Also, I'm still curious as to if, given optimum winding, if we are approaching the limiting case of sensitivity with a 6.375" ferrite (i.e., with optimum winding, would we expect much more sensitivity

The sensitivity of my ICF-S5W and ICF-EX5 with their 6.375" bars is the equal of my PR-D5 with it's 8" bar. If constructed properly, should there be an expectation of greater daytime sensitivity with

I had a 6 transistor radio when I was a kid...I would use the radiator in my room as an antenna. My biggest thrill was while in the 5th grade (1965). My qth was Westport, CT. After getting Pittsburgh,

That happens on my 310...I was always hoping that this was the softmute shutting off, but it is just what you say...an increase in volume while the buttons are pressed in a solid manner.

Is it possible for a novice to properly shield the circuitry? If so, would the sensitivity be degraded? Glad to see a explanation for what I observed...We have locals on 1550 and 1370...I was pretty s

I find that the sw sensitivity of the 390 is identical to a 310 that I had put an antenna equal in length to the 390. The 390 is more listenable, however, as weak signals are less choppy with the 390'

Thanks for such an informative and well explained answer! Whenever I see your address pop up, I know that an interesting "read" awaits! Heatwave

Hi Scott, Do the DSP chips lend themselves to ssb or sync capabilities in an economical and portable package? I'm wondering if waiting a year might allow some of those capabilities to begin to appear

Given that Universal Radio descibed the 450DLX as analog (yet the closeup picture of it's keys says PLL synthesized), I wonder if it is indeed dual conversion! Still sounds very much like the RP2100..

The decription says analog with digital display, yet, I see the enlarged picture of the keys has the caption PLL synthesized...also having memories would seem to be difficult on an analog...looks like

Hi Gary, Attactive little set...is the soft mute off, reduced, or blatant? Heatwave

Last night, got NOAA WX from Llano, and Bay City, located 250-300 miles from Laredo on Sangean DT-400VX

I tuned around on my NOAA WX Radio band of my Sangean DT-400VX this morning at around 9:00 am. using the cheap ear buds that come with the set. I'm in Laredo. Riviera came in on 162.525 MHz 500W, abou

That makes sense as not only is Milwaukee north, but it is also about 5 degrees east of Shreveport's longitude which gives Milwaukee about a 20 minute lead just due to longitude. A station far to the

Duruing spring through summer, sunrise is earlier, sunset is later the further north you go. Heatwave

Radio Shacks that still have them are selling them at about half price...$80 something dollars! Great deal! Heatwave

My experience is that the newer G3's are MUCH better with sync; they hold lock on very weak signals (try out some new samples that show up at Radio Shack). Another alternative that works is using ssb

I tried an E1...it's sensitivity off of the whip was similar to the G5. I was hoping for a miracle off of the whip (which I'm sure isn't possible to engineer, but hope springs eternal...) Of course, t

Jim... The G3, like the 7600 GR, has a clarifier wheel for the BFO...continuous adjustment as opposed to incremental. It does remain stable. ECSS tuning works, and is a good backup when lower sideband

Thanks, Jim. Is an allignment of the BFO a big job? Heatwave