I've been playing aro8und with both my loopstick-modified Tecsun 380 and my
AOR 7000+ (the latter with various BOGs). I like the ULR for nulling when
there's a station I'm chasing and I can't get it in the clear with the BOGs,
and need some nulling. (I'm also doing this with a Sangean ATS909 portable
and a Radio Shack loop).
I like the Tecsun for portability. It goes with me almost everywhere.
I would definitely use it pretty heavily in a DX hot-spot like Newfoundland,
for the circumstances noted above. A couple semi-locals there have
frustrated me, and I am anticipating the Tecsun will help immensely on a
couple of channels in particular.
But if I am chasing weak to marginal stations, the Tecsun just doesn't cut
it. I couldn't imagine chasing TAs from Ontario using this. Though if cx are
good enough I think it would becool to log one that way. Thus far I've
managed hets from TP stations a couple of times, here, on the BOGs, during
exceptionally good cx. I don't see getting these with the Tecsun.
ULRs and larger receivers are like tools in the DXer's toolbox. Sometimes a
screwdriver is right for the job. But if you want to pound a nail you need a
hammer.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Allen" <richa...@perryisp.net>
To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America"
<irca@hard-core-dx.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 12:42 AM
Subject: Re: [IRCA] DXpedition to Masset and report/audio
Nick:
I've had no luck hearing anything above 1134 kHz. There have been traces
on 1566 kHz, as well as 1242. I'm listening on Tecsun ULR's and have yet
to try using my comm receivers.
I was good to hear from you. Good DX.
Richard.
----- Original Message -----
From: Nick Hall-Patch
To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 11:26 PM
Subject: Re: [IRCA] DXpedition to Masset and report/audio
Do you ever receive TP's on the upper band
Richard? Around sunrise this morning, that was
the only DX there was to be heard here.
best wishes,
Nick
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