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April 21st 06, 11:14 PM
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Drake R8 Vs Eton E1 - MW
"Steve" wrote in message oups.com... DeWayne wrote: "Invader3K" wrote in message oups.com... I admit to never having used either model, but from reviews and such, the R8 is supposed to be great for DXing both shortwave and medium wave. Perhaps improving your antenna would be the better route to go. The AOR is supposed to be a good loop, but perhaps you could try an outdoor antenna to improve reception? Can't have an outdoor antenna. What about an outdoor antenna that no one can see? Such an antenna would deliver better performance for a fraction of the cost. There may be a way that I haven't tried, but I'm not sure it's worth the hassle. I'm happy with my SW performance, just wondering if adding a portable would do better for MW with my AOR loop. |
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April 22nd 06, 05:18 AM
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Drake R8 Vs Eton E1 - MW
DeWayne wrote: "Steve" wrote in message oups.com... DeWayne wrote: "Invader3K" wrote in message oups.com... I admit to never having used either model, but from reviews and such, the R8 is supposed to be great for DXing both shortwave and medium wave. Perhaps improving your antenna would be the better route to go. The AOR is supposed to be a good loop, but perhaps you could try an outdoor antenna to improve reception? Can't have an outdoor antenna. What about an outdoor antenna that no one can see? Such an antenna would deliver better performance for a fraction of the cost. There may be a way that I haven't tried, but I'm not sure it's worth the hassle. I'm happy with my SW performance, just wondering if adding a portable would do better for MW with my AOR loop. Magnet wire can be used for an antenna that is all but invisible. |
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April 22nd 06, 06:37 AM
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Drake R8 Vs Eton E1 - MW
"John S." wrote in message oups.com... DeWayne wrote: "Steve" wrote in message oups.com... DeWayne wrote: "Invader3K" wrote in message oups.com... I admit to never having used either model, but from reviews and such, the R8 is supposed to be great for DXing both shortwave and medium wave. Perhaps improving your antenna would be the better route to go. The AOR is supposed to be a good loop, but perhaps you could try an outdoor antenna to improve reception? Can't have an outdoor antenna. What about an outdoor antenna that no one can see? Such an antenna would deliver better performance for a fraction of the cost. There may be a way that I haven't tried, but I'm not sure it's worth the hassle. I'm happy with my SW performance, just wondering if adding a portable would do better for MW with my AOR loop. Magnet wire can be used for an antenna that is all but invisible. There aren't even any small satellite dishes here. I couldn't put anything up without being seen. I'm looking at the Ccrane twin coil ferrite antenna for $100. But I still don't know if it would be any better than my AOR loop. Anyway thanks for all the help folks. There are a lot of very helpful people here when someone needs it! |
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April 22nd 06, 07:26 AM
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Drake R8 Vs Eton E1 - MW
One of the many disavantages of living in an apartment
complex/condomium.(actually,there are no advantages in living in places like that,but that is only my opinion) Check out www.ramseyelectronics.com I think I saw something there about antennas.By the way,the Drake R8 Radios are far and away much better than anything Eton can ever come out with.But that is only my opinion too. cuhulin |
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April 23rd 06, 07:12 AM
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Drake R8 Vs Eton E1 - MW
DeWayne wrote:
"John S." wrote in message oups.com... DeWayne wrote: "Steve" wrote in message egroups.com... DeWayne wrote: "Invader3K" wrote in message glegroups.com... I admit to never having used either model, but from reviews and such, the R8 is supposed to be great for DXing both shortwave and medium wave. Perhaps improving your antenna would be the better route to go. The AOR is supposed to be a good loop, but perhaps you could try an outdoor antenna to improve reception? Can't have an outdoor antenna. What about an outdoor antenna that no one can see? Such an antenna would deliver better performance for a fraction of the cost. There may be a way that I haven't tried, but I'm not sure it's worth the hassle. I'm happy with my SW performance, just wondering if adding a portable would do better for MW with my AOR loop. Magnet wire can be used for an antenna that is all but invisible. There aren't even any small satellite dishes here. I couldn't put anything up without being seen. I'm looking at the Ccrane twin coil ferrite antenna for $100. But I still don't know if it would be any better than my AOR loop. Anyway thanks for all the help folks. There are a lot of very helpful people here when someone needs it! Post some pictures of your dwelling and we'll give you some suggestions for external stealth antennas. |
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