[IRCA] Super Sangean DT-200VX.. Superior to Modified SRF-M37V?

[D1028Gary@xxxxxxx]

Hello All,
 
     As a result of Mesa Mike's superb narrow  selectivity modification to 
the Sony SRF-M37V digital Ultralight radio, there  has been a recent surge in 
interest regarding this crucial correction to the  only real issue in SRF-M37V 
performance. For owners of the SRF-M37V, this  modification makes perfect 
sense, assuming that a suitable filter can be  obtained.  For those who currently 
have no digital Ultralight, and  desperately want a top-performing model which 
is fully sensitive and  selective enough for any Ultralight Mission, however, 
there is a much better  option than purchasing both an SRF-M37V and narrow 
filter... simply purchase a  Sangean DT-200VX digital radio, which already has 
great sensitivity, good  selectivity, and far greater performance in urban areas.
 
     The DT-200VX, thoroughly reviewed in the 2007  Shootout article in DXM 
and on dxer.ca, is a superb digital radio which  already is fully capable for 
both domestic and transoceanic DX.  It has  great resistance to urban RF 
problems (unlike the SRF-M37V), has 20  AM memories (unlike the SRF-M37V's 5 
memories), and has superior  FM-stereo reception and audio quality.  Although the 
price is steeper than  the SRF-M37V ($49.99 with free shipping at Amazon), it is 
undoubtedly much  cheaper than purchasing both an SRF-M37V and narrow filter, 
which would still  leave you somewhat short of the DT-200VX's performance 
level.  Finally,  despite some confusion about the 9 kHz split capability in the 
DT-200VX   (because of an incredible omission in the operating manual), this 
superb digital  radio can not only tune in 9 kHz steps, but the process to 
change from 9 to 10  kHz steps is also easier than that of the SRF-M37V.
 
     Full details on both units can be obtained in  the 2007 Shootout Review 
on dxer.ca, the new "Worldwide Headquarters" of  the Ultralight Revolution..  
visit Colin's supremely interesting web site  today!
 
                                                                              
             73 and Good DX,
 
                                                                              
             Gary DeBock    



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