Re: [HCDX]: Drake R8A / Icom R75

[Gert Nilsson <gert.nilsson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The 5,6 uV sensitivity for AM is with 6 kHz bandwidth and without the
preamplifier. With amplifier and e g 2,8 kHz bandwidth I think sensitivity
will be quite good. I think sensitivity is as good as my R71E which has
compared favourably with AOR7030, R-390A, NRD 515 and NRD 525

Richard Jary wrote:

> I have the chance to buy either of these...a 2nd hand R8A or a new R75.
>
> Price: Drake R8A with various bits A$1200
>        Icom R75 brand new A$1390
>
> OK, the Icom is newer. I have read bad comments about it's audio quality,
> though these may be fixed by the use of an external speaker. As I am also
> into MW/Broadcast Band DX, I was not impressed by the R75's figures of
> 5.6uV for the MW band, it appears like most receivers destined for the
> US/Euro market that MW is deliberately crippled to cover the overloading
> problem you get there.
>
> Here in Oz that isn't as big a problem, and I want MW coverage. So I would
> like comments, especially from anyone who has compared the two on both HF
> & MF.
>
> Icom R75 - New technology
>            Warranty
>
> Drake R8A - Better MW coverage
>             Slightly cheaper
>             Better audio?
>
> I have used a Drake R8A a few years ago on a DXpedition and found it good,
> but would like to compare the two.
>
> Richard
>
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