Hello All,
As a result of Mesa Mike's superb narrow selectivity modification to
the Sony SRF-M37V digital Ultralight radio, there has been a recent surge in
interest regarding this crucial correction to the only real issue in SRF-M37V
performance. For owners of the SRF-M37V, this modification makes perfect
sense, assuming that a suitable filter can be obtained. For those who
currently
have no digital Ultralight, and desperately want a top-performing model which
is fully sensitive and selective enough for any Ultralight Mission, however,
there is a much better option than purchasing both an SRF-M37V and narrow
filter... simply purchase a Sangean DT-200VX digital radio, which already has
great sensitivity, good selectivity, and far greater performance in urban
areas.
The DT-200VX, thoroughly reviewed in the 2007 Shootout article in DXM
and on dxer.ca, is a superb digital radio which already is fully capable for
both domestic and transoceanic DX. It has great resistance to urban RF
problems (unlike the SRF-M37V), has 20 AM memories (unlike the SRF-M37V's 5
memories), and has superior FM-stereo reception and audio quality. Although
the
price is steeper than the SRF-M37V ($49.99 with free shipping at Amazon), it
is
undoubtedly much cheaper than purchasing both an SRF-M37V and narrow filter,
which would still leave you somewhat short of the DT-200VX's performance
level. Finally, despite some confusion about the 9 kHz split capability in
the
DT-200VX (because of an incredible omission in the operating manual), this
superb digital radio can not only tune in 9 kHz steps, but the process to
change from 9 to 10 kHz steps is also easier than that of the SRF-M37V.
Full details on both units can be obtained in the 2007 Shootout Review
on dxer.ca, the new "Worldwide Headquarters" of the Ultralight Revolution..
visit Colin's supremely interesting web site today!
73 and Good DX,
Gary DeBock
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