Hi Walt;

That 2010 was a great radio.  You may have to think about using two radios 
to replace it.

Use a scanner for the air band.

I personally would recommend the Sangean ATS909 for all other coverage 
however, it does not have the air band.

73 De Anthony W2AJV
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From: "Walt Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 8:30 AM
Subject: [BLIND-HAMS] Suggestions for a good receiver


> For years, I've had a Sony 2010 on the stand by my bed and have really
> enjoyed it, but like all of us, it's not getting any younger and a few
> things are starting to get a little shaky. What suggestions do you guys 
> and
> gals have for a replacement? I want AM/FM/air/general and ham coverage
> through 30 KHz. Weather band would be nice (especially if it included the
> alarm feature), but isn't a must-have. Portability really isn't a 
> must-have,
> either, as this radio has rarely, if ever, been carried around with me.
> Battery and AC operation are necessary. While I can certainly arrange for 
> an
> add-on antenna, the radio should have fairly good built-in antennas. All
> suggestions and comments will be sincerely appreciated.
>
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> Walt Smith - Clearwater, FL
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