Re: [IRCA] XHDATA D-808 FM-DXing Comparison with Tecsun PL-380

[Gary DeBock <d1028gary@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Pete,

<<< A suggestion. As you review and compare, please note whether the sets have the âline outâ feature since this is a big help (at least to me). >>>

Yes, normally I would do that in a full review, but this was kind of a special case of a foreign-designed model that was unavailable in North America until very recently. The individual reports will surely be combined into a full D-808 review eventually

Unfortunately, the model doesn't have a "line out" recording jack (and as a "Frequent Flyer," I know how useful that would be). The D-808 has a powerful audio amp, though, very similar to the Tecsun PL-380 and other Si4734 models (and much stronger than the rather wimpy CC Skywave audio amp). We will need to keep trying our luck with the volume control settings on remote ocean beaches :-)

Gary


> On June 1, 2018 at 9:16 PM Pete Taylor <ptdx@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>     Gary,
> 
>     Thanks for your reviews on this new receiver. Having RDS is a big plus.
> 
>     A suggestion. As you review and compare, please note whether the sets have the âline outâ feature since this is a big help (at least to me). Thanks.
>      
>     Pete Taylor
>     Tacoma, WA
>     12225w 4719n
>     HQ180 & ICF2010
>     Kiwa aircore & Palomar loops
>     DX398, SRF-59 & M37V
>     Eton E100 + Tecsun PL-300/380
> 
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>         > >         On Jun 1, 2018, at 4:31 PM, Gary DeBock <d1028gary@xxxxxxxxxxx mailto: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
> > 
> > 
> >         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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