Hi Jim, Thanks for your assessment of the G8 performance, and sorry that you were less than satisfied.. The heterodynes you mention (from 1400- 1430 kHz) are a congenital issue in the G8/ PL-300WT models, and show up in all these units. As such, ordering a replacement model from Amazon will not solve the problem. Most owners seem to tolerate this quirk, but it's a subjective issue that bothers some DXers more than others. On the other hand, your new G8 should have much better low-band AM sensitivity than an Eton E100, assuming that the G8 is properly aligned. The E100 has a deserved reputation for being rather deaf on the low AM band, and the G8 will always outperform it when both units are properly aligned. An AM alignment instruction file for the G8/ PL-300WT models has been uploaded to the Yahoo Ultralightdx file section, if you would like to optimize the sensitivity in your model. Or, if you prefer, you can send your radio here for a free AM alignment. 73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA) In a message dated 7/7/2009 5:39:24 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
I received a new G8 the other day and immediately did a side by side comparison to my Eton E100. The results were both surprising and disappointing. The E100 seemed to be the equal of the G8 on all frequencies for sensitivity and audio fidelity. Also the G8 had a noticeable heterodyne on 1400 through 1430 khz. It's possible that the G8 I have needs some tweaking with the antenna coil, but the heterodyne issue bothered me more. I may return it to Amazon and get a replacement as I do want to experiment with it as a DX radio. Jim -- www.fhu.com _______________________________________________ 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] **************Summer concert season is here! Find your favorite artists on tour at TourTracker.com. (http://www.tourtracker.com/?ncid=emlcntusmusi00000006) _______________________________________________ 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]
