[Electronics-Talk] For what it’s worth, HD Radio

Sat Jul 30 02:43:03 UTC 2022

Hi. The shortwave radio landscape has definitely changed since I got into the hobby in the late 1970s. For many years I used a Sangean ATS909 receiver which I really liked. It didn't have the best built-in sensitivity but I had an antenna in my attic that was connected to it which really helped. After my dad passed away I acquired his Tecsun PL660 which I still haven't used but I'm very much looking forward to trying it out. I haven't played around with shortwave receivers in years.

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From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amanda Lee via Electronics-Talk
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I agree and especially when It's sunny and 75 and I wish I were that girl haha!

I have a little pocket Sanjean AM/FM/ Weather radio that used to receive Analog TV.  That tells you how old it is.  It lives in my handbag and I've used it during actual tornado warnings in this area and alerted management that  we needed to get away from windows and into a  windowless space at least twice since I've owned it.  It's still working pretty well.

I've had some dialogue recently with some people about the current state of Shortwave listening and yes, it sure isn't what it used to be either.  I remember listening to favorite programs on a number of different Shortwave radio stations which are very likely non-existent now.

I still do find a lot to listen to though but no, I  stay away from the narcistic talk shows of one person with some exceptions.  It's music or a local news station here in the Washington, DC area or  other special programming and occasionally certain sports.

Anyway, as I said earlier, there's some good discounts on certain Sanjean radios at the moment.

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From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Rik James via Electronics-Talk
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I have had good luck with Sangean radios over the years.
The last one I purchased, however, has had a few things that messaged to me that the standards of quality were less than in the past. This is not unusual, as many of you know why. Nothing is built like it used to be. Says the old guy who has been around a few blocks.
Particularly, the buttons.  Might have to press them 2 or 3 times. So how long will it last? Service or repairs? 

But to actually support the production of a model with these significant accessibility features, I am tempted.

But radio, where I live? And most places where I used to enjoy DX or tuning in long distance late night?
I feel like it's often a disappointment, to have a new wonderful radio.  All set to enjoy it. But for me, and others, we no longer have much of anything to listen to on the terrestrial radio anymore. Syndicated loud propaganda shows, mean spirited shouting matches of this and that. Sports broadcasters who love to hear themselves dribble on and on. 
Just much less in the way of programming in general. Local radio has been lost. Shelf top stations. 

Streaming Mushroom Escape brings up the old time radio programs, and so do others.

I might just as well just open my Radio Garden app on my android phone, and go to my Favorites of streaming stations all over the planet, and enjoy what I can find any time of day. 
As those hoping for the cocktail hour, the expression goes. It's 5 o'clock somewhere.

Radio Rabat in Morocco. Learn Arabic in your sleep?
I also enjoy BBC Scotland at 10 pm in Montana, for the hosts with that great dialect and humor, their early morning joy.   

Friday night. I love radio. I enjoy all of your posts and I always learn something. So thank you.
Rik

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This radio is on sale as at Amazon: 
Sangean PR-D17 AM/FM-RDS Portable Radio Specially Designed for The Visually Impaired with Helpful Guided Voice Prompts, Black, 10 Station Presets (5 AM, 5 FM), Stereo/Mono Switch, Alarm Timer
4.5 out of 5 stars 116
-44% $78.96 $139.99 
 FREE One-Day

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I found these radios at Amazon.  I searched for Sangean HDR14 radio, and there it was, with the others as suggestions. 
I bought the talking Sangean radio last year, and I'm very happy with it. 
Tracy

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Hello,
  Where can you order these radios from?  Also do you have link to audio about the radios?

Thanks,
Jacob Struiksma

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Subject: [Electronics-Talk] For what it’s worth, HD Radio

Hi all,

I haven’t posted in a while!

I recently purchased two new hd radios from Sangean!  These are not talking radios but they are high performance radios and they are simple to operate!  They look and feel like traditional radios since the AM loop is inside the radio and a telescopic whip is used for FM.  Both radios have been available for a while but they are still current!

The first is the Sangean HDR14.  It is a pocket or travel size radio which runs on 3 double A batteries.  The small speaker sounds good for a small radio!  I compare the AM band in the HDR14 to my CC skywave radio!  They are very close!  Sometimes I think the Sangean has the edge!  It is very good on FM.  I don’t need to extend the whip to hear all the HD streams here!  It comes with an AC adapter.

The second radio is the HDR16.  It is a larger portable with two round speaker grills in the front for stereo sound.  It operates on 4 C batteries.  It comes with an AC adapter.  The carrying handle folds into the top of the radio.  I’d compare the AM reception of the HDR16 to my CC radio plus or whatever it is  called today!  If not exactly the same, it is a good runner up!  The FM band reception is excellent!  I don’t need to extend the whip to hear all hd radio streams here.  One can find  reviews on both radios on youtube.  I highly  recommend both radios!

Jim

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