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==HF Capable Receivers==
 
==HF Capable Receivers==
 
* Articles on various general coverage receivers produced in the past can be found [[General Coverage Receivers|here]]
 
* Articles on various general coverage receivers produced in the past can be found [[General Coverage Receivers|here]]
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* These [[Widebanded Receivers]] can receive HF - however, the computer driven Icoms are notorious for poor adjacent channel rejection, selectivity and overload issues.
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* These [[Widebanded Receivers]] can receive HF.
 
** Our [[Other HF Receivers]] article has links rescued from RadioIntel's old site.
 
** Our [[Other HF Receivers]] article has links rescued from RadioIntel's old site.
 
** [[HF Receiver Mailing Lists|Here]] are the mailing lists for many older radios.
 
** [[HF Receiver Mailing Lists|Here]] are the mailing lists for many older radios.
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** [[WinRadio|Winradios]] are generally considered to be much better performers on HF than their Icom cousins
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** The emerging field of [[SDRs with HF Coverage|Software Defined Radios]] adds another class of equipment usable on HF
 
* The [[:Category:Receiver Reviews|Receiver Reviews]] category has numerous links on receiver reviews, many of which are online
 
* The [[:Category:Receiver Reviews|Receiver Reviews]] category has numerous links on receiver reviews, many of which are online
 
* Many newer HF Amateur transceivers also include a general coverage receiver as well. In most cases these receivers perform very well
 
* Many newer HF Amateur transceivers also include a general coverage receiver as well. In most cases these receivers perform very well
  
 
=== Manufacturer Links ===
 
=== Manufacturer Links ===
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* [http://www.aorusa.com/main.html AOR USA]
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* [http://www.aorusa.com/ AOR USA]
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* [http://www.etoncorp.com/GeneralMenu Eton]
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* [[Belka DX and DSP Receivers]]
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* [http://www.icomamerica.com/ Icom America]
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* [http://www.degen.com.cn/ Degen (Chinese)]
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* [http://www.sangean.com/ Sangean]
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* [https://etoncorp.com/ Eton]
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* [http://www.tentec.com/ TenTec]
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* [http://www.icomamerica.com/en/ Icom America]
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* [http://www.palstar.com/ Palstar]
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* [http://www.sangean.com/first/first.asp Sangean]
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* [http://tecsunusa.com/radios.html Tecsun]
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* [http://www.yaesu.com/ Yaesu]
  
 
===Receiver Terminology===
 
===Receiver Terminology===
 
*  [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/dynrange.html Receiver Dynamic Range]
 
*  [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/dynrange.html Receiver Dynamic Range]
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*  [http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/receivers/synchdet/sync_det.php Synchronous Modulation/Detection]
 
 
*  [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/selectivity.html Understanding Receiver Selectivity]
 
*  [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/selectivity.html Understanding Receiver Selectivity]
 
*  [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/sensitivity.html Understanding Receiver Sensitivity]
 
*  [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/sensitivity.html Understanding Receiver Sensitivity]
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===Receiver Modifications===
 
===Receiver Modifications===
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* [http://www.qth.com/inrad/ INRAD Filters and Enhancements]
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* [http://www.inrad.net/home.php?xid=6b9005efaf6ae02d7fd1ab69d112f0e0/ INRAD Filters and Enhancements]
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* [http://www.kiwa.com Kiwa Electronics]
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* [http://lowbander.com/ Lowbander.com] Modifies DX160 and DX394 receivers
 
* [http://www.mods.dk Mods.DK]
 
* [http://www.mods.dk Mods.DK]
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* [http://www.sherweng.com/ Sherwood Engineering]
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; Sangean ATS-909 Modifications
 
* [http://www.radiolabs.com/products/modifications/modifications.php RadioLab Modifications for Sangean ATS-909]
 
* [http://www.radiolabs.com/products/modifications/modifications.php RadioLab Modifications for Sangean ATS-909]
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* [http://www.radiointel.com/review-sangeansuper909.htm RadioIntel review of RadioLab modified ATS909]
 
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* [http://www.drmrx.org/receiver_mods.html DRM Receiver Modifications file(PDF)]
 
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* [http://www.g7ltt.com/drm/rx320mods/ DRM Modifications for Ten Tec RX320]
 
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* [http://www.g7ltt.com/drm/rx321mods/index.htm DRM Modifications for Ten Tec RX321]
 
 
* [http://www.ab9il.net/ats-909/ats909.html AB9IL - ATS-909 Modification and Alignment]
 
* [http://www.ab9il.net/ats-909/ats909.html AB9IL - ATS-909 Modification and Alignment]
  
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==Antennas and Filters==
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==Accessories==
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* No matter how good the radio, without an antenna, it won't hear very much. Here's a few places to get some links and information on the subject
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We cover antennas, filters, preamps, preselectors and transmatches in our [[Improving HF Reception]] article
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** [[HF Antennas]]
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** [[Active Antennas KB6RWX]]
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** [[Loops]] Some are broadbanded enough to reach the HF spectrum
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** [[The McGyver(tm) special]]
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* In urban areas, it's sometimes necessary to add some front end filtering to eliminate reception (or at least reduce it) of MW signals. These signals can cause multiple false signals (often heard as distorted spurs) to appear throughout parts, or all, of the HF spectrum.
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** [http://www.iceradioproducts.com/filtersrf.html#bcb ICE BCB Filters]
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* Return to [[Decoding the SW Radiogram Broadcasts]]
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** [http://www.kiwa.com/bcb.html Kiwa Broadcast Band Rejection Filter]
 
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** [http://www.kiwa.com/bcblw.html Kiwa Broadcast Band filter for longwires]
 
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** [http://www.parelectronics.com/swl_filters.htm PAR BCST-HPF Filter]
 
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*** [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mt2001reviews.html#PAR%20AM%20Broadcast%20Filter PAR AM Broadcast Filter review from MT]
 
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** [http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=39 Scanner Master Filters page]
 
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** [http://www.stridsberg.com/prod02.htm Stridsberg Engineering Filters]
 
  
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[[Category:HF Topics]]
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[[Category:HF Receivers]]

Latest revision as of 21:07, 10 March 2021

HF Capable Receivers

  • Articles on various general coverage receivers produced in the past can be found here
  • These Widebanded Receivers can receive HF.
  • The Receiver Reviews category has numerous links on receiver reviews, many of which are online
  • Many newer HF Amateur transceivers also include a general coverage receiver as well. In most cases these receivers perform very well

Manufacturer Links

Receiver Terminology

Software

Receiver Modifications


Sangean ATS-909 Modifications

Accessories

We cover antennas, filters, preamps, preselectors and transmatches in our Improving HF Reception article



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