Hi Jim;
It's wonderful to see you back on this list.
Anthony
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of James Shaker
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 1:30 AM
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Subject: Re: [BLIND-HAMS] anyone have an Ibiquity digital radio?
Please, who makes the HD1?
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 7:30 PM
Subject: Re: anyone have an Ibiquity digital radio?
> Brett,
>
> I don't think the sensitivity of the Receptor can be fixed by upgrading
> the
> firmware. They'll have to redesign the hardware, which means we're out of
> luck until they come out with a new model. I suspect that they didn't
> want
> to make the radio too sensitive because then they would have had to give
> it
> a good capture ratio, and a good quieting curve, all of which costs money.
> So, they built a radio that would pick up the strongest stations, which is
> probably the best approach for receiving HD radio on a tabletop. On the
> other hand, a tuner can be sensitive since it can be connected to an
> external antenna. Besides, Sangean seems to build pretty hot receivers
> (the
> CCrane radio and the ATS909 being two good examples). Despite my previous
> observations about the HD1's front end, I think it's a very good tuner for
> $200. It's sensitive, selective, and seems to have a good capture ratio.
> In addition to all that, it's very easy for a blind person to operate. In
> addition to the 40 presets which are easy to set, it has direct frequency
> entry, a huge plus as far as I'm concerned.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 18:03
> Subject: Re: anyone have an Ibiquity digital radio?
>
>
>> These were made slightly prior to the Boston Acoustics model and its
>> competitor which came out shortly afterwards. I had seen this on a
>> closed circuit NPR discussion group. We had one of the early HD pre
>> experiments in Sun Valley which let our local affiliate put their JAZZ
>> station on their analogue silence several years ago before all of the
>> standards had been finalized. Harris along with Iniquity partnered in
>> developing this radio to self promote IBOC. There is some quality
>> issues I am told but I have not had first hand experience yet. =20
>>
>> The early Receptors did not do well but I think BA did some mod after
>> release but I am not sure the sensitivity issue was ever delt with
>> properly. =20
>>
>> I am looking forward to hearing more about the Sangean model. While my
>> personal HIFI system is not TOTL it is a notch above the low end. I
>> only wish my cd changer had not died. It let me change each disk
>> individually unlike the cartridge or carocell versions which seem to
>> have taken the market lead now. =20
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----
>> BRETT WINCHESTER
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>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steve Dresser
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 12:53 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: anyone have an Ibiquity digital radio?
>>
>> Brett,
>>
>> I didn't know that Ibiquity made its own radio. I thought you were
>> using that name generically. I'd like to know what you think of the
>> radio once you get it.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 10:00
>> Subject: Re: anyone have an Ibiquity digital radio?
>>
>>
>>> Thanks Steve. You did a through job of a quick and dirty review.
>> I
>>> will need to look at the Sangene but was particularly interested in
>> the
>>> limited production of the IBIQUITY model as I will eventually get one
>> (a
>>> promotional item) from my local NPR station. I simply need to get
>>> together with their chief engineer and do the deal. We both however
>> are
>>> doing the jobs of 3 or 4 individuals so difficult at best. =3D20
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----
>>> BRETT WINCHESTER
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>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steve Dresser
>>> Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 6:25 PM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: anyone have an Ibiquity digital radio?
>>>
>>> Brett,
>>>
>>> I have two: the Boston Receptor and the Sangean HD1, which is an AM/FM
>>> tuner. The Receptor sounds good, and it's easy to use especially if
>> you
>>> set up presets. I don't think it's particularly sensitive, especially
>>> with the antennas provided, but it works well with strong signals. I
>>> like the fact that the two speakers can be separated about 10 feet if
>>> you use the long cord that comes with the radio.
>>>
>>> If you're looking for something to connect to an existing stereo, you
>>> can't beat the Sangean HD1. I haven't seen any published specs, but
>> it
>>> seems to have good selectivity, and a good capture ratio. Sensitivity
>>> is good, although I think the front end can be overloaded by strong
>>> signals. Then again, it's a $200 tuner, and I'm used to my Mackintosh
>>> MR77, which is impervious to overload. It also cost $600 when I
>> bought
>>> it back in 1971, so perhaps it isn't a fair comparison. I have yet to
>>> compare the two tuners directly, but one of these days my curiosity
>> will
>>> get the better of me.=3D20
>>> Meanwhile, the HD1 is a good bare-bones no nonsense tuner, easy to
>>> operate, and works well connected to my 9 element yagi.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 13:28
>>> Subject: anyone have an Ibiquity digital radio?
>>>
>>>
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>> =3D3D20
>>>>
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