[IRCA] "Star Wars" Shootout-- Sony ICF-S5 "Superstar" Vs. "Science Fiction PL-380"

[d1028gary@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Hello All, 
 
The Sony ICF-S5 classic portable from 1980 has the reputation of being one of the most sensitiveÂAM-DXing portables ever manufactured. Roughly equivalent in sensitivityÂto the Panasonic RF-2200,Âit was the Japanese-market equivalent of the legendary ICF-S5W portable-- which usually commands hundreds of dollars during the rare occasions when it is offered on eBay. Back in 1980, the ICF-S5 was marketed in Japan by Sony with the nickname of "The Superstar." 
 
The all-new 3" Bar FSL Tecsun PL-380 model has its own advantage, however-- a transplanted FSL antenna enhancingÂits own AM sensitivity up to a phenomenal level. Of course it also has DSP selectivity, 500 memories, multiple digital search functions and other 21st century refinements--Âbut such concepts were onlyÂ"wishful thinking" backÂin 1980. 
 
See how these two awesome AM-DXing portables shake out in the daytime DX reception of 1070-CFAX (10 kW at 99 miles) in the new video posted at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY9u8MReGjk&feature=youtu.be Â. The link for the "Heathkit-like" full construction article is also included. 
 
73 and Good DX, 
GaryÂDeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) 
 
 
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