[pct-l] SuperSecrets - Hiking Radio

[The Incredible Bulk]

Switchback, you hit the dx nail on the head. DXing is best when the
antenna is as high as you can get it. In the Sierra, you can't get
much higher in the continental US.  Since I am an amateur radio op,
when I do bring a radio on the trail (very rare lately) I bring a
yaesu vx-2r. It receives the VHF and UHF ham bands plus the broadcast
and shortwave bands.  It is very light and I hook up a long wire
antenna to improve shortwave reception.  I use headphones so I don't
disturb the silence.   It's one more way for me to enjoy the trail and
all she has to offer.

On Saturday, July 18, 2009,  <hiker97 at aol.com> wrote:
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> Even the most harden purist usually breaks down and gets a radio for the long hike north on the PCT.  Not everyone, but many.  I love a good radio for the trail.  It makes time fly by hiking and in camp.  I love to DX (search for distance stations) the AM band in camp at night.  Many stations I only hear when I am high up on the trail at night.  They are old friends though I must admit I need to know Spanish more and more.
>
> I am currently use the Sangean DT-210 AM/FM radio. This thing is a little expensive and heavy. I got mine at Fry’s for around $50.  It has everything hiker trash like me wants in a high quality trail radio. With 2 AAA lithium batteries it weighs 3.8 ounces including ear phones.  I am not a big MP3 user, so I do not need that.  Also, checkout the Sangean DT 400W at www.sangean.com.  I never have much luck with weather bands.
>
> Speaking of ear phones, I have some Panasonic ear phones that wrap around the ears. I notice in my tent laying on my super soft pillow, ear plugs can come out of the ear as I twist and turn. Very irritating. I also put some reflective tape on the radio.
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> I also think satellite radios are the wave (pun) of the future. But currently I would not use it enough to warrant the costs for hiking. I am very familiar with satellite radio, since I have one in my Prius.
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> In any case, if you want a quality and simple to use PLL synthesized AM-FM receiver, the=2
> 0Sangean is a very good choice.
>
> Your hiking pal, Sir Switchback of SuperSecrets
>
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Tom KI6ASP
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