Re: [IRCA] R8As, Kenwood R-2000 & 5000. IS KENWOOD R-5000 A GOOD MW DX APPLIANCE!?

[Nigel Pimblett <ntp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Patrick,
    Yes, I've sure been happy with the R-5000 over the years.   On the 
stock R-5000 the USB/LSB is at a lower level than AM, but a simple 
modification will bring them up to an equal level.  Not sure if the same 
mod can be done on the R-1000.   I agree that the R-1000 and R-2000 
aren't in the same class as the R-8 series, and I'm surprised at the 
prices they sometimes fetch on E-Bay.   In the end, of course, a lot of 
it comes down to personal preference.   If I'd started out with the 
Drake I might well prefer it to the Kenwood. 

73,

Nigel

Patrick Martin wrote:

>Nigel,
>
>Glad to hear the R-5000 is a DX  machine. Nigel, I have never used one,
>but I had heard they are much better than the R-1000. Depending on the
>DXer I am sure, but how does the R-5000 do in the ECSS mode? My R1000 or
>the SPR4 really does not have the ECSS mode, per se, they have LSB or
>USB. The R8 has an amp in that mode that ups the signal to be equal or
>above what you get on AM, so DXing in ECSS (LSB or USB) really shines on
>the R8. Does the R-5000 have this? I never use USB or LSB on the R1000
>or the SPR4 because of the low level audio, old technology. 
>
>73,
>
>Patrick 
>
>Patrick Martin
>Seaside  OR
>KAVT Reception Manager
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