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Which tuner to get and getting the most from it. Thank God, for the radio!

mckay dymek AM5 & DA5 AM tuner and a... - fwestern753

Anyone have success hooking up a crystal set to their preamp? nt - Thairback 14:56:33 11/19/09 (0)
How to get the angles for a rhombic ? nt - Thairback 14:55:00 11/19/09 (0)
West Australians : DAB+ sounds brilliant!.......forget the B.S. - robert.zygadlo 23:32:05 11/16/09 (0)
the best antenna site ever, and the rhombics article are now in FAQ - Timbo in Oz 12:55:58 11/16/09 (0)
That $100 Sony HD thing. - Merle 06:51:23 11/16/09 (6)
- RE: That $100 Sony HD thing. - Drdennis 03:39:44 11/20/09 (0)
- MIne's coming from Radio X tomorrow! It - oldmkvi 07:31:59 11/16/09 (4)
  - RE: Need a full report, please. nt - Travis 11:02:18 11/16/09 (0)
  - RE: To $900............? - Neff 09:25:29 11/16/09 (2)
    - McIntosh and Magnum , maybe some others. nt - oldmkvi 15:10:08 11/17/09 (0)
    - $76.51 on Amazon - lahser_3@hotmail.com 19:09:31 11/16/09 (0)
Just picked up a Pioneer TX-7800 - need help - Rochmndx 17:30:36 11/15/09 (0)
Some recomendations for my new-to-me Luxman T-117 - bradrock1 20:45:33 11/11/09 (3)
- RE: Some recomendations for my new-to-me Luxman T-117 - Neff 16:58:02 11/12/09 (0)
- Email me, you're right about getting a food signal from a low power transmitter - Timbo in Oz 11:45:28 11/12/09 (0)
- Antenna - tesla 07:21:33 11/12/09 (0)
That Sony $100 HD tuner thing. - Merle 07:20:13 11/11/09 (11)
- While being a nice tuner ... - 3Fates 07:48:48 11/12/09 (0)
- The stock Sony.... - Hepcat 11:00:15 11/11/09 (7)
  - RE: The stock Sony.... - Merle 07:24:16 11/12/09 (5)
    - for the DC JAZZ station and IF an exterior directional is OUT, why not an indoor rhombic? - Timbo in Oz 23:02:00 11/15/09 (0)
    - You'll still need a good antenna. - Hepcat 08:00:40 11/12/09 (3)
      - RE: You'll still need a good antenna. - Merle 09:03:55 11/12/09 (2)
        
        RE: You'll still need a good antenna. - Wendell Narrod 13:53:17 11/12/09 (0)
        
        I hate to be the bearer of bad news but.... - Hepcat 12:22:33 11/12/09 (0)
  - RE: The stock Sony.... - Wendell Narrod 17:38:15 11/11/09 (0)
- RE: That Sony $100 HD tuner thing. - lahser_3@hotmail.com 07:31:32 11/11/09 (1)
  - RE: That Sony $100 HD tuner thing. - oldmkvi 07:56:37 11/11/09 (0)
Accuphase T-100 should I re-cap? - lahser_3@hotmail.com 09:12:36 11/10/09 (7)
- RE: Accuphase T-100 should I re-cap? - Ron Oehlert 23:22:41 11/10/09 (1)
  - Good point, but - 1973shovel 00:48:25 11/11/09 (0)
- RE: should I re-cap? - 1973shovel 09:54:30 11/10/09 (4)
  - thanks - lahser_3@hotmail.com 10:39:35 11/10/09 (3)
    - You're welcome - 1973shovel 11:10:14 11/10/09 (2)
      - Making money via selling. - Ron Oehlert 23:19:15 11/10/09 (1)
        
        Another point well taken - 1973shovel 00:56:08 11/11/09 (0)
Fisher Tuner "Resto-Pak" upgrade on Ebay - Eire51 08:37:31 11/09/09 (5)
- RE: Fisher Tuner "Resto-Pak" upgrade on Ebay - Neff 08:11:14 11/15/09 (0)
- Thanks guys - Eire51 04:56:53 11/15/09 (0)
- Such RestoPaks are for DIY. - Ron Oehlert 22:59:46 11/10/09 (0)
- RE: Fisher Tuner "Resto-Pak" upgrade on Ebay - sgmlaw 10:22:47 11/10/09 (0)
- RE: Fisher Tuner "Resto-Pak" upgrade on Ebay - Marantzguy 12:55:32 11/09/09 (0)
Help! Damaged my MR78 with Reverse RIAA box? - varkdriver 09:18:42 11/08/09 (2)
- I seriously DOUBT it was the reverse RIAA which did anything to your MR-78 - 1973shovel 09:42:07 11/10/09 (0)
- RE: Help! Damaged my MR78 with Reverse RIAA box? - Marantzguy 13:02:12 11/09/09 (0)
Opinions sought about this indoor FM Antenna. Thanks in advance. - oldmkvi 08:26:11 11/08/09 (1)
- It is a dipole, and so has very little gain, it is directional, but once set in position can only work well - Timbo in Oz 11:45:09 11/08/09 (0)
Please reccommend a Attic Antenna - lahser_3@hotmail.com 06:34:01 11/07/09 (5)
- depends how big your attic is and if it has a diagonal that roughly points AT that station's transmitter. - Timbo in Oz 11:35:22 11/08/09 (0)
- RE: Please reccommend a Attic Antenna - howardnair 06:13:27 11/08/09 (1)
  - he's already got a whip!? why would another non-adjustable whip be any better - Timbo in Oz 11:56:56 11/08/09 (0)
- You didn't like Timbo's Rhombic suggestion in the post just below yours? - 1973shovel 05:44:40 11/08/09 (0)
- RE: Please reccommend a Attic Antenna - joebone 10:50:15 11/07/09 (0)
Rhombic antenna - getting started. - Timbo in Oz 21:54:43 11/05/09 (4)
- You're a fine fellow, Mr. Bailey ... - rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com 11:20:40 11/18/09 (0)
- RE: Rhombic antenna - getting started. - lahser_3@hotmail.com 05:42:32 11/06/09 (2)
  - if 3.5db of gain is all you need and a poor pick up pattern - Timbo in Oz 12:00:49 11/06/09 (0)
  - NO it is not. That's a rather small (lambda wise) Vee antenna as a director, with a dipole active element - Timbo in Oz 11:36:44 11/06/09 (0)
Can Anybody Shed Some Light on Replacing Meter Lights on Marantz 2020? - rivieraranch 19:13:25 11/02/09 (3)
- RE: Can Anybody Shed Some Light on Replacing Meter Lights on Marantz 2020? - Marantzguy 18:02:25 11/03/09 (2)
  - RE: Can Anybody Shed Some Light on Replacing Meter Lights on Marantz 2020? - Ron Oehlert 01:00:23 11/11/09 (1)
    - RE: Can Anybody Shed Some Light on Replacing Meter Lights on Marantz 2020? - rivieraranch 17:52:00 11/11/09 (0)
Mac 7? or Accuphase T-100 ?? - lahser_3@hotmail.com 14:42:25 10/31/09 (3)
- I vote for the Accuphase T-100 - PaulN 11:02:47 11/03/09 (2)
  - RE: I vote for the Accuphase T-100 - lahser_3@hotmail.com 14:21:44 11/03/09 (1)
    - RE: I vote for the Accuphase T-100 - Brian Levy 10:36:46 11/16/09 (0)
My AM tuner stops every 9Khz and I can't tune in station - anyone know why? - Cut-Throat 08:48:09 10/27/09 (5)
- RE: My AM tuner stops every 9Khz and I can't tune in station - anyone know why? - Marantzguy 11:57:30 10/28/09 (0)
- Isn't channel spacing different in Europe? - 4season 09:51:50 10/27/09 (3)
  - OK - problem solved - thanks !........... - Cut-Throat 18:21:46 10/27/09 (0)
  - RE: Isn't channel spacing different in Europe? - Cut-Throat 11:41:17 10/27/09 (1)
    - RE: Isn't channel spacing different in Europe? - FRG7SWL 18:27:54 11/04/09 (0)
TIMBO - Peth FM broadcasts - I've had enough!!!.....going DAB+! - robert.zygadlo 20:59:18 10/26/09 (1)
- VERDICT?................ - robert.zygadlo 21:23:46 10/27/09 (0)
Receiver with a good tuner - Mayflower 14:51:47 10/25/09 (6)
- RE: Receiver with a good tuner - Brian Levy 07:41:32 10/27/09 (0)
- RE: A good tuner........... - Neff 04:25:24 10/27/09 (0)
- Marantz 18 or 19 - onemug 23:01:43 10/26/09 (0)
- Vintage................... - Todd Krieger 23:19:45 10/25/09 (0)
- try posting this on radio road--nt - speyer 22:48:24 10/25/09 (0)
- RE: Receiver with a good tuner - Frank I 19:02:01 10/25/09 (0)
WOVV - Travis 18:00:50 10/25/09 (1)
- RE: WOVV - lahser_3@hotmail.com 05:30:10 10/27/09 (0)
would that HD radio from Sony get better reception than my POS RS radio at work? - LousyTourist 08:33:30 10/25/09 (5)
- RE: would that HD radio from Sony get better reception than my POS RS radio at work? - Travis 14:10:10 10/25/09 (0)
- One caution - 1973shovel 12:47:49 10/25/09 (0)
- RE: would that HD radio from Sony get better reception than my POS RS radio at work? - Neff 12:05:46 10/25/09 (2)
  - RE: would that HD radio from Sony get better reception than my POS RS radio at work? - oldmkvi 13:11:07 10/25/09 (1)
    - RE: "HD, which almost all FM stations are now" - 1973shovel 20:57:06 10/25/09 (0)
MARANTZ 2020 TUNER - WON'T PLAY IN STEREO - rivieraranch 14:53:44 10/21/09 (13)
- Not just for riveriaranch - Antennas just do matter and a deliberate poke! - Timbo in Oz 13:20:53 10/22/09 (2)
  - RE: Not just for riveriaranch - Antennas just do matter and a deliberate poke! - rivieraranch 14:31:28 10/22/09 (1)
    - RE: Not just for riveriaranch - Antennas just do matter and a deliberate poke! - tesla 21:45:04 10/22/09 (0)
- RE: MARANTZ 2020 TUNER - WON'T PLAY IN STEREO - tesla 19:35:47 10/21/09 (1)
  - RE: MARANTZ 2020 TUNER - WON'T PLAY IN STEREO - rivieraranch 04:44:00 10/22/09 (0)
- RE: "pulls in stations without an antenna" - 1973shovel 17:58:48 10/21/09 (7)
  - RE: "pulls in stations without an antenna" - rivieraranch 14:26:44 10/22/09 (6)
    - Wotta surprise!!!!!!!! - Timbo in Oz 13:25:03 11/08/09 (0)
    - RE: "pulls in stations without an antenna" - Neff 16:03:09 10/23/09 (0)
    - RE: "I TRIED IT WITH AN ANTENNA AND VOILA!" - 1973shovel 05:35:06 10/23/09 (0)
    - RE: "pulls in stations without an antenna" - rivieraranch 14:29:37 10/22/09 (2)
      - RE: "pulls in stations without an antenna" - rivieraranch 17:52:46 11/01/09 (0)
      - I've never tried either of your tuners - 1973shovel 05:45:24 10/23/09 (0)
Regular Battery Powered Emergency Radio - oldmkvi 13:33:28 10/20/09 (7)
- RE: Regular Battery Powered Emergency Radio - Brian Levy 08:27:17 10/27/09 (0)
- This one or the Sangean. - Hepcat 07:20:11 10/24/09 (0)
- RE: Regular Battery Powered Emergency Radio - henrybasstardo 16:34:34 10/21/09 (0)
- RE: Regular Battery Powered Emergency Radio - Door Nail 15:25:34 10/20/09 (2)
  - RE: Regular Battery Powered Emergency Radio - oldmkvi 08:17:29 10/21/09 (1)
    - RE: Regular Battery Powered Emergency Radio - Door Nail 08:46:03 10/21/09 (0)
- Hundreds to choose from..... - AbeCollins 14:28:40 10/20/09 (0)
SW portable recommendations? - SamA 07:25:29 10/19/09 (3)
- RE: SW portable recommendations? - leon 13:53:33 10/21/09 (0)
- RE: SW portable recommendations? - Marantzguy 11:32:36 10/20/09 (0)
- RE: SW portable recommendations? - paulb 13:56:47 10/19/09 (0)
Is a date set to change analog radio to digital radio as. - vinyl survivor 22:15:16 10/14/09 (7)
- RE: Is a date set to change analog radio to digital radio as. - Swiller 16:54:15 10/19/09 (3)
  - RE: peddle your political opinions somewhere else - LousyTourist 08:29:54 10/25/09 (0)
  - RE: Is a date set to change analog radio to digital radio as. - Brian Levy 03:35:46 10/23/09 (0)
  - "Oh great! I 'spose King Obama is going to be giving out ..." - Wendell Narrod 18:28:17 10/20/09 (0)
- RE: Is a date set to change analog radio to digital radio as. - Wendell Narrod 16:03:44 10/15/09 (1)
  - Thanks for the info! (nt) - vinyl survivor 20:39:34 10/15/09 (0)
- RE: Is a date set to change analog radio to digital radio as. - 4season 10:19:54 10/15/09 (0)
New WQXR - Bill of Greater NY 12:55:34 10/13/09 (18)
- A rhombic pinned to a ceiling or up in the loft? - Timbo in Oz 23:10:56 11/15/09 (0)
- I have moved to Q2. - Kal Rubinson 19:30:30 11/15/09 (2)
  - RE: I have moved to Q2. - 3Fates 08:38:38 11/17/09 (1)
    - On screen: - Kal Rubinson 09:12:24 11/17/09 (0)
- RE: New WQXR - plavcan 19:13:39 11/14/09 (0)
- Lousy in Washington Heights - Bill Way 13:19:08 10/24/09 (0)
- Technically............................... - Kal Rubinson 08:02:07 10/17/09 (0)
- RE: New WQXR - Bill of Greater NY 09:15:07 10/14/09 (3)
  - RE: New WQXR - Eli Duttman 09:54:46 10/14/09 (2)
    - RE: New WQXR - Bill of Greater NY 12:15:33 10/14/09 (1)
      - RE: New WQXR - Eli Duttman 15:40:28 10/14/09 (0)
- RE: New WQXR - paddeo 08:35:37 10/14/09 (0)
- What antenna are you using?! You can get, it but it's noisy? - Timbo in Oz 19:54:37 10/13/09 (0)
- RE: New WQXR - Listens2tubes 17:51:09 10/13/09 (0)
- RE: New WQXR - Eli Duttman 16:59:45 10/13/09 (0)
- Not sure what their bit rate is, but ... - SamA 14:45:20 10/13/09 (2)
  - What planet do you guys live on? - The Duke 20:34:04 11/10/09 (1)
    - Performanc eof FM antennas is notoriously dependent on your own reception conditions! - Timbo in Oz 23:21:59 11/15/09 (0)
Opinions on this rhombic, Timbo? - Travis 09:10:49 10/13/09 (3)
- Well it's not really a rhombic for a start! - Timbo in Oz 12:53:57 10/13/09 (2)
  - No question, you have made an impact - rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com 09:36:28 11/03/09 (1)
    - Sorry to take so long to reply and I've decided to start a new thread so see above. - Timbo in Oz 20:58:01 11/05/09 (0)
what does it mean when a high powered station overpowers a lower powered one - LousyTourist 08:40:00 10/12/09 (9)
- RE: what does it mean when a high powered station overpowers a lower powered one - Neff 07:54:31 10/16/09 (1)
  - Oh ya........ - Neff 18:13:36 10/16/09 (0)
- Eli nailed it, 6.2 Mhz apart and it can't cope? - Timbo in Oz 19:36:37 10/13/09 (4)
  - RE: Timbo, I'd kiss you if you weren't so ugly - LousyTourist 13:59:48 10/14/09 (3)
    - ah, I see you have noticed that post of me and my neice, couple yrs back? - Timbo in Oz 13:31:50 10/16/09 (2)
      - RE: ah, I see -- He is VERY ugly! nt - goldenthal 16:41:11 11/03/09 (1)
        
        LOL, 're you gunna post a photof of your dial then, maaate - Timbo in Oz 20:54:12 11/05/09 (0)
- A tuner with a better selectivity spec might help - 1973shovel 14:59:31 10/12/09 (0)
- RE: what does it mean when a high powered station overpowers a lower powered one - Eli Duttman 12:00:23 10/12/09 (0)
RE: New Tuner - passive chappy 01:01:53 10/10/09 (13)
- RE: New Tuner - lahser_3@hotmail.com 12:07:39 10/25/09 (3)
  - U.S. Price - passive chappy 22:46:44 10/28/09 (2)
    - RE: U.S. Price - lahser_3@hotmail.com 06:38:17 10/31/09 (1)
      - Tell me about it... - passive chappy 08:34:41 11/01/09 (0)
- Looks nice, Is it REALLY an anologue tuner or is it a synthesiser 'digital display' type pretending to be - Timbo in Oz 16:45:05 10/11/09 (8)
  - More Info - passive chappy 08:39:41 10/13/09 (1)
    - Only a very little, it is good that the designer is a Kenwood tuner chap. - Timbo in Oz 12:34:43 10/13/09 (0)
  - RE: Looks nice, Is it REALLY an anologue tuner or is it a synthesiser 'digital display' type pretending to be - robert.zygadlo 17:58:58 10/12/09 (0)
  - It reminds me of that cute little Sony tuner - Travis 08:06:16 10/12/09 (4)
    - RE: It reminds me of that cute little Sony tuner - hornblower64 17:49:56 10/30/09 (0)
    - Sony ST-80W perhaps - mhardy6647 06:43:37 10/13/09 (1)
      - RE: I believe so - Travis 07:57:38 10/13/09 (0)
    - RE: It reminds me of that cute little Sony tuner - Marantzguy 15:18:46 10/12/09 (0)
antenna rotator - tunerquestion 02:07:20 10/03/09 (5)
- Big antenna, big rotator. - Hepcat 05:56:33 10/04/09 (0)
- RE: antenna rotator - Neff 04:22:43 10/03/09 (3)
  - mountains - antenna 09:28:38 10/03/09 (2)
    - RE: mountains - Neff 15:45:17 10/03/09 (0)
    - RE: mountains - Eli Duttman 12:00:19 10/03/09 (0)
Help Needed with my Yamaha CT-7000 Tuner - john53 09:51:12 10/02/09 (5)
- RE: Help Needed with my Yamaha CT-7000 Tuner - Marantzguy 13:00:02 10/02/09 (4)
  - RE: Help Needed with my Yamaha CT-7000 Tuner - john53 13:15:31 10/02/09 (3)
    - RE: Help Needed with my Yamaha CT-7000 Tuner - Marantzguy 14:46:20 10/02/09 (2)
      - RE: Help Needed with my Yamaha CT-7000 Tuner - john53 14:50:37 10/02/09 (1)
        
        RE: Help Needed with my Yamaha CT-7000 Tuner - Marantzguy 15:07:43 10/02/09 (0)
ABC CLASSIC FM AUSTRALIA - STILL HAVING PROBLEMS! - robert.zygadlo 00:09:31 10/01/09 (1)
- RE: ABC CLASSIC FM AUSTRALIA - STILL HAVING PROBLEMS! - robert.zygadlo 17:50:28 10/12/09 (0)
Best indoors antenna for AM reception - rivieraranch 19:03:26 09/30/09 (8)
- RE: Best indoors antenna for AM reception - lahser_3@hotmail.com 06:22:26 10/23/09 (0)
- I don't use anything that plugs into AC for AM radio. - Hepcat 08:18:00 10/02/09 (0)
- RE: Best indoors antenna for AM reception - geoff 06:00:23 10/02/09 (0)
- RE: Best indoors antenna for AM reception - Ron Oehlert 22:47:36 09/30/09 (4)
  - The ferrite - tesla 05:29:45 10/02/09 (0)
  - Yes, I'd try all that first before going with a PURCHASE! of anything by Crane say - Timbo in Oz 14:03:00 10/01/09 (2)
    - RE: Yes, I'd try all that first before going with a PURCHASE! of anything by Crane say - rivieraranch 19:28:06 10/02/09 (1)
      - It would be worth trying... - Allen Wright 13:51:04 10/04/09 (0)
Scott Tuners multiplex out low signal - kintyre695 08:44:24 09/30/09 (4)
- RE: Scott Tuners multiplex out low signal - Eli Duttman 18:01:17 10/02/09 (0)
- Throw away that Stereo! - Bambi B 10:06:31 10/01/09 (2)
  - RE: Very nice - Neff 17:18:11 10/01/09 (1)
    - RE: Very nice EICO - Bambi B 19:16:04 10/01/09 (0)
MPX-70 - Homer31 16:34:23 09/25/09 (0)
Pinging Neff! - popsy 10:42:05 09/24/09 (5)
- Hi..... - Neff 14:35:43 09/25/09 (4)
  - RE: Hi..... - popsy 15:23:00 09/25/09 (3)
    - RE: Hi..... - Neff 03:53:31 09/26/09 (2)
      - RE: Hi..... - popsy 09:23:45 09/26/09 (1)
        
        RE: Hi..... - Neff 13:34:08 09/26/09 (0)
Multiplex unit for Fisher FM-50? - popsy 14:41:11 09/23/09 (4)
- RE: Multiplex unit for Fisher FM-50? - Marantzguy 17:58:44 09/23/09 (3)
  - RE: Multiplex unit for Fisher FM-50? - popsy 18:06:42 09/23/09 (2)
    - RE: Multiplex unit for Fisher FM-50? - Marantzguy 12:09:11 09/24/09 (1)
      - RE: Multiplex unit for Fisher FM-50? - popsy 12:12:50 09/24/09 (0)
SCOTT LT110 - alignment question - ziggy 23:12:10 09/21/09 (7)
- RE: SCOTT LT110 - alignment question - dadbar 21:41:11 09/24/09 (3)
  - RE: SCOTT LT110 - alignment question - robert.zygadlo 22:42:41 09/24/09 (2)
    - Well then, once you have the document giove it to a techie! - Timbo in Oz 00:32:57 09/25/09 (1)
      - RE: Well then, once you have the document giove it to a techie! - robert.zygadlo 04:10:17 09/27/09 (0)
- Email me, I've an article on that very subject - Timbo in Oz 04:57:41 09/22/09 (2)
  - RE: Email me, I've an article on that very subject - robert.zygadlo 22:55:14 09/23/09 (1)
    - RE: Email me, I've an article on that very subject - robert.zygadlo 22:56:59 09/23/09 (0)
Yagi in Chicago - Kristian 10:29:01 09/21/09 (11)
- RE: Yagi in Chicago - Ruinthere@sbcglobal.net 16:15:37 11/08/09 (0)
- Chicago KNOCKED me out for the quality and choice of Radio..........I shan't forget..........~NT - Cleantimestream 15:53:02 09/28/09 (0)
- Good for you. * - Hepcat 09:07:02 09/25/09 (0)
- thanks Kristian, and I'll keep telling people, too! - Timbo in Oz 17:04:45 09/24/09 (0)
- Do you get overload on strong local stations? - Lee of Omaha 08:26:50 09/24/09 (4)
  - RE: Do you get overload on strong local stations? - Kristian 22:29:49 09/24/09 (0)
  - Have you ever experience of overload yourself, Lee? - Timbo in Oz 16:59:02 09/24/09 (2)
    - Yes... - Lee of Omaha 13:55:17 09/27/09 (0)
    - Good stuff, thanks. - Kristian 22:33:45 09/24/09 (0)
- RE: "A bit overkill" - 1973shovel 05:51:52 09/24/09 (0)
- RE: Yagi in Chicago - AbeCollins 15:06:38 09/21/09 (0)
McIntosh tube mpx schematic - klackto 17:53:37 09/19/09 (2)
- RE: McIntosh tube mpx schematic - docw 17:42:15 09/21/09 (1)
  - RE: McIntosh tube mpx schematic - klackto 01:44:42 09/26/09 (0)
Jolida 402 Tube Tuner - catama 13:01:27 09/19/09 (13)
- RE: Jolida 402 Tube Tuner - Antenna update - catama 20:03:24 11/10/09 (0)
- RE: Jolida 402 Tube Tuner - catama 18:21:16 10/07/09 (3)
  - RE: Jolida 402 Tube Tuner - catama 22:00:25 10/16/09 (2)
    - RE: Jolida 402 Tube Tuner - Neff 05:08:11 10/17/09 (0)
    - IMO rolling tubes is agood deal more expensive than replacing two coupling capacitors. - Timbo in Oz 00:30:22 10/17/09 (0)
- RE: Jolida 402 Tube Tuner - stellavox 04:29:33 09/25/09 (1)
  - RE: Jolida 402 Tube Tuner - catama 16:26:56 09/25/09 (0)
- RE: Jolida 402 Tube Tuner - catama 15:03:17 09/21/09 (1)
  - Anything you want me to explain, I'll give it a shot! - Timbo in Oz 00:58:32 09/27/09 (0)
- Email me for the rhombic antenna article, ideal for the country. That is not a tube tuner! - Timbo in Oz 14:20:57 09/21/09 (3)
  - RE: Email me for the rhombic antenna article, ideal for the country. That is not a tube tuner! - robert.zygadlo 20:12:17 09/24/09 (2)
    - If you have a loft build a rhombic for the other direction add a 300/75 balun and a combiner and you're done. - Timbo in Oz 00:34:58 09/25/09 (1)
      - RE: If you have a loft build a rhombic for the other direction add a 300/75 balun and a combiner and you're done. - robert.zygadlo 04:02:58 09/27/09 (0)
10B scope...found out something interesting - tesla 09:38:54 09/17/09 (1)
- RE: 10B scope...found out something interesting - onemug 17:47:22 09/18/09 (0)
tube covers needed? - MillHouse1835@aol.com 12:51:36 09/16/09 (1)
- RE: tube covers needed? - Neff 09:13:42 09/17/09 (0)
What is HD Radio? - oldmkvi 06:45:55 09/15/09 (13)
- Actually, the "HD" stands for "Hybrid Digital" (nt) - Markw* 05:06:58 09/28/09 (0)
- It is an excuse of stations to upgrade their systems - jedrider 19:49:11 09/22/09 (0)
- RE: What is HD Radio? - ziggy 23:25:45 09/17/09 (0)
- Harmonic Distortion....nt - kootenay 13:28:04 09/15/09 (2)
  - :-) nt - mhardy6647 03:48:11 09/17/09 (0)
  - LMAO! - 1973shovel 13:32:06 09/15/09 (0)
- "HD Radio" is simply a name. It does NOT mean "High Definition." - Bill Thomas 07:28:22 09/15/09 (6)
  - THANK YOU ! Bill....................... {the r e a l reason for HD}~NT - Cleantimestream 06:53:14 09/19/09 (0)
  - RE: "HD Radio" is simply a name. It does NOT mean "High Definition." - oldmkvi 10:31:24 09/15/09 (0)
  - RE: "HD Radio" is simply a name...HD = Hybrid Digital doesn't it? - Steve O 08:48:13 09/15/09 (3)
    - yes, "hybrid digital"... like digital mutants ;-) (nt) - mhardy6647 03:49:24 09/17/09 (0)
    - RE: "HD Radio" is simply a name...HD = Hybrid Digital doesn't it? - bfranchuk@jetnet.ab.ca 21:37:17 09/16/09 (1)
      - RE: "HD Radio" is simply a name...HD = Hybrid Digital doesn't it? - Steve O 17:12:31 09/17/09 (0)
Sherwood Micro cpu/100 tuner service manual - used-hifi 17:37:41 09/14/09 (0)
Sherwood S3000III Help - Homer31 08:14:42 09/14/09 (1)
- RE: Sherwood S3000III Help - kintyre695 10:31:28 09/23/09 (0)
portable radio with line out? - dinchart 17:22:44 09/13/09 (3)
- Tivoli Audio PAL nt - Travis 18:49:49 09/13/09 (2)
  - Good call! nt - jbcortes 06:04:15 09/23/09 (0)
  - sweet radio nt - geoff 04:03:30 09/14/09 (0)
Antenna question, related to Sony tuner thread below. - Travis 07:42:12 09/12/09 (22)
- Thanks all for the very useful information. - Travis 18:51:41 09/13/09 (0)
- Do you have a large loft at all, and how many directions are there? - Timbo in Oz 15:24:06 09/12/09 (5)
  - RE: Do you have a large loft at all, and how many directions are there? - Travis 18:28:54 09/12/09 (4)
    - it may end up being cheaper to have two good antennas, even two per direction slightly spread. - Timbo in Oz 14:09:12 09/14/09 (3)
      - Thanks, the web site - Travis 17:16:33 09/14/09 (2)
        
        The distances involved make a 13 the best possible solution. two MD 10's stacked? etc ? - Timbo in Oz 17:43:53 09/14/09 (1)
        
        Understood. Thanks. nt - Travis 07:55:18 09/15/09 (0)
- RE: Antenna question, related to Sony tuner thread below. - Neff 10:06:36 09/12/09 (14)
  - Neff, I'm sure you probably already know this - 1973shovel 17:56:33 09/12/09 (1)
    - RE: Neff, I'm sure you probably already know this - Neff 19:32:01 09/12/09 (0)
  - RE: Antenna question, related to Sony tuner thread below. - Travis 14:27:06 09/12/09 (10)
    - RE: "more elements are found on VHF/UHF/FM antennas" - 1973shovel 18:17:56 09/12/09 (0)
    - RE: Antenna question, related to Sony tuner thread below. - Neff 15:25:07 09/12/09 (0)
    - RE: Antenna question, related to Sony tuner thread below. - dxho 14:50:05 09/12/09 (7)
      - RE: Antenna question, related to Sony tuner thread below. - Travis 18:30:41 09/12/09 (0)
      - RE: Antenna question, related to Sony tuner thread below. - Neff 15:43:52 09/12/09 (5)
        
        Gain Wars - 1973shovel 18:47:14 09/12/09 (2)
        
        RE: Gain Wars - Neff 19:44:10 09/12/09 (1)
        
        Boom length is over 16.5 feet! - Travis 06:54:35 09/13/09 (0)
        
        RE: Antenna question, related to Sony tuner thread below. - Travis 18:33:30 09/12/09 (1)
        
        RE: Antenna question, related to Sony tuner thread below. - Neff 19:39:40 09/12/09 (0)
  - Correction....12-14dB gain with many elements.......nt - Neff 10:09:50 09/12/09 (0)
Upgrade the Power Cable? - popsy 16:44:30 09/08/09 (5)
- RE: Upgrade the Power Cable? - Neff 06:12:10 09/11/09 (0)
- A good power cord will definitely make a nice improvement, but... - sherod 19:44:32 09/10/09 (1)
  - RE: A good power cord will definitely make a nice improvement, but... - popsy 21:06:56 09/10/09 (0)
- much less than a good antenna, and good grounding. - Timbo in Oz 02:19:38 09/09/09 (0)
- Absolutely, IME. Go for it. nt - bartc 17:01:43 09/08/09 (0)
low powered radio stations - mhardy6647 09:48:20 09/08/09 (1)
- Great article - 1973shovel 14:46:10 09/08/09 (0)
So I caved and bought the Sony HD radio tuner - jtkarma 08:50:22 09/06/09 (26)
- After reading this thread, - Travis 12:42:31 09/08/09 (8)
  - RE: "I live 50 air miles from the nearest decent FM station." - 1973shovel 14:39:11 09/08/09 (7)
    - You're right about the antenna problem. - Travis 07:35:42 09/12/09 (0)
    - Treble improvement - Travis 06:51:03 09/10/09 (2)
      - Go here - Panelhead 23:54:26 09/11/09 (0)
      - Thanks for the Link, I might tell Santa! nt - oldmkvi 07:30:31 09/11/09 (0)
    - The mods are easy - Panelhead 03:15:54 09/09/09 (2)
      - RE: The mods are easy - Gregg 18:46:11 09/09/09 (0)
      - RE: The mods are easy - Wendell Narrod 14:35:55 09/09/09 (0)
- RE: So I caved and bought the Sony HD radio tuner - geraldm121 15:31:42 09/07/09 (9)
  - RE: Rocks - Neff 06:53:02 09/08/09 (2)
    - RE: Rocks - geraldm121 12:01:28 09/08/09 (1)
      - RE: Rocks - Neff 16:52:51 09/09/09 (0)
  - Fine, just don't say it can stand up to Great Tuners such as Marantz, Mcintosh,Accuphase etc. etc..........nt - Cut-Throat 18:59:55 09/07/09 (5)
    - RE: Fine, just don't say it can stand up to Great Tuners such as Marantz, Mcintosh,Accuphase etc. etc..........nt - audioAl 02:27:40 09/18/09 (0)
    - RE: Fine, just don't say it can stand up to Great Tuners such as Marantz, Mcintosh,Accuphase etc. etc..........nt - geraldm121 06:54:56 09/08/09 (3)
      - RE: "why would you even think of comparing it compare it to an MR78 or 10B ?" - 1973shovel 14:22:51 09/08/09 (1)
        
        RE: "why would you even think of comparing it compare it to an MR78 or 10B ?" - joeljoel1947 15:52:34 09/08/09 (0)
      - Not you, but some people have been, and that is what provokes the rock throwing....nt - Cut-Throat 14:20:16 09/08/09 (0)
- RE: "The HD sound is pretty thin, a narrow soundstage with poor imaging" - 1973shovel 06:09:05 09/07/09 (4)
  - RE: "The HD sound is pretty thin, a narrow soundstage with poor imaging" - danielwritesback 18:19:27 11/17/09 (0)
  - Uh, about that thin sound... - Hepcat 08:03:54 09/08/09 (1)
    - RE: "Try it and see" - 1973shovel 14:57:50 09/08/09 (0)
  - Exactly......good post............nt - Neff 09:23:27 09/07/09 (0)
- mods - Mortsnets 21:38:22 09/06/09 (0)
- RE: So I caved and bought the Sony HD radio tuner - Neff 11:32:44 09/06/09 (0)
Howard Radio Co? - mhardy6647 12:58:02 09/05/09 (2)
- RE: Howard Radio Co? - jedrider 19:20:46 09/23/09 (0)
- RE: Howard Radio Co? - Neff 14:03:31 09/05/09 (0)
SS Tuner with high freq detail ??? - Neff 05:13:39 09/03/09 (9)
- RE: SS Tuner with high freq detail ??? - Brian Levy 11:24:35 09/21/09 (0)
- Is cost an object? - PaulN 11:39:21 09/03/09 (0)
- There are a lot of excellent SS tuners..... - kootenay 11:11:47 09/03/09 (2)
  - RE: Philips - Neff 18:06:41 09/03/09 (1)
    - Yup.... - kootenay 21:08:08 09/03/09 (0)
- I wonder... - Lee of Omaha 10:33:07 09/03/09 (2)
  - Not exactly correct... - AbeCollins 12:42:13 09/14/09 (0)
  - Good idea - tesla 03:44:30 09/04/09 (0)
- RE: SS Tuner with high freq detail ??? - elto 07:04:58 09/03/09 (0)
Anybody here owned one of these…. - kootenay 08:06:36 09/02/09 (3)
- Thanks for all the responses... - kootenay 11:21:36 09/03/09 (0)
- RE: Anybody here owned one of these…. - Brian Levy 17:17:06 09/02/09 (0)
- kinda depends most on what there is to listen to, and can you / do you have a good antenna? - Timbo in Oz 16:30:37 09/02/09 (0)
It's hard to photograph black gear, but ... - Quadzilla 13:33:02 08/29/09 (1)
- RE: It's hard to photograph black gear, but ... - Brian Levy 17:07:55 08/29/09 (0)
Sirius antennae pointing - mitcho 05:38:45 08/29/09 (0)
Good PBS stations in Delaware shore area? - Art V 17:33:39 08/27/09 (3)
- This might help you get an idea what's available there. - Markw* 04:28:02 09/01/09 (0)
- RE: Good PBS stations in Delaware shore area? - Awe-d-o-file 09:04:51 08/28/09 (1)
  - RE: Good PBS stations in Delaware shore area? - Art V 14:38:54 08/29/09 (0)
Speaking of FM rubbish. - Hepcat 17:20:03 08/23/09 (14)
- This is a common "sore point". - Bill Thomas 12:54:16 08/25/09 (2)
  - More on audio compression. (and an added rant!) - Bill Thomas 12:37:20 08/26/09 (1)
    - RE: More on audio compression. (and an added rant!) - Brian McGowan 19:27:01 08/29/09 (0)
- RE: Speaking of FM rubbish. Rant - Door Nail 04:02:38 08/24/09 (10)
  - Have either of you noticed how anti-American this is getting? - Timbo in Oz 16:27:08 08/24/09 (9)
    - Not Anti-American, I'm just old - Door Nail 20:31:23 08/25/09 (6)
      - The problem is... - Jon C. 08:52:43 08/27/09 (2)
        
        RE: The problem is... - Door Nail 02:16:55 08/28/09 (1)
        
        RE: The problem is... - Jon C. 08:38:00 08/28/09 (0)
      - Yeah, what is this, "Water Cooler"? - 1973shovel 05:38:49 08/26/09 (2)
        
        RE: Yeah, what is this, "Water Cooler"? - Door Nail 06:39:52 08/26/09 (1)
        
        RE: "They were quite profitable at the time" - 1973shovel 08:13:25 08/27/09 (0)
    - With all due respect, Timbo,... - Hepcat 17:16:39 08/24/09 (1)
      - It is a point of view thing, I suppose ;-)! - Timbo in Oz 22:19:18 08/24/09 (0)
1 antenna, 2 tuners - Rnm4 09:24:57 08/22/09 (13)
- Simple,... - Hepcat 16:33:04 08/23/09 (4)
  - RE: Simple,... - Rnm4 06:21:21 08/24/09 (3)
    - RE: Simple,... - Hepcat 07:19:33 08/24/09 (2)
      - RE: "Magnum whips" - 1973shovel 17:33:55 08/24/09 (1)
        
        RE: "Magnum whips" - Rnm4 18:16:25 08/24/09 (0)
- RE: 1 antenna, 2 tuners - Neff 06:04:01 08/23/09 (0)
- First you really do need to know where teh relevant transmitters are / the direction from you to them. - Timbo in Oz 23:36:56 08/22/09 (0)
- RE: 1 antenna, 2 tuners - Door Nail 14:38:34 08/22/09 (4)
  - when most stations are rubbish, why not find the good one or two, and aim at just them - Timbo in Oz 00:40:03 08/23/09 (3)
    - RE: when most stations are rubbish, why not find the good one or two, and aim at just them - Door Nail 05:22:01 08/23/09 (2)
      - yes, I see. - Timbo in Oz 13:43:39 08/23/09 (1)
        
        RE: yes, I see. - DaWoofer 22:42:56 09/19/09 (0)
- RE: 1 antenna, 2 tuners - Eli Duttman 10:02:14 08/22/09 (0)
Portable radio with line out? - dean_martin 14:32:35 08/20/09 (5)
- RE: Portable radio with line out? - Drew 20:54:05 08/25/09 (0)
- RE: Portable radio with line out? - Door Nail 20:12:42 08/20/09 (0)
- RE: Portable radio with line out? - Brian Levy 16:47:12 08/20/09 (0)
- Tivoli Audio PAL - Travis 15:16:56 08/20/09 (1)
  - RE: Tivoli Audio PAL - dean_martin 10:30:40 08/21/09 (0)
just curious - a2channelman 09:17:59 08/20/09 (0)
OTA DTV: If you can't join 'em... - mhardy6647 15:49:28 08/16/09 (0)
Big reduction in audio quality ABC Classic FM - Tim, Ziggy? - Mercury Boy 22:20:13 08/12/09 (17)
- From the internet streams.... - doodlebug 18:38:53 08/17/09 (2)
  - RE: From the internet streams.... - ziggy 23:19:54 08/17/09 (1)
    - Problem now on my local station also! - ZIGGY 18:52:17 08/18/09 (0)
- RE: Big reduction in audio quality ABC Classic FM - Tim, Ziggy? - Neff 20:42:48 08/14/09 (2)
  - RE: Big reduction in audio quality ABC Classic FM - Tim, Ziggy? - Mercury Boy 16:29:53 08/15/09 (1)
    - RE: Big reduction in audio quality ABC Classic FM - Tim, Ziggy? - ziggy 18:53:31 08/16/09 (0)
- Oh dear!!!!!....................I thought I was the only one!........TIMBO???? - ziggy 23:49:51 08/13/09 (10)
  - RE: Oh dear!!!!!....................I thought I was the only one!........TIMBO???? - Mercury Boy 02:02:35 08/14/09 (0)
  - RE: Oh dear!!!!!....................I thought I was the only one!........TIMBO???? - Mercury Boy 01:24:39 08/14/09 (8)
    - RE: Oh dear!!!!!....................I thought I was the only one!........TIMBO???? - ziggy 00:18:27 08/16/09 (7)
      - SO???..........is it DAB+ or ratshit FM from now on????? - ziggy 21:15:47 08/16/09 (6)
        
        RE: SO???..........is it DAB+ or ratshit FM from now on????? - lowpoke 23:12:00 08/17/09 (5)
        
        IT'S STILL HAPPENING ! - ziggy 03:49:35 08/22/09 (4)
        
        RE: IT'S STILL HAPPENING ! - Mercury Boy 16:30:38 08/23/09 (3)
        
        RE: IT'S STILL HAPPENING ! - ziggy 18:59:35 08/25/09 (0)
        
        RE: IT'S STILL HAPPENING ! - ziggy 00:39:13 08/25/09 (1)
        
        RE: IT'S STILL HAPPENING ! - Mercury Boy 21:34:16 09/07/09 (0)
Slinky antenna's? - popsy 12:28:30 08/10/09 (3)
- for what band are they designed? - Timbo in Oz 13:42:47 08/10/09 (2)
  - here is a link to it on ebay - popsy 18:11:26 08/10/09 (1)
    - basically they are designed for 10 to 40 metre wavelengths where FM is 3 metres - Timbo in Oz 19:04:38 08/10/09 (0)
Pinging sgmlaw - popsy 22:24:57 08/08/09 (5)
- Be with you shortly. - sgmlaw 16:29:25 08/10/09 (4)
  - RE: Be with you shortly. - popsy 18:11:52 08/10/09 (3)
    - Ok. - sgmlaw 12:06:49 08/11/09 (2)
      - RE: Ok. - popsy 18:27:16 08/11/09 (1)
        
        Actually - Ron Oehlert 19:24:38 08/11/09 (0)
FM & HD Radio Antenna and Reception Guide & Reviews - EscapeVelocity 16:19:35 08/08/09 (31)
- "Want the rhombic article? There is also a copy on the web - within yahoo's groups - in files." Do I just sea - Timbo in Oz 02:03:50 08/10/09 (1)
  - RE: "Want the rhombic article? There is also a copy on the web - within yahoo's groups - in files." Do I just sea - EscapeVelocity 23:33:01 08/15/09 (0)
- I'm going to provide a set of Q's and A's to try and lighten this up and shine a little light on my views - Timbo in Oz 01:58:33 08/10/09 (5)
  - What's the point of having a superb tuner and antenna if you live in a world of FM stations that - regmac 09:29:11 08/10/09 (4)
    - there's two and neither have ads! - Timbo in Oz 13:38:22 08/10/09 (3)
      - RE: there's two and neither have ads! YES,...BUT! - ziggy 21:11:24 08/16/09 (0)
      - RE: there's two and neither have ads! - EscapeVelocity 16:32:35 08/10/09 (1)
        
        Say FORTY-TWO for us in a stentorian voice, maaate! - Timbo in Oz 15:42:41 08/12/09 (0)
- ;-)!!!!! Nothing about DIY rhombics? - Timbo in Oz 05:46:11 08/09/09 (22)
  - RE: ;-)!!!!! Nothing about DIY rhombics? - EscapeVelocity 09:45:06 08/09/09 (0)
  - A few questions? - onemug 09:17:28 08/09/09 (4)
    - RE: A few questions for Timbo? - onemug 10:05:39 08/09/09 (3)
      - I have two cats whom I can blame for double posts and etc - Timbo in Oz 22:18:44 08/09/09 (2)
        
        Thanks - onemug 07:42:27 08/10/09 (1)
        
        How many truly good ones are on the 25 mile limit or further? - Timbo in Oz 00:46:31 08/13/09 (0)
  - RE: ;-)!!!!! Nothing about DIY rhombics? - EscapeVelocity 06:06:08 08/09/09 (15)
    - I dont know if Im focussed on high end, but more on performance and value .. more of a Consumer Reports type' - Timbo in Oz 07:10:34 08/09/09 (14)
      - RE: I dont know if Im focussed on high end, but more on performance and value .. more of a Consumer Reports type' - EscapeVelocity 10:43:13 08/09/09 (0)
      - RE: I dont know if Im focussed on high end, but more on performance and value .. more of a Consumer Reports type' - EscapeVelocity 09:22:02 08/09/09 (12)
        
        RE: I dont know if Im focussed on high end, but more on performance and value .. more of a Consumer Reports type' - Neff 16:23:59 08/12/09 (11)
        
        RE: I dont know if Im focussed on high end, but more on performance and value .. more of a Consumer Reports type' - EscapeVelocity 18:26:47 08/12/09 (10)
        
        RE: I dont know if Im focussed on high end, but more on performance and value .. more of a Consumer Reports type' - EscapeVelocity 18:32:38 08/12/09 (9)
        
        When I read or hear about Anti-Americanism I hear a blend of: senstivity to criticism - Timbo in Oz 21:06:12 08/12/09 (2)
        
        RE: When I read or hear about Anti-Americanism I hear a blend of: senstivity to criticism - Neff 17:18:09 08/13/09 (0)
        
        RE: When I read or hear about Anti-Americanism I hear a blend of: senstivity to criticism - EscapeVelocity 22:53:23 08/12/09 (0)
        
        RE: I dont know if Im focussed on high end, but more on performance and value .. more of a Consumer Reports type' - EscapeVelocity 18:38:22 08/12/09 (5)
        
        Pax, maate? okay - Timbo in Oz 23:14:33 08/12/09 (4)
        
        RE: Pax, maate? okay - EscapeVelocity 12:01:07 08/13/09 (0)
        
        RE: Pax, maate? okay - EscapeVelocity 10:42:01 08/13/09 (2)
        
        Oh, I did not get the critism part............but not my business...nt - Neff 17:20:32 08/13/09 (1)
        
        RE: Oh, I did not get the critism part............but not my business...nt - EscapeVelocity 20:03:05 08/13/09 (0)

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