Re: [PLUG] [OT] SW radio question

[Jim Fisher via plug <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>]

I got turned on to the SWL community via the SWLFest which was held
locally in Plymouth Meeting.

There I met Tom who does this blog: https://swling.com/blog/

I put the two radios you were interested in the 'search'. You can grep
the results.

ALL THINGS RADIO are more about ANTENNA than radio....you have to hear
it to hear it.

Regardless which radio you get, get the best antenna.....
Also, I am not sure if these 2 do SSB, but I know some do. For emcomm
I would want that functionality.   <--2 cents

https://swling.com/blog/?s=Sangean+ATS-909X2

https://swling.com/blog/?s=Tecsun+H501

On 10/19/22, Keith C. Perry via plug <plug@lists.phillylinux.org> wrote:
> Eric,
>
> Kinda of out of a ham's wheelhouse but from a disaster / preparedness point
> of view I would probably go with something like...
>
> https://www.amazon.com/Kaito-Powered-Emergency-Weather-Flashlight/dp/B01GUMPL3W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZV868GII0CJL&keywords=Kaito+500A&qid=1666214418&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjk4IiwicXNhIjoiMi41MSIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&s=electronics&sprefix=kaito+500a%2Celectronics%2C103&sr=1-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc
>
>
> ...that has multiple ways of being powered. Obviously this depends on what
> time of disaster you mean but the thing about this unit is that it can be
> charged by a manual crank or solar panel (which are both on the unit) in
> addition to AC or DC.
>
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> To: "Eric Lucas" <eric@lucii.org>
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> Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 5:16:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [PLUG] [OT] SW radio question
>
> Have you looked at the Tecsun PL-368? I picked on up a couple of months ago.
> Pretty neat unit.
>
>
>
> On Oct 19, 2022, at 14:23, Eric Lucas via plug <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>
> wrote:
>
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>
> BQ_BEGIN
>
> I know this is off topic however there are quite a few ham radio folks here
>
> and I need some knowledgeable advice.
>
> I'm planning on buying a portable AM/FM/SW radio and I'm down to these two
> Sangean ATS-909X2:
> [
> https://www.amazon.com/SANGEAN-Ultimate-Multi-Band-Radio-ATS-909X2/dp/B08MSXX6LH/
> |
> https://www.amazon.com/SANGEAN-Ultimate-Multi-Band-Radio-ATS-909X2/dp/B08MSXX6LH/
> ]
> The Tecsun H501:
> [
> https://www.amazon.com/H501-Worldband-Shortwave-Longwave-Reception/dp/B007NU351Q/
> |
> https://www.amazon.com/H501-Worldband-Shortwave-Longwave-Reception/dp/B007NU351Q/
> ]
>
> Both seem highly rated.
> The Tecsun has the ability to play mp3s but I doubt I will need that.
> They both charge their batteries internally which is a plus.
> The Tecsun seems to have better audio & speakers but for +$100 I don't need
> it.
>
> Any recommendations, comments, or suggestions?
>
> Background: I'm interested in having a SW radio in case of a disaster. The
> rest of the time it will
> just be playing plain old FM or AM radio.
> I'll be doing some research and practice so I know how to find what I'm
> looking for when I need it.
>
> Thank you,
> Eric
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