Re: [IRCA] Might mites Ultra Light SRF-59 DXing

[D1028Gary@xxxxxxx]

Brett and Others,
 
     I think one of the reasons why the SRF-59 has  proven so popular is 
because it reminds us of the analog radios we grew up  with.  I also had a lot of 
fun as a kid, listening to a pocket radio under  the covers.  It wasn't nearly 
as advanced as the SRF-59 (with its  phenomenal IC), but it was exciting 
enough to start a thrilling lifetime  hobby.
 
     It seems that because of the "nostalgia  effect," some of us are better 
able to tolerate the SRF-59's somewhat  touchy analog tuning.  To me, it's 
part of the charm, hi.  It  reminds me of the tricky analog tuners of the late 
60's (am I sounding old  here?).  Whether this is a problem or not depends 
strictly on your  individual preferences, and for me, it's part of the fun.  On the 
other  hand, if I had a propagation peak on an ocean beach and needed to log 
multiple  TP's quickly, the analog SRF-59 would be like an albatross, to be 
perfectly  frank.  I would trade it for an SRF-M37V in a heartbeat.  As much  as 
the SRF-59 induces warm nostalgia and can log an occasional TP or two, for  
urgent propagation peaks,  you will spend a lot more time tuning than  logging.
 
                                                                              
  73 and Best Wishes,
 
                                                                              
  Gary



**************************************See AOL's top rated recipes 
(http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)
_______________________________________________
IRCA mailing list
IRCA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca

Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers

For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org

To Post a message: irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx