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Re: Interesting?
David McCormick
Great concept. Radio firmware is “Beta”, no manual frequency adjust implemented “yet”, ALL band setting says “TUDO” <Portuguese>, RDS display is tiny and in red, hard to read. A sketch is available but not supported. Buyer beware.
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73’s, David K9DV On Feb 1, 2022, at 9:57 AM, FenDrifter via groups.io <essexmarshman@...> wrote:
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Re: Most used ULTRAlight Radio
radiojayallen
Just be careful not to fall into the trap of trying to choose any one radio as the best or most popular. No radio is perfect...they each have strengths and weaknesses. The key is to find which one most suits your personal preferences and modes of use. I consider radios to be like tools in a tool box...you don't want a wrench when you need a screwdriver. As a long time collector/reviewer I have way too many radios but would be hard pressed to pick one as my favorite.
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Re: Etón E5
FenDrifter
Additional: I continue to play with my new toy, still finding new stuff. Got my first SSB hit this morning, for anyone who might be interested I did a bit of recording on my iPhone. I was very happy with this catch! Any comments appreciated.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2pqbnkfuv4lm1am/20220201-113648.wav?dl=0 Drifter |
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Re: Most used ULTRAlight Radio
FenDrifter
For any Skywave users out there, can I ask does it have the hellishly annoying soft mute manual tuning please? Even though I know my Tecsun PL-330 is a great set, I’ve almost stopped using it for that reason. It’s also why I find the the older Etón E-5 that I’ve just bought, so attractive. Drifter |
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Re: Most used ULTRAlight Radio
FenDrifter
I just checked the Jaycar site and they’re listed as out of stock, so I don’t think I’ll pursue it any further. Drifter |
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Re: Most used ULTRAlight Radio
Paul Blundell
I would use mine with earphones 95% of the time, these sound fairly good.
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Re: Most used ULTRAlight Radio
Michael.2E0IHW
I feared as much. There just might
be a UK retailer online somewhere.
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Otherwise you might check for any pitfalls when ordering directly from Oz. Michael On 01/02/2022 10:33, FenDrifter via
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Re: Most used ULTRAlight Radio
FenDrifter
Hi Michael
Following up on your post I found the Digitech uk domain name up for sale? If you have additional information I’d be glad to hear it, but unless I’ve missed something in my searches I suspect no it’s longer available in the UK. Drifter |
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Re: Most used ULTRAlight Radio
Michael.2E0IHW
I ordered my 1733 via the digitech
UK website some years back.
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It came directly from down-under with no problem. It is a good radio, comparable to the PL380. Michael UK On 01/02/2022 09:03, FenDrifter via
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Re: Most used ULTRAlight Radio
FenDrifter
It frustrates me that the digitech ar-1733 isn’t available in the UK, I’d like to try one. Drifter |
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Re: Most used ULTRAlight Radio
keith beesley
I think our fearless leader, Gary DeBock's preferred radio is the C.Crane Skywave SSB. Like Paul B., my current favorite is the Digitech AR-1733, very small and light-weight, easy to carry around and has a lot of features. Not the greatest speaker sound, a bit thin, but sounds fine with good earbuds or headphones. Keith B. Seattle, WA, USA
On Monday, January 31, 2022, 10:58:29 PM PST, Paul Blundell <tanger32au@...> wrote:
Both the Tecsun and C.Crane brands seem to be popular. I personally use a Digitech AR-1733 as my main "DX" radio and this works well for me, I have a review of it here: https://ultralightradiodxing.blogspot.com/2020/01/review-digitech-ar-1733-dsp-mwfmlwswair.html I have a TEAC PR130 as my backup and a couple of analogue tuning smaller radios which I do use at times, more than anything for a bit of a challenge. On Tue, Feb 1, 2022 at 2:10 PM Issac Quincey via groups.io <IssacQuincey=protonmail.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Loggings - 31/01/2022
Paul Blundell
DATE: 31/01/2022 TIME: 22:30 LOCATION: Home Launceston Tasmania RADIO: DIGITECH AR-1733 NOTES: A late night session at home. 531 - 3GG 549 - 2CR 594 - 3WV 621 - 3RN 639 - 5CK 693 - 3AW 729 - 5RN 756 - 3RN 855 - 3CR 864 - 7RPH 882 - 3RPH 891 - 5AN 936 - 7ZR 1008 - HPON - Launceston 1044 - 5AU 1053 - 2CA 1116 - 3AK 1125 - 5MU 1233 - 2NC 1242 - 3GV 1305 - 5RN 1332 - 3SH 1341 - HPON - GEEL 1377 - 3MP 1422 - HPON - MELB 1503 - 3KND 1566 - 3NE 1593 - HPON - (Rete - Italia) Paul |
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Re: Most used ULTRAlight Radio
Paul Blundell
Both the Tecsun and C.Crane brands seem to be popular. I personally use a Digitech AR-1733 as my main "DX" radio and this works well for me, I have a review of it here: https://ultralightradiodxing.blogspot.com/2020/01/review-digitech-ar-1733-dsp-mwfmlwswair.html I have a TEAC PR130 as my backup and a couple of analogue tuning smaller radios which I do use at times, more than anything for a bit of a challenge. On Tue, Feb 1, 2022 at 2:10 PM Issac Quincey via groups.io <IssacQuincey=protonmail.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Most used ULTRAlight Radio
Issac Quincey
What radio is the most and recommended on here? I saw that one person likes the CCrane Skywave. Do we have a more popular brand and model of is it more a mix with some people having a personal preference on what they like to use? Sent with ProtonMail Secure Email. |
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Re: Radio Options
Issac Quincey
Wow, thank you one and all for the amazing replies. I like all the positive feedback on the PL380 so I think I will order that model. Everybody sounds like they like that one. Sent with ProtonMail Secure Email.
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ On Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 at 7:24 AM, <surveyor6180@...> wrote: I recently got a Tecsun PL380. Really like it. Out performs the PL310 [non ETM] on AM that I have had for a long time. |
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Re: Radio Options
surveyor6180@...
I recently got a Tecsun PL380. Really like it. Out performs the PL310 [non ETM] on AM that I have had for a long time.
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Re: Radio Options
Arthur Samel
i also have the skywave radio and I find it very easy to use with a loop antenna -----Original Message-----
From: Johnny via groups.io <jlochey@...> To: main@UltralightDX.groups.io Sent: Mon, Jan 31, 2022 12:56 pm Subject: Re: [UltralightDX] Radio Options I also have the Skywave and of the radios that I have it is tied for number 1 as my favorite.
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Re: Radio Options
Johnny
I also have the Skywave and of the radios that I have it is tied for number 1 as my favorite.
For all the reasons mentioned above and previously, I find it just a pleasure to use. J |
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Re: Radio Options
jcfontario
I would echo Paul's comments that the CC Skywave is a good little unit. It's compact size makes it a good travel receiver. When I am in Newfoundland, I use it as a bedside receiver with any any antenna - no longwire, no inductively coupled loop, no monstrous FSL) and I can listen to the UK, Spain, Romania and others from inside the house in spite of the shielding that the house provides. John On Mon, Jan 31, 2022 at 11:52 AM Paul B. Walker, Jr. <walkerbroadcasting@...> wrote:
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