Sangean!!!


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Shaker" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 1:29 AM
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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>>>> 208-639-8386
>>>> ###
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----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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