First Look : XHDATA D-808

Just got it in – here’s a quickie look for you . . .

After watching the review of this on Farpoints Farms YouTube channel – I’m like sure let’s give it a look . . .

I tried the XHDATA D-109 ( see review here ) and I wasn’t overly impressed – nice but didn’t do a lot for me – especially when compared to what most folks consider the “Gold” standard of little ( relative term ) SWL radios. The Grundig YB 400PE.

The Grundig works well – but I just don’t care to beat it up carrying it in a cargo pocket and using it camping / fishing / vacation. It is a product that is actually increasing in value – this one was basically new old stock. Next to the D-808 you realize how big the Grundig is . . .

The D-808 slips right into a cargo pocket and doesn’t feel like you have a brick in your pocket . . .

Had a few minutes to play with it and the loop this morning on the AM broadcast band – might be that the D-808 is going to work out well . . .

When I get time I will try some listening on the 40 meter ham band to see how easy/difficult it will be to tune sideband with it . . .

Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!

Friday Memes by “Special Request”

Busy – Busy beyond belief – but since YOU asked so nicely . . .

Now this is world class Halloween shit right here!

Well I see you made to the “bottom” of the meme pile – here’s your reward . . .

With less than 60 days to go before Santa Claus arrives, or “Sandy Paws” depending on who you ask around here – thought a Christmas type pic would be cool – and I will try to get time to get Friday memes going again for YOU if YOU will stop blowing my phone up – OK? . . . Damn – some peoples children . . .

Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!

How to use Tecsun AN-200 Loop Antenna for “Better” MW

“The Man from South Africa” in this video gives you a great easy to follow tutorial of sorts to get you going on Medium Wave listening – it’s a really low cost and very entertaining hobby to get started in. Click on any of this highlighted text to go to his YouTube channel – full of good stuff!

I have been doing some day time explorating on the AM broadcast band (MW) with portables as I am still getting “stuff” sorted out in my disaster zone radio / junk room. The fun part is to find a low power day / night station and listen to it at night time when they operate on low power – for an example – KQAD out of Luverne, Minnesota – their mighty broadcast facility pumps out 800 watts during the day ( LOL ) and at local sunset they drop power to 80 watts – I can hear them at night – but just. And that’s using a GE Super Radio III AND a Tecsun AN-100 loop.

You can go to Amazonia or to Fleabay and pick one up – thinking seriously about picking up a TECSUN AN-48X and giving one a try – but always remember folks – the amplified antenna will ALSO AMPLIFY THE NOISE!

Winter is rapidly approaching – the clear cold nights make for some incredible broadcast band ( MW ) listening – the spring / summer thunderstorm activity makes listening difficult sometimes.

And speaking of winter coming . . .

mommy and daddy got us warm winter coats and we are hoping they will let us stay up late on Christmas eve and try to catch a glimpse of “Sandy Paws” and our hero – Rudolph the red nosed dachshund leading the 8 tiny dachshunds as he delivers treats and toys to all of us good doggies!!

I just don’t see that happening since 8:00 at night is a stretch for them – but I told the boys they could stay up late – IF they are good little boys – for Curtis and Oliver 9:00 pm is real late for them – we shall see . . .

Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!

Day In / Day Out – Who Profits From War??

Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!