Thanks Gary, I ordered one from that seller.
Jack Leonard
----- Original Message -----
From: D1028Gary@...
To: ultralightdx@...
Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: [ultralightdx] TECSUN R9012 NEW MODELS received from TQUCHINA and DPMEGA....






Hi Rob,

Great to hear that your new black R9012 analog DXing machines have arrived, and are working well! My own pair of replacements for the 2005 lemons is probably on the way from "Tquchina," who has to be one of the best sellers on eBay.

For the rest of you still on the fence about the Tecsun R9012, do your thumb a bid favor, and invest all of $9 (or under $20 including shipping, from "dpmega") in a superb analog portable with an actual round tuning knob.

73, Gary DeBock


In a message dated 4/9/2009 8:59:30 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, va3sw@... writes:



Hi Guys:

Today I received NEW BLACK CASED Models of the TECSUN R9012 ULR's from
both TQUCHINA and DPMEGA in China!! The Radio from TQUCHINA was a FREE
REPLACEMENT for the 2005 ORANGE CASED MODEL which I received earlier
and was not happy with. He replaced the Radio without me having to
return the Faulty Unit which saved me packing it up and Paying to return
it.....so that was appreciated!! I also purchased a TECSUN AN-200 Loop
Antenna from TQUCHINA and it was in the same shipment and arrived Packed
extremely well!! I am very happy with the GREAT SERVICE from TQUCHINA.
Both this package and the R9012 received from DP MEGA arrived very
quickly and I would recommend both these sellers for anyone looking to
purchase ULRs in the future.

The R9012 received from DPMEGA is BLACK CASED and has the 2008 Serial
Number and Year of Manufacture. However...the Black Cased Unit from
TQUCHINA has a 2009 SERIAL # and YEAR OF MANUFACTURE!!! EVEN NEWER!!!!!
The Serial Number on this one is...........

08920090100753

Both the 2008 received from DPMEGA and 2009 received fro m TQUCHINA work
GREAT!!! They are both gonna be nice little ULR DX Machines!! It is
amazing the difference in SENSITIVITY between the 2005 ORANGE CASED
MODELS and the 2008 & 2009 BLACK CASED MODELS.

So........If you're looking for the LATEST Model of 9012 with a BLACK
CASE....TQUCHINA is now selling Radios manufactured in 2009!!!

Now.......Lets see if I can dig out anything new with either of them!!!
HHAHHAHA.....

Regards....ROB.

Robert S. Ross VA3SW
London, Ontario CANADA




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Hi Paul,

the ICF-R100MT is certainly an interesting radio. Based on its design, it may be an offshoot of the ICF-T615.

I checked out the links you mentioned, and noted a comment that it is a "AM High Sensitivity Design: Large built-in AM antenna design that uses high-sensitivity bar." This sounds encouraging!

I'm curious about the round "ear" on the radio that appears on the upper left corner of the case. I did find another photo that shows this as a full disc, coupled to the radio by what appears to be a cord or wire. It looks to big to be an earphone, so I think it may be a tiny speaker on a retractable cord. This would allow the user to clip the speaker on their collar while the radio stays in the protective holster on a belt loop or in a pocket. This kind of use would be appropriate for the mountain hiker crowd the radio is targeting.

Guy Atkins
Puyallup, WA
www.perseus-sdr.blogspot.com


--- In ultralightdx@..., "texnote" <texnote@> wrote:

New pocket AM/FM radio from Sony, released July 2008:

http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/portable-radio-for-mountains

See sales page on Amazon Japan:
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B001AR653I

With a price of about $93.

Has anybody used this or seen it?

Paul

----- Original Message -----

From: D1028Gary@...

To: ultralightdx@...

Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 2:43 PM

Subject: Re: [ultralightdx] Re: My Cheap Chinese Radio

Hi Jack,

 

The DE1103's SSB capability makes the model ineligible for Ultralight definition status, since SSB is considered a special advantage not available in "average consumer radios." 

 

Although there is some give-and-take on other points like dual conversion and selectable filters, the concept is that Ultralight radio DXers must primarily depend on their own skill and knowledge in making DX catches with basic radios, and not depend on the most advanced equipment.

 

73, Gary

   

 

In a message dated 4/9/2009 11:32:38 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jleonard@xplornet.com writes:

Ok Gary, thanks for that explanation, I didn't know I could use SSB while in MW, I'll give it a try. I just read a review of the Eton e5 and apparently it the basic same radio as the Degen DE1103 and comes highly recommended. I've been considering buying the 1103, can it be considered an Ultralight?

Thanks

Jack Leonard

----- Original Message -----

From: Gary DeBock

To: ultralightdx@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 2:16 PM

Subject: [ultralightdx] Re: My Cheap Chinese Radio

-Hello Jack,

Your question was on the Ultralightdx Yahoo site, but for some reason the related email wasn't sent to me yesterday by Yahoo (as almost all Ultralightdx messages are).

There are two major reasons to use SSB capability on the AM band. First (and most importantly), the SSB mode can be used to detect the carrier strength of weak stations. This is done by placing the receiver in the SSB mode, and checking the srength of the "whistle," as you tune across the target station's frequency. TA and TP DXers constantly use this method to check propagation to different parts of the world, as well as to individual target stations. Full description of this technique is contained in the article "Receiving Your First Thrilling TP on a Stock Pocket Radio," posted on http://www.dxer.ca.

Secondly, the SSB mode can greatly assist in receiving weak stations adjacent to strong locals. Placing the receiver in the SSB mode and tuning in the weak station's audio is usually far more effective than trying to dig it out in the AM mode. The better SSB receivers permit the reception of the weak station's "Exalted Carrier" on either the upper or lower sideband of the fundamental frequency, allowing the DXer to get an even better signal (and better escape splatter from the local).

73, Gary

-- In ultralightdx@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Leonard" .> wrote:
>
> Gary, sorry to belabor this, but yes you are probably right that the PL-600 is a good buy around $65 and I will probably take a chance. I'm confused about your use of SSB on MW DXing? Can you explain (sloowly) just what you are doing with the SSB? I thougth SSB was on SW only?
> Thanks
> Jack Leonard
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: D1028Gary@...
> To: ultralightdx@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [ultralightdx] My Cheap Chinese Radio
>
>
>
> Hi Jack,
>
> The Degen DE1103 is one of the very few portables I don't have, primarily because since it is clearly outside of the Ultralight class I haven't had much interest in purchasing one. But I understand it does provide decent performance for its owners, once they adjust to the push-button volume control system.
>
> There are actually two Tecsun PL-600 SSB portables here now, and I plan to install a much more effective 7.5" loopstick (40/44 Litz wire coils on an Amidon Type 61 ferrite bar) on one of them. It will make a highly sensitive, compact SSB spotting receiver for Ultralight TP chasing, when completed. The same thing was done with a Sony ICF-SW7600GR model last year (photo on Ultralightdx), but the cumbersome SSB fine tuning thumb wheel on the Sony is nowhere near as convenient as the Tecsun's round SSB tuning knob.
>
> I know that the Tecsun PL-600 has received some mixed reviews, but from a medium-wave DXer's standpoint, the SSB performance really helps dig out stations adjacent to locals, and allows DXers to quickly check the strength of transoceanic carriers as propagation changes. For $65 plus shipping, it's an unbeatable bargain, in my opinion.
>
> 73, Gary
>
>
>
> In a message dated 4/8/2009 6:40:50 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jleonard@... writes:
>
> Thanks Gary, I've downloaded the article on the alignment and I'm going to give it a try, after all if I screw it up I'm only out about $18. On the subject of bigger Chinese radios, what do you know or perhaps have heard about the Degen 1103 I believe it is? Do you own a PL 600?
> I think I will also grab one of the 9012's
> Regards
> Jack Leonard
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: D1028Gary@...
> To: ultralightdx@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 5:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [ultralightdx] My Cheap Chinese Radio
>
>
>
> Hi Jack,
>
> It's great to hear that you find some nice things about your new cheap Chinese radio. Your Tecsun R911 will gain even more AM DXing performance if you can do the alignment steps posted in the Yahoo Ultralightdx file section (also on DXer.Ca.).
>
> In answer to your question about inexpensive Chinese portables with great performance, I have been very pleased with my Tecsun R9012 from the eBay seller "dpmega" ($9.95 plus shipping). It has all the AM-DXing capability of the R911, plus an actual round tuning knob for much more comfortable DXing (especially on the high end).
>
> On a larger scale, I've found the new Tecsun PL-600 SSB receiver to be very competitive with the Sony ICF-SW7600GR as an Ultralight radio SSB spotting receiver, with a superior round tuning knob for SSB fine tuning. It sells on eBay for about $65 plus shipping, or about half of what a new ICF-SW7600GR will cost.
>
> 73, Gary
>
>
> In a message dated 4/7/2009 11:58:40 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jleonard@... writes:
> I rec'd a Tecsun 911 yesterday in the mail and my first impressions were that it was very cheaply made indeed, with earphones on the "crack" you hear when you change bands will almost break your eardrum. However, enough of the negativity. I also noticed that I very easily picked up two short waves broadcasts and listening again a few minutes ago heard 4 or 5 more on the whip in the middle of the afternoon?? I own a Sangean ATS505 and it won't do that on the whip.
> I also noticed that the 911 will completely null out a 50K watt station only about 20km away.
> This AM just after turning it on I picked up a station in Natick MA which I had never heard before (wbix).
> If this in any indication of the performance I can expect I should be able to add considerably to my DX log.
> So far I'm pleased with what I hear.
> I might also add that I have had a Redsun RP2100 for about 2 weeks now and its performance puts the Sangean ATS505 completely in the shade. I wonder what other high performance radios might be available from Chinese manufacturers?
> Jack Leonard
>
>
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
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>
>
>
>
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Hey Guys what about the DE1102, it has almost unanimous good reviews on
Eham and it still available on Ebay. Can it be considered an Ultralight?
Jack Leonard

----- Original Message -----

From: D1028Gary@...

To: ultralightdx@...

Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 1:49 PM

Subject: Re: [ultralightdx] TECSUN R9012 NEW MODELS received from TQUCHINA and DPMEGA....

Hi Rob,

 

Great to hear that your new black R9012 analog DXing machines have arrived, and are working well! My own pair of replacements for the 2005 lemons is probably on the way from "Tquchina," who has to be one of the best sellers on eBay.

 

For the rest of you still on the fence about the Tecsun R9012, do your thumb a bid favor, and invest all of $9 (or under $20 including shipping, from "dpmega") in a superb analog portable with an actual round tuning knob.

 

73, Gary DeBock

 

 

In a message dated 4/9/2009 8:59:30 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, va3sw@rogers.com writes:

Hi Guys:

Today I received NEW BLACK CASED Models of the TECSUN R9012 ULR's from
both TQUCHINA and DPMEGA in China!! The Radio from TQUCHINA was a FREE
REPLACEMENT for the 2005 ORANGE CASED MODEL which I received earlier
and was not happy with. He replaced the Radio without me having to
return the Faulty Unit which saved me packing it up and Paying to return
it.....so that was appreciated!! I also purchased a TECSUN AN-200 Loop
Antenna from TQUCHINA and it was in the same shipment and arrived Packed
extremely well!! I am very happy with the GREAT SERVICE from TQUCHINA.
Both this package and the R9012 received from DP MEGA arrived very
quickly and I would recommend both these sellers for anyone looking to
purchase ULRs in the future.

The R9012 received from DPMEGA is BLACK CASED and has the 2008 Serial
Number and Year of Manufacture. However...the Black Cased Unit from
TQUCHINA has a 2009 SERIAL # and YEAR OF MANUFACTURE!!! EVEN NEWER!!!!!
The Serial Number on this one is...........

08920090100753

Both the 2008 received from DPMEGA and 2009 received fro m TQUCHINA work
GREAT!!! They are both gonna be nice little ULR DX Machines!! It is
amazing the difference in SENSITIVITY between the 2005 ORANGE CASED
MODELS and the 2008 & 2009 BLACK CASED MODELS.

So........If you're looking for the LATEST Model of 9012 with a BLACK
CASE....TQUCHINA is now selling Radios manufactured in 2009!!!

Now.......Lets see if I can dig out anything new with either of them!!!
HHAHHAHA.....

Regards....ROB.

Robert S. Ross VA3SW
London, Ontario CANADA

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----- Original Message -----

From: Gary DeBock

To: ultralightdx@...

Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 2:16 PM

Subject: [ultralightdx] Re: My Cheap Chinese Radio

-Hello Jack,

Your question was on the Ultralightdx Yahoo site, but for some reason the related email wasn't sent to me yesterday by Yahoo (as almost all Ultralightdx messages are).

There are two major reasons to use SSB capability on the AM band. First (and most importantly), the SSB mode can be used to detect the carrier strength of weak stations. This is done by placing the receiver in the SSB mode, and checking the srength of the "whistle," as you tune across the target station's frequency. TA and TP DXers constantly use this method to check propagation to different parts of the world, as well as to individual target stations. Full description of this technique is contained in the article "Receiving Your First Thrilling TP on a Stock Pocket Radio," posted on http://www.dxer.ca.

Secondly, the SSB mode can greatly assist in receiving weak stations adjacent to strong locals. Placing the receiver in the SSB mode and tuning in the weak station's audio is usually far more effective than trying to dig it out in the AM mode. The better SSB receivers permit the reception of the weak station's "Exalted Carrier" on either the upper or lower sideband of the fundamental frequency, allowing the DXer to get an even better signal (and better escape splatter from the local).

73, Gary

-- In ultralightdx@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Leonard" .> wrote:
>
> Gary, sorry to belabor this, but yes you are probably right that the PL-600 is a good buy around $65 and I will probably take a chance. I'm confused about your use of SSB on MW DXing? Can you explain (sloowly) just what you are doing with the SSB? I thougth SSB was on SW only?
> Thanks
> Jack Leonard
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: D1028Gary@...
> To: ultralightdx@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [ultralightdx] My Cheap Chinese Radio
>
>
>
> Hi Jack,
>
> The Degen DE1103 is one of the very few portables I don't have, primarily because since it is clearly outside of the Ultralight class I haven't had much interest in purchasing one. But I understand it does provide decent performance for its owners, once they adjust to the push-button volume control system.
>
> There are actually two Tecsun PL-600 SSB portables here now, and I plan to install a much more effective 7.5" loopstick (40/44 Litz wire coils on an Amidon Type 61 ferrite bar) on one of them. It will make a highly sensitive, compact SSB spotting receiver for Ultralight TP chasing, when completed. The same thing was done with a Sony ICF-SW7600GR model last year (photo on Ultralightdx), but the cumbersome SSB fine tuning thumb wheel on the Sony is nowhere near as convenient as the Tecsun's round SSB tuning knob.
>
> I know that the Tecsun PL-600 has received some mixed reviews, but from a medium-wave DXer's standpoint, the SSB performance really helps dig out stations adjacent to locals, and allows DXers to quickly check the strength of transoceanic carriers as propagation changes. For $65 plus shipping, it's an unbeatable bargain, in my opinion.
>
> 73, Gary
>
>
>
> In a message dated 4/8/2009 6:40:50 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jleonard@... writes:
>
> Thanks Gary, I've downloaded the article on the alignment and I'm going to give it a try, after all if I screw it up I'm only out about $18. On the subject of bigger Chinese radios, what do you know or perhaps have heard about the Degen 1103 I believe it is? Do you own a PL 600?
> I think I will also grab one of the 9012's
> Regards
> Jack Leonard
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: D1028Gary@...
> To: ultralightdx@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 5:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [ultralightdx] My Cheap Chinese Radio
>
>
>
> Hi Jack,
>
> It's great to hear that you find some nice things about your new cheap Chinese radio. Your Tecsun R911 will gain even more AM DXing performance if you can do the alignment steps posted in the Yahoo Ultralightdx file section (also on DXer.Ca.).
>
> In answer to your question about inexpensive Chinese portables with great performance, I have been very pleased with my Tecsun R9012 from the eBay seller "dpmega" ($9.95 plus shipping). It has all the AM-DXing capability of the R911, plus an actual round tuning knob for much more comfortable DXing (especially on the high end).
>
> On a larger scale, I've found the new Tecsun PL-600 SSB receiver to be very competitive with the Sony ICF-SW7600GR as an Ultralight radio SSB spotting receiver, with a superior round tuning knob for SSB fine tuning. It sells on eBay for about $65 plus shipping, or about half of what a new ICF-SW7600GR will cost.
>
> 73, Gary
>
>
> In a message dated 4/7/2009 11:58:40 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jleonard@... writes:
> I rec'd a Tecsun 911 yesterday in the mail and my first impressions were that it was very cheaply made indeed, with earphones on the "crack" you hear when you change bands will almost break your eardrum. However, enough of the negativity. I also noticed that I very easily picked up two short waves broadcasts and listening again a few minutes ago heard 4 or 5 more on the whip in the middle of the afternoon?? I own a Sangean ATS505 and it won't do that on the whip.
> I also noticed that the 911 will completely null out a 50K watt station only about 20km away.
> This AM just after turning it on I picked up a station in Natick MA which I had never heard before (wbix).
> If this in any indication of the performance I can expect I should be able to add considerably to my DX log.
> So far I'm pleased with what I hear.
> I might also add that I have had a Redsun RP2100 for about 2 weeks now and its performance puts the Sangean ATS505 completely in the shade. I wonder what other high performance radios might be available from Chinese manufacturers?
> Jack Leonard
>
>
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
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>
>
>
>
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Gary, sorry to belabor this, but yes you are probably right that the PL-600 is a good buy around $65 and I will probably take a chance. I'm confused about your use of SSB on MW DXing? Can you explain (sloowly) just what you are doing with the SSB? I thougth SSB was on SW only?
Thanks
Jack Leonard
----- Original Message -----
From: D1028Gary@...
To: ultralightdx@...
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: [ultralightdx] My Cheap Chinese Radio



Hi Jack,

The Degen DE1103 is one of the very few portables I don't have, primarily because since it is clearly outside of the Ultralight class I haven't had much interest in purchasing one. But I understand it does provide decent performance for its owners, once they adjust to the push-button volume control system.

There are actually two Tecsun PL-600 SSB portables here now, and I plan to install a much more effective 7.5" loopstick (40/44 Litz wire coils on an Amidon Type 61 ferrite bar) on one of them. It will make a highly sensitive, compact SSB spotting receiver for Ultralight TP chasing, when completed. The same thing was done with a Sony ICF-SW7600GR model last year (photo on Ultralightdx), but the cumbersome SSB fine tuning thumb wheel on the Sony is nowhere near as convenient as the Tecsun's round SSB tuning knob.

I know that the Tecsun PL-600 has received some mixed reviews, but from a medium-wave DXer's standpoint, the SSB performance really helps dig out stations adjacent to locals, and allows DXers to quickly check the strength of transoceanic carriers as propagation changes. For $65 plus shipping, it's an unbeatable bargain, in my opinion.

73, Gary



In a message dated 4/8/2009 6:40:50 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jleonard@... writes:

Thanks Gary, I've downloaded the article on the alignment and I'm going to give it a try, after all if I screw it up I'm only out about $18. On the subject of bigger Chinese radios, what do you know or perhaps have heard about the Degen 1103 I believe it is? Do you own a PL 600?
I think I will also grab one of the 9012's
Regards
Jack Leonard
----- Original Message -----
From: D1028Gary@...
To: ultralightdx@...
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 5:07 PM
Subject: Re: [ultralightdx] My Cheap Chinese Radio



Hi Jack,

It's great to hear that you find some nice things about your new cheap Chinese radio. Your Tecsun R911 will gain even more AM DXing performance if you can do the alignment steps posted in the Yahoo Ultralightdx file section (also on DXer.Ca.).

In answer to your question about inexpensive Chinese portables with great performance, I have been very pleased with my Tecsun R9012 from the eBay seller "dpmega" ($9.95 plus shipping). It has all the AM-DXing capability of the R911, plus an actual round tuning knob for much more comfortable DXing (especially on the high end).

On a larger scale, I've found the new Tecsun PL-600 SSB receiver to be very competitive with the Sony ICF-SW7600GR as an Ultralight radio SSB spotting receiver, with a superior round tuning knob for SSB fine tuning. It sells on eBay for about $65 plus shipping, or about half of what a new ICF-SW7600GR will cost.

73, Gary


In a message dated 4/7/2009 11:58:40 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jleonard@... writes:
I rec'd a Tecsun 911 yesterday in the mail and my first impressions were that it was very cheaply made indeed, with earphones on the "crack" you hear when you change bands will almost break your eardrum. However, enough of the negativity. I also noticed that I very easily picked up two short waves broadcasts and listening again a few minutes ago heard 4 or 5 more on the whip in the middle of the afternoon?? I own a Sangean ATS505 and it won't do that on the whip.
I also noticed that the 911 will completely null out a 50K watt station only about 20km away.
This AM just after turning it on I picked up a station in Natick MA which I had never heard before (wbix).
If this in any indication of the performance I can expect I should be able to add considerably to my DX log.
So far I'm pleased with what I hear.
I might also add that I have had a Redsun RP2100 for about 2 weeks now and its performance puts the Sangean ATS505 completely in the shade. I wonder what other high performance radios might be available from Chinese manufacturers?
Jack Leonard





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----- Original Message -----

From: Keith

To: ultralightdx@...

Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 12:57 AM

Subject: [ultralightdx] Re: Degan DE1103/Kaito KA1103

Hi,

Yes, they are the same radio. Also, the Eton E5/Grundig G5 have the same "guts" as the 1103 but a different user interface (e.g. no analog display, traditional volume knob). The weirdo shared tuning knob/volume control of the 1103 doesn't bother me, but I know it drives some people nuts.

73,

Keith

--- In ultralightdx@yahoogroups.com, "James A. \(Andy\) Moorer" ...> wrote:
>
> Did I miss an email somewhere? Are these radios really the same animal? They sure look button-by-button identical.
>
> James A. (Andy) Moorer
> www.jamminpower.com
>

Did I miss an email somewhere? Are these radios really the same animal? They sure look button-by-button identical.

James A. (Andy) Moorer
www.jamminpower.com