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Hiking Wild Horse Road
We wanted to know where Wild Horse Road went, so we hiked it. August 6, 2024. #hiking #road
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Countdown to station announcement for 107.3 FM Calgary
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Countdown to station announcement for 107.3 FM Calgary
FM Scan Tecsun PL-880
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FM Scan Tecsun PL-880
Tecsun PL 330 vs Qodosen DX 286
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Tecsun PL 330 vs Qodosen DX 286
Hike to Bighorn Falls - July 8 2024
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Hike to Bighorn Falls - July 8 2024
Cleaning up a Public Use Road in Crescent Falls Provincial Park
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Cleaning up a Public Use Road in Crescent Falls Provincial Park
The Goldilocks Principle - Paul Motivates the Corinthians to Give to the Collection for Jerusalem
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The Goldilocks Principle - Paul Motivates the Corinthians to Give to the Collection for Jerusalem
Religious Moral Culture - "those who do the will of God are my family"
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Religious Moral Culture - "those who do the will of God are my family"
Bertha Falls Hike - Waterton Lakes National Park
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Bertha Falls Hike - Waterton Lakes National Park
IC-705 finds 27 Non-Directional Beacons, one of which was 1,900km away.
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IC-705 finds 27 Non-Directional Beacons, one of which was 1,900km away.
A Chance Encounter
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A Chance Encounter
Radio New Zealand's Sunday Show - Culture 101
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Radio New Zealand's Sunday Show - Culture 101
I am the Good Shepherd
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I am the Good Shepherd
Belka - MW Stations on LW
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Belka - MW Stations on LW
bhi noise cancellation
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bhi noise cancellation
RCAF PEI - Special Event April 17
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RCAF PEI - Special Event April 17
A Growth Mindset
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A Growth Mindset
A Rule of Thumb
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A Rule of Thumb
Tecsun PL-880 Strong Signals from CA and NM
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Tecsun PL-880 Strong Signals from CA and NM
Tecsun PL-880 and Qodosen SR-286 on SW
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Tecsun PL-880 and Qodosen SR-286 on SW
The Bentley Elevator - Before the Fire
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The Bentley Elevator - Before the Fire
O.P. FM scan
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O.P. FM scan
Qodosen SR-286 Spring Skiing at Marmot Basin
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Qodosen SR-286 Spring Skiing at Marmot Basin
Lessons in the Freedom of Responsibility
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Lessons in the Freedom of Responsibility
Qodosen SR 286 LW Navigational Beacons
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Qodosen SR 286 LW Navigational Beacons

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  • @caralichtenfeld3956
    @caralichtenfeld3956 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love the remoteness and seclusion, what a beautiful spot. Hi to Patty and all🌞🌞

    • @RSears
      @RSears 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It certainly was remote. And it was surprisingly peaceful. I reckon the low cloud and rain were like insulation. The last forrested section was then even quieter. It was very noticeable and enjoyable.

  • @正弘茂木
    @正弘茂木 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "I would like to share my thoughts on the video from Japan. Please excuse the length. After reading the reviews, I thought, 'What a highly sensitive radio!' However, upon closer inspection, I was surprised by the extremely high transmission power of the FM stations. Given the vastness of your country, there are many broadcasting stations that transmit at over 20 kW. With such high transmission power, I can understand why you would receive them with a SINPO of [55555]. In Japan, the FM broadcasting stations with the highest transmission power are seven stations located in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, each at 10 kW, while most others are generally below 5 kW. This is extremely weak compared to the U.S. Therefore, high-sensitivity radios are necessary in Japan, but I envy the situation in the U.S. where there are many high-power stations, allowing even low-cost radios to receive signals easily. In any case, regulatory authorities in Japan are strict and thoroughly limit high-power stations. Local FM stations transmit at just 20 W or less, which means their service areas can only cover a radius of about 15 km. Enjoying FM radio is not very feasible in Japan, as one can typically receive only about 5 to 7 stations. Even including local stations, it is common to have fewer than 20 stations available. This concludes my impressions from Japan. In Japan, there is a sadistic enjoyment in using creativity and ingenuity to receive radio stations that cannot normally be heard."

    • @RSears
      @RSears 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you very much for your comment. It is great to hear from Japan. I love the bit about "sadistic enjoyment" and "ingenuity" trying to pull in more stations. Very interesting, and relatable. I wondered about the wattage and number of stations here and there. So I ferreted around for some respectable stats. Japan is around 378,000 km2 and as of 2021 had 958 broadcasters nationally. Canada is just un 10 million km2 and as of 2021 had 961 broadcasters. Roughly same number of broadcasters, but Canada has x37 the area. www.statista.com/statistics/1198430/japan-number-nhk-radio-broadcasting-stations/ www.statista.com/topics/2978/radio-in-canada/ Alberta, where I live, is about the same size as Japan, 662,000 km2. The above stats deal with broadcasters not stations; broadcasters obviously have multiple stations. So when I say to you that we have 303 (AM and FM) stations in Alberta that doesn't mean we have 1/3 of all broadcasters in Canada. A bit like comparing apples and oranges, as we say. A unwarranted comparison of unlike items. As to the wattage: Some weak FM stations that I can pick up on occasion are around 40-135km away from me. The range of transmission power is from 800W to 23kW. We can get projections of station broadcast areas. I wonder how your (weak) stations compare. And how does the topography, population density, and the narrowness of Japan factor in? I have a video on the topography of my weak stations in my area, if you want to compare: th-cam.com/video/br6_onGi6ao/w-d-xo.html Thank you again for you comment. I enjoyed it.

    • @正弘茂木
      @正弘茂木 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@RSears Thank you very much for your reply. I watched the video you recommended. I feel ashamed of my ignorance for having simply judged that the power of your FM stations was “strong” without knowing the specific circumstances in your region. I have realized that each region has its own way of doing things, influenced by factors like the size of the country and population, and that there are distinct methods suited to Japan’s narrow land and high population density. I am once again impressed by the efforts of manufacturers who produce and sell receivers that must cater to these diverse conditions around the world. In the video you recommended, I was particularly interested in the details provided about the transmission power, the distance to the receiving location, and the topographical profiles of the stations. During my career, I worked on the construction of microwave wireless communication systems, and we used profiles to confirm that the transmission and reception sites were within "line-of-sight." Watching your video, I was reminded that there are cases where good reception can occur even without line-of-sight, while stations with a knife-edge in between often produce reception with noise. It felt like I was revisiting the principles of radio wave propagation. Thank you again for introducing me to such an interesting video. Although I am now 70 years old, I am still eager to keep learning and improving myself. I would like to conclude this comment by wishing you continued health and success. Thank you very much.

  • @gerdpfeil
    @gerdpfeil หลายเดือนก่อน

    IIRC the Belka does not have separate band passes for MW and LW, just a low pass <1.5MHz or something. With that high sensitivity you can get images from strong stations in the same frontend passband. The usual remedies are band stop filters or simply some attenuation. "Sometimes it's there, sometimes it's not" is due to the digital nature of that clipping stage, it's either distorted (=you get images) or it's not with almost nothing in between, so just a few dB attenuation often goes a long way.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks. Makes sense. I guess we want to chalk this up to sensitivity, though I wouldn't say the Edmonton and surrounding stations were close, although they are relatively strong. I didn't think to fiddle with the sensitivity on the Belka, which it has. I was rather more disappointed than intrigued at the time. I waited for months for the Belka to arrive and it didn't quite live up to my expectations/hopes. The telescopic antenna it came with doesn't have good contact or rotational friction. I end up needing to use some other means and so don't always reach for it as I thought I would.

    • @gerdpfeil
      @gerdpfeil 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@RSears The issue with the whip can be easily fixed. I will reply to myself with a link to a video showing the procedure (just in case YT decides to delete a comment with link again). What kind of antenna are you using? What's odd is that these stations are all pretty 70km or more away, what kind of signal indication do you get on the Belka when you tune to those? If they're not swamping the input during the day, there might be another, unknown and much stronger (maybe local, and not necessarily broadcast-) signal causing these images.

    • @gerdpfeil
      @gerdpfeil 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I hope that works: th-cam.com/video/93Az-Y92yf0/w-d-xo.html

    • @RSears
      @RSears 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If you can send the link, that would be great. As for the supplied whip, the centre pin is either too recessed or too narrow. If I recall, it works if I hold in in snug. I saw a Japanese (I think it was) user who printed up a plastic clip that kept the antenna from rotating. That was ingenious. I was using a PAR EF-SWL antenna. I would have to check the AM signal, but there are no AM stations closer than these. Possible unknown signals... can't think of any. There aren't many local signals at all.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The reply with the link was in the "Held for review" section. [Update: I see. Not the pin, but the collar. I'll give the expansion strat a go. Thanks.]

  • @Thoreau-e4l
    @Thoreau-e4l หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not scanning just turning knob best I got was 67 channels, clear channels, I wouldn't have counted a few of the ones you picked up. I find mine picks up better fm with just telescoping antenna.

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you saying you pick up those 67 channels in the same geographic area?

    • @Thoreau-e4l
      @Thoreau-e4l หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RSears yes sir, and inside a cabin, covered in trees at that. I'm no radio expert, but a friend gave me a couple of old multi band radios a couple of years ago and I started making some antennas and listening,then ordered the pl880 about a month ago. The least amount of very clear channels I have gotten on fm was 47 the most was 67. External antennas hurt my fm. Am not soo good, I need to make a loop and try that, mabe only 6 somewhat clear channels inside at night. Sw at night whith both telescoping antenna and external that comes with radio sometimes mabe around 30 channels, I'm speaking of clear channels, I need to actually count them. Because of storms, rain, mosquitoes have been too bad to test outside, but there about died out now. This is in peedee area of SC.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Okay; the East coast of the US has way more stations to pick up than Western Canada, i.e., Alberta. So that makes sense. What is surprising is that your FM doesn't work better with and external antenna. That is contrary to my experience. AM at night is fun. Gives one a real sense of the life of sky waves. Some swear by loops, but I've tried a couple recommended to me, but a long wire or a simple AN200 have done well/better. I just got a message from a gentleman in Japan. Apparently there they have far fewer stations that even I have around here! Consider yourself FM rich.

  • @ditto1958
    @ditto1958 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Both of these radios interest me. I have the XHDATA D109WB, and I like it, but I’m itching to get another radio. Alas, there is no perfect do-it-all radio.

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      Too true. I like the PL-880 for audio quality. Great FM and SW in right antenna conditions. The SR-286 / DX-286 are ultra-portable champs of AM and FM. Decent on SW. Boosted (read: unnatural) mid range and treble audio, but it helps on weak SW.

    • @ditto1958
      @ditto1958 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RSears Lol, maybe I need one of each

    • @TheMajkla
      @TheMajkla 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The 880 is awesome for its ease of use and audio quality. The only letdown is a poorer performance on SSB and awful failure of Sync. Because I also missed the air band - I got me the PL-680. It has a sync that works, SSB is fine and I often listen to the aviation stuff on the hills. For some reason I occasionally receive ATC from Italy and Austria despite being in the middle of Slovakia. Both radios need help on MW for which a passive loop like the AN-200 or similar makes a big difference.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That sounds about right. It is not easy to get everything in one package.

  • @Raymond_duck
    @Raymond_duck หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loving the use of the elastic band to keep it fixed in place. Genius!!!

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks 😀 The radio is small and light enough that it worked!

  • @kurtisgump1104
    @kurtisgump1104 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don't get stung by those bees

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      True. There seemed to be more in the video than I recall when filming.

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a beautiful and atmospheric place. Outstanding episode man 👏👏

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for checking out the video. I'm honoured. It was a great day - didn't even realize it was raining/misting most of the day. The silence was golden @ 3:27. The acoustics were wonderful. The reverberations of the chopping (@ 3:50 - using my S5X cans) were glorious: damped, wet reflections.

  • @Homer19521
    @Homer19521 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you had 2 radios on & nearby, maybe one oscillator swamping the next?

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      I could see that. In this case, however, it was happening when I was using the Belka alone. Only when I sought to prove that what was coming through was AM stations did I pull out a second radio. And having the 286 near didn't seem to make the problem worse. Some recorded "overloads" (there were many) didn't replicate when I started up the video. Then the IC-705 made a great showing on non-directional beacons (th-cam.com/video/nECI1LAmIdM/w-d-xo.html), I haven't gone back to retry either the Belka or the 286. The new DX-286 buries the LW option: LW is off by default.

  • @Homer19521
    @Homer19521 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How would you rate the sound quality between the two?

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      I like the 286 better, though neither are listening radios by my lights. The 286 and the 330 have narrow frequency ranges. This helps cut through the noise when on SW. Although I haven't measured them, but the 286 seems to have a bit wider frequency range. The 286 appears also to have a mid to high boost; there can be harsh silibants. When the 286 and 330 are compared directly on FM this boost makes the 330 sound less than flat, even suppressed, hollow.This might all be down to the narrow frequency range of the 330, because it is tonally much closer to the 880, except for the unfortunate lack of bass to round out the sound.

    • @Homer19521
      @Homer19521 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RSears Thank you for the detailed comments. The DX286 I tried sounded digital like & muddy, the very second I turned it on for the first time. Immediate disappointment for me given all the praise I read. Based on your comments, maybe I got a less than perfect sample or I just hear differently.

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      Psycho-acoustics is an incredibly interesting field -- quantifying how we perceive what we hear and researching the whys and hows. First looking at your comment I wanted to do some direct comparisons of frequency ranges between the two radios to give you frequencies profiles to ground my perceptions and comments. I didn't get down to it. What I did instead is the common sense warm water test. Is the water warm? Compare some ice water directly with the sample. Then compare some near boiling water. The perceived differences will give you a sense of just where on the range of warm the test case is. The analogy is less precise. My Tecsun PL-880 is the best portable radio I own, and at the top of the market (by many evaluators). So, I compared the 286 with the 330 first, and then compared them each with the 880. That made the 330, by my lights, sound way better than it did up against the 286. It also high-lighted the accentuated sound profile of the 286. Now, you are right, there is a lot, especially in sound preferences, to our hearing. Not knowing your preference profile, I wouldn't be able to guess how these three radios would sound to you. And not knowing how much you evaluate sound and your own listening preferences, that makes it harder. I know some people (not saying you) simply cannot hear some of the artifacts and noise that is present, even on a TH-cam video. It is what it is; there are real and variable limits to our hearing. I would say that "muddy" is a good descriptor of a unnaturally boosted midrange. "Digital" could capture the blown out treble. In my opinion, anyone who makes a common sense review of their own preferences up against good "pools of temperature controlled water" (known quality standards) can dig into how radios (speakers, cans, mics, etc...) sound. It begins to give one a framework and lingo just to talk about it. For myself, portable radios do not sound as good as other sources and playback systems. BUT within that specific range of audio gear the PL-880 is top notch. All that to say, I don't think the 286 sounds bad, certainly not compared to other portable radios of the same size. I love it for the sensitivity. Maybe the 286 sounded way off to you compared to what you were recently listening to or to what you expected. Perhaps try a comparison test, with your bestest radio and some middling ultra-portable. Then if it still is not to your liking, just weigh the importance of sensitivity vs sound. To me the latter would trump audio here, even if I hated it, which I don't. So that's my 2 cents, written in too many $2 bills. Thanks for your question and follow up comment.

    • @Homer19521
      @Homer19521 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RSears Well said. My daughter can hear 20k cycles on my stereo and could tell you what people are talking about at a table 5 spots away in a noisy restaurant, but she couldn't care less about SQ (sound quality) of reproduced sound. At 72 and having worked in a stamping plant for 16hrs a day before hearing protection was mandated, my hearing is compromised. But I still hear artifacts, distortion, Ham radio operators that are 5 cycles off from their radio's display, etc. Sound, as you pointed out, is very personal. There are very few absolutes in the world. Maybe I'll give another DX286 a try in the future. Thanx for the discussion.

    • @ditto1958
      @ditto1958 หลายเดือนก่อน

      On my iPad with earbuds the Tecsun sounds better in your video.

  • @KBHunt
    @KBHunt หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh how I miss the trains!!

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      Such an excellent spot, I can well understand.

  • @KBHunt
    @KBHunt หลายเดือนก่อน

    WOW...good for two! Beauty... CONGRATS...Worth all those thousands in equipment and training!

  • @carrancudogamess3824
    @carrancudogamess3824 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was a wonderful day. A little exposed at the top for my liking, but a fabulous vista.

  • @jamesmao375
    @jamesmao375 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Both have good sensitivity on SW. But the AGC response on SR286 seems a bit fast, causing pumping effect in some cases. Very good comparison by the way!

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I was impressed with their sensitivity. The in-person audio is better with the PL-880, or rather is more to my liking.

  • @RSears
    @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

    They finally started up: July 31, 2024. CFGQ-FM has come back as a "classic-leaning alternative rock format." It is now branded as 107.3 The Edge.

  • @adk5746
    @adk5746 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New king of WFM DX

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is definately my most sensitive receiver.

  • @WilliamParmley
    @WilliamParmley หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm new to the DX-286, but so far I'm finding that it compares well with my PL-990X in reception, but is much more pocketable!

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      If I am going anywhere and will be actually listening to the radio, not testing performance and such, then I'm taking the PL-880. The frequency range and audio performance is just simply better. However, and sadly, I think on "best days" the 286s will simply outperform the 880. The controls on the 880 are the best, the analog tuning is the dream, and the clock works ;-) On neither the SR or the DX units does the clock keep time. It dances all over the shop without ryhme or reason. In my opinion, nevertheless, the 286s (especially on ext antenna) just do better. There is real areas of overlap, times when the 286 and 880 are neck and neck on MW and FM, but in the end no: 286 FTW. On SW they are - by my tests - par - th-cam.com/video/VfOUbfj1d9c/w-d-xo.html

    • @WilliamParmley
      @WilliamParmley หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RSears For the first few days I had my 286 I had the same clock problems, then I realized what was going on. Check the manual, Page 24 near the bottom. "In 'RDS AUTO' mode, if the signal of an FM radio station with RDS is weak, it may cause an RDS decoding error, resulting in a wrong time display." So, when setting the clock, as the last step of the procedure select MANUAL instead of RDS AUTO. I think you will find that your clock keeps near perfect time!

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey, alright! This would be great. It would prove the interface is the biggest drawback of these units, but if one has a detailed reader (e'hem - I mean you) to help out, the proper hoops can be jumped through. Thanks!

    • @WilliamParmley
      @WilliamParmley หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RSears I missed it on the first (and second) read through the manual, but when the clock kept getting reset by random amounts I started to suspect RDS. The first several times I reset the clock I kept wondering "I'm setting the clock, why is it asking me about RDS?". Then it hit me, I changed it to MANUAL, and then found the note in the manual. Yeah, I can remember how to do common things on the DX-286, but I need the manual to do "uncommon" things like setting the alarm or deleting memories.

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      What a rigamarole: set local time zone - set local time - change target "world" time zone. We'll see if it sticks. Thanks. At least the DX unit has a manual. The on-line manual for the SR unit was only in pdf. Either way, the interface is way too high maintenance and fussy for me.

  • @bazbuzin
    @bazbuzin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What antenna did you use ? I have this receiver and my longest catch is more than 1600 km I'm in Lévis Québec and A few days ago I did catch à radio station from Illinois night time and The voice of Boston 634 km.

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      This day it was an unconventional 25' long wire antenna, up a 7m pole, with an 8' counterpoise. I have listed it in the video description. Hey, was your best catch a daytime one? What antenna did you use? Anything other than the internal ferrite? And do you know the wattage of the station you caught? The topography between you and the station also matters if it is a daytime catch.

    • @bazbuzin
      @bazbuzin หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RSears I have a Tecsun loop AN 200 and day time I can't because my worlk, but à few days ago I did catch Bloomberg radio from New York I think 7 am

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      Long wave reception on MW and SW is marvelous. Hearing beyond horizon of sight, sometimes to the other side of the world is magical. I love it. I have got some great reception with that loop - th-cam.com/video/X6ASps42qSo/w-d-xo.html I can pick up NZ on SW quite often and it is interesting to hear what they put on the radio. One time I was listening to a weekly book reading. That was interesting IMO - th-cam.com/video/1qKfeUE3VYk/w-d-xo.html

  • @WilliamParmley
    @WilliamParmley 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks! I was confused at first, trying to figure out what kind of callsign "G54" was (duh). 😁 Several times I almost ordered a PL-330 but couldn't quite make up my mind. Then the DX-286 came out and, after a bit of study, I jumped on it. Very glad I did!

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hilarious. There were a number of affiliate stations that day with dead air. It took me a few to figure out they were calling some kind of bingo game. I have seen reviews of the PL-330 as the best small radio. The review was put out before the DX-286, but I wanted to see so I bought one. I'd have to check, but maybe the review were done before the SR-286 as well. I found that the PL-880 was surprisingly close to the 286 in FM reception - th-cam.com/video/m95mJeOm5KU/w-d-xo.html. One day under better atmospheric conditions and antenna placement I didn't have the 880 with to compare the 286's best day on FM, which found 10+ more stations - th-cam.com/video/zB0jFiFzFcQ/w-d-xo.html.

    • @WilliamParmley
      @WilliamParmley หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RSears One thing that kept giving me pause about the 330 was the battery. I prefer something that I can carry spares of and change out easily, so sticking with AAs and 18650s works well for me. Very happy with my DX-286 so far, as well as my PL-990X and CC Skywave SSB. And, I couldn't resist buying a D-219 for $8! The little 219 really performs well.

    • @RSears
      @RSears หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, there are so many parameters to consider in the perfect radio. I have been prioritizing performance, reception and output. Many have low price and battery replacement/recharging as central. Makes sense, but reception and output sadly don't correlate well with low price. The PL-880 and the GE Superadio II are my top contenders for audio quality. I am warming up to re-capping the Superradio this summer. I don't want to wreck it, but the famous Superadio I and II rebuilder-dude in the US would cost $600 CAD with shipping. Too much. The 286 radios seem to have the portable radio MW and FM reception crown, by my lights. I want to do more testing, but I find my ICOM IC-705 seems to anihiliate all pocket radios on LW and SW - LW th-cam.com/video/nECI1LAmIdM/w-d-xo.html I have also found the sensitivity on MW and FM to be as good as the 286s, but getting the right antenna for broadcast FM on the 705 still needs to be sorted. I ran the 705 in this comparison, but I couldn't narrow the bandwidth enough to isolate the weak stations on WFM. It was picking up a number more stations than the 286, but the selectivity wasn't good enough. It has a totally different form-factor and price [ouch!!], but as far as performance goes, the full-on ham radio really impresses.

  • @richardmerriam7044
    @richardmerriam7044 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've found the DX 286 and the CCrane EP Pro to be about equal on MW.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's interesting. I returned my EP Pro. I was so disappointed in its performance.

    • @richardmerriam7044
      @richardmerriam7044 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RSears I bought mine direct from CCrane and had a problem with the first one. They exchanged it with no questions asked. Superb service. The second unit is perfect.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I didn't think mine was a production fault. Could have been. Obviously difficult to say more than "mine didn't live up to expectation" when dealing with a sample size of one.

  • @RSears
    @RSears 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Some Sections 0:22 upper trail 2:22 lower creek trail 5:23 stone chairs 6:00 Falls 7:57 cave

  • @bonnieyoung8389
    @bonnieyoung8389 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing this with us! I enjoyed it very much. Really beautiful and peaceful.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are welcome. I glad you liked it. It was really a good day. I enjoyed the second hike to Eagle Lake, but the camera battery died, so I don't have much footage of that trek. I could have stayed in the canyon all afternoon.

  • @vickisunderland4723
    @vickisunderland4723 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely video of an idyllic spot!!

    • @RSears
      @RSears 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. It was a great day.

  • @marcosmza1962
    @marcosmza1962 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Alan Jackson at the end. Love it😊

  • @marcosmza1962
    @marcosmza1962 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting for Dx camp to know a little wire reel antenna helps

    • @RSears
      @RSears 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ya. It is not a common story, but it works a treat.

    • @marcosmza1962
      @marcosmza1962 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RSears reels antennae are pocket friendly and very useful most of times

  • @DXPedro
    @DXPedro 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice one. Making me jealous: only seen snow twice. 73s

    • @RSears
      @RSears 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Now you are making me jealous! Winter and snow and cold gets old fast. Thanks for watching the video. The conditions were pretty perfect. It was fun to check out reception very near the top of the resort.

  • @wasylbakowsky5199
    @wasylbakowsky5199 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The reception you demonstrated is amazing! My only negative comment isn't toward you, but MW radio content, I find that it sucks...

    • @RSears
      @RSears 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What can I say? Thanks for watching and commenting. I agree that the best we have to offer is not well represented on MW. But if I was going to think about, then that is true in far too many things... I try not to get started 😖 I enjoy the technical aspects and recall the days well MW opened up new and interesting worlds.

  • @spresc2180
    @spresc2180 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    “What whine”? “You mean you can’t hear that whine”? “Nope. Not on my nice headphones listening to your radio on TH-cam”. Sounds excellent to me. You know it’s only a $80 radio, right, and not a $400 100 amp high tech Yamaha stereo amp, right?

    • @RSears
      @RSears 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very practical. If you can't hear it, it doesn't exist. I'm good with such personal inferences.

    • @skinnyblinddude
      @skinnyblinddude 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Does disabling the digital display reduce whine and other noise on FM?

    • @RSears
      @RSears 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey, that's a good question. It never affected the speaker output any of the times I tried it, but I didn't try it recording the headphone jack output. On the list. Thanks.

  • @skinnyblinddude
    @skinnyblinddude 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I see that you are plugged into the external antenna jack. Tell us about your antenna set up for receiving those distant MW signals please.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Indeed. It only really shines IMO with an external antenna. I have listed it in the video description. It is 25' long wire antenna, up a 7m pole, with an 8' counterpoise.

  • @TailanderTan
    @TailanderTan 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like this radio best between the PL-880 and the SR-286 and Superadio II.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree. I hope to recap it this summer and see I'd the dynamic range is better. Probably change the IF filter too.

  • @richardfranciscone3392
    @richardfranciscone3392 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just got it today and am pretty impressed . One possibly dumb question--- Can the telescopic antenna be useful for MW when it is set on External Antenna? If so,I have never heard of a radio that does that. I haven't yet seen much difference with the telescopic on External. Also ,do I have it right that the Antenna Amp is only effective when the unit is set to External Antenna?

    • @RSears
      @RSears 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Somewhat of a complex question. I believe that when you switch the antenna to ANT EXT that it does connect the telescopic antenna, if there is nothing in the ANT jack. I just tried it again and extending the whip makes a ~35+/-dBu difference in reception. Now, whether this is "useful," i.e., better reception is a question only your EFI and QRM will decide. I do not find it better reception than the internal ferrite antenna. Now, I think this is the same with my PL-330, so if you have one, you could compare and contrast. As to whether the amp is in the EXT ANT and whip loop, I'm not sure. As I don't find the whip on ANT EXT better than the ferrite on ANT INT, I don't have much to say on that. I don't know the wiring of the unit. Trying a longer wire in the ANT jack will bring the best reception IMO. A simple roll-up antenna, e.g., XHDATA AN-80, in the right location (e.g., high and clear) does wonders. Here is my best day-time MW reception: th-cam.com/video/RrzL1cmctyQ/w-d-xo.html And my best FM reception with just a wire up a tree: th-cam.com/video/zB0jFiFzFcQ/w-d-xo.html

    • @richardmerriam7044
      @richardmerriam7044 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The 20 db amp can only be used when in EXT ANT mode. I have the DX286 and have tried that.

    • @richardfranciscone3392
      @richardfranciscone3392 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@richardmerriam7044 An update. When outside and away from houses and buildings with their many RF sources, the External setting and the whip work marvelously on MW

    • @RSears
      @RSears 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice. Even just clearer line of sight will help. I'm a fan of the external antenna in every case. Been getting good reception with my reel ant in the back yard with the DX-286.

  • @rachaelpino6914
    @rachaelpino6914 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I font mean to belittle whatbyou are vfc saying, it is grea th. But in addition, this video is totally #unintentional asmr.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. I think 😉

  • @frankfoduw-ci8rr
    @frankfoduw-ci8rr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    73 de Frank SWL F14368 organizer of the SWL Contest 2024

    • @RSears
      @RSears 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for checking out my channel. Good luck on the SWL contest. Thanks for putting it on.

  • @RSears
    @RSears 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sections 00:54 casting out demons 03:18 he has Beelzubul 05:00 Jesus' Mother and Brothers 08:03 Moral Culture 08:58 Honour Culture 11:34 Duty Culture 14:15 Civic Culture 18:51 Religious Moral Culture

  • @DXPedro
    @DXPedro 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is probably the best chip for fm in years. It comes out straight from auto industry. Too bad it doesn’t have Ssb capabilities and mute free tuning

    • @RSears
      @RSears 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think it is outrageous what it can do with the right antenna. Phenomenal FM reception: th-cam.com/video/zB0jFiFzFcQ/w-d-xo.html And the muting is definitely a drawback. I love my PL-880 for not having that irritating modern "feature." I have to say, though, that I don't find the SW and LW on the SR-286 as strong as its AM and FM. Don't know why it doesn't have the same over-powered performance, but it really didn't blow my hair back. It is good, comparable with good radios, but it simply does not blow other radios away like it does on AM and FM. Here is a link to my SSB comparison with the PL-880: th-cam.com/video/VfOUbfj1d9c/w-d-xo.html If this is representative, then I wouldn't expect even if it had added SSB demodulation that it would be all that ground shaking. A real ham radio (IC-705) does SSB better than SWL radios IMO.

  • @AymanAli-vet
    @AymanAli-vet 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow

    • @RSears
      @RSears 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you like it.

    • @AymanAli-vet
      @AymanAli-vet 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RSears I bought the new version Qodosen DX-286 but it's long journey to Egypt and will take sometime to arrive.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope it opens up a wider world for you when it arrives.

  • @RSears
    @RSears 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:30 540-AM CBX Watrous SK 50kW 557 km / 346 mi 00:40 560-AM KMON Great Falls, Montana 5kW 560 km / 348 mi 01:05 600-AM CJWW Saskatoon, SK 25kW 468 km / 291 mi

  • @stevejohnson1321
    @stevejohnson1321 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They're so expensive, though cheaper than 1960s tube sets, and a lot more accurate. Most of my DX is on commercial A.M. band, so my Sony with external antenna screws gets the job done.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Getting the job done is what matters. If you are picking up signals, then that's good. I got the PL-880 used (half price new). The SR-286 cost more than that, but with the right antenna and location it digs up AM and FM signals way better than the 880. However, I'd rather listen to the PL-880 any time. What can you do?

    • @nine7295
      @nine7295 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That DX-286 that just came out is cheaper than the SR-286 and has some improvements as well.

    • @stevejohnson1321
      @stevejohnson1321 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That one looks interesting. My old Kaito was so much less money, although the reception is nothing special.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think they are only controls programming "improvements." I'm kicking the DX unit around. The LW is now switchable on/off, but I haven't yet compared perf.

  • @stevejohnson1321
    @stevejohnson1321 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I manage to pick up CFZM most nights, even though it's 407 miles away. That's via the Carver antenna I built myself.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Home brew is perhaps some of the most fun part of SWL.

  • @softmemes6326
    @softmemes6326 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In my experience, the best FM reception I have had with the TECSUN PL-310et

    • @RSears
      @RSears 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fun. If you can try these radios with these new chips, you might find a new exemplar for best FM reception. With a wire up a tree, this radio wipes the floor with my Tecsum PL-880 for FM reception. See my th-cam.com/video/zB0jFiFzFcQ/w-d-xo.html

  • @CanadianPrairiesShortwave
    @CanadianPrairiesShortwave 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    excellent

    • @RSears
      @RSears 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      glad you liked it

  • @dannyshortwave
    @dannyshortwave 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good receptions with the Qodosen SR-286 and the Tecsun AN-200 MW indoor passive loop. Good video. Have a good weekend.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Excellent. Glad you liked it. Thanks!

  • @RSears
    @RSears 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Some shortcuts 2:05 Cambridge Bay NU - 1905 km 2:54 Sandy Lake ON - 1370 km 4:16 Island Lake MB - 1276 km 5:09 Red Deer (STRONG) - 23 km 6:57 Shelby MT - 461 km 8:49 Kuujjuaripik QC (longest) - 2352 km 10:35 Moses Lake WA - 714 km

  • @LionRoars918
    @LionRoars918 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is that radio new ?

    • @RSears
      @RSears 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes it is. Income tax return, sale, and hopes of getting my license in June or July. In the RAC class now :) I quite like how it can be used for SWL and ham.

    • @LionRoars918
      @LionRoars918 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RSears ... a great radio. I have the 7300 and they are very similar. I just do not go out enough to replace my Yaesu FT-891 (which I got used and a great deal). Congrats on the class.

  • @margaretblank9351
    @margaretblank9351 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Shared on our parish social media pages.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks 🙂

  • @finderskeepers5343
    @finderskeepers5343 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This radio is pricey and no SSB or aircraft coverage.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It ain't perfect, for sure, but it is not too much to pay for the AM and FM capabilities it has. It is one of the best, FM especially. Here is me finding 48 stations, where, in my area, with the PL-880, 14 is normal: th-cam.com/video/zB0jFiFzFcQ/w-d-xo.html And, of course, absolutely no one should look for the air band or SSB from a radio that doesn't have it.

  • @qrpradiolistner7232
    @qrpradiolistner7232 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Superb audio...congratulations. you have excellent equipment... 73 my Friend. Giuseppe.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Giuseppe! I just need the fabulous view from your balcony :) 73

    • @qrpradiolistner7232
      @qrpradiolistner7232 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RSearsCiao dear friend, And I am fascinated by your country, Canada, by the immense spaces and forests... I live in a small town in central Italy, on the Tyrrhenian Sea, Formia, and I have been retired for about 6 years... I've been listening to the radio practically since I was 6 years old... I lived on the island of Ponza, my grandmother had a Telefunken Domino near my bed that every night I was curious to listen to in the dark the distant voices... her magic green eye it lit up my room, a magical atmosphere that I will never forget... I've never stopped listening since then... I wish you the best and pray for me... 73 from Italy.

  • @LionRoars918
    @LionRoars918 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks. It is a very interesting combo. I will have to do more testing of the BHI but my quick test, the results were much like yours.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I gotta say I quick enjoy the smaller kit, and when they are mutually supporting, even better.

  • @TinyTJ04
    @TinyTJ04 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have had good luck with my BHI, too. It has made listening to my older radios (FT-897) less fatiguing when operating for long periods of time.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Excellent. I have found the noise reduction a very subtle, but effective way of shaving off some of the more irritating noise. Yes, it makes listening way easier long term. And on headphones small improvements can be bigger than one might expect.

  • @theresasmith1
    @theresasmith1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    100 years of service on April 1, 2024 in Canada. . Please correct ., It opened in 1945 in PEI. I thought it was all shutdown in PEI the last time I visited. I'm an RCAF air force brat which lived there as a child in Summerside PEI

    • @RSears
      @RSears 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Fixed. Typos, they happen.

    • @RSears
      @RSears 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And v cool that you were a "local." I so enjoyed finding it. It was the most piled up QSO I've heard. I listened to it for quite a while. And I thought there may be other connections in the recording than radio stuff. And there was! Thanks for taking the time to pass alone the erratum.

    • @theresasmith1
      @theresasmith1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RSears I wished I had dad’s radio as it picks up worldwide. Dad passed and my mother sold in a darn yard sale . It was from Berlin when we were posted in France

    • @RSears
      @RSears 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is a hard way to lose connection with it. In my opinion, if the itch is worth scratching, then finding a "replacement" (or functional equivalent) can work wonders. Just saying.

    • @theresasmith1
      @theresasmith1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RSears i haven't found anything yet comparable. 4 dials on it .