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

[Nigel Pimblett <ntp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Charlie,
   I'd have to respectfully disagree with Patrick on this one.  The 
R-5000 is much superior to the R-1000 (or R-2000), and I've used both 
the R-5000 and R-8A to successfully hear a lot of good DX out here on 
the signal-starved prairie.    The only proviso is that the R-5000 needs 
a minor modification for serious MW DX to remove some built-in 
attenuation.    I find the R-8A and R-5000 to be pretty much equal, with 
the choice coming down to personal preference in the ergonomics.
I bought the R-5000 new back in 1987 and its still my preferred receiver.

73,  Nigel

Nigel Pimblett
Dunmore, Alberta

Patrick Martin wrote:

>Charlie,
>
>I have a modified R1000. Not a bad radio. The R 500 is supposed to be
>better than the R1000, but neither are in the same dept as the R8/A/B. I
>would hold out for an R8 Charlie. You wont regret it. I have had my R8
>since 1992 when I bought it new for $959. It is the best receiver I have
>ever heard hands down.
>
>73,
>
>Patrick
>
>Patrick Martin
>Seaside  OR
>KAVT Reception Manager
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