[IRCA] TP 24 Jul Victoria version.

2018-07-24 Thread Nick Hall-Patch
a dull morning, but showing potential, as both 1206 and 1323 showed carriers, so a hint of China. pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): nope Reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, th

Re: [IRCA] Sangean PRD15

2018-07-24 Thread Mike Sanburn
I think you've sold me in the CCrane Skywave as well, hi. Mike Sanburn Sent from my iPod On Jul 24, 2018, at 7:35 AM, "Fred Schroyer" wrote: > Interesting comments on the PRD15! It is indeed an attractive, well-built > radio, with surprisingly good audio, and excellent FM performance...not >

Re: [IRCA] Sangean PRD15

2018-07-24 Thread Gary DeBock
Fred and Les and All, Thanks for sharing your detailed impressions with the CC Skywave SSB portable, Fred. The Skywave SSB is indeed a hot performer for AM-DXing, and I've purchased multiple models for loopstick modifications and "Frequent Flyer" overseas DXing trips. The company manufactures

Re: [IRCA] Sangean PRD15

2018-07-24 Thread Les Rayburn
Fred, Thanks for sharing that information. I’ve been eyeing the CCrane Skywave SSB model…I think I’ll take the leap now. In terms of FM DXing, what is the “Sparc” rig that you mention? What’s the best FM DXing portable that you’ve used? Asking for a “friend..” :-) 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 1

Re: [IRCA] Sangean PRD15

2018-07-24 Thread Fred Schroyer
Interesting comments on the PRD15! It is indeed an attractive, well-built radio, with surprisingly good audio, and excellent FM performance...not nearly as sensitive for FM HD decode as the Sparc, but it does well on a local FM HD (WVAQ HD1,2,3 Morgantown WV). But as a "light" AM DX machine...poor