"Conan Ford" wrote in message
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The Sat. 800 is a Drake SW8 inside, is it not?

Hi

Yes Conan I believe that is true.

Lucky

I wonder if this is really true. I've never used an SW8 and I know that
there are some similarities between it and the 800. However, based on
what I've heard about the SW8, I thought it (at least in its later
incarnations) was supposed to be in a different 'league' than the 800
performance-wise. Is this incorrect?


Steve

wrote:
I wonder if this is really true. I've never used an SW8 and I know that
there are some similarities between it and the 800. However, based on
what I've heard about the SW8, I thought it (at least in its later
incarnations) was supposed to be in a different 'league' than the 800
performance-wise. Is this incorrect?


Steve


Other than case size and build quality, the Sat 800 is basically a post
'96 SW8.

They both have the unusual characteristic of displaying USB as L|SB.
(If that doesn't show up right, it's an L with a vertical line next to
it to create a U)

There may have been a preamp added to the whip on the 800.

But if I was considering buying one, I'd go for the SW8 in a heartbeat.

Well, I'm surprised. I guess my understanding of the SW8 was a little
overblown. But as my old uncle used to say, it's good to get surprised
once in a while.

Steve

wrote:
Well, I'm surprised. I guess my understanding of the SW8 was a little
overblown. But as my old uncle used to say, it's good to get surprised
once in a while.

Steve

Drake sold the SW8 circuit to "Grundig". The SW8 was built in the US, the
Sat800 is built in China. Quality was very poor in the initial Chinese
units - has improved some according to reports. Which would you rather
have?

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

I have owned both several times and currently own the 800.

the price of a later edition 8, which is the ONLY only one that a person
should use is too high. almost double the cost of a good tested 800



"Brian Denley" wrote in message
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wrote:
Well, I'm surprised. I guess my understanding of the SW8 was a little
overblown. But as my old uncle used to say, it's good to get surprised
once in a while.

Steve

Drake sold the SW8 circuit to "Grundig". The SW8 was built in the US, the
Sat800 is built in China. Quality was very poor in the initial Chinese
units - has improved some according to reports. Which would you rather
have?

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

mike maghakian wrote:
I have owned both several times and currently own the 800.
the price of a later edition 8, which is the ONLY only one that a person
should use is too high. almost double the cost of a good tested 800




I've been wondering about the manufacturing dates on the 800. How can I tell
when a set was made? In what order were the fixes made during manufacture?

If I see a set, how can I tell if it's the latest version, so I don't get stuck
with garbage quality control?





mike

Brian Denley wrote:
wrote:
Well, I'm surprised. I guess my understanding of the SW8 was a little
overblown. But as my old uncle used to say, it's good to get surprised
once in a while.

Steve

Drake sold the SW8 circuit to "Grundig". The SW8 was built in the US, the
Sat800 is built in China. Quality was very poor in the initial Chinese
units - has improved some according to reports. Which would you rather
have?


I had the 800 but didn't care for it. Given the similarities between
the 800 and the SW8, I probably wouldn't care for the latter, either.
So, I don't plan on adding either to my collection.

Lots of people love these receivers, though, so by not adding them to
my collection, I figure I'm helping others .

Steve

I wonder if this is really true. I've never used an SW8 and I know that
there are some similarities between it and the 800. However, based on
what I've heard about the SW8, I thought it (at least in its later
incarnations) was supposed to be in a different 'league' than the 800
performance-wise. Is this incorrect?


Steve