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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]]
* 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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=== Manufacturer Links ===
 
=== Manufacturer Links ===
* [http://www.aorusa.com/main.html AOR USA]
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* [http://www.aorusa.com/ AOR USA]
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* [[Belka DX and DSP Receivers]]
 
* [http://www.degen.com.cn/ Degen (Chinese)]
 
* [http://www.degen.com.cn/ Degen (Chinese)]
* [http://www.etoncorp.com/GeneralMenu Eton]
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* [https://etoncorp.com/ Eton]
 
* [http://www.icomamerica.com/en/ Icom America]
 
* [http://www.icomamerica.com/en/ Icom America]
 
* [http://www.palstar.com/ Palstar]
 
* [http://www.palstar.com/ Palstar]
* [http://www.redsunelect.com/ Redsun (Japanese)]
 
 
* [http://www.sangean.com/first/first.asp Sangean]
 
* [http://www.sangean.com/first/first.asp Sangean]
* [http://www.tecsun.com.cn/english/index.htm Tecsun]
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* [http://tecsunusa.com/radios.html Tecsun]
* [http://www.tentec.com/ TenTec]
 
** [http://www.tentecwiki.org/doku.php TenTec Wiki] Articles on the popular RX320D, RX340 and RX350 can be found here
 
 
* [http://www.yaesu.com/ Yaesu]
 
* [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]
*  [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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* [http://lowbander.com/ Lowbander.com] Modifies DX160 and DX394 receivers
 
* [http://lowbander.com/ Lowbander.com] Modifies DX160 and DX394 receivers
 
* [http://www.mods.dk Mods.DK]
 
* [http://www.mods.dk Mods.DK]
* [http://www.sherweng.com/ Sherwood Engineering]
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; Sangean ATS-909 Modifications
 
; Sangean ATS-909 Modifications
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* [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]
  
==Antennas==
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==Accessories==
* No matter how good the radio, without an antenna, it won't hear very much. Here are 2 places with lots of links and information on the subject
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We cover antennas, filters, preamps, preselectors and transmatches in our [[Improving HF Reception]] article
** [[HF Antennas]]
 
** [[Loops]] Some are broadbanded enough to reach the HF spectrum
 
** See [http://www.bobsamerica.com/swl.html Bobs America] website for more technical discussions on preconditioners, tuners, reviews and more
 
  
  
  
  
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* Return to [[Decoding the SW Radiogram Broadcasts]]
  
 
[[Category:HF Antennas]]
 
 
[[Category:HF Receivers]]
 
[[Category:HF Receivers]]
[[Category:Amateur Radio Antennas]]
 
[[Category:Receive-Only Antennas]]
 

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