Hi Walt, Thanks for your comments on the new PL-606 review, and thanks also for your detailed DXing reports from Kauai using the 7.5" loopstick E100 model. In answer to your question, all modified Ultralight radios having a 7.5" loopstick are significantly more sensitive on both AM and LW than any stock pocket radio, to the extent that DXing results on either band are greatly enhanced. A stock PL-606 model would have 1 kHz DSP filtering roughly equivalent to the Murata CFJ455K5 filter installed in your E100, but the PL-606 loopstick's AM performance would fall far short of your current capability. Shortly before his unfortunate accident, John Bryant and I both experimented with "Slider E100" models such as yours, and discovered that we could improve received audio on DX stations by off-tuning 1 kHz up or down from the fundamental frequencies of the DX station (whichever way was farther from domestic splatter). This provided clearer high-frequency audio from DX stations for MP3 recordings, without much reduction in the DX station's signal strength. Of course, the new Tecsun 1 kHz DSP Ultralight radios (PL-310 and PL-380) have also been popular platforms for 7.5" loopstick transplants, especially the PL-380 model. Several 7.5" loopstick PL-380 models have been sent out from here for noted DXers (Mark, Saul and Rob), and I have an extra model here if you'd like to try one out. In comparison to your "Slider E100," the 7.5" loopstick PL-380 model offers equivalent AM-DXing performance without the need to slide a coil, although the difference in received DX audio (between the 1 kHz DSP filtering and the Murata ceramic filter) leads some DXers to say that the Murata filter models (like yours) have a somewhat more "mellow" tone. 73, Gary (in Puyallup, WA, USA) In a message dated 11/29/2010 10:10:59 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
Yes, thanks Gary! Sitting here on the lanai in Kauai with the highly modified Eton e100 (thanks, Gary!), I couldn't help but think whether the 606 might be a better traveller and easier to use than the Eton. Of course the external large ferrite rod does elicit some interest passing through security, and I'm worried about it's fragility (might it shatter easily if the bag was dropped for instance?). Also with the tight ceramic filter, the audio is rather muddy and not entiirely pleasant to listen to. Comments? .......Walt On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Richard Allen <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > wrote: Thanks Gary. You once again did an excellent review. I've been using a PL-606 for about a fortnight and found it an excellent ultralight receiver. It has excellent sensitivity and selectivity. Before TP propagation went downhill, I was able to hear signals from Japan on the barefoot PL-606. Richard Allen 36°22'51"N / 97°26'35"W (near Perry OK USA) ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ; [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ; [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2010 9:39 PM Subject: [IRCA] Tecsun PL-606 DSP Receiver Review Hello All, For those interested in the latest technological advances in AM-DXing portables, a full 6-page review of the newest Ultralight radio sensation (the compact PL-606 AM-FM-SW-LW receiver) has been uploaded to DXer.Ca (at __http://www.dxer.ca/file-area/cat_view/87-ultra-light-radio-files-area/94-u ltralight_ (http://www.dxer.ca/file-area/cat_view/87-ultra-light-radio-files-area/94-ultralight) -radios_ (_http://www.dxer.ca/file-area/cat_view/87-ultra-light-radio-files-area/94-u ltralight-radios_ (http://www.dxer.ca/file-area/cat_view/87-ultra-light-radio-files-area/94-ultralight-radios) ) , the first option), to the Ultralightdx Yahoo group file site, and also to __http://www.mediafire.com/?gcu6zgyxb724cy2__ (http://www.mediafire.com/?gcu6zgyxb724cy2_) (_http://www.mediafire.com/?gcu6zgyxb724cy2_ (http://www.mediafire.com/?gcu6zgyxb724cy2) ) . Detailing Tecsun's successful effort to combine the class-leading 100 mm loopstick (of the PL-310 model) with 1 kHz DSP selectivity in a very small cabinet, the article includes many photos, information on PL-606 quirks and advantages, and the results of a four-band competitive performance test against the PL-380 and PL-310 models. At $39.95 (plus $20.00 shipping from Hong Kong), this breakthrough Ultralight model may well be the best combination yet of AM sensitivity, selectivity and portability. 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) _______________________________________________ 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]
