Thoughts on the Satellit 750

safetyobc · #1 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 08:32 PM

Anyone who ACTUALLY USES OR HAS USED the Satellit 750 have any thoughts on this radio. I am thinking about buying one but wanted to get some real world thoughts about it.

Wanting to listen to SSB, SW, Airband, and AM.

Thanks!

ka3jjz · #2 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 08:53 PM

Did you check the EHam links in the wiki? I would also see if there is a Yahoo group devoted to it - chances are, there's at least one...both would be good ways to get first person accounts, apart from anyone here...73 Mike

[edit] Here's a starting point...

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/7256

safetyobc · #3 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 08:55 PM

10-4. Been reading up on eHam!

Thanks.

Shortwavewave · #4 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 01:15 AM

Check up on YouTube for some videos of it and think what you want to fit your needs.

IMO I have only played with one, not owned, but what I dont like is the Tuning Step, it is only 1khz, it needs at least .5khz even with a BFO. I think it should cost more around $220

What I do like is the BNC, and Longwire antenna jacks on it, each to his own but IMO a radio isnt a radio unless is has decent antenna jacks or connectors (more in the terms of what can actully be used in a day to day, or compatability).

And the Analog S-Meter! Why they ever did away with Analog S-Meters beats the heck out of me, but I love it!

All in all its a good radio, and alot better than the E5 or G5.

And somone correct me if Im wrong but isnt this radio actully analog not digital?

safetyobc · #5 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 07:59 AM

It is a portable but looks like a tabletop, which I like. How does it compare to the Kaito 1103 as far as receive.

Also I read that Amazon was selling the 750 a while back for $220 shipped.

luding2288 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 10:14 PM

I just got my 750 the other day from universal radio. It is my first shortwave radio of any kind, but so far have found it very easy to use. I do agree that the tuning could be alittle better, but my location has alot to do with it. I noticed as soon as I hooked up an external antenna to the unit I was able to recieve alot more on the upper sideband which is my main area of interest. I really like the fact that it is portable, and I think it has an interesting table top look to it. I will keep everyone updated on how things turn out with the new radio.