does this unit cover the full range of shortwave? and does it have a keypad
for direct frequency entry? I am looking for a unit with these on, I know
the radioshack unit had these.

Simon



----- Original Message -----
From: JEFFREY MICHAEL KENYON <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 7:55 PM
Subject: Re: shortwave sets with tape


> I think that it is the 394.  As for the Fisher unit it doesn't do
> sideband, but I don't know if there are any tricks.  As for CW it isn't
> really too bad ehen you consider the hetrodine whistle is there with the
> CW signals, at least that has been my experience.  It  also has fine
> tuning and LED indicators for recording and reception, but I don't know if
> you can see light or not, so that may not be helpfull for
> you.  Personally, I have liked this model and other then overloading in my
> area, detroit, Michiganiit makes a goodDX rig or spare shrrt-wave radio.
>
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>
> On Wed, 5 Sep 2001, Buddy Brannan wrote:
>
> > Only problem (probably, anyway) with the unit you mentioned--unless
> > I'm wrong, naturally--is that it won't receive cw or sideband, only
> > AM.
> >
> > The Radio Shaft model with the tape deck is either the DX-392 or
> > DX-394, but I really think it's the DX-392 and the 394 is a tabletop
> > unit. The Sangean equivalent is the ATS-818CS if memory serves. Check
> > out www.ccrane.com and you're bound to find it.
> > --
> > Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV    | From the pines down to the projects,
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> > Phone: (972) 276-6360    | And it's only going forward,
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> >