Re: [IRCA] Sony SRF-M97 Ultralight Radio.. Not for Serious AM DX!

[D1028Gary@xxxxxxx]

Hello Tim,
 
     The Sony SRF-M97 is not really capable of much  AM-DX performance, so 
you may be disappointed in trying for KMOX at 120  miles.  That is pretty much 
beyond the daytime DX range here, using the  SRF-M97's microscopic (less than 1 
inch) loopstick antenna.
 
     The fit and finish are decent, however, and if you  just want to listen 
to FM stereo from a very small package, this radio will not  disappoint you.  
It has a very cool silver-colored digital readout on a  black background, 
unique among Ultralight digital radios.  
 
     For AM reception, however, this is probably the  most overpriced radio 
imaginable.  The radio not only has limited  sensitivity, but it only tunes up 
to 1610 kHz.  The Amazon price, at over  $160, is especially comical.  If you 
decide to get one, you should  purchase from the eBay vendor in Hong Kong (who 
at least will give you a  positive feedback, while overcharging you).
 
                                                                              
    73,  Gary DeBock



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