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[IRCA] Sony ICF-EX5 "Extra Sensitivity" Portable Now Available on eBay
Hello All,
For those who absolutely need the most sensitive stock AM-DX portable
on the planet, the Japanese-market only Sony ICF-EX5 is now available from the
eBay vendor "joynetcafe."
The Japanese-market successor to the Sony ICF-S5W, this unusual
AM-FM-NSB Shortwave portable has had an unbroken production run since 1985,
primarily due to the Japanese demand for extreme AM sensitivity. It has an analog
tuning design with a double-conversion system, and is one of the very few
analog designs with a synchronous detector function.
Fully reviewed on dxer.ca, this portable model has sensitivity
comparable to the ICF-S5W, with possibly a slight edge on the upper frequencies. For
DXers in rural areas, this would be a great domestic DX receiver. However,
as discovered by Nick Hall-Patch in the urban-RF environment of Vancouver, it
also has a tendency to produce spurious products when confronted by very
strong locals.
At a price of $185.00 plus $45 EMS express shipping, it's doubtful that
many DXers will place orders for these unique receivers, with their
Japanese-language dial markings on the front panel. But for those who have interest
in highly-sensitive AM portables, it may be an option.
For the other AM-DXers who desire great sensitivity without paying a
premium price, at a total cost of around $50, it is possible to modify an
SRF-39FP Ultralight radio by transplanting a larger loopstick designed around an
Amidon 7.5" ferrite bar, thus providing AM sensitivity clearly superior to the
ICF-EX5 or any other stock portable. Three such models have been
constructed, and a DIY article will soon be completed for those interested.
73, Gary DeBock
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