SV: [HCDX] MW DX Equip Advice

["Bjarne Mjelde" <bjarne@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Sounds like the Icom R-75 might be a good choice for you. Combines ease of
operation with excellent performance. Depending on where you live, it can be
found new as low as USD 500.  It is often seen on internet auctions like
ebay too.
Regards,

The Northernmost DX-er In The World
Bjarne Mjelde
Berlevag, Arctic Norway, 71N-29E
Receivers: AR7030+, NRD-525, NRD-545, RA6790/GM
Antennas:  Beverages, K9AY

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[mailto:hard-core-dx-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]Pa vegne av Jay Heyl
Sendt: 14. januar 2004 00:59
Til: Hard-core DX
Emne: [HCDX] MW DX Equip Advice


I've lately found myself becoming more interested in MW BCB DXing. I have
several radios that do okay for casual use, but I'm looking for something a
bit
more serious. On the low end there is frequent mention of the GE Superadio
(which I have) and the CCRadio (which I also have), and I've seen a few
mentions of the newer Tecsun BCL-2000 as a fairly serious contender in this
price range. All of these radios are typically described as pretty decent
for
casual use, but not really sensitive enough for true DXing.  On the other
end
of the spectrum I've seen the Drake R8B described as being one of the better
choices for BCB DXing (in addition to just about any other kind of AM
DXing).
Does anyone know of a currently produced radio that would perform better
than
the low end models but cost a bit less than the R8B?

I've seen the Lowe HF-150 mentioned as an excellent BCB DX machine, but it's
out of production and I haven't seen any used ones advertised recently.
(Though
I may not be looking in the right places.)

I'm aware that the radio is just part of the overall equation. For the
moment,
though, that's the part I'd like to address.  Any input on this topic will
be
greatly appreciated.

  -- Jay

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