abear27
Member
I’ve been a scanner listener off and on for many years and now I’m thinking about expanding my radio exposure into the world of HF utility listening. I know it will require more patience than scanner listening, but I think it might be more rewarding.
I have a Grundig S350DL Shortwave Radio (with just the built-in telescoping antenna) and it’s great for AM radio DXing, and seems to be okay at getting shortwave broadcasters on the HF, but I haven’t been able to catch anything else.
My thinking is that if I get a better radio - I’m looking at an Alinco DX-R8T - and throw 100ft wire dipole out my window, I might be able to catch something better.
Are there other considerations a scanner enthusiast interested in HF should have before plunking down a bunch of money on this equipment?
I have a Grundig S350DL Shortwave Radio (with just the built-in telescoping antenna) and it’s great for AM radio DXing, and seems to be okay at getting shortwave broadcasters on the HF, but I haven’t been able to catch anything else.
My thinking is that if I get a better radio - I’m looking at an Alinco DX-R8T - and throw 100ft wire dipole out my window, I might be able to catch something better.
Are there other considerations a scanner enthusiast interested in HF should have before plunking down a bunch of money on this equipment?