[Elecraft] Suggestions/WTB: inexpensive portable HF RX/XCVR

[Bill Tubbs]

I notice that the current version is the 1103. Think it's the same specs?

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On Apr 10, 2012, at 2:54 AM, rckchp at comcast.net wrote:

> Hello Al,
> 
> I'm not sure from your post if you are looking for a receiver only or a qrp transceiver.....if receiver only, look at the eham reviews of the Degen 1102 and/or it's cousin the Kaito 1102 (same radio, different color/branding).  My review is on page two.....follow this link : 
> 
> http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4226?page=2
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Rich  K2CPE
> K2 #1102
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc at centurytel.net>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:00:29 -0000 (UTC)
> Subject: [Elecraft] Suggestions/WTB: inexpensive portable HF RX/XCVR
> 
> Greetings Elecrafters,
> 
> I have an opportunity for some casual listening or maybe even some 
> semi-"stealth" portable operation and am looking for suggestions/available 
> equipment as noted above.
> 
> Here are the criteria: 1) needs to be reasonably portable - i.e. able to fit 
> in a small duffel-type bag along with lunch etc.; 2) enough audio to drive a 
> speaker (preferably built in); 3) "decent" CW/SSB performance (in this case, 
> a step up from my current cheapie RS SW RX - a BFO/product detector would 
> make CW a _little_ easier to copy!!) 4) preferably multiband if XCVR; 
> 5) "experienced"/"battle scarred" OK, actually preferred as the location is 
> prone to be dusty/gritty, and I'd like to keep the investment low as this is 
> an experiment/idea at this time 
> 
> One RX that I've seen mentioned for QRP use is the Sony 7600GR, and I'd like 
> to hear from anyone with experience with it. I've also been intrigued by the 
> T-Kit 1254, but it (along with the Index Labs in the XCVR category) are on 
> the upper end of what I could fit into the bag size and weight wise.
> 
> Any suggestions, or does anyone have a well-worn piece of gear fitting the 
> above description that they'd like to find a new home for to free up funds 
> toward a new K3/KX3/accessories?
> 
> As a (related) side note, has anyone had any experience with using a chain 
> link fence as an antenna, and if so, what's the best way to match/load it?
> 
> BTW I will explain what I'm up to offline if anyone is interested....
> 
> TNX/73, Al
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