That was great info, thank you, been wanting to explore this area, now I
know where to go.
MMM 
On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:36:27 +1000 "Bob Nelson"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
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> 
> 
> 
> I know this is probably off topic so maybe this will limit the life 
> of this 
> thread.
> 
> 
> 
> To explore the world of portable shortwave radios, go to the link:
> 
> 
> 
> http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable.html
> 
> 
> 
> Three receivers on that page are worthy of consideration depending 
> on  how 
> heavy your wallet is.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> SANGEAN ATS505P  $119.00
> 
> 
> 
> The Sangean ATS-505P is a great value.
> 
> 
> 
> Coverage includes longwave from 153 - 279 kHz, AM from 520-1710, 
> shortwave 
> solid from 1711-29999 kHz and FM 87.5-108
> 
> MHz (stereo to earphone jack).
> 
> 
> 
> The backlit display can show either the frequency or the time (12 or 
> 24 hour 
> format).
> 
> 
> 
> Tune via the manual tuning knob, Up-Down
> 
> buttons, automatic tuning, keypad entry or from the 45 memories.
> 
> 
> 
> The memories are divided into 5 pages of 9 memories each. There is 
> one page 
> available for long wave, one for medium wave, one for FM and two for 
> 
> shortwave.
> 
> 
> 
> The ATS-505P even tunes Morse code and single sideband (SSB) using a 
> 
> separate Clarify knob on the  side of the radio
> 
> 
> 
> . Single Sideband allows for the reception of two-way communications 
> such as 
> amateur radio, military, maritime and international aeronautical 
> traffic.
> 
> 
> 
> You may press in the tuning knob to select between normal and fine 
> tuning (1 
> or 10 kHz on AM/LW and 1 or 5 kHz on shortwave).
> 
> 
> 
> Other features include:
> 
> FM stereo to headphone jack,
> 
> 9/10 kHz AM step,
> 
> beep on/off,
> 
> dial lock,
> 
> dial lamp,
> 
> stereo-mono switch,
> 
> alarm by radio or buzzer,
> 
> auto-scan,
> 
> sleep-timer (15-120 mins),
> 
> tuning LED,
> 
> stereo-mono switch,
> 
> DX-Local Switch,
> 
> shortwave external antenna input (3.5 mm) and
> 
> 6 VDC input jack.
> 
> 
> 
> The back of the radio
> 
>  even has a flip-out tilt stand.
> 
> 
> 
> This new "P" version  includes the AC adapter, the
> 
> ANT-60  wind-up antenna plus the carry case and earphones.
> 
> 
> 
> Titanium matte finish.
> 
> 
> 
> 8.5x5.3x1.6 inches 1 Lb. 8 oz. (214x128x39mm 840g).
> 
> 
> 
> Requires four AA cells (not supplied). Made in China.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> SANGEAN ATS909 $239.95
> 
> 
> 
> The ATS-909 is the flagship of the Sangean line. It packs features 
> and 
> performance into a very compact and stylish package.
> 
> 
> 
> Coverage includes all long wave (153-519 kHz), medium wave (520-1710 
> kHz) 
> and all shortwave frequencies (1711-29999 kHz). FM and FM stereo to 
> the 
> headphone jack is also available (87.5-108
> 
> MHz).
> 
> 
> 
> Shortwave performance is enhanced with a wide-narrow bandwidth 
> switch and 
> excellent single side band performance (SSB tuning to 40 Hz steps 
> via fine 
> tuning).
> 
> 
> 
> Five tuning methods are featured: direct keypad entry, manual 
> tuning, auto 
> scan, manual up-down tuning, memory recall or manual knob tuning.
> 
> 
> 
> The alpha-numeric memory system lets you store 306 presets (260 
> shortwave, 
> 18 AM, 18 FM and 9 longwave plus priority).
> 
> 
> 
> The three event clock-timer (3 differenttimes on 3 different 
> frequencies) 
> displays even when the radio is tuning and has 42 world city zones 
> stored.
> 
> 
> 
> The large LCD display also features a signal
> 
> strength and battery bar graph. The ATS-909 will also display RDS on 
> PL, PS 
> and CT for station name and clock time in areas where this service 
> is 
> available.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> The left side of the radio has:
> 
> Record Out jack (3.5 mm mini),
> 
> Recorder Activation Jack (sub-mini),
> 
> earphone jack (3.5 mini),
> 
> antenna input jack (3.5 mm mini) and
> 
> the 9 VDC inputjack.
> 
> A fully adjustable AM RF Gain knob is also on this side of the 
> radio.
> 
> 
> 
> The right  side of the radio has:
> 
> the main tuning knob (VFO),
> 
> volume knob plus these switches:
> 
> Wide/Narrow Selectivity
> 
> FM Stereo/Mono,
> 
> MW step 9/10 kHz,
> 
> Time Set Manual/Auto and
> 
> Tone News/Norm/Music.
> 
> 
> 
> The  rear panel features a flip-out tilt stand.
> 
> 
> 
> The ATS-909 includes:  AC adapter,
> 
> ANT-60 wind-up antenna, stereo ear buds, carry case and Factory 
> Preset 
> Frequency Chart.
> 
> 
> 
> 8.5 x 5.4 x 1.5 inches 30 ounces (216x140x38mm 907 g).
> 
> 
> 
> The case is titanium colored.
> 
> 
> 
> Requires four AA cells (not supplied).
> 
> 
> 
> Made in Taiwan. One year limited warranty.
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> 
> Sony ICF-SW7600GR  $199
> 
> 
> 
> The Sony ICF-SW7600GR is a compact, dual conversion, 
> microprocessor-controlled, frequency synthesized general coverage 
> portable 
> receiver.
> 
> 
> 
> Direct access tuning is provided along with a multifunction LCD 
> digital 
> readout for unsurpassed convenience and accuracy (1 kHz step tuning 
> on 
> longwave, medium waveand shortwave). Just press the numbered keys to 
> match 
> the frequency you want to hear. Manual and automatic scan tuning 
> plus memory 
> scanning is provided.
> 
> 
> 
> 100 memories are featured for your favorite stations. These memories 
> are 
> non-volatile and therefore will not be lost during the changing of 
> batteries.
> 
> 
> 
> The ICF-SW7600GR tunes from 150 to 29999 kHz for solid coverage of 
> longwave, 
> medium wave and shortwave.
> 
> 
> 
> Smooth Single Sideband (SSB) and Morse code reception
> 
> is available through a switch with separate LSB and USB positions 
> plus fine 
> tuning thumb-wheel. A special Synchronous Detector circuit reduces 
> fading 
> and
> 
> annoying "beat" frequency interference from adjacent stations as 
> well as 
> distortion due to fading shortwave reception.
> 
> 
> 
> FM stereo (87.6 - 108 MHz in 50
> 
> kHz steps) is provided to the mini stereo headphone jack. A record 
> output 
> jack is included for taping off the air.
> 
> 
> 
> Advanced features include:  dial light,
> 
> continuously, variable attenuator, 9/10 kHz MW step, "Tune" 
> indicator, 
> keypad lock, 1/5 kHz step tuning, flip-stand, tone switch and 
> external 
> antenna jack.
> 
> 
> 
> There is also a Sleep function which can be set for 15, 30, 45 or 60 
> 
> minutes. The side-lit dial light will illuminate the LCD green for 
> 15 
> seconds when
> 
> the dial light switch is pressed.
> 
> 
> 
> This radio has a 24 hour digital quartz clock with dual timer. You 
> can set 
> the radio audio to come on with Timer A and
> 
> Timer B. The current time is displayed when the radio is off. To 
> view the 
> time while the radio is on simply press the [EXE] key. The time will 
> then 
> display
> 
> automatically for 9 seconds.
> 
> 
> 
> Supplied accessories include: wind-up antenna, wrist strap, carry 
> case and 
> Sony Wave Handbook. Only 7.5 x 4.75 x 1.25 inches 22 oz. (191x120x32 
> mm 624 
> g).
> 
> Made in Japan. This radio requires 6 VDC or four AA cells (not 
> supplied). 
> See additional options at the bottom of the page.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I hope this helps,
> 
> 
> 
> BOb Nelson
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bill and Marie Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 2:03 PM
> Subject: short Wave radio questions
> 
> 
> Hi list.  As you know we are plunging into HD TV shortly.  We have a 
> C C
> Radio which has the old tV on it.  What is their new Short Wave 
> Radio like?
> Does anybody know of a good, selective, sensitive SW radio for some 
> poor
> person that likes SWLing?  My amateur call was in the book as NB9g, 
> but as I
> moved and married I think it may be gone.  I would like a radio with 
> beat
> Frequency Oscillator and full coverage.  I don't know how much they 
> cost.
> If the radio had its own really good internal antenna that would be 
> a plus.
> Thanks.  Bill
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