I'm curious about what everyone in this newsgroup considers as their best shortwave receiver. Mainly I'd like to know if there is a tendency for using portables vs. so-called desktop receivers. My best radio is a Sony ICF SW7600GR, and at this time, I only have portable radios.

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I'm curious about what everyone in this newsgroup considers as their
best shortwave receiver. Mainly I'd like to know if there is a
tendency for using portables vs. so-called desktop receivers. My best
radio is a Sony ICF SW7600GR, and at this time, I only have portable
radios.


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weatherall

best receiver: ICOM IC-R75

best portable for SW: Degen DE1103

best for MW: Tecsun BCL2000

weatherall wrote:

I'm curious about what everyone in this newsgroup considers as their
best shortwave receiver. Mainly I'd like to know if there is a
tendency for using portables vs. so-called desktop receivers. My best
radio is a Sony ICF SW7600GR, and at this time, I only have portable
radios.

That's kind of a loaded question. My best is a Kenwood R-5000. I sold it
when I bought a TS-430 as the receivers are similar and I had an NRD-535d.

I was never happy with the ergonomics and the sound of the NRD, so I traded
it for the R-5000 (and the difference in value).

Not counting the TS-430, which does just as well everything the R-5000
does, but has less memories, the second would be a Sony ICF-2010. The
2010 has better strong signal AM reception due to the synchronous
decoder, but the R-5000 can hold its own in ECSS and is able to copy
signals 10-20db weaker.

I also have a Sony ICF-7600a (the original analog version) which I
bought used for $20. It has limited coverage and a scratchy volume
control, but it works and receives the BBC adn the weaker FM stations
quite well.

I also have a Grundig FR-200, which is ok, but even the Sony receives
better. The last time we had a power failure, I brought out the candle
lanterns and the FR-200. Watching me crank it took the edge off of the
situation and yes, it did work ok, especialy since there was no interference
from all the electronic devices in the area.

Geoff.

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I'm curious about what everyone in this newsgroup considers as their
best shortwave receiver. Mainly I'd like to know if there is a
tendency for using portables vs. so-called desktop receivers. My best
radio is a Sony ICF SW7600GR, and at this time, I only have portable
radios.


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weatherall



Best Receiver- JRC NRD-515 (It needs an alignment, the PBT is messed up)

Other Receiver- JRC NRD-525 with Kiwa ultimate rejection mod.

Other Receiver- Hammarlund HQ100 modded to the max, has fantastic audio,
and doubles as a space heater.

I've had a couple of portables, and never understood the logic of buying
a new 2-300 buck portable instead of a used 300 buck desktop, like an
R71A.

BDK

weatherall wrote:
I'm curious about what everyone in this newsgroup considers as their
best shortwave receiver. Mainly I'd like to know if there is a
tendency for using portables vs. so-called desktop receivers. My best
radio is a Sony ICF SW7600GR, and at this time, I only have portable
radios.


--
weatherall

- Best Desktop . .. R-75..

Best Portable . . . Degen DE1105.. shirt pocket size, double
reduction, 1000 Memories

weatherall wrote:
I'm curious about what everyone in this newsgroup considers as their
best shortwave receiver. Mainly I'd like to know if there is a
tendency for using portables vs. so-called desktop receivers. My best
radio is a Sony ICF SW7600GR, and at this time, I only have portable
radios.

What's a portable and what's a desktop?

Is a R-392 a portable?

I guess a Space Spanner is a desktop? (probably...)

Most of my radios (R-390A's, WJ-8716's) are neither portable nor
desktop...

Tim.

weatherall wrote:

I'm curious about what everyone in this newsgroup considers as their
best shortwave receiver. Mainly I'd like to know if there is a
tendency for using portables vs. so-called desktop receivers. My best
radio is a Sony ICF SW7600GR, and at this time, I only have portable
radios.

I have three, the Drake R7, R8 and R8B. Also currently have a SW1 to fool around
with.

dxAce
Michigan
USA

I've owned and sold alot of different SW Radios since
I started in the mid 50s

Presently the following are what I consider keepers:

Desktop:

Drake R8B Great overall reeiver.

Hallicrafters S38E My first receiver, basic but fine for BCB and SW
Broadcasters

Portatop:

Grundig Satellit 800ME - refurbished unit from Drake
owned 3 years w/no problems

Palstar R30CC - my latest purchase - almost as good as the R8B
without all the bells and whistles , operates on ac or aa batteries so
I'm able to use as a portable, compact and rugged, simple to use.

Portables:

Degen Version of the YB550, good sensitivity
small, easy on batteries, my usual carry along radio

Zenith R-7000 Transoceanic Larger Solid State
AM/F?SW/Weather band. Great older radio (1979) Nice sounding and good
sensitivity.
Great for outside use, loud !

That's all folks

Charlie
Essex, Maryland

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 06:05:11 +0000, weatherall
wrote:


I'm curious about what everyone in this newsgroup considers as their
best shortwave receiver. Mainly I'd like to know if there is a
tendency for using portables vs. so-called desktop receivers. My best
radio is a Sony ICF SW7600GR, and at this time, I only have portable
radios.
The R-390A is without a doubt the best SWL receiver I've ever had for
pulling in difficult signals. It costs a fortune to operate one,
however.

I agree the R390A is quite a receiver. I used one regularlrly from
Panama, Canal Zone during the mid 60s. I was in the Signal Corps and
R390s were standard equiptmen in their Mobile Communications Vans.
Evenings I was able to pickup US BCB stations including at the time
WABC 770 in my
hometown of NYC

We only used a 30 ft. wire strung up in a clearing in the jungle,,Was
really nice hearing hometown news and current music as the local
Panamanian station had older music and very censred news.

Charlie
Essex, Maryland