Hi Gary - I would suggest the GE Model #7-1637A. This radio was legal for the ULR Sprint and it's been discussed over @ dxer.ca. A gent named Norm Clark (I think) bought 6 NOS ones on eBay and he shipped Colin one for testing. I think that it tunes a bit easier than the SRF-59 and hears pretty well too.
Of course I also want to plug one off my Sony cassette models, the WM-FS493. I have two of those, so I can spare one for the test. I would say that it's almost as good as the SRF-59 and miles ahead of the SRF-M37V. I have another cassette model (WM-FX421) but it's down in the unmodified M37V range. Thanks Gary once again for leading the forefront in ULR research. I really want to add a giant outboard loopstick on one of my 493 cassette models but I'm not too adept at that kind of thing (I have two non-working vinatge portable / donors). 73, Dave in Indy ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:24:44 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [IRCA] Ultralight Radio Summertime Shootout To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Hello All, Prompted by many requests for a comparison of the Eton E100 with other top Ultralight radios, and also the interest of many DXers in the new Sangean DT-400W model, a full review of these and other pocket radios is scheduled for this summer. The other contenders (already on hand) are the Sony SRF-M97, and the Sony SRF-S84. If any AM-DXers would like to suggest other pocket radios for consideration, please do so without delay. As in previous shootouts, "contenders" should have competitive AM sensitivity and selectivity, and are subject to elimination before the competition, should they fail to perform at an acceptable level. Following the format of the January 2008 Shootout, the top surviving contenders from the previous competition (the SRF-59/39FP, SRF-T615, DT-200VX, DT-210V and SRF-M37V) will be judged against the current contenders during the live signal competition, for ultimate Ultralight DXing glory. A very extensive record of quality control data (and modification potential) has been collected since the January shootout, so this additional information should prove very useful to any interested pocket radio DXer. Thanks again to all who have made Ultralight Radio DXing such a great success, especially to the 51 members of the Ultralightdx Yahoo Group site. 73, Gary DeBock **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:03:36 -0700 (PDT) From: "Powell E. Way III" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [IRCA] Ultralight Radio Summertime Shootout To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii How about the CC Radio-SWP ?? Powell NNNN POP email is powell at backroads DOT net ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:17:00 -0700 From: Pete Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [IRCA] BANFF BAND To: IRCA of America <[email protected]>, NRC <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed We will be driving up to Banff, AB for a week mid-September. I will be bringing the 2010 and the Palomar loop so am curious as to what to expect on the AM band. Is it a deathly location for AM DX because of the mountainous terrain? Also, it is a long haul up there from Tacoma so we will probably spend the night somewhere midway. Is it worth the time getting off Canada #1 to visit Kelowna? Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 + Kiwa air core loop ICF2010 + " " " " DX398; Palomar loop SRF-59 & SRF M37V ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:42:30 +0000 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [IRCA] BANFF BAND To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" <[email protected]> Message-ID: <674930638-1214192528-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-146297203 [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain I have DXed from Banff, Johnston Canyon, and Lake Louise several times over the years. I have a few GYDX records from there. I'll try to dig up my bandscan from there and send it to you. I'm glad you gave me 3 months' notice; I'm drowning in recent successes from my genealogical efforts and have a very long to-do list! I only spent one night in Kelowna, in a big storm, and found the band very noisy if I recall correctly. 73 Tim Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Pete Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:17:00 To:IRCA of America <[email protected]>, NRC <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [IRCA] BANFF BAND We will be driving up to Banff, AB for a week mid-September. I will be bringing the 2010 and the Palomar loop so am curious as to what to expect on the AM band. Is it a deathly location for AM DX because of the mountainous terrain? Also, it is a long haul up there from Tacoma so we will probably spend the night somewhere midway. Is it worth the time getting off Canada #1 to visit Kelowna? Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 + Kiwa air core loop ICF2010 + " " " " DX398; Palomar loop SRF-59 & SRF M37V _______________________________________________ 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] ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:39:31 -0700 From: Walter Salmaniw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [IRCA] TPs from Vancouver Island on June 22: no poorer than usual, which has lately been pretty poor To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii At 11:10 AM 6/22/2008, you wrote: >> > >Got ambitious this morning, and listened from 1145 to 1225UT. More time does not necessarily equal more DX. > >Most interesting in the "what the DX would be if there was any DX" stakes, was a fair strength carrier on 1566 before 1200UT, that seemed Asiatic (best on the northerly Flag)....so HLAZ is still trying to make an appearance pretty much right at summer solstice. > >The best carrier strengths here were 738 and 1098, with 1475 putting in a reasonable appearance also. 1386 and 1503 showed signs of life, and there were a large number of weaker carriers. Managed three (apparently) DU audios: 702 at 1205UT, 792 at 1209UT, and 774 at 1215UT. All were deeply in the murk, and required a bit of preamplification to be sure these weren't imaginary. > >Interestingly, sometimes these signals were better on the 1m square ALA100 copper pipe loop than on the westerly Flag, in spite of not having the Flag's attenuation off the back end. > >best wishes, > >Nick Further monitoring of 774 indeed revealed English audio at 12:00 for me and building a bit for a few minutes beyond. Sure enough, audio was better on 792 with ABC jingle at 12:00. 702 had nothing at 12:00, but when I forwarded to 12:03 there was the same English audio again. Say, this is easy fellas.....you guys provide the frequencies and times, and I then check them at my leisure! In any case, signals were never better than a very weak 7, and otherwise mostly 6's........Walt. ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ 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] End of IRCA Digest, Vol 50, Issue 50 ************************************ _______________________________________________ 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]
