Hi Guy.

Thanks for the helpful information about the "Geo-Ship" services for American purchasers.

Your information is especially timely now that the XHDATA D-808 seller in my original message has already sold out his limited stock of the original D-808 models at the bargain $ 75 price. After my message was posted he sold 6 models within 24 hours :-)

Gary

> On February 20, 2019 at 11:17 AM Guy Atkins <dx@guyatkins.com mailto:dx@guyatkins.com > wrote:
>
>
> Hi Gary,
>
> I noticed that excellent price on the D-808 too! It's almost as good as the
> original $ 70 price of the first D-808, through AliExpress.
>
> Others may not be aware of the global Ebay search engine "Geo-Ship". The
> web site is: www.geo-ship.com I've located a number of Ebay bargains
> through this service, including the recent D-808 bargain.
>
> I've noticed that a number of Ebay sellers will ship internationally, but
> they do not post their auctions on all, or more than one, Ebay site.
> Geo-Ship can reveal these auctions; it helps to configure the search
> settings to "All Ebay sites" (except Ebay Motors) and set the drop-down
> "Location - Available to..." box to "United States" (or whatever your home
> country is).
>
> 73,
>
> Guy Atkins
> Puyallup, WA
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I can say my unmodified XHDATA D-808 has superb sensitivity on MW. The
selectivity is very good also. It also has excellent nulling capability by
rotating the radio. I much prefer it over the Grundig Executive traveler
for ease of operation. I got it on ebay for around $ 90 dollars last
summer. Jim

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> Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 02:15:19 -0800 (PST)
> From: Gary DeBock <d1028gary@comcast.net>
> To: "America, Mailing" <irca@hard-core-dx.com>, NRC
> <nrc-am@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: [IRCA] New XHDATA D-808 Poertable for $ 75.64
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> As most North American DXers found out last year, the cost to purchase an
> XHDATA D-808 AM-FM-LW-SW-AIR SSB portable in the USA or Canada was
> significantly higher than in the rest of the world (around $ 112, in
> comparison to around $ 75).
>
> Apparently an eBay seller is now offering new D-808 models to USA
> purchasers for around $ 75, but you need to order through the Australian
> eBay system at
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/XHDATA-D-808-Digital-Portable-Radio-FM-stereo-SW-MW-LW-SSB-AIR-RDS-Multi-Band/183176708238?hash=item2aa62ec08e:g:KG8AAOSwHqdaz1l6:rk:17:pf:0
>
> You will need to pay AU $ 12 shipping (about $ 8), but the radio is shipped
> from China, and the total cost will still be far below the other eBay
> listings. I don't know if this is a quirk that will soon disappear, but
> interest in the model remains very high, so nail down your new D-808 at
> $ 75.64 while you can.
>
> A full 16 page article describing the development, features and 7.5"
> loopstick transplant procedure for the XHDATA D-808 model is posted at
> http://www.mediafire.com/file/t2989hg61vbkb5h/Supercharging_the_XHDATA_D_-808-FinalMWLW.doc/file
>
> 73 and Good DX,
>
> Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA)
>
>
>
> *****************
>

Looking for a dream location in the forward Pacific with the chance to track down MW stations from Africa and the Middle East-- in addition to the entire continent of Asia? Consider joining the November 1-7 ocean beach DXpedition at Poipu Kai on Hawaii's Kauai Island-- the closest of the main Hawaiian islands to Asia. This point features an unobstructed salt water path to Asia and the South Pacific, as well as to North and South America.

Last November's Ultralight trip resulted in loggings from Oman, Egypt, Iran, India (2), Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam (5), Bonaire and many other countries-- but this time we hope to have SDR capability by setting up Rockwork-type breakdown versions of broadband loops in the large, open patio area next to the gorgeous 2-BR condos at Poipu Kai-- a 5 minute walk to the best snorkeling beach on Kauai. A Home Depot store about 20 minutes away provides access to broadband loop materials like PVC pipes, antenna wire and concrete bases. A video showing this dream DXing location is posted at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CbS3zUD6hI

My wife and I have once again booked our 6-day vacation through a Costco Travel package, which offers round trip airfare for two (nonstop each way from Seattle), great accommodations in newer 2-BR condos at the Aston at Poipu Kai, a full sized rental car and a $ 50 Costco cash card-- all included in the $ 2.3K cost. For two DXers who would share one of the comfortable condos, the cost of the entire trip (per person) would be about $ 1,200. Three of us are already making plans for an awesome DXing vacation, and if you would like to join us in this hobby thrill of a lifetime, we would be honored to have you with us!

Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA)

Nov. 2018 Kauai DXpedition report posted at https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/p21pc6hddkxejcnf8i3k9gp9ksxvsa0u

Gary, am not a Costco member but would rejoin. Does this package have a particular designation to insure it would be the same as yours?
Chris

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> On Feb 20, 2019, at 12:40 AM, Gary DeBock <d1028gary@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Looking for a dream location in the forward Pacific with the chance to track down MW stations from Africa and the Middle East-- in addition to the entire continent of Asia? Consider joining the November 1-7 ocean beach DXpedition at Poipu Kai on Hawaii's Kauai Island-- the closest of the main Hawaiian islands to Asia. This point features an unobstructed salt water path to Asia and the South Pacific, as well as to North and South America.
>
> Last November's Ultralight trip resulted in loggings from Oman, Egypt, Iran, India (2), Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam (5), Bonaire and many other countries-- but this time we hope to have SDR capability by setting up Rockwork-type breakdown versions of broadband loops in the large, open patio area next to the gorgeous 2-BR condos at Poipu Kai-- a 5 minute walk to the best snorkeling beach on Kauai. A Home Depot store about 20 minutes away provides access to broadband loop materials like PVC pipes, antenna wire and concrete bases. A video showing this dream DXing location is posted at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CbS3zUD6hI
>
> My wife and I have once again booked our 6-day vacation through a Costco Travel package, which offers round trip airfare for two (nonstop each way from Seattle), great accommodations in newer 2-BR condos at the Aston at Poipu Kai, a full sized rental car and a $ 50 Costco cash card-- all included in the $ 2.3K cost. For two DXers who would share one of the comfortable condos, the cost of the entire trip (per person) would be about $ 1,200. Three of us are already making plans for an awesome DXing vacation, and if you would like to join us in this hobby thrill of a lifetime, we would be honored to have you with us!
>
>
> Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA)
>
> Nov. 2018 Kauai DXpedition report posted at https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/p21pc6hddkxejcnf8i3k9gp9ksxvsa0u
>
>
>
>
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