Re: [IRCA] KCKN-1020 New Mexico test heard in Massachusetts --> Winradio G313

[Brandon Jordan <bjordan@xxxxxxxx>]

Les Rayburn wrote:

> I've been seriously considering the purchase of an SDR such as
> the WinRadio G313. Could you compare the performance of
> the WinRadio against other receivers you've owned as it
> applies to MW DXing?

Over the years I have owned a NRD-535D, all three Drake R8 models along 
with a Racal RA6790/GM. The main receivers in the shack today are the 
R75, R30C and Winradio. In my opinion, the G313e is the best receiver I 
have ever owned, on all bands. It performs like an absolute champ on MW, 
  and even though I live in sight of the antennas of many of the Memphis 
AM broadcasters, I haven't had any problem with images, overloading, etc 
so far.  Simply an outstanding performer with the all features (and then 
some!) of 3+ kilo-dollar receivers that is a true joy to operate, and in 
such a small package that I can easily carry it around in the laptop bag.

One down-side is that since a laptop is required to operate, it is not 
as easy for me to use with the tuned loops such as the Quantum. My Dell 
laptop emits enough QRN that I must locate the antenna for enough away 
that just makes it just too much of a hassle. Mileage probably varies on 
this factor depending on laptops.

I did have a few issues with the Winradio when I first bought it, but 
these turned out to be due to my laptop. I ended up adding a decent 
external USB soundcard and haven't had an issue since then.

All in all, I can't recommend the G313 highly enough. I like this SDR 
stuff so much that I am thinking about also buying a Flexradio SDR-1000. 
Guy Atkins is really taken up with his SDR-1000 ( 
http://www.sdr-1000.blogspot.com/ }, and I would love to also have one 
of those to play with.


73,
-- 
Brandon Jordan
Memphis, Tennessee

Winradio G313e, Icom R75, Palstar R30C, Sony ICF-6800W, Ten Tec RX320
Member: NASWA, IRCA, NRC
AM DX Tests Info: http://www.dxtests.info
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