[HamBrewers] Re: [VUHams] Re: HF Chinese Receiver with SSB and narrowband!!! filter - 4khz ;-0 - Anyone tried it? how good is it?

 

Thanks to everyone who have given feedback and evinced interest on getting the RX, through email and phone calls.

I am in touch with the manufacturer and have got quotes for both. Their MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) is pretty high.

As mailed earlier, I primary intend to make it available to SWL's (my definition of folks who have cleared ASOC exam) so that they can sustain interest in the hobby till they get the licence It will also help them learn operating procedures and propagation charecteristics, contesting, digital modes etc.  during the gestation period.

Indian license gestation period = gestation period of Elephant = 22 months ;-)
US license gestation period = time for adopting a child ;-)

To help decide between the 2 models and get your opinion about the usefulness of this RX to SWLs, I will be sending out a google form to collect the needed data.

To help increase membership and thereby strengthen Indian Amateur radio, I intend to make, ARSI membership a mandatory prerequisite for getting the RX.

73's

Aravind


On 12/16/2011 11:18 AM, Shankar_Mobile wrote:

 

Hi Arvind,

TecsunPL660: I have been using now for past 10 months. I I would give it 8/10 . I broght it from ebay. This also has air band AM. Value for money and can be a good asset to the shack

Now the last 7 months I have been using this here in A6(UAE) Iam listening on 80,40,20, 15 and 10m bands CW/SSB and a lot of BC DX from North Africa , Southern Europe. Best use for me, since Iam waiting for my A6 reciprocal call sign.

AM- MW: Lot of stations from VU are heard here
(Ahh Once I heard 612kHz - our own Bengaluru! on my car radio, when parked on Jumeirah Beach- was really excited)

For the higher bands, the telescopic whip is quite good. This morning I copied CW 589 599 some stations from Florida, Brazil and lot of SSB on 15m from VK. All inside my QTH.(May be propogation was extremely good)

For 40/20m, a long wire does the job, but a lot lot of QRN in my location , probably from all home appliances in the neigbourhood.

--- In vuhams@yahoogroups.com, "Aravind Balasubramanian (VU2ABS)" <vu2abs@...> wrote:
>
> Sorry Rajesh. Couldn't remember your call/album url, as I had just saved
> the image. Thanks for the feedback.
>
> The RX is for an SWL who appeared for the ASOC in the IITM batch I held
> this month. He is one really hyper active guy. Has already bought a lot
> of books from flipkart at considerable expense. Below is a snippet of
> our first eyeball qso.
>
> Him: Sir. Is the callsign issued permanent. They (WPC) dont change it at
> all right?
> Me: Yes. Unless you upgrade and want to change your callsign its yours
> for life.
> Him: Are you absolutely sure Sir.
> Me: Yes. Why are you asking this so specifically?
> Him: I would like to TATOO my callsign in my hand once I receive it.
> Me:!!!!!!!!!!!!!@##$!@$!(*@^$!@$^!
>
> Has anyone TATTOOED their call sign on their body? Know anyone who has?
>
> Hmmmmm. Nice idea to implement in the HFI2012@ Chennai - Have a Tattoo
> parlor in one of the stalls ;-)
>
> Also got alternate models suggestions :
>
> http://tecsunradio.com/2011/08/26/tecsun-pl-660-radio-reports-trial-reviews/
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/TECSUN-PL-660-PLL-AIR-FM-MW-LW-SW-SSB-SYNC-PL660-RADIO-/320724328921?pt=Shortwave_Radios&hash=item4aaca8e1d9#ht_2334wt_905
> <http://www.ebay.com/itm/TECSUN-PL-660-PLL-AIR-FM-MW-LW-SW-SSB-SYNC-PL660-RADIO-/320724328921?pt=Shortwave_Radios&hash=item4aaca8e1d9#ht_2334wt_905>
>
> This is way too expensive: and hence out of contention:
> http://home.comcast.net/~phils_radio_designs/KA2100_Superior_Design.pdf
> <http://home.comcast.net/%7Ephils_radio_designs/KA2100_Superior_Design.pdf>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/TECSUN-S2000-SSB-PLL-FM-MW-SW-LW-Air-Band-Radio-S-2000-/320671015244?pt=Shortwave_Radios&hash=item4aa97b614c#ht_2886wt_905
> <http://www.ebay.com/itm/TECSUN-S2000-SSB-PLL-FM-MW-SW-LW-Air-Band-Radio-S-2000-/320671015244?pt=Shortwave_Radios&hash=item4aa97b614c#ht_2886wt_905>
>
> Looking at doing a small bulk order of DE1103/PL660 if there is
> sufficient interest. Please mail ME (and not the list)
>
> Aravind
> On 12/14/2011 5:24 PM, vu3voc wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Happy to know that my album on the DEGEN 1103 was seen by a Tamil Nadu
> > Ham.
> > Its a nice RX and with good sensitivity and Selectivity.
> >
> > Not available in VU or 9V, VR2 ebay is the only source.
> >
> > --- In vuhams@yahoogroups.com <mailto:vuhams%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "Aravind Balasubramanian (VU2ABS)" <vu2abs@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Stumbled upon this model in a kerala hams Picssa album long time back.*
> > >
> > > Model number Degen 1103:*
> > > http://www.degen.com.cn/english/admin/cpshow.asp?id=64
> > >
> > > *eham review: *http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4288
> > >
> > > *List of degen vendors in ebay*
> > >
> > >
> > http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1311&_nkw=degen+1103&_sacat=See-All-Categories
> > <http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1311&_nkw=degen+1103&_sacat=See-All-Categories>
> >
> > >
> > <http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1311&_nkw=degen+1103&_sacat=See-All-Categories
> > <http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1311&_nkw=degen+1103&_sacat=See-All-Categories>>
> > >
> > >
> > http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEGEN-DE1103-Digital-AM-FM-LW-SSB-Radio-Receiver-Gray-/260548053565?pt=Shortwave_Radios&hash=item3ca9dfca3d#ht_2964wt_1110
> > <http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEGEN-DE1103-Digital-AM-FM-LW-SSB-Radio-Receiver-Gray-/260548053565?pt=Shortwave_Radios&hash=item3ca9dfca3d#ht_2964wt_1110>
> >
> > >
> > <http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEGEN-DE1103-Digital-AM-FM-LW-SSB-Radio-Receiver-Gray-/260548053565?pt=Shortwave_Radios&hash=item3ca9dfca3d#ht_2964wt_1110
> > <http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEGEN-DE1103-Digital-AM-FM-LW-SSB-Radio-Receiver-Gray-/260548053565?pt=Shortwave_Radios&hash=item3ca9dfca3d#ht_2964wt_1110>>
> > >
> > >
> > http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEGEN-DE1103-PLL-Digital-AM-FM-LW-SSB-Shortwave-Radio-/220391071169?pt=Shortwave_Radios&hash=item335054ddc1#ht_1376wt_1110
> > <http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEGEN-DE1103-PLL-Digital-AM-FM-LW-SSB-Shortwave-Radio-/220391071169?pt=Shortwave_Radios&hash=item335054ddc1#ht_1376wt_1110>
> >
> > >
> > <http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEGEN-DE1103-PLL-Digital-AM-FM-LW-SSB-Shortwave-Radio-/220391071169?pt=Shortwave_Radios&hash=item335054ddc1#ht_1376wt_1110
> > <http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEGEN-DE1103-PLL-Digital-AM-FM-LW-SSB-Shortwave-Radio-/220391071169?pt=Shortwave_Radios&hash=item335054ddc1#ht_1376wt_1110>>
> > >
> > >
> > http://www.ebay.com/itm/DE1103-DIGITAL-PLL-AM-FM-SSB-SHORTWAVE-SW-DEGEN-RADIO-/130392904168?pt=Shortwave_Radios&hash=item1e5c05d1e8#ht_46873wt_1110
> > <http://www.ebay.com/itm/DE1103-DIGITAL-PLL-AM-FM-SSB-SHORTWAVE-SW-DEGEN-RADIO-/130392904168?pt=Shortwave_Radios&hash=item1e5c05d1e8#ht_46873wt_1110>
> >
> > >
> > <http://www.ebay.com/itm/DE1103-DIGITAL-PLL-AM-FM-SSB-SHORTWAVE-SW-DEGEN-RADIO-/130392904168?pt=Shortwave_Radios&hash=item1e5c05d1e8#ht_46873wt_1110
> > <http://www.ebay.com/itm/DE1103-DIGITAL-PLL-AM-FM-SSB-SHORTWAVE-SW-DEGEN-RADIO-/130392904168?pt=Shortwave_Radios&hash=item1e5c05d1e8#ht_46873wt_1110>>
> > >
> > > Anyone in vuland tried it out? Is it available locally? Tried it in the
> > > Chennai Electronics market in vain.
> > >
> > > 73's
> > >

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