RE: << Didn't Gary say the Skywave is $89.99 + shipping? >> It is, over on the CCrane specific webpage: http://www.ccrane.com/Shortwave-Radios/CC-Skywave-Radio-With-AM-FM-Shortwave-Weather-and-Aviatio

RE: << As many of you are aware, C.Crane has introduced a new AM-FM-SW-Airband pocket radio, which easily falls within the Ultralight Radio size and capability classifications. >> Given the capabiliti

Not sure if the Group has discussed/ reviewed the Grundig eTraveler VII in the past (I speed-checked Messages), but Master Tom Stiles has done another of his fine YouTube reviews, this on the subject

Vinnie... Unless you have to leave rather too soon, take a look over on eBay using this search results string plugged into your web-browser: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-ICF-S10MK2-Pocket-AM-FM-Radio-

RE: << I have noticed that some receivers have a tap in the windings of the ferrite coil. It is about 20% along the length of the coil. I would like to know the purpose of the tap. >> Depends... Somet

Thank you, Bill... very comfortably confusing. Actually, pretty nicely explained. Joe Rotello / Knoxville, TN / USA

In trying to "simplify" an answer, engineers may get more "complicated"... Signal strength is typically expressed in voltage per length or signal power received by a reference antenna. High-powered tr

John... If only they had internal shot(s) too, but perhaps the best outside shots, and other information, on the 12-808: http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/radio_shac_12_8081280.html Optimus 12-808 Radio Ra

Steve... RE: << I'm sure others will respond, but I think there is a comparison document between the PL606, Pl-310 and PL380 written by Gary DeBock somewhere on the net. It might even be in the Ultral

Off-topic slightly, Mike, but are you going to be moving to be connected to the new astronomy efforts either current or being constructed ? Just wondering. BTW, if you can use Skype from there, might

FYI, Tom Stiles, aka hamrad88, has uploaded a new YouTube episode in his fine series, TRRS #0333 - HD Radio versus RDS Radio Might well be of interest to see, and hear his take on the topic. TRRS #033

Although it's "possible" to inductively tune a RF front end for an Si 484x radio-on-a-chip, the selectivity is NOT good. One of the only other options one might think of would be to remake / breadboar

BTW, if ones uses the sealed-gel-cell b atteries, like used in motorcycles and UPS (uninterpretable power supplies) be they supplying 6V or 12V (or more), you have the option to carefully choose a flo

If we are talking the Ontario broadcaster on 1290 kHz... It seems they are not wanting to openly publish an email address, or one that is regularly monitored and responded to. However.... I and others

Well, the Tecsun PL-660 is well-owned, overall well-liked, has overall excellent SSB, AM Sync and other attributes, doesn't have thee greatest speaker in the world, but operates worldwide quite well.

Well, I am not going to call the Sangean DT-400W just purchased the absolute best thing since tuna-on-toast wheat (which isn't bad!), and I shall continue to use it in a wide range of conditions, save

Hmm, then we might presume, and hope, that Sangean made improvements in the DT-400, as at least on both AM and FM, here in Knoxville TN, we have almost adjacent AM and FM weaker/strong stations. On bo

I have used for a few days the Sony SRF-T615, and now own the Sangean DT-400W unit that I used last week and bought this morning. Both units work very well, sound good, acceptable sensitivity, selecti

Have indeed been seeing more references to and positive comments on the new(er) Sangean DT-400W pocket receiver. FYI Sangean USA website page: http://www.sangean.com/products/product.asp?mid=83&cid=12

I had left this reply in the PL-880 Group area, but the basic idea may well be applicable for Ultralight DX'ers getting together, in this idea presuming all were computer-or-audio-capable device conne