Looking for a nice SW PORTABLE SUGGESTIONS WANTED

[darticus]

I see the Grundig 750. Was thinking it looks nice but what do you pros think? Thanks Ron

 

[k9rzz]

Here's a bunch of reviews: Grundig Satellit 750 Product Reviews

 

[ka3jjz]

That's really more of a portatop - a cross between a desktop and portable.

Before you spend a lot of money on something you won't want to keep, read this article from our wiki - and pay attention to the links at the bottom. Do your homework before you buy anything!

Your First HF Receiver - The RadioReference Wiki

best regards..Mike

 

[ridgescan]

There is a seasoned radio guy here named majoco who has many radios in his collection, and has spoken favorably about this portable-the Kaito KA1103. He owns one. Here are reviews on it from e-ham.net for you too
Kaito KA1103 Product Reviews

 

[W2NJS]

I saw your post a day or so ago and decided to think about an answer before replying. The fact is that you should be aware that there are two general types of SW receivers. The first type is meant for the casual, less-technically oriented user, and the second is meant for the (I don't like the term) more serious user. The price difference between the two types can run at least three hundred bucks, but you can do so much more with the better receivers that it's only fair that you find out the differences before you lay out your hard-earned cash. Probably the best sources of information about both types are the ham stores such as AES and HRO, as well as Universal Radio in Ohio. There are also the online sites of companies such as Yaesu, Icom, and Kenwood. It all boils down to predicting the future, which is of course impossible but has to do with how serious you are about the use you will get out of whatever radio you buy, as well as the chance that you might want to go on to amateur radio where the less-expensive receivers are rarely used and the more-expensive ones provide the results that you will eventually expect.

 

[majoco]

Aw, shucks, Ridgy, I've gone all embarassed now....

 

[darticus]

So whats the poop!

Aw, shucks, Ridgy, I've gone all embarassed now....

 

[ridgescan]

Aw, shucks, Ridgy, I've gone all embarassed now....

lol!!! Sorry Martin-I saw your post in the other thread and I don't have a newer portable here to tout soo...ok I'm the cheesiest


if there were an "embarrassed" smiley here I would've broken it by now

 

[KC0HQB]

Try looking into products from the C.Crane Company. Their twin ferrite coil ranks high in reception.

 

[ka3jjz]

This is just my opinion - but if I were to recommend a new desktop model to a newcomer, the Palstar would be on or near the top, after the R75. Not complicated to operate and it doesn't have a lot of the bells and whistles that the R75, and other desktops, have - but that's not the story here. This radio is simple to operate, and if the reports I've seen are even halfway accurate, the front end is darn near bullet proof, particularly on MW.

Too many bells and whistles - say like on a NRD receiver - can leave a newcomer quite confused and frustrated. The Palstar is so simple even a caveman can operate it (with apologies to the Geico commercial). And that's the whole point

best regards..Mike

 

[a29zuk]

I have the Palstar and I will second that notion. It is simple to operate and has a really small footprint. It is small enough for portable use and has great sensitivity and selectivity.

 

[mass-man]

Speaking on the behalf of all cavemen out there, the Palstar is so simple even a Wike Emeritus Admin could operate it! Near the front of my cave I have one and find I turn it on every nite and enjoy the ease of use, sensitivity and quality of the sound, when other more expensive receivers sit silent not wasting my dung fueled generator power.

 

[darticus]

Tried to look up the R75 and the Palstar. Is there a model #. It sound like you think they are far superior to the Grundig 750 which got very good reviews and about 250 in price. Maybe you can tell me models and where to buy. Thanks Ron

 

[ka3jjz]

They are, point blank...

Here are a few links to get you started - Universal Radio doesn't always have the best prices, but the stuff on their pages for these radios will get you started. Learn to use a good search engine, and you'll learn much more...(hint hint)

ICOM R75 Icom ic-r75 Communications Receiver, R-75

IC-R75 - The RadioReference Wiki

Palstar R30A Shortwave Radio Receiver

Category:Receiver Reviews - The RadioReference Wiki

best regards..Mike

 

[mass-man]

Icom R75

Palstar R30

I believe the usual suspects sell them. Unniversal Radio, Grove, just look around www land

They are not a quasi-portable like the Grundig. The 750 is a good receiver, sorta large to lug around and uses several batteries when not plugged in.

The R75 and Palstar are very good tabletop radios, that can be thrown in a bag, a short wire attached and run off batteries and make a good showing of themselves.

I would read the reviews on eham.

 

[ka3jjz]

I believe that the RC330 is a typo for the older R30CC which is no longer made due to the display being no longer manufactured...the R30A is the replacement. If I had the money and wasn't a ham, that might be the way I would go for a small footprint shack...

best regards..Mike

 

[mass-man]

Right you are...corrected my typo!

 

[a29zuk]

Would like to add, if you are an apartment dweller, and just want to run a small whip antenna on the Palstar...don't waste your time. It needs at least a 15' or longer antenna preferrably outdoors or you will be disappointed. But with an outdoor antenna it is a fun and simple receiver to use.

 

[majoco]

Darticus appears to have three posts going asking the same question in different areas.

 

[darticus]

Whats the 3 areas and questions tattle tail? Why do you guys try to screw people by tattle tailing. I'm sorry didn't mean it just anxious and want to ask questions wherever I can get an answer beforee my order is shipped. Why don't you just help with the answer. I'll leave the site. I'm just getting started and already want to quit! Ron

Darticus appears to have three posts going asking the same question in different areas.