Michael wrote:

If you want to spend more money and get a more capable rig then the R-75 ,
the NRD-545 is NOT the answer. I'd say go with the Icom 746 pro. Less money
then the NRD-545 at $1,500 and more capable.

Michael

Heck, for this kind of money he should consider an AR7030+. (I won't
mention the R8B, since it's not available new anymore.)

Steve

No AM sync... I mean NO AM sync is ANY help with very weak signals.
AM sync comes in handy for program listneing on signals with moderate
fade.
Not with "real" DX'ing.

I'd agree with this if it weren't for the R8B. Its sync detector can
lock onto signals that I can barely hear and, once locked on, the
signal is sometimes more intelligible. I'm not saying that the R8B's
sync detector always has this effect or that it is in general better
than the other more standard DXing techniques. However, the R8B's sync
detection is sometimes--once in a great while--EXACTLY what you need.
In other words, it's one more useful arrow in the DXers quiver.

Steve

wrote:

No AM sync... I mean NO AM sync is ANY help with very weak signals.
AM sync comes in handy for program listneing on signals with moderate
fade.
Not with "real" DX'ing.

I'd agree with this if it weren't for the R8B. Its sync detector can
lock onto signals that I can barely hear and, once locked on, the
signal is sometimes more intelligible. I'm not saying that the R8B's
sync detector always has this effect or that it is in general better
than the other more standard DXing techniques. However, the R8B's sync
detection is sometimes--once in a great while--EXACTLY what you need.
In other words, it's one more useful arrow in the DXers quiver.

Yes, it is, and that is true of the entire R8x series.

dxAce
Michigan
USA

http://www.iserv.net/~n8kdv/dxpage.htm

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oups.com...
No AM sync... I mean NO AM sync is ANY help with very weak signals.
AM sync comes in handy for program listneing on signals with moderate
fade.
Not with "real" DX'ing.

I'd agree with this if it weren't for the R8B. Its sync detector can
lock onto signals that I can barely hear and, once locked on, the
signal is sometimes more intelligible. I'm not saying that the R8B's
sync detector always has this effect or that it is in general better
than the other more standard DXing techniques. However, the R8B's sync
detection is sometimes--once in a great while--EXACTLY what you need.
In other words, it's one more useful arrow in the DXers quiver.

Steve

I've used both and R8 and an R8-A. I know how good the synch is on the
R8-A. Still, I didnt think it was preferable for DX'ing to ECSS tuning.
I'm sure there are isolated cases when the the AM synch will work on a
troublesome DX signal better then switching to ssb.

Michael

Michael wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...
No AM sync... I mean NO AM sync is ANY help with very weak signals.
AM sync comes in handy for program listneing on signals with moderate
fade.
Not with "real" DX'ing.

I'd agree with this if it weren't for the R8B. Its sync detector can
lock onto signals that I can barely hear and, once locked on, the
signal is sometimes more intelligible. I'm not saying that the R8B's
sync detector always has this effect or that it is in general better
than the other more standard DXing techniques. However, the R8B's sync
detection is sometimes--once in a great while--EXACTLY what you need.
In other words, it's one more useful arrow in the DXers quiver.

Steve

I've used both and R8 and an R8-A. I know how good the synch is on the
R8-A. Still, I didnt think it was preferable for DX'ing to ECSS tuning.
I'm sure there are isolated cases when the the AM synch will work on a
troublesome DX signal better then switching to ssb.

Michael

Well, the R8B is the ultimate synchronous detector, I can guarantee you
it does indeed make a difference between hearing a faint dx signal or
not.

Les Locklear

more here on loops . . .

http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx...oop/index.html

hook som e wire up to the whip..

go play..!

Michael wrote:

If you are talking about the NRD-545. I've used this rig. It is over
priced BIG TIME. Sure, it is a nice looking radio and it is built
rock solid. I also found it to be tinny sounding. I'd go so far as
to say the audio quality sux !!! I had to use it through my PC
speakers and work my software mixer to get it to sound tolerable for
program listening. What does that radio sell for ??? $1,800.00 ??? I'd
rather use my R-75 for program listening over the NRD-545 because
the 545 sounds so tinny and hollow.
If you want to spend more money and get a more capable rig then the
R-75 , the NRD-545 is NOT the answer. I'd say go with the Icom 746
pro. Less money then the NRD-545 at $1,500 and more capable.

Michael

Nope. I was talking about the NRD-535Db. It cost me $900 new in the box.

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