thing about a program coming through the air and being able
to hear it in a box in front of you is still magic to me.
How about you?


I've been at it since about 1975 for the same reasons and I love
electronics, so SW fit the bill. I like repairing and trying out all kinds
of gear. I think I got some weird knob and button fetish. I was very
serious about dx in the 80s & 90s and I kept very meticulous logs and
recordings of my catches but now I just enjoy noodling around the dial. I do
quite a bit of pirate hunting. I like weird obscure stuff, always have.
--
73 and good DXing.
Brian
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A lot of radios and 100' of rusty wire!
Zumbrota, Southern MN
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"swltexan" wrote in message
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Hi Brian

I use a DX-440 that I bought new back around December of 1988. I
like to listen to news, music, programs about DXing, and Christian
programming.
I've had a few different radios since the 440 but I always sell the
others when I need extra cash. I like the sound of the DX-440 over
the
others so I stick with it. I also have an Icom-718 which does
alright
but I still prefer the 440's sound. It'll be a sad day for me when
that
radio dies. I've been listening to shortwave radio for quite a while
now. That thing about a program coming through the air and being
able
to hear it in a box in front of you is still magic to me.
How about you?

My old DX-440 is still chugging along, but I typically
bring it out for backup these days. Mine was bought
in 1989, but it still does well for utility/ham listening.
I dragged it out a month and a half ago when I sent
my Sat. 800 to Drake for a tuneup. Still worked like
a champ. So much so that I brought it out again a
couple of weeks ago and let my kids tinker with it
for a while.

Believe it or not, but there's a Yahoo group for the
DX-440/Sangean ATS-803a. RHF can probably
provide the details.

--Mike L.

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