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Hi again
I'm fairly new to shortwave and am finding it very interesting. I've bought myself a few radio's that seem to sound ok according to the web, what do you think of them, are they ok for a newcomer to sw Eton E5 Sangean ATS818 Sangean 909 Sony SW77 cheers voyager |
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![]() "voyager2007" wrote in message ... Hi again I'm fairly new to shortwave and am finding it very interesting. I've bought myself a few radio's that seem to sound ok according to the web, what do you think of them, are they ok for a newcomer to sw Eton E5 Sangean ATS818 Sangean 909 Sony SW77 cheers voyager Tons of reviews by users at URL: http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/8 Lamont |
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voyager2007 wrote:
Hi again I'm fairly new to shortwave and am finding it very interesting. I've bought myself a few radio's that seem to sound ok according to the web, what do you think of them, are they ok for a newcomer to sw Eton E5 Sangean ATS818 Sangean 909 Sony SW77 cheers voyager The tendency for newcomers is to buy a radio with the intention of buying the most performance, the Best radio, and the most feature laden. Spend their money one time, and not look back. Until the next big thing comes along. The truth is, in practical terms, it doesn't really work that way. Any radio will get you started. Buy one, listen to it. That's your starting place in the hobby. And it will likely be a place you enjoy for some time before your interests develop or evolve. Now, to buy your first, you'll want to read the reviews, get input from hobby practitioners, and get some hands-on in brick and mortar stores, if you can. And buy the one you want. Not the one that everyone insists on. Buy what you want, you won't regret it. Buy quality, you won't regret it. Balance the two. Naturally, you'll want 'the best' radio. But that's a term that has no meaning. Fact is, that every radio has an application, or a range of applications for which it's better suited than others. And for you, the best radio will depend on what you prefer to listen to. That, you may not know until you've been at the hobby for awhile. And it will change from time to time. Most serious SWL's have more than one radio. Each good at it's specific applications. So, get started. Read what interests you, listen to what you like, and begin your journey that way. Buy your hardware accordingly. You'll never make a mistake, and you'll have a great deal of fun. Now, of the radios you've presented as options...for a starter radio, any of them will get you up and running. I've never recommended Sony, for a number of reasons, but I"m by no means the last word. Eton, similarly has left a bad taste, but they seem to have begun to turn a different path, lately. My recommendation would be either (or both if you're already hard core) of the Sangeans. 818 and 909 are good performers, with a nice balance of features. Ear pleasing audio, and fairly rugged. These two are well established in the hobby. They're also like Dynaco audio gear--upgradeable, if you're good with a soldering iron, and they lend themselves to experimentation. But as a practicality, don't worry about it. Any of them will get you started. Once you're on your way, your choices will become obvious, along whichever path your interests take you. Welcome to Shortwave. |
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On Jul 13, 9:45 am, "voyager2007" wrote:
Hi again I'm fairly new to shortwave and am finding it very interesting. I've bought myself a few radio's that seem to sound ok according to the web, what do you think of them, are they ok for a newcomer to sw Eton E5 Sangean ATS818 Sangean 909 Sony SW77 cheers voyager Voyager 2007, The are all good 'portable' AM/FM Shortwave Radios and function very well just using their Whip Antennas. Plus they work fairly good using a 'short' Random Wire Antenna about 30~40 Feet long. OK - Let us verify that you already own these Radios ? - - - In that case what we think is not important. What you think of them is important -and- How You Enjoy Listening to them is very important. -IF- You already own these four 'portable' AM/FM Shortwave Radios . . . the next step is an Outside {External} Antenna to improve your ablity to hear more Radio Broadcasters. Then you may consider a Desk-Top Shortwave Receiver with more advanced Shortwave Listener (SWL) features. like most hobbies - shortwave listening (swl) is a progression of interest and involvement ~ RHF |
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I haves a couple of auld soft back books here on about how to repair
(Its like that Brit guy in this here The Flight of the Phoneix movie right now on Radio tb, he standing in that doorway of that old wrecked Airplane, laughing and crying at the same time) radios.I guess me buddy Eric Oynen might have something to say about that. cuhulin |
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Vary well put, Peter.
Drifter... D Peter Maus wrote: voyager2007 wrote: Hi again I'm fairly new to shortwave and am finding it very interesting. I've bought myself a few radio's that seem to sound ok according to the web, what do you think of them, are they ok for a newcomer to sw Eton E5 Sangean ATS818 Sangean 909 Sony SW77 cheers voyager The tendency for newcomers is to buy a radio with the intention of buying the most performance, the Best radio, and the most feature laden. Spend their money one time, and not look back. Until the next big thing comes along. The truth is, in practical terms, it doesn't really work that way. Any radio will get you started. Buy one, listen to it. That's your starting place in the hobby. And it will likely be a place you enjoy for some time before your interests develop or evolve. Now, to buy your first, you'll want to read the reviews, get input from hobby practitioners, and get some hands-on in brick and mortar stores, if you can. And buy the one you want. Not the one that everyone insists on. Buy what you want, you won't regret it. Buy quality, you won't regret it. Balance the two. Naturally, you'll want 'the best' radio. But that's a term that has no meaning. Fact is, that every radio has an application, or a range of applications for which it's better suited than others. And for you, the best radio will depend on what you prefer to listen to. That, you may not know until you've been at the hobby for awhile. And it will change from time to time. Most serious SWL's have more than one radio. Each good at it's specific applications. So, get started. Read what interests you, listen to what you like, and begin your journey that way. Buy your hardware accordingly. You'll never make a mistake, and you'll have a great deal of fun. Now, of the radios you've presented as options...for a starter radio, any of them will get you up and running. I've never recommended Sony, for a number of reasons, but I"m by no means the last word. Eton, similarly has left a bad taste, but they seem to have begun to turn a different path, lately. My recommendation would be either (or both if you're already hard core) of the Sangeans. 818 and 909 are good performers, with a nice balance of features. Ear pleasing audio, and fairly rugged. These two are well established in the hobby. They're also like Dynaco audio gear--upgradeable, if you're good with a soldering iron, and they lend themselves to experimentation. But as a practicality, don't worry about it. Any of them will get you started. Once you're on your way, your choices will become obvious, along whichever path your interests take you. Welcome to Shortwave. |
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Eton E5 - very nice small portable. Consider also the Sony ICF-760GR.
Sangean ATS818 - best for the money. Can be had on eBay for around $75 or less. Larger radio than the E5, excellent sound, great ergonomics. A real favorite of most who have one. Get the 818, not the 818CS which contains a cassette recorder and has a smaller speaker. Sangean 909 - worst for the money. Most reviewers don't like it, for the money spent. A good radio, but too pricey for the performance. Sony SW77 - the best radio of the bunch, but also most expensive. "voyager2007" wrote in message ... Hi again I'm fairly new to shortwave and am finding it very interesting. I've bought myself a few radio's that seem to sound ok according to the web, what do you think of them, are they ok for a newcomer to sw Eton E5 Sangean ATS818 Sangean 909 Sony SW77 cheers voyager |
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