I ended up buying an RX-340, which, sadly, is not in the same class. The "terminal strip" interface on the HF-1000 put me off, and when I tested the 340 at the factory, I listened to 11175 USB. AF1 came on, a jammer dropped on top of it, and it was intuitively obvious how to move the passband around and notch filter, to completely eliminate the jammer. That impressed me a lot -- the ease of use without any experience with it, and the fact that it just worked.
@@michaellewis5921 Great question! The 896 is a DSP radio and the 895 is analog. Functionally for AM/SSB voice signals they are very similar. However the 895 needs an extra option to give you the extra IF bandwidths that come with the 896. The 896 also provides tons more features for digital non- voice modes. Both are very nice radios!
@Chuck Yarbrough, Sensitivity and sound that`s not the only important parameter what a good sw-receiver should have. There are a lot more parameters which much more important like image supression, dynamic range, if-supression or interception point and so on ! 73 de df8??
@@dieselten01 Before the video I was favoring the WJ for voice modes, but after I have to say I really like the audio from the Racal! Still the WJ and R&S are more sensitive and can hear more signals. How’s that for skirting the question?😉
I absolutely agree. There are a number of different factors that can influence what is ‘the best’ radio. In the end I think the context of the signal (mode, DXing vs Program listening, personal audio presentation preferences) makes the choice of one ‘best’ pretty subjective. The right tool for the right job seems appropriate!
@@KI4BZJ i remember the WJ 817 has a 16 khz. Since it is all software controlled it might be that you can let your wj 1000 have the same 16 khz bandpass
You said that the AGC attenuates the signal. Is it possible to adjust the time window on the Racal's AGC? Or remove the AGC from the passband just using the manual RF Gain? Im ignorant of these great receivers. ( i only have ham -general coverage receivers) someday, I'll get one of these for myself. 73 de N3TGY by the way where can i find a "good" decommissioned receivers.
The Racal sounds excellent ,all three are very good, do u have any experience with Anritsu RG52 receivers? I had a racal 6790 GM i loved the sound, always looking for good working receivers, thx, Matt
Thanks Matt! Yes, I like the sound of the Racal as well. Yes, I have an RG52a and a 53a. They are great machines once you get past the ‘free flowing’ main tuning dial. I’m used to a little drag when I turn the knobs!
@@mattottie6410 It is a small 3 pin connector that is also used on some Furuno radios as well. Here’s link to plugs on ebay. www.ebay.com/itm/190877240574?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=NTm-o8heTIq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=cFkORs3sTI-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=SMS
@@KI4BZJ Have you noticed any significant difference when using the demodulation modes, LL,LU,LIL,LiU, in the R&S EK896? I am interested in weak voice signals and mine has not got that option.
To me, it's like trying to decided which model of a Rolls-Royce should I select. Thank you very much for this vid.
They are beasts! All about the handles. I used to have a Panny RF-3100. It got me the QSL cards.
I like them all mate - but love the Watkins Johnson 😃
The HF 1000A sounds very nice
W&J for me. Love de display and analog meter
The WJ HF1000A sounded the nicest to me, but gee I like that R&S!
Nice comparison and one heck of a nice stack 'o' radios!
I will start investing in these...all very nice
O wish Passport to WB Radio was still with us. I like that small Sony to WB Radio book.
I ended up buying an RX-340, which, sadly, is not in the same class. The "terminal strip" interface on the HF-1000 put me off, and when I tested the 340 at the factory, I listened to 11175 USB. AF1 came on, a jammer dropped on top of it, and it was intuitively obvious how to move the passband around and notch filter, to completely eliminate the jammer. That impressed me a lot -- the ease of use without any experience with it, and the fact that it just worked.
Wondering what the differences are (besides the size) between the EK 896 and the EK 895?
@@michaellewis5921 Great question! The 896 is a DSP radio and the 895 is analog. Functionally for AM/SSB voice signals they are very similar. However the 895 needs an extra option to give you the extra IF bandwidths that come with the 896. The 896 also provides tons more features for digital non- voice modes. Both are very nice radios!
@Chuck Yarbrough, Sensitivity and sound that`s not the only important parameter what a good sw-receiver should have. There are a lot more parameters which much more important like image supression, dynamic range, if-supression or interception point and so on ! 73 de df8??
All that being said, which one do you like?
@@dieselten01 Before the video I was favoring the WJ for voice modes, but after I have to say I really like the audio from the Racal! Still the WJ and R&S are more sensitive and can hear more signals. How’s that for skirting the question?😉
I absolutely agree. There are a number of different factors that can influence what is ‘the best’ radio. In the end I think the context of the signal (mode, DXing vs Program listening, personal audio presentation preferences) makes the choice of one ‘best’ pretty subjective. The right tool for the right job seems appropriate!
@@KI4BZJ you could run for president on the democratic ticket😎
@@dieselten01 🤣🤣
Racall sounds less harsh on the ears. Does it also has thr 8khz wide roofing?
@@ON5ALE-Alessio Thanks! The Racal roofing filter is 16khz (which shows as 20 on the screen). The WJ HF-1000A has the 8khz roofing filter.
@@KI4BZJ i remember the WJ 817 has a 16 khz. Since it is all software controlled it might be that you can let your wj 1000 have the same 16 khz bandpass
You said that the AGC attenuates the signal. Is it possible to adjust the time window on the Racal's AGC? Or remove the AGC from the passband just using the manual RF Gain? Im ignorant of these great receivers. ( i only have ham -general coverage receivers) someday, I'll get one of these for myself. 73 de N3TGY by the way where can i find a "good" decommissioned receivers.
WJ 8711A / HF1000A 🙂👍👍
The Racal sounds excellent ,all three are very good, do u have any experience with Anritsu RG52 receivers? I had a racal 6790 GM i loved the sound, always looking for good working receivers, thx, Matt
Thanks Matt! Yes, I like the sound of the Racal as well. Yes, I have an RG52a and a 53a. They are great machines once you get past the ‘free flowing’ main tuning dial. I’m used to a little drag when I turn the knobs!
@@KI4BZJ thanks, i just bought an rg 52, what plug is used to power this rig, i don't think it will come with a power cable, matt. N7VFN
FYI Chuck your email adress on QRZ is not working, was sending u an e mail, matt
@@mattottie6410 Yep. I can’t seem to find a way to correct it since everything goes to the 20 year old email address. I’m at wampus61@ gmailcom .
@@mattottie6410 It is a small 3 pin connector that is also used on some Furuno radios as well. Here’s link to plugs on ebay. www.ebay.com/itm/190877240574?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=NTm-o8heTIq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=cFkORs3sTI-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=SMS
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Nice dannng love it😮
What antenna are you using?
@@G4Patriot DX One active loop through Stridsberg 8-port active multicoupler. Temporary install, so sub-optimal directionality!
You forgot one😉, maybe 2 if you include the AEG with dsp from French Army, maybe 3 if you also include the Tentec 340
Nick, you can only vote for one, my friend!😉🤣 Those are equally good radios though.
@@KI4BZJ dang! Only one, gotta go with the one I know. WJ
Rhode & Schwarz is best Radio.
The bottom one night and day
The WJ.
Them are not cheap radios
都不知道拍视频意义在哪里？
Who's still watching in 2024?????????? Etyyyyyyyyyyhyhhhghhhgggggggggh
Me, I have the 896 but I do not know how to get the v.4 firmware version. Any idea?
@@papierecriture Let me ask around. You might ping the folks on Premium-RX group.
@@KI4BZJ Ok thanks, I do not know if those LL modes (menu 5) in MODE is useful or not Have you tried ithem?
@@KI4BZJ Have you noticed any significant difference when using the demodulation modes, LL,LU,LIL,LiU, in the R&S EK896? I am interested in weak voice signals and mine has not got that option.
@@papierecriture I’ll have to do some research on that and get back to you. Thanks for the question!