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Re: [IRCA] XHDATA D-808 FM-DXing Comparison with Tecsun PL-380
- Subject: Re: [IRCA] XHDATA D-808 FM-DXing Comparison with Tecsun PL-380
- From: "Paul A. Steckler" <steck@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2018 19:44:30 -0400
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Where can you buy one? The sites I've checked won't ship it to the US
(not FCC-approved, maybe?).
On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 7:31 PM, Gary DeBock <d1028gary@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> After receiving an inquiry from Mark Roberts concerning the new XHDATA D-808's FM-DXing sensitivity, I decided to run a detailed comparison with the Tecsun PL-380-- one of the Si4734 DSP chip models which gained top FM-DXing honors in the 2015 Ultralight Radio Shootout review. In my very mediocre Puyallup Valley location (surrounded by hills on 3 sides), I checked three FM fringe stations which have a reputation for being tough FM catches
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> The new XHDATA is a very sensitive performer on the FM band. In direct comparison with the PL-380 in outperformed the Tecsun in the reception of the low-powered 95.3 KGY in Olympia, WA, 100.3 CKQQ in Langley, BC, and 106.5 KWPZ in Lynden, WA. The D-808 had 95.3 KGY at a weak level, while the PL-380 had nothing at all. On 100.3 the D-808 had CKQQ at a good level (plus an UnID Spanish station under it) while the PL-380 had only CKQQ at a fair level. On 106.5 the D-808 had KWPZ at a good level, while the Tecsun had it at a fair level. FM selectivity was identical in the two models. The D-808 benefits greatly from its 26" (66cm) whip antenna, compared to the PL-380's 21.75" (55cm) antenna. In addition the D-808's RDS capability really augments the model's FM-DXing sensitivity, adding an extra dimension to the entire experience. FM-DXers can order with confidence!
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> Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA)
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