Ditto, Gary! I spoke with my wife during my lunch hour today, and she said a strange package from China arrived (my luck with spousal absenteeism when radios arrive apparently isn't as good as Kevin S., who has a perfect track record so far :^)
Rochelle mentioned that on a customs slip on the package, "electronics" was scratched out and the word "TOY" written on top of it! Ha-- indeed, any new radio at the house is invariably classified as a new "toy" for Dad or hubby. (What are they talkin' about? These are scientific research tools...) Some photos and machine-translated English description of the D96L can be seen here: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&u=http://bbs.kchibo.com.cn/bbs/showtopic-2439.aspx&ei=AYZvSpnlDoSQsgOL8MT3Ag&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=4&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3DKchibo%2BD96L%2Bmanual%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den-us I've been trying to find a D96L manual online the last few days, but have only come across a D92L manual. Guy Atkins Puyallup, WA www.perseus-sdr.blogspot.com ------------------------------------------------------- > Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:51:36 EDT > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected], [email protected] > Subject: [IRCA] Kchibo D96L DSP Ultralight Received > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > Hello All, > > After an 8-day shipping delay, my Kchibo D96L ordered from the Chinese > seller (through ecrater.com) arrived today for initial testing. This > source, > discovered by Guy Atkins, was the primary outlet for orders recently. Since > many other ULR group purchasers apparently ordered the radio at the same > time as me, other DXers may now be receiving their packages. > > It's quite obvious that this radio isn't suitable for everybody. Unless you > can read Chinese, the owner's manual will be of very limited value. All > the radio's labels are in Chinese also, with the exception of the main > logo, > the strangely misspelled "DSP-Rado." The batteries are of a proprietary > type, and are charged within the radio when the AC adapter is hooked up. > As > Guy mentioned with his initial comments on the D92L, the 120V house wiring > typical in North America may not fully charge the D96L batteries, which > are > designed to charge with the 240V system in China and Hong Kong. > > Apparently there is no effort underway to translate the Chinese manual into > English, at least from the comments I have heard in emails. A native > Chinese speaker resides with me, who may possibly help me figure out the > basics > (if she is in a good mood). The "DSP Rado" battery is currently undergoing > its initial charge, which may fall short of the full level due to the 120V > house wiring. After some hours of charging, I'll attempt to give it an > initial DXing test this evening. Thanks again to Guy Atkins for his > investigation and promulgation of the ordering source for this new radio, > the > top-of-the line Kchibo DSP portable. And yes, it does look, feel and > (apparently) > act as an Ultralight. > > 73, Gary DeBock (in 100 degree Puyallup, WA) > > _______________________________________________ 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]
