Hi Gil,

 

     The DT-400W is basically a DT-200VX with an improved RF board (and yellow cabinet), so all of the memory quirks of the DT-200VX have been passed down to the new DT-400W, including the inability to tune away from a memory station without leaving the memory mode.  With the exception of the new "Weather Alert," the functions are about the same.

 

     The DT-400W would be a nice model to have for its wide-band AM sensitivity, although urban users may not be thrilled with the selectivity.  In a place like Grayland away from local sloppers, it really performs well. There are two mp3 recordings of HLAZ-1566 (S. Korea) and VOA-1575 (Thailand) posted on DXer.ca from my stock DT-400W.

 

     73, Gary 

Hi Tim,

 

     I agree with you completely.  The SRF-59 provides outstanding bang for the buck, and as the original SRF-59 reviewer, I feel extremely happy that the radio has brought new excitement and challenges for countless AM-DXers.

 

     The high price of the previously top-rated SRF-T615 always did make me feel a little uneasy, because Ultralight DXing is a concept that should be accessible to all DXers, regardless of finances.  For this reason, I was happy to discover the DX competitiveness of the new Sangean DT-400W, which at around $55, provides outstanding sensitivity at a much more reasonable price.

 

     Even without either of these, a DXer can be supremely satisfied even with only an SRF-59.  The important thing is to have fun, and use these tiny overachievers to have a thrilling DX season.

 

     73,  Gary