I can say my unmodified XHDATA D-808 has superb sensitivity on MW. The selectivity is very good also. It also has excellent nulling capability by rotating the radio. I much prefer it over the Grundig Executive traveler for ease of operation. I got it on ebay for around $90 dollars last summer. Jim
Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 02:15:19 -0800 (PST) > From: Gary DeBock <d1028g...@comcast.net> > To: "America, Mailing" <irca@hard-core-dx.com>, NRC > <nrc...@googlegroups.com> > Subject: [IRCA] New XHDATA D-808 Poertable for $75.64 > Message-ID: <1803626593.31547.1550571319...@connect.xfinity.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > As most North American DXers found out last year, the cost to purchase an > XHDATA D-808 AM-FM-LW-SW-AIR SSB portable in the USA or Canada was > significantly higher than in the rest of the world (around $112, in > comparison to around $75). > > Apparently an eBay seller is now offering new D-808 models to USA > purchasers for around $75, but you need to order through the Australian > eBay system at > https://www.ebay.com/itm/XHDATA-D-808-Digital-Portable-Radio-FM-stereo-SW-MW-LW-SSB-AIR-RDS-Multi-Band/183176708238?hash=item2aa62ec08e:g:KG8AAOSwHqdaz1l6:rk:17:pf:0 > > You will need to pay AU $12 shipping (about $8), but the radio is shipped > from China, and the total cost will still be far below the other eBay > listings. I don't know if this is a quirk that will soon disappear, but > interest in the model remains very high, so nail down your new D-808 at > $75.64 while you can. > > A full 16 page article describing the development, features and 7.5" > loopstick transplant procedure for the XHDATA D-808 model is posted at > http://www.mediafire.com/file/t2989hg61vbkb5h/Supercharging_the_XHDATA_D_-808-FinalMWLW.doc/file > > 73 and Good DX, > > Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) > > > > ***************** > _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com