Re: [IRCA] Sony MW DX Receiver

["Joe Miller, KJ8O" <ab8yp@xxxxxxxxx>]

Gary, and Gil, and all others;

Precisely. I remembered your article from earlier this
year, and am considering the merits of purchasing one
when I already have the '2010'.

One point to consider is that my 2010 may not be
around forever, and would like a similar or better
receiver without having to spend $2K or more. (Ham
equipment --- now that's a different story...) Also
going to California next month and would like
something light enough to take with me.

I'll read your article later tonight.

73 de Joe Miller, KJ8O, Troy, MI



Thank you
--- D1028Gary@xxxxxxx wrote:

> Hello Joe,
>  
>      I presume you are referring to the Sony ICF-EX5
>  portable receiver, 
> which was reviewed in the April issue of DXM, and
> also the  April-May issue of 
> MWN.  I was the author of that review (with
> extensive  help from Nick 
> Hall-Patch), and the receiver sells for about $160
> from Audio  Cubes 2, a company which 
> specializes in Japanese-market electronics.  The 
> link for the full details on 
> this receiver is 
>
_http://www.audiocubes2.com/category/Radio/product/Sony_ICF-EX5_Extra_Sensitivity_Portable_Radio.html_
> 
>
(http://www.audiocubes2.com/category/Radio/product/Sony_ICF-EX5_Extra_Sensitivity_Portable_Radio.html)
>  
>  
>      While this receiver has a moderate sensitivity 
> edge over the ICF-2010, 
> it is certainly not a substitute for it if your
> primary  focus is on 
> transoceanic DX.  As an analog receiver, it lacks
> memories, a  BFO, and digital 
> readout, and has been enormously popular on the
> Japanese market  primarily because of 
> its good sensitivity, selectivity, and portability
> (at 2  pounds).  One 
> interesting fact is that although the ICF-2010 and
> ICF-EX5  were both introduced in 
> 1985, the ICF-EX5 has been continuously sold by Sony
>  until today, outliving 
> the ICF-2010 in the longevity record for modern 
> electronics.
>  
>      I will forward my 4-page review of the ICF-EX5
> to  you directly, and to 
> any other DXers who may have missed the original 
> article.
>  
>                                                     
>                          
>          73 and Best Wishes,
>  
>                                                     
>                          
>         Gary  DeBock  (N7EKX)
> 
> 
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