Which is the best place to buy an ATS909? Are the "mods" worth it? Who does
them best?

Nic.

www.ccrane.com sells them and www.jr.com sells some Sangean
radios too. www.rense.com has (or used to have) a link about
modifications for Sangean radios,or maybe it was at
www.coasttocoastam.com where I once saw that link.A
www.devilfinder.com search for,Sangean Radios might turn up some more
links.I have read a few times before though that the LCD display panels
on those Sangean radios don't hold up well.I bought two Sangean radios
about seven years ago.I sent them back to Bob Crane because in my
opinion,they are over priced and not any good.
cuhulin

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On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 17:41:47 -0500, wrote:

www.ccrane.com sells them and www.jr.com sells some Sangean
radios too. www.rense.com has (or used to have) a link about
modifications for Sangean radios,or maybe it was at
www.coasttocoastam.com where I once saw that link.A
www.devilfinder.com search for,Sangean Radios might turn up some more
links.I have read a few times before though that the LCD display panels
on those Sangean radios don't hold up well.I bought two Sangean radios
about seven years ago.I sent them back to Bob Crane because in my
opinion,they are over priced and not any good.
cuhulin

Ham Radio Outlet's about $240 on that puppy.

http://www.hamradio.com/cgi-bin/uncgi/ase?MAN=Sangean

wrote:
www.ccrane.com sells them and www.jr.com sells some Sangean
radios too. www.rense.com has (or used to have) a link about
modifications for Sangean radios,or maybe it was at
www.coasttocoastam.com where I once saw that link.A
www.devilfinder.com search for,Sangean Radios might turn up some more
links.I have read a few times before though that the LCD display panels
on those Sangean radios don't hold up well.I bought two Sangean radios
about seven years ago.I sent them back to Bob Crane because in my
opinion,they are over priced and not any good.
cuhulin

Yes, the Sangean hype all started with the ATS803a. I played with one
extensively at EEB and came away with the feeling that it was cheaply
made, especially in comparison to the more expensive (and better
performing) Sony 2010 which I ended up buying.

Ya get whatcha pay for.

On 27 Jul 2005 09:05:20 -0700, "John S." wrote:



wrote:
www.ccrane.com sells them and www.jr.com sells some Sangean
radios too. www.rense.com has (or used to have) a link about
modifications for Sangean radios,or maybe it was at
www.coasttocoastam.com where I once saw that link.A
www.devilfinder.com search for,Sangean Radios might turn up some more
links.I have read a few times before though that the LCD display panels
on those Sangean radios don't hold up well.I bought two Sangean radios
about seven years ago.I sent them back to Bob Crane because in my
opinion,they are over priced and not any good.
cuhulin

Yes, the Sangean hype all started with the ATS803a. I played with one
extensively at EEB and came away with the feeling that it was cheaply
made, especially in comparison to the more expensive (and better
performing) Sony 2010 which I ended up buying.

Ya get whatcha pay for.

An ATS803A is certainly more rugged than the 2010.

David wrote:
On 27 Jul 2005 09:05:20 -0700, "John S." wrote:



wrote:
www.ccrane.com sells them and www.jr.com sells some Sangean
radios too. www.rense.com has (or used to have) a link about
modifications for Sangean radios,or maybe it was at
www.coasttocoastam.com where I once saw that link.A
www.devilfinder.com search for,Sangean Radios might turn up some more
links.I have read a few times before though that the LCD display panels
on those Sangean radios don't hold up well.I bought two Sangean radios
about seven years ago.I sent them back to Bob Crane because in my
opinion,they are over priced and not any good.
cuhulin

Yes, the Sangean hype all started with the ATS803a. I played with one
extensively at EEB and came away with the feeling that it was cheaply
made, especially in comparison to the more expensive (and better
performing) Sony 2010 which I ended up buying.

Ya get whatcha pay for.

An ATS803A is certainly more rugged than the 2010.

Don't know what you mean by rugged. But if you mean surviving a drop I
cpuldn't tell you about that...I don't drop my radios as a test. I do
know the controls on the 2010 were far more precise and solid feeling
and the case didn't tend to twist and give a bit like the ATS 803a.
And my 2010 was going strong for the 12 years leading up to its sale.

On 27 Jul 2005 10:54:40 -0700, "John S." wrote:



David wrote:
On 27 Jul 2005 09:05:20 -0700, "John S." wrote:



wrote:
www.ccrane.com sells them and www.jr.com sells some Sangean
radios too. www.rense.com has (or used to have) a link about
modifications for Sangean radios,or maybe it was at
www.coasttocoastam.com where I once saw that link.A
www.devilfinder.com search for,Sangean Radios might turn up some more
links.I have read a few times before though that the LCD display panels
on those Sangean radios don't hold up well.I bought two Sangean radios
about seven years ago.I sent them back to Bob Crane because in my
opinion,they are over priced and not any good.
cuhulin

Yes, the Sangean hype all started with the ATS803a. I played with one
extensively at EEB and came away with the feeling that it was cheaply
made, especially in comparison to the more expensive (and better
performing) Sony 2010 which I ended up buying.

Ya get whatcha pay for.

An ATS803A is certainly more rugged than the 2010.

Don't know what you mean by rugged. But if you mean surviving a drop I
cpuldn't tell you about that...I don't drop my radios as a test. I do
know the controls on the 2010 were far more precise and solid feeling
and the case didn't tend to twist and give a bit like the ATS 803a.
And my 2010 was going strong for the 12 years leading up to its sale.

The ATS-803A is built like a tank.

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2814

''Conclusion
The Sangean ATS-803A provides a lot of value. It is no wonder they
were so popular. It is a well rounded versatile portable radio. 803A's
(or their Radio Shack cousins, DX-440's) are frequently sold used in
the $60-$100 range. The days of manufacturing portables at this kind
of quality level have passed us by. The 803A is a good all-around
player for any MW/SW listener, especially if you can string up even a
moderate length external antenna. If you can find one in good
condition in the $60-$80 range, you are staring a bargain in the face.

Note on Modifications
This radio has proven to be a modifier's delight. Components inside
are relatively easy to get to and there is ample room inside to move
things around, add stuff, etc. Among the mods chronicled on the
internet: "Anti-chuff," fine tuning and improved whip sensitivity. The
fine tune mod is especially valuable for MW work. The fine tune mod
provides +/- 3 kHz from the BFO control, when operating in the BFO Off
position.''

http://www.radiointel.com/review-ats803a.htm

On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 17:57:06 -0400, Nic. Santean wrote:

Which is the best place to buy an ATS909? Are the "mods" worth it? Who does
them best?

Nic.

I have a Super ATS-909 I will sell you for $175.

So why did I send them back? Glad you asked.The first one I bought from
www.ccrane.com (by the way,their website is down right now for
maintance) was the one with AM/FM/Weather and a couple of tv bands.That
radio didn't impress me at all,Period! At the same time,I bought one of
those antenna booster thingys with the round knob in the middle of it,it
made absolutely no difference at all with helping to pick up long
distance AM stations,I sent it back too.(and the sound quality isn't all
that good either) The second one I bought from them was an ATS 909 and I
even paid about $35.00 extra for the fine tuning thingy (or whatever
they call it,I don't remember if it was on that radio or the other
radio) That radio didn't impress me either,Period!.If I ever buy another
Sangean radio,it will be at the Goodwill thrift store or a similar
store.
cuhulin