Re: Shortwave Radio

2016-01-21 Thread Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona
Hello nice find am book marking this one. thanks Hank On 1/21/2016 12:21 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Hi! Here's a most interesting article on Short Wave radio and other associated topics written from a South African perspective, even so there's a hell of a lot of good reference material here i

Shortwave Radio

2016-01-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Here's a most interesting article on Short Wave radio and other associated topics written from a South African perspective, even so there's a hell of a lot of good reference material here including where to go to get those nice software decoders for your PC and even some sections on DRM D

Re: A review of the Tecsun PL-880 portable shortwave radio | The SWLing Post

2015-06-19 Thread Dane Trethowan
0-portable-shortwave-radio/ -- ** Those who need help are those who are prepared to help themselves

Re: A review of the Tecsun PL-880 portable shortwave radio | The SWLing Post

2015-06-19 Thread Donald L. Roberts
hased this radio and how would you compare it to the 660 from your own testing? On 6/15/2015 10:37 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: http://swling.com/blog/2013/12/a-review-of-the-tecsun-pl-880-portable-shortwave-radio/

Re: A review of the Tecsun PL-880 portable shortwave radio | The SWLing Post

2015-06-16 Thread Dane Trethowan
owan wrote: http://swling.com/blog/2013/12/a-review-of-the-tecsun-pl-880-portable-shortwave-radio/ -- ** Those who need help are those who are prepared to help themselves

Re: A review of the Tecsun PL-880 portable shortwave radio | The SWLing Post

2015-06-16 Thread tim cumings
Dane, have you purchased this radio and how would you compare it to the 660 from your own testing? On 6/15/2015 10:37 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: http://swling.com/blog/2013/12/a-review-of-the-tecsun-pl-880-portable-shortwave-radio/

Re: A review of the Tecsun PL-880 portable shortwave radio | The SWLing Post

2015-06-16 Thread tim cumings
Dane, do you own this radio, and if so, how would you compare it to the 660? On 6/15/2015 10:37 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: http://swling.com/blog/2013/12/a-review-of-the-tecsun-pl-880-portable-shortwave-radio/

A review of the Tecsun PL-880 portable shortwave radio | The SWLing Post

2015-06-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
http://swling.com/blog/2013/12/a-review-of-the-tecsun-pl-880-portable-shortwave-radio/ -- ** Those who need help are those who are prepared to help themselves

Re: A review of the Tecsun PL-880 portable shortwave radio | The SWLingPost

2014-03-27 Thread Dane Trethowan
going to buy this and do a review? > > - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 7:49 PM > Subject: A review of the Tecsun PL-880 portable shortwave radio | The > SWLingPost > >

Re: A review of the Tecsun PL-880 portable shortwave radio | The SWLingPost

2014-03-26 Thread Dane Trethowan
; Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 7:49 PM > Subject: A review of the Tecsun PL-880 portable shortwave radio | The > SWLingPost > > > > http://swling.com/blog/2013/12/a-review-of-the-tecsun-pl-880-portable-shortwave-radio/ > > > ** > > Dane Trethowan >

Re: A review of the Tecsun PL-880 portable shortwave radio | The SWLingPost

2014-03-26 Thread tim cumings
dane are you going to buy this and do a review? - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 7:49 PM Subject: A review of the Tecsun PL-880 portable shortwave radio | The SWLingPost http://swlin

A review of the Tecsun PL-880 portable shortwave radio | The SWLing Post

2014-03-24 Thread Dane Trethowan
http://swling.com/blog/2013/12/a-review-of-the-tecsun-pl-880-portable-shortwave-radio/ ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-18 Thread ray t. mahorney
ginal Message - From: "chris ramsay" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 5:56 AM Subject: Re: shortwave radio the best shortwave radio you can get is the grundig satelite 800 but it is discontinued. also any of the drake

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-17 Thread chris ramsay
the best shortwave radio you can get is the grundig satelite 800 but it is discontinued. also any of the drake boxes are good. or get an amateur transceiver with general coverage like yaesu ft1000d you can get one for about 1,500. chris - Original Message - From: "

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-17 Thread Tom
Please discontinue posting messings on the subject of shortwave radio. It is not appropriate for the PC Audio list. Thanks, Tom To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-17 Thread Bob Seed
Hold on to it! Vacuum tube radios were built very good back then, and usually have a good front end. . - Original Message - From: "DJ DOCTOR P" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 1:21 PM Subject: Re: shortwave radio High Bob Dain an

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-17 Thread DJ DOCTOR P
times I wonder if the tubes helps the reception? But then again, who knows? I guess it all depends on how the radio is made, and who made it. John. - Original Message - From: "Bob Seed" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:37 PM Sub

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-17 Thread Bob Seed
CBC Radio in Canada still maintains a shortwave radio service. People living abroad are able to hear news from their home country. . - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:57 AM Subject: Re: sh

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-17 Thread Dane Trethowan
but it is simply completely unworkable here. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 17 November 2009 06:21 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: shortwave radio Well even there that&#

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-17 Thread Dane Trethowan
ots of D X ers out there. Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:21 AM Subject: Re: shortwave radio Well even there that's debatable as the BBC for example is finding cheaper alternatives such as locali

RE: shortwave radio

2009-11-17 Thread André van Deventer
. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 17 November 2009 06:21 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: shortwave radio Well even there that's debatable as the BBC for example is finding cheaper alterna

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-17 Thread Bob Seed
udio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:21 AM Subject: Re: shortwave radio Well even there that's debatable as the BBC for example is finding cheaper alternatives such as localised FM transmissions but I take your point all the same but let's face it, I doubt whet

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-17 Thread Dane Trethowan
ou that in developing countries and especially in Africa it seems as if shortwave is still alive and well! Andre -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 17 November 2009 03:13 AM To: PC Audio Discussio

RE: shortwave radio

2009-11-17 Thread André van Deventer
: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: shortwave radio I really don't know why all the bother on this because there is hardly anything on the band right at the moment and a new standard of shortwave radio will arrive on the market in the coming year, the "DRM" standard will be used

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-16 Thread Dane Trethowan
I really don't know why all the bother on this because there is hardly anything on the band right at the moment and a new standard of shortwave radio will arrive on the market in the coming year, the "DRM" standard will be used ensuring you'll hear shortwave as you'

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-16 Thread Casey
Hi I have the Grundig g 5 shortwave radio and I like it and it has good f.m receive as well. Casey - Original Message - From: "Bob Seed" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 11:51 PM Subject: Re: shortwave radio The grundig line of

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-16 Thread Tom
Discussing shortwave radios is off topic for the PC Audio list and besides I think the question has been answered several times. Thanks, Tom To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-16 Thread Gary G Schindler
thanks for the clarification Adrian. - Original Message - From: "Adrian Spratt" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 10:56 PM Subject: Re: shortwave radio Hi, Gary. I believe Bob Crane is the company's owner. He's certainly

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-15 Thread Bob Seed
The grundig line of radios are very good and have agood front end. They are resonably priced as well. . - Original Message - From: "thao vy" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 9:02 PM Subject: shortwave radio Could someone please

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-15 Thread DJ DOCTOR P
scussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 9:02 PM Subject: shortwave radio Could someone please recommend a good shortwave radio that I can purchase? Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-15 Thread Adrian Spratt
ly testing your patience, so I'll stop here! - Original Message - From: "Gary Schindler" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 10:35 PM Subject: Re: shortwave radio I seem to think the guy who does the cassettes for C Crane is Bob. I live in a

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-15 Thread Dane Trethowan
nd a good shortwave radio that I can purchase? > Thanks. > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org ** Dane Trethowan >From Melton Victoria Australia mailto:"grtd...@internode.on.net Twitter

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-15 Thread Gary Schindler
I have always liked the selectivity and sensitivity of Sangean radios. where Sony might have the edge is how it handles night time fade. - Original Message - From: "Adrian Spratt" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 10:05 PM Subject:

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-15 Thread Gary Schindler
ever can't go wrong whith whatever radio they buy. - Original Message - From: "Adrian Spratt" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 9:53 PM Subject: Re: shortwave radio A nice consideration about Pam's C Crane/Sangean 909 s

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-15 Thread Adrian Spratt
to C Crane, but I've kept most items I've bought over the years. Okay, the website address: http://www.ccrane.com - Original Message - From: "Adrian Spratt" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 9:53 PM Subject: Re: shortwave radi

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-15 Thread Adrian Spratt
cations because they have periodic sales and also sell what they call "orphans" at a discount. No, I'm not an employee. I'm just a very satisfied customer. Sadly for me, no shortwave radio works well here in my section of Brooklyn. I've tried a couple of C Crane'

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-15 Thread Gary Schindler
scussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 9:20 PM Subject: Re: shortwave radio Hi, I would recommend the ats909 from ccrane. Pam - Original Message - From: "thao vy" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 8:02 PM Subject: shortwave

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-15 Thread thao vy
Thank you Pam. - Original Message - From: "Pam Walters" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 9:20 PM Subject: Re: shortwave radio Hi, I would recommend the ats909 from ccrane. Pam - Original Message - From: "thao vy&qu

Re: shortwave radio

2009-11-15 Thread Pam Walters
Hi, I would recommend the ats909 from ccrane. Pam - Original Message - From: "thao vy" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 8:02 PM Subject: shortwave radio Could someone please recommend a good shortwave radio that I can purc

shortwave radio

2009-11-15 Thread thao vy
Could someone please recommend a good shortwave radio that I can purchase? Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org

Shortwave radio reviews

2008-03-23 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi everyone! Ok, I located the Radio Netherlands Shortwave Receiver Shopping List at http://www.mwcircle.org/res-receiver.htm and you're going to find a whole heap of information here if you're looking to purchase a Shortwave receiver though (and I've only taken a quick look) I haven't seen a revi