"Brian Denley" wrote in message
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Michael wrote:
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Well, if we're going to compare receivers I guess I'll put in my 2
cents worth after dicking with radios for over 40 years. I have an
R-75 (second one) and I find it to be the best overall receiver for
what I use it for. I modified the AGC and sync detector similar to
the Kiwa scheme, and ,I've found with the various controls that I
can pull DX out of the muck easier than with the other receivers

Yes.... I agree 100 %. Prices and stat sheets asside, I prefer it for
DX'ing over every other radio that I have tried. I admit I have not
used any megabuck professional receivers but I have used the R8, R8a,
R8b, R-5000, NRD-545.

I've had short
of the NRD-535D. The latter was a GREAT receiver but the audio
sounded like **** even with an external speaker.

I thought exactly the same thing of the NRD-545. I'm gratefull I got
to test one out before I spent the money on one. I must say though,
it was solid as a tank and was the best looking radio I ever saw. I
also loved the way the user interface was set up.

Michael


Yes and that NRD interface is very computer controllable. By that I mean
you can set all the user functions through the RS-232 port as well as the
front panel. Even the NRD-535Db bandwidth control unit could be set to
just about any bandwidth from 6 KHz to 500 Hz in 10 hz steps. I still
find the NRD receivers to have the best 'feel' of any of the ones I have
owned. Great tuning knob and easy to use controls.

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Brian Denley
http://home.comcast.net/~b.denley/index.html


Hi Brian!

Yeah, I love the way the solid feel of the NRD-525 controls. It's a well
built receiver and it pulls signals out very nicely. The only problem I have
is the audio of course. Even thru great speakers, it can sound muddy and
flat. Not good fidelity even with a very wide filter. Other then that I like
my 525 a lot but use the R75 most of the time.

Lucky