Thanks for your very positive comments on the
DXing performance of the E100 Slider models, during your Kona vacation.
John, Guy and I have already known about the monster performance of these
tiny wonders, and it's nice to have another TP-DXer thrilled with the
results.
Your suggestion of the E-100S designation for the
Slider models is great :>) Since there are two versions of the
E100 Sliders, maybe we could call John's plywood-frame model the E100SJ, and my
plastic-frame model the E100SG? :>)
It's unfortunate that Durham Radio has run out of
the E100's, but since Eton had officially discontinued this
model since June, it shouldn't be a big surprise to anybody. The NOS
E100's are still routinely available from other sources, although at a higher
price. There are also several outlets selling demo and used models,
some offering guarantees of proper operation.
For those of you already owning an E100 and
considering DX performance modifications, there is currently no shortage of
the Murata CFJ455K5 IF filters (Steve Ratzlaff is still doing the
modifications) or parts to make Slider loopsticks (Amidon is still selling
type 61 ferrite bars 7.5" long, and Dave Schmarder is still selling 40/44
Litz wire). During 2009, I think there will be plenty of new monster
E100's created, hopefully providing great new portable DXing excitement for
transoceanic and domestic DXers.
73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock
In a message dated 12/30/2008 8:45:47 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
cafe@... writes:
>
> Might you have one or three tucked away somewhere that you're willing
to part with for a price? Inquiring minds want to know.Bert New
I have
2 - and in the interest of science and good will, I would be willing to
loan my E100 Slider (now almost fresh from its Hawaiian adventure...) to
any of you -
Anyone have a sense if there is a little brother or
sister to the E100?
In retrospect I am glad that I did not bring the
Eton E1 all this way - the E100 is very directional and has helped null
out some unpleasant QRN - the E1's whip on MW would not have done
anything.
The Grundig G6 and Kaito 1103, also along for the
ride, have been virtually useless on MW against the slider - and the
Sony Prison has been an utter non-starter -
It too needs some large
ferrite ears to dig into that soft RF zone we call the
pacific.
>From what I have experienced with the
E100-Slider, heretofore to be referred to the now discontinued E100-s (I
hope Gary, John an Guy approve...) or the E100-S - it has performed about
as well as a Drake R8 locked on a 1.2 khz filter position connected to a
Wellbrook ALA100 and suitable loop of wire -- actually and in all fairness
- it is BETTER than that. The E100-s is more sensitive than the Sony
2010 by about 6db (or more) [using my ears here after all folks] and a
clear notch above the Eton E1 -
It is a shame that the E100 and E100-s
are now slipping into the real of legend... and my trip isn't even over
yet...
Best 73 and
Aloha,
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