Hi,
Been offered an Alinco DX9 as part exchange.
Are these radios good for Shortwave ?
I only have a GM up ATM and wondered what sort of antenna would be best.
Many thanks
Mark TM9484
Re Using an Alinco DX9 for Sw.
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Re: Re Using an Alinco DX9 for Sw.
I have an Alinco DX-R8 (DX-R9 less transmitter) and it is IMHO a pretty got SW receiver.
For antenna then a simple long wire will get you up and running OK. I only have a long wire and for reception only then this will be fine. If however you plan on using the R9 as a transmitter as well then you will need either a band specific antenna. If you stick with a long wire then you will certainly need a good antenna tuning unit that will handle a long/random wire.
For antenna then a simple long wire will get you up and running OK. I only have a long wire and for reception only then this will be fine. If however you plan on using the R9 as a transmitter as well then you will need either a band specific antenna. If you stick with a long wire then you will certainly need a good antenna tuning unit that will handle a long/random wire.
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