I know this is probably off topic so maybe this will limit the life of this
thread.
To explore the world of portable shortwave radios, go to the link:
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable.html
Three receivers on that page are worthy of consideration depending on how
heavy your wallet is.
SANGEAN ATS505P $119.00
The Sangean ATS-505P is a great value.
Coverage includes longwave from 153 - 279 kHz, AM from 520-1710, shortwave
solid from 1711-29999 kHz and FM 87.5-108
MHz (stereo to earphone jack).
The backlit display can show either the frequency or the time (12 or 24 hour
format).
Tune via the manual tuning knob, Up-Down
buttons, automatic tuning, keypad entry or from the 45 memories.
The memories are divided into 5 pages of 9 memories each. There is one page
available for long wave, one for medium wave, one for FM and two for
shortwave.
The ATS-505P even tunes Morse code and single sideband (SSB) using a
separate Clarify knob on the side of the radio
. Single Sideband allows for the reception of two-way communications such as
amateur radio, military, maritime and international aeronautical traffic.
You may press in the tuning knob to select between normal and fine tuning (1
or 10 kHz on AM/LW and 1 or 5 kHz on shortwave).
Other features include:
FM stereo to headphone jack,
9/10 kHz AM step,
beep on/off,
dial lock,
dial lamp,
stereo-mono switch,
alarm by radio or buzzer,
auto-scan,
sleep-timer (15-120 mins),
tuning LED,
stereo-mono switch,
DX-Local Switch,
shortwave external antenna input (3.5 mm) and
6 VDC input jack.
The back of the radio
even has a flip-out tilt stand.
This new "P" version includes the AC adapter, the
ANT-60 wind-up antenna plus the carry case and earphones.
Titanium matte finish.
8.5x5.3x1.6 inches 1 Lb. 8 oz. (214x128x39mm 840g).
Requires four AA cells (not supplied). Made in China.
SANGEAN ATS909 $239.95
The ATS-909 is the flagship of the Sangean line. It packs features and
performance into a very compact and stylish package.
Coverage includes all long wave (153-519 kHz), medium wave (520-1710 kHz)
and all shortwave frequencies (1711-29999 kHz). FM and FM stereo to the
headphone jack is also available (87.5-108
MHz).
Shortwave performance is enhanced with a wide-narrow bandwidth switch and
excellent single side band performance (SSB tuning to 40 Hz steps via fine
tuning).
Five tuning methods are featured: direct keypad entry, manual tuning, auto
scan, manual up-down tuning, memory recall or manual knob tuning.
The alpha-numeric memory system lets you store 306 presets (260 shortwave,
18 AM, 18 FM and 9 longwave plus priority).
The three event clock-timer (3 differenttimes on 3 different frequencies)
displays even when the radio is tuning and has 42 world city zones stored.
The large LCD display also features a signal
strength and battery bar graph. The ATS-909 will also display RDS on PL, PS
and CT for station name and clock time in areas where this service is
available.
The left side of the radio has:
Record Out jack (3.5 mm mini),
Recorder Activation Jack (sub-mini),
earphone jack (3.5 mini),
antenna input jack (3.5 mm mini) and
the 9 VDC inputjack.
A fully adjustable AM RF Gain knob is also on this side of the radio.
The right side of the radio has:
the main tuning knob (VFO),
volume knob plus these switches:
Wide/Narrow Selectivity
FM Stereo/Mono,
MW step 9/10 kHz,
Time Set Manual/Auto and
Tone News/Norm/Music.
The rear panel features a flip-out tilt stand.
The ATS-909 includes: AC adapter,
ANT-60 wind-up antenna, stereo ear buds, carry case and Factory Preset
Frequency Chart.
8.5 x 5.4 x 1.5 inches 30 ounces (216x140x38mm 907 g).
The case is titanium colored.
Requires four AA cells (not supplied).
Made in Taiwan. One year limited warranty.
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Sony ICF-SW7600GR $199
The Sony ICF-SW7600GR is a compact, dual conversion,
microprocessor-controlled, frequency synthesized general coverage portable
receiver.
Direct access tuning is provided along with a multifunction LCD digital
readout for unsurpassed convenience and accuracy (1 kHz step tuning on
longwave, medium waveand shortwave). Just press the numbered keys to match
the frequency you want to hear. Manual and automatic scan tuning plus memory
scanning is provided.
100 memories are featured for your favorite stations. These memories are
non-volatile and therefore will not be lost during the changing of
batteries.
The ICF-SW7600GR tunes from 150 to 29999 kHz for solid coverage of longwave,
medium wave and shortwave.
Smooth Single Sideband (SSB) and Morse code reception
is available through a switch with separate LSB and USB positions plus fine
tuning thumb-wheel. A special Synchronous Detector circuit reduces fading
and
annoying "beat" frequency interference from adjacent stations as well as
distortion due to fading shortwave reception.
FM stereo (87.6 - 108 MHz in 50
kHz steps) is provided to the mini stereo headphone jack. A record output
jack is included for taping off the air.
Advanced features include: dial light,
continuously, variable attenuator, 9/10 kHz MW step, "Tune" indicator,
keypad lock, 1/5 kHz step tuning, flip-stand, tone switch and external
antenna jack.
There is also a Sleep function which can be set for 15, 30, 45 or 60
minutes. The side-lit dial light will illuminate the LCD green for 15
seconds when
the dial light switch is pressed.
This radio has a 24 hour digital quartz clock with dual timer. You can set
the radio audio to come on with Timer A and
Timer B. The current time is displayed when the radio is off. To view the
time while the radio is on simply press the [EXE] key. The time will then
display
automatically for 9 seconds.
Supplied accessories include: wind-up antenna, wrist strap, carry case and
Sony Wave Handbook. Only 7.5 x 4.75 x 1.25 inches 22 oz. (191x120x32 mm 624
g).
Made in Japan. This radio requires 6 VDC or four AA cells (not supplied).
See additional options at the bottom of the page.
I hope this helps,
BOb Nelson
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill and Marie Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 2:03 PM
Subject: short Wave radio questions
Hi list. As you know we are plunging into HD TV shortly. We have a C C
Radio which has the old tV on it. What is their new Short Wave Radio like?
Does anybody know of a good, selective, sensitive SW radio for some poor
person that likes SWLing? My amateur call was in the book as NB9g, but as I
moved and married I think it may be gone. I would like a radio with beat
Frequency Oscillator and full coverage. I don't know how much they cost.
If the radio had its own really good internal antenna that would be a plus.
Thanks. Bill
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