[Electronics-Talk] accessible short wave and am fm radio, where can I find one?

Tue May 9 05:40:09 UTC 2023

Hi again all,

I would say the Eaton Executive available on Amazon, HSN, possibly Wallmart or Target or Best By might be the simplist to operate but it too is a complex radio!  It is a bit larger than the Skywave two.  The executive can operate on four regular or  rechargeable  double A batteries and it comes with an AC adapter which is used with the rechargable  batteriesIt also has a carrying case.  The radio can operate within the case but it is different from what one might expect.  The Skywave two might have a specialized battery or it can operate on double A batteries.  I would buy both radios if I were in the market for new radios.  Both radios have the aircraft band.  I think the Skywave has nowell weather radio that theexecutive  doesn’t have.  The skywave 2 SSB has a nice carrying case but it is merely a carrying case.

I have to admit it was easy to ask Alexa to play the BBC on Sirius XM when listening to the King’s coronation.  I haven’t heard the BBC on shortwave lately but I understand it can be heard in some parts of the world.

Jim

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On May 8, 2023, at 7:41 AM, ibrahim abedrabbo <abedrabboibrahim at gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks a lot Jim.
Which one of the shortwave radios you mentioned is the easiest to use and most accessible?
Regards,
Ibrahim

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> On May 8, 2023, at 12:42 AM, James Aldrich <jajkaldrich at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> The CCrane skywave radio is probably a good choice but it is a complex radio.  One can get it through www.ccrane.com or through Amazon.  When buying a shortwave radio, be sure a keypad can be used to program in where you wish to listen!  That is a big help!  Many modern portable receivers have memories which are impossible to utilize.  I can easily key in where I wish to listen  or scan.  I can adjust all selectivity features.  Those features involving the digital  display, forget it!  One might be able to figure out the clock but I don’t bother!  One needs to know which frequency bands are best during the day or night!  I don’t know of any shortwave radios with talking features as a talking Am/Fm radio.  One must do their own workarounds.  Shortwave listening today isn’t the same today as it was thirty or so years ago.  One still can listen for hours but it isn’t the same!
> 
> I have the Tecsun Pl880 which I got two or three years ago. I have the original C crane radio with SSB which works nicely!  I also have the Eton Elite which is a larger radio.  I also have the Eaton executive radio.  I purchased both Eaton Radios from Amazon.  Go on youtube and search for shortwave radios.  Eaton was once grundig and the two names are used interchangeably!  
> 
> Hope this helps!
> 
> Jim
> 
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> On May 5, 2023, at 6:45 PM, ibrahim abedrabbo via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thanks Gary,
> Do you by any chance have the link to this radio? Where did you buy it from? This sounds like a great travel companion.
> I would really appreciate it if you send me the link, and or the manual.
> Regards,
> Ibrahim
> 
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> 
>> On May 5, 2023, at 6:03 PM, Gary Lee via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Sir:
>> 
>> that depends on your definition of accessible.
>> 
>> Probably the best of the cheaper portables I have used is the CCrane skywave ssb.
>> This is an am / fm/ SW / aviation receiver with the US weather band as well.
>> 
>> It is pretty small, has decent battery life, and is relatively accessible.
>> There is a direct entry keypad for tuning, buttons for band selection, and a means to charge AA NI/MH batteries.  I have not attempted to engage the battery charging yet, but will be trying it soon.
>> 
>> I get about 20 to 24 hours listening on standard alkaline batteries.
>> sensativity is good, and frequency stability is reasonable.
>> 
>> I have the manual in text, and there is a file available on the Ccrane website which contains an audio description and major operating instructions.
>> 
>> Hope this helps.
>> 
>> 
>>>> On May 5, 2023, at 2:57 PM, ibrahim abedrabbo via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello dear listers. I am planning to take few overseas trips this Summer. For this, i am looking for an accessible short wave plus am and fm radio to take with me. If you have any suggestions or recommendations, I would truly appreciate it.
>>> Regards,
>>> Ibrahim
>>> 
>>> 
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