[IRCA] TP 1 Jun Victoria version
Just carriers with an Asian slant pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): not today Reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise): no not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could be understood by a native speaker: and no Burbles in the splatter and noise (if lucky, language might be guessed at by cadence of talk, or parallel established by changes in talk or music) and no again Strongish het, no or "near imaginary" audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter) 774 1314 1422 1503 1566 seemed to be Asian; 1017 1503 1611 seemed to be DU best wishes, Nick Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada ___ 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
Re: [IRCA] XHDATA D-808 FM-DXing Comparison with the Tecsun PL-380
If the batteries were shipped with the equipment they are used in, that is allowed per USPS rules. I have not seen language stating whether the batteries must be installed or merely shipped with. Also, some lithium batteries may indeed be shipped via USPS. It depends on the Watt-Hoir rating. I don't know if a 18650 qualifies and have not found a clear answer. Chuck From: IRCA on behalf of Gary DeBock Sent: Friday, June 1, 2018 7:28 PM To: America, Mailing; NRC Subject: [IRCA] XHDATA D-808 FM-DXing Comparison with the Tecsun PL-380 Paul, I've ordered (and received) two of the D-808 models from the following eBay listing https://www.ebay.com/itm/XHDATA-D-808-Portable-Digital-Radio-FM-stereo-SW-MW-LW-SSB-RDS-Air-Band-LCD/263589135532?hash=item3d5f2304ac:g:gzgAAOSwCBFaxd8G The delay time in receiving the model was about 4 weeks, so it isn't a quick process. Somehow the seller got away with shipping me two of the type 18650 3.7v Lithium-Ion batteries through the mail, although USPS regulations supposedly forbid this. Who am I to complain? The batteries can also be purchased via eBay, if he won't continue including them, and you can't find them locally. 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 ___ 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
Re: [IRCA] XHDATA D-808 FM-DXing Comparison with Tecsun PL-380
Where can you buy one? The sites I've checked won't ship it to the US (not FCC-approved, maybe?). On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 7:31 PM, Gary DeBock wrote: > After receiving an inquiry from Mark Roberts concerning the new XHDATA > D-808's FM-DXing sensitivity, I decided to run a detailed comparison with the > Tecsun PL-380-- one of the Si4734 DSP chip models which gained top FM-DXing > honors in the 2015 Ultralight Radio Shootout review. In my very mediocre > Puyallup Valley location (surrounded by hills on 3 sides), I checked three FM > fringe stations which have a reputation for being tough FM catches > > > The new XHDATA is a very sensitive performer on the FM band. In direct > comparison with the PL-380 in outperformed the Tecsun in the reception of the > low-powered 95.3 KGY in Olympia, WA, 100.3 CKQQ in Langley, BC, and 106.5 > KWPZ in Lynden, WA. The D-808 had 95.3 KGY at a weak level, while the PL-380 > had nothing at all. On 100.3 the D-808 had CKQQ at a good level (plus an UnID > Spanish station under it) while the PL-380 had only CKQQ at a fair level. On > 106.5 the D-808 had KWPZ at a good level, while the Tecsun had it at a fair > level. FM selectivity was identical in the two models. The D-808 benefits > greatly from its 26" (66cm) whip antenna, compared to the PL-380's 21.75" > (55cm) antenna. In addition the D-808's RDS capability really augments the > model's FM-DXing sensitivity, adding an extra dimension to the entire > experience. FM-DXers can order with confidence! > > > 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 > ___ 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
[IRCA] XHDATA D-808 FM-DXing Comparison with Tecsun PL-380
After receiving an inquiry from Mark Roberts concerning the new XHDATA D-808's FM-DXing sensitivity, I decided to run a detailed comparison with the Tecsun PL-380-- one of the Si4734 DSP chip models which gained top FM-DXing honors in the 2015 Ultralight Radio Shootout review. In my very mediocre Puyallup Valley location (surrounded by hills on 3 sides), I checked three FM fringe stations which have a reputation for being tough FM catches The new XHDATA is a very sensitive performer on the FM band. In direct comparison with the PL-380 in outperformed the Tecsun in the reception of the low-powered 95.3 KGY in Olympia, WA, 100.3 CKQQ in Langley, BC, and 106.5 KWPZ in Lynden, WA. The D-808 had 95.3 KGY at a weak level, while the PL-380 had nothing at all. On 100.3 the D-808 had CKQQ at a good level (plus an UnID Spanish station under it) while the PL-380 had only CKQQ at a fair level. On 106.5 the D-808 had KWPZ at a good level, while the Tecsun had it at a fair level. FM selectivity was identical in the two models. The D-808 benefits greatly from its 26" (66cm) whip antenna, compared to the PL-380's 21.75" (55cm) antenna. In addition the D-808's RDS capability really augments the model's FM-DXing sensitivity, adding an extra dimension to the entire experience. FM-DXers can order with confidence! 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
