"The SRF59 easily tops any portable I've used other than the 2010, which simply isn't fair to the 59, but I hope those who've been so generous with their praise as to suggest people don't need Drakes or whatever are exaggerating..."
Perhaps your claims of exaggeration are exaggerations. ;) I don't recall seeing comments about not needing "Drakes or whatever" or insuinations that all we need is the SRF59. Maybe it was in the post that the 59 cures warts and the gout. I tend to skip over those snake-oil posts. Trimming away some of the zealotry, the message seems to me that there is a certain satisfaction and fun of occasionally getting by with a lot less ($16) than a full station commo rig ($$$). I get considerable satisfaction using "zero power", dxing with a crystal radio set. Hearing a 1000 mile station on my xtl radio is as big a thrill as hearing a TA on my Drakes hooked to a ewe or BOG. To be fair to my 2010, it is not a true "portable" in the same vein as the 59. The 2010 is more of a "luggable" than a "carryable" listen to while on your feet radio. (Consider the shoulder carried boombox era an aberration). Point of reference: The 59 with battery and earbuds weighs 3.6 ounces. A single battery of the 2010 weighs 5.1 ounces. I can listen to my 59, 39, 37 or DT200VX while walking the dog. I would listen to my 2010 while walking Roscoe only if he agreed to carry the radio, but I'd have a better chance training him to make coffee for me in the morning. 73 Gil _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
