Deboradio
Member
Gentlemen,
I would like to get me a receiver and I am between the ICOM IC R75 and the ALINCO DX SR8...
Although the Alinco is quite a bit cheaper I am aware that the Icom is a better rig. My budget could handle both but the Icom is going to cost me 40% more.
What should I go for, given that I mainly would want to listen to shortwave broadcasts and ham operators? I also like to get a rig that would give me several years of enjoyment and possibly expand my horizons in the hobby.
I have also looked at various SDR s such as Peresus, but I wouldn't like to fire up the laptop each time I wanted to turn the radio on.
Another point is that I know not much about antennas, so a simple all round indoor antenna recommendation would be appreciated.
Thanks
I would like to get me a receiver and I am between the ICOM IC R75 and the ALINCO DX SR8...
Although the Alinco is quite a bit cheaper I am aware that the Icom is a better rig. My budget could handle both but the Icom is going to cost me 40% more.
What should I go for, given that I mainly would want to listen to shortwave broadcasts and ham operators? I also like to get a rig that would give me several years of enjoyment and possibly expand my horizons in the hobby.
I have also looked at various SDR s such as Peresus, but I wouldn't like to fire up the laptop each time I wanted to turn the radio on.
Another point is that I know not much about antennas, so a simple all round indoor antenna recommendation would be appreciated.
Thanks