HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: ralph@cbnewsj.cb.att.com (Ralph Brandi)
Subject: Re: American Commercial Shortwave Broadcasting
Organization: Democrats for Broccoli
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 16:51:39 GMT

In article <1jnvunINN2uo@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> bz649@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Kenneth V Zichi) writes:

>WRNO was the first US commercial broadcaster since WWII?  What
>was WNYW, chopped liver?  Never did trust PopCom.... but then
>what do you expect from a rag with a survivalist on every cover?

Merely a change of callsigns and owner for WRUL, which pre-dates
WWII?  One of the shining moments of WRUL that always seems to get
mentioned in the histories has to do with the Nazi invasion of
Norway.  Apparently the invasion was so successful so quickly that
Norsk Riksringkasting didn't have the opportunity to warn the
Norwegian merchant fleet about the invasion.  WRUL went on the air
in Norwegian and warned the fleet, 90+% of which changed destination
for England, putting themselves at the disposal of the Allies.

I always liked that story....
-- 
Ralph Brandi     ralph@mtunp.att.com     att!mtunp!ralph
Lay me in clover and over my head pull a sheet made of mirror so I can see
myself and leave me for long time do not disturb my rest for ages and ages for
I am tired and I need some relaxing my mind is cluttered with the days and the
From: david_g_hicks@ccm.hf.intel.com (Dave Hicks)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re:      Replacement IF filters for ICF-2010
Date: 28 Jan 93 16:36:00 GMT
Organization: Intel

In article <1jupooINNiig@life.ai.mit.edu> mhcoen@double-chex.ai.mit.edu (Michael H. Coen) writes:
>Re:      Replacement IF filters for ICF-2010
>> Has anyone tried the replacement wide or narrow band filters sold
>>by Kiwa electronics?  Are there any disadvantages?
>...
>Also, I suggest that you
>clip the pins on the old filters, removing first the filter cases and then
>desoldering each pin separately from the board; desoldering the filters intact is
>a lot of work, especially on the (very!) crowded 2010 mother board.

Alternatively, you could use a spring-loaded "solder sucker".  I used one of
these (and a 30 watt iron) on my 2010 upgrade and the removal of both 
(intact) filters took about 2 minutes.  In fact, I thought the hardest part 
of the upgrade was getting the knobs to line up when reassembling the 
case.  (I missed the volume control on my first attempt.)

The results were well worth the effort.  The improvement in the wide filter
was most noticable to me since Sony's seemed much too wide.  I usually run 
on AC so I can't comment on battery life.
From: jep@unl.edu (joseph panarelli)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sony ICF-2010 vs. ICF-SW77 vs ICF-SW55
Date: 21 Jan 1993 23:01:17 GMT
Organization: University of Nebraska--Lincoln	
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: unlinfo.unl.edu

Chris writes-

>To summarize an exchange from a couple of weeks ago: I couldn't tolerate
>the 77's muting between whole-number frequencies.  If you like to scan
>the dial, this will drive you nuts.  I consider scanning a necessary
(Remainder omitted)

>Chris Brewster
>cb@cray.com

If any 77 owners would like to disable the muting on their unit, it
is possible to do so with a screwdriver and some tape (No joke!)

I will post the procedure if anyone is interested.  Send a request to:
EMDIJEP@ENGVMS.UNL.EDU

Stephen Panarelli            University of Nebraska-Lincoln
                   Department of Jobless Electrical Engineering Grads
From: n9248086@henson.cc.wwu.edu (Matthew Daniels)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: rec.radio.info and .shortwave
Date: 25 Jan 93 02:13:31 GMT
Article-I.D.: henson.1993Jan25.021331.15608
Organization: Western Washington University

As I suspected, information pertinent to this newsgroup is showing up in
the rec.radio.info group and not in here.  I am not happy that I now have
to read both groups and sift through a great deal of information that is
NOT useful to me (I am not a ham, or a cb person).  This is very time
consuming and inconvient.  I would appreciate it if info stuff could be
posted here if it is relevant.

Thanks.

Matt.
From: jkearman@arrl.org (Jim Kearman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Realistic DX-342 9-Band
Date: 27 Jan 93 14:52:01 EST
Organization: 

idoy@crux1.cit.cornell.edu (Mike Wilson) writes:
> 
>Hello,
> 
>I am looking for a very small radio that I can carry
>in my bookbag.  Today, I looked at a little DX-342 at
>Radio Shack.
> 
>Has this radio  been discussed?  If so, does anyone have
>an archive?  Has anyone had any luck with this radio?
> 
>Thanks,
> 
>Mike
>

	I bought one a couple of months ago to try out,
	thinking I would return it afterward. I ended 
	up keeping it! The bigtime reviewers don't like
	little radios like this, as they can't compare
	with DX-390s and SW-55s. Whaddaya want for the
	size and price?

	I keep it by my bed for late night listening.
	I use cheap in-the-ear headphones, with which
	audio quality is pretty good. Sensitivity won't
	win any awards, but I can always find one of the
	major SWBC stations to listen to.

	I listen to it about 4-5 hours a week, and am 
	still on the first set of batteries (2 x AA).
	The clip-on antenna RS sells helps with high-
	frequency reception during the day.

	I started listening on a 1930s console radio,
	and graduated to a Hallicrafters SX-100 in
	1962, so I'm old enough to appreciate what is
	crammed into this pocketable receiver.

	Good listening.

	Jim

 
==========================
Michael Wilson
idoy@crux1.cit.cornell.edu
==========================
 
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,misc.forsale
From: gsmlrn@gsm001.mendelson.com (Geoffrey S. Mendelson)
Subject: Kenwood R5000, Sony ICF2010 for sale
Summary: Good used radios. 
Organization: Mendelson.com
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1993 02:49:44 GMT


For sale:


Kenwood R5000. 

     U.S. model (120v power supply)
     Most of the instruction book. (frequency chart removed)

     Additions:

     Automobile power cord and connecter.
     6kz narrow am filter.*
     4khz filter added.*
     VHF adaptor.

*The radio has 4 filter positions: w1,m1,m2,n1. The stock radio comes with a
6hz WIDE filter in w1 and a 2.4khz filter in m1. m2 and n1 are empty.
This radio has a 6khz NARROW filter in w1 for beter selectivity while
maintaining good am fidelity, a 4khz filter in m1 and the 2.4 khz filter in
m2. This is the optium for am listening. For SSB or CW listening you can add
a narrower filter in n1.

N.B. There is an error in the Passport's review of this radio. The tape
output is not distorted, it is at LINE level (0db). It will seem very
distorted if you connect it to a microphone level (-20 to -30db) input.

$900 or nearest offer.

Sony ICF2010.

     Antenna broken, replaced with radio shack antenna (not quite the
     right size)

     Instruction book
     AC adaptor.

     No antenna plugs, strap, box, etc. (sorry)

     Works fine. Front end is ok.

$250 or nearest offer.


I am selling to upgrade.  

Send email if interested. Both radios are in Philadelphia, Pa and can be
tested by appointment. Bring your own signals.

Geoff.
-- 
Geoffrey S. Mendelson 
(215) 242-8712
gsm@mendelson.com     or uunet!gsm001!gsm
From: mouli@emx.cc.utexas.edu (Chandramouli. V)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: SW radios and power consumption : 2 Questions.
Date: 27 Jan 1993 19:24:16 -0600
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
Distribution: na
NNTP-Posting-Host: emx.cc.utexas.edu


I have two questions concerning power consumption by SW receivers.
I would appreciate if you can send me an e-mail, if you know the
answers.

(1)  Is it harmful to use an adapter that has a rating of 6 V and
     100 mA, in a radio which needs 6 V, 200 mA DC power supply ?

     From what I understand, it shouldnt be a problem since the 
     input power supplied in this case is 600 mW, which is less
     than the 1200 mW the radio requires.  I can probably expect
     the radio to send less driving power to its speakers, but
     it shouldnt be harmful for the radio, right ?

(2)  I notice that when the batteries are low in my radio, I 
     am not able to pick up FM signals whereas I am able to 
     pick up SW bands very well.  Why is this ?

Thanks in advance for the reply.

Chandramouli.    mouli@emx.cc.utexas.edu
From: bz649@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Kenneth V Zichi)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: antenna and ground
Date: 24 Jan 1993 07:30:16 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
NNTP-Posting-Host: thor.ins.cwru.edu


archive@strobe.ATC.Olivetti.Com (DCG Mktg Docmnt (Ivrea)) sez:
>Why is often recommended to put our receiver (portable or not) to ground
>potential in order to get the best operating conditions ?
 
I am not the best person to answer this, but since no-one
else has jumpped in -- mayhaps my post will get someone who knows more
than I to add his 2 cents worth.
 
The way it has been explained to me is that the RF ground is 
helpful because like all electric signals, radio waves need to
flow FROM something (like and antenna) TO something else (like the
Ground).  Putting a good ground into the picture acts like connecting
the second wire from the battery to the light bulb.  Since there is
a bit of "leakage" anyway, even without a ground, there is some
signal flow, but a good ground improves things.  Some sets are 
"grounded" through the AC power (since AC plugs also have a prong
at nominal ground potential) others are not, but most can benefit
from connection to a good RF ground.  (the exception I can think of
off the top of my head is some of the 40s and 50s AC/DC sets that
CANNOT safely take a ground connection, but that is not likely to
be a problem these days....)
 
Can anyone step in with a more detailed description of why?
-- 
73  //kv zichi  bz649@Cleveland.FreeNet.edu 
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From: ralph@cbnewsj.cb.att.com (Ralph Brandi)
Subject: Re: Your hit parade
Organization: Democrats for Broccoli
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 15:16:30 GMT

In article <CB.93Jan21154930@tamarack13.timbuk> cb@tamarack13.timbuk (Chris Brewster) writes:

>I'm curious about how SWLers spend most of their listening time--what are your
>most frequent frequencies? This effect is a combination of program content that
>you actually want to listen to (as opposed to just "catch"), and frequencies
>that you can usually pick up well.  I'm just getting back to SWL, but I've

>What are your favorites?

I feel like I spend my life on BBC 5975.  I also spend a lot of time
on BBC and Radio Canada International 15260 and Cuba 6010.  Mornings
are spent on BBC 9515 or Australia 9580.


-- 
Ralph Brandi     ralph@mtunp.att.com     att!mtunp!ralph
Lay me in clover and over my head pull a sheet made of mirror so I can see
myself and leave me for long time do not disturb my rest for ages and ages for
I am tired and I need some relaxing my mind is cluttered with the days and the
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: kthiruma@engws10.ic.sunysb.edu (Kumara Thirumalai)
Subject: Info Required. : dutch radio.
Organization: State University of New York at Stony Brook
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1993 05:25:34 GMT

Hi :

Can anyone answer this to settle a bet. Does the Dutch radio or some
other European Radio Station start its daily broadcast with an Indian
prayer called the GAYATRI MANTRA> ??

Please email the repy as I donot read this group :
kthiruma@ic.sunysb.edu

Thanks .
 
-- 
FROM

BALAJI THIRUMALAI KUMARA
kthiruma@ic.sunysb.edu

or thru' snailmail:
I 1129A, Chapin Apartments
700 E Loop Road
S.U.N.Y. at StonyBrook
NY 11790.

or tinkle at :
516-632-2419.
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Date:         Mon, 25 Jan 1993 09:50:00 PST
Reply-To:     Bruce Bacon <bwb@SIRIUS.TRIAD.COM>
From:         Bruce Bacon <bwb@SIRIUS.TRIAD.COM>
Subject:      Boat Anchors

Hello Netters,

My fondest dxing memories take me back to my high school days, cozying up
to the warm glow of Hallicrafters, National and Hammarlund receivers of
the past.  What they lacked in frequency resolution, they made up for in
sheer mass.  I have a question for anyone familiar with a particular model
of Hammarlund receiver.  I acquired a Hammarlund model SP200.  This receiver
has a separate power supply, and I believe it is pre WWII.  I've seen
other Super Pro's (SP400 SP600JX), but have never seen this model
mentioned.  It is fully functional, and serves as a fine foot warmer
on these winter nights.  Has anybody else out there heard of the SP200?
And if you've heard of it, can you give me a clue when it was manufactured?
Speaking of reminiscing, if anybody knows where I can find a Hallicrafters
SX28A (operational or not, but basically sound) I'd be most obligin'.

73 de bwb

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From: mt92mmj@brunel.ac.uk
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: R209
Date: 21 Jan 93 20:49:13 GMT
Organization: Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL8]


	I have a Receiver R209 at the moment circa 1950 something and
	am wondering if anyone knows what transmitter went with it.
	R209 was a replacement for the R107 (two man and a donkey receiver
	 for 'transportable use). The '209 runs off 6V through a vibrator
	 to give 90v ht. 
	 Also does anyone know what the original headphone connector
	 was like. All I know is that it must have been like two
	 wander plugs linked to form one plug which was polarised.

	 Can anyone help ?
		
--
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#     Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex. UB8 3TX.	#
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From: m14494@mwvm.mitre.org (Mike White)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: ZENITH TRANS OCEANIC
Date: 25 Jan 93 19:13:22 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: The MITRE Corporation

In article <93023.132929AXS158@psuvm.psu.edu> <AXS158@psuvm.psu.edu> 
writes:
> I have a Zenith Trans Oceanic shortwave reciever. I would apprieciate if
> anyone could send me e-mail on increaseing reception and also lists of 
stations

The Trans-Oceanic is a wonderful old receiver from the 1950s and 60s;
they may have been made as late as the 70s -- I'm not sure.  By today's
standards, they are only marginally useful.  They have no digital readout,
and use the primative transistors and filters of their time.  If you want 
to do active listening, your best bet is to sell the T-O to a collector and
buy yourself a modern receiver.  A used T-O in good condition is worth
$75 according to the Blue Book. Good modern receivers go for around $200 and
up.  If you really want to use the T-O, the things that will help most are
an outside antenna and a pre-amp/pre-selector.  Several are available 
from EEB and other SW dealers (see # below)

Station lists and program information are published in a variety of books
and magazines.  Check with EEB at 800-368-3270.  However, you'll be hard
pressed to find these stations on the T-O, as it lacks both digital readout and calibrated bandspread.  Youll just have to tune around and wait for the 
station to ID.  Good luck.

Standard Disclaimer: no connection with EEB, just a satisfied customer.

************************
* These are my opinions only.*
************************
From: mab3474@zeus.tamu.edu (Myles Barkman-KG5AI Tx A&M Univ.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Hatian patrol
Date: 24 Jan 1993 23:43 CST
Organization: Texas A&M University, Academic Computing Services
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: zeus.tamu.edu
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    

I heard similar things from the Navy on 6686 kHz a few nights ago.  
Coordinates just north of Haiti moving toward Haiti at 11 knots.
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* ICBMnet   : 30.606 N 96.316 W        I never met a tornado I didn't like.  *
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: bchappe@nswc.navy.mil (Brett Chappell x1567)
Subject: Thanks for 2010, 803a info
Reply-To: bchappe@nswc.navy.mil
Organization: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 12:37:07 GMT

To all who responded to my earlier post, thanks for you're recommendations.
They have been very helpful.

Brett



Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: idoy@crux1.cit.cornell.edu (Mike Wilson)
Subject: Where to find a 4"X3"X3/4"? (Was Realistic DX-342)
Summary: I am looking for a good priced, small radio.
Keywords: radio shack, small radio
Organization: Cornell Information Technologies
Date: 27 Jan 93 01:56:26 GMT

Here is my real question:

Where do I find a little radio, around 4" X 3" X 3/4", like
the Realist DX-342, but made by Grundig or Sony, for a 
reasonable price?  In other words, what is your favorite
mail order place and what is the rock bottom price on this
size with an analogue tuner?

I've been sending off for catalogues from places I have
seen in the Passport Guide, but I'll you may already know
of a great place to get a radio like this for a great price.

I've lowered the balance on my credit card, I'm ready to 
buy, now all I need is a telephone number!

I know this is asking a lot. I appreciate all responses.

Thanks,

Mike

==========================
Michael Wilson
idoy@crux1.cit.cornell.edu
==========================
From: Wayne.Hardman@f301.n670.z3.fidonet.org (Wayne Hardman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Air Traffic Control Signals
Date: 25 Jan 93 23:56:01 GMT

re a.t.c. in australia vhf/uhf are on a.m. mode and hf is using ssb.
USB to be exact.As you probably know english is the international language
for all aircraft comms,though sometimes you could think otherwise.

Hope this has helped.BYE wayne

 * Origin: Tassie DataBank, 4 Lines, D'bridge Tasmania, 7.0 Gigs  (3:670/301)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: slerner@Eingedi.Newton.MA.US (Shabtai Lerner/30000)
Subject: Re: Sony ICF-2010 vs. ICF-SW77 vs ICF-SW55
Organization: S. Lerner, Newton, MA
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL5
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 22:19:12 GMT

Kris Cena (cena@csuvax1.csu.murdoch.edu.au) wrote:
> ICF-7600: works beautifully , I often thin why I have bigger Sonys.
> SW-77: first I acquired one of those old models (without knowing), sold it quickly and now have the "new" model (11 segment whip antenna and serial # in the o
> rder of 900000 - and it works even more beatifully than ICF-7600. You should
> see the sensitivity and  how the synch detector works - BETTER than 2010 !
> 

I could not say it better. Once I learned how to store freq's and how
to operate the Quick Pages, the SW-77 became the best portable for
ME. Night time operation is easy and I can access 15 stations, each
having multiple (up to 10) freq's, in total darkness, pressing 1 or 2
keys.

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121 Walnut Hill Road        |CompuServe:  73150,3102 
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: sci10019@nusunix1.nus.sg (YU HONG WEY)
Subject: Radio France International
Organization: National University of Singapore
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL6]
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 03:42:14 GMT


 I wrote a letter to Radio France International some time ago and I got
 a reply recently. I only commented to them that their former frequency
 of 17.695 MHz was better than the present frequency of 15.405 MHz at
 1400 hrs UTC and asked them about the possiblity of setting up a relay
 station in Singapore since they had problems with the agreement of
 setting up one in Thailand. Their reply to me was in French. Although
 I can't understand French, I can roughly make out what they were
 saying. They were telling me how to send a reception report because I
 saw the 5 columns of SINPO ratings in it. It's not the first time I
 can't get my message across. At another instance, I also told about a
 frequency problem and they sent me a QSL card. It seems my letters
 never get to the English section although I labelled English Service on
 the envelope. They always seem to misunderstand my point. Does anyone
 have this problem or any comments? Thanks. 73's.

========================================================================
                   A member of the Australian Radio DX Club
========================================================================

Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: idoy@crux1.cit.cornell.edu (Mike Wilson)
Subject: Magazine with ads for shorwave radios?
Summary: Looking to buy a radio through mail
Keywords: advertising, mail order
Organization: Cornell Information Technologies
Date: 24 Jan 93 19:43:48 GMT

Hello,

I'm looking for a periodical with lots of ads for shortwave
radios. For computers, there is _The Computer Shopper_.  For
running shoes, there is _Runner's World_.  I've had a lot of
luck buying through the mail (and insisting on a good warrantee),
so I am hoping to find a good radio through the mail.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Mike


==========================
Michael Wilson
idoy@crux1.cit.cornell.edu
==========================
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: betz@gozer.idbsu.edu (Andrew Betz)
Subject: Re: Magazine with ads for shorwave radios?
Keywords: advertising, mail order
Organization: SigSauer Fan Club 
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 18:14:20 GMT

In article <C1E6J4.Ls7@feenix.metronet.com> marcbg@feenix.metronet.com (Marc Grant) writes:
>>I'm looking for a periodical with lots of ads for shortwave
>>radios. For computers, there is _The Computer Shopper_.  For
>>
>There are two:  Communications World (available at most larger newstands)
>and Monitoring Times (Available from Grove Electronics, they have an 800
>
also, don't forget to check the big mail-order photo houses for
prices on SW radios.  see mags like popular photography for ads
for 47th street photo, etc.  if you know what you want and they
happen to carry it, the photo house prices can be extremely
competitive.

cheers,  ,

drew 
--
betz@gozer.idbsu.edu
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: carter@cmptrc.lonestar.org (Carter Bennett)
Subject: Opinions/experiences with AOR 3000{A}?
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1993 05:36:06 GMT
Organization: CompuTrac Inc., Richardson TX

Recent legislation has put me in the market for a broad spectrum receiver.

The AOR 3000{A} looks like a possibility.  Any opinions?

Thanks in advance for your input!

-- 
Carter R. Bennett, Jr. - Scientist | "Oh my God!  I _AM_ a nerd!!!"
carter@scilab.lonestar.org - home  | - C. Bennett, Sept 25, 1992, after
carter@cmptrc.lonestar.org - work  | realizing he had been talking about
KI5SR          | "market availability of preconfigured Toll-House cookies."