Nice video. I recall the early 90s when the Kenwood R-5000 competed against the ICOM R-71A, JRC NRD-535, and the Drake R-8. I opted for the Drake, but all were fine radios. My 1991 Drake R-8 still kicks butt. I will shortly take delivery of an ICOM IC-7300 for RX. Can't wait!
Thanks for testing the R 5000 from Kenwood, i like all your receivertests on youtube and it is with great pleasure to see that you also support the second amendment.
I still have the r5000 I originally purchased back in early 90’s. Still working and just started comparing to my new Malahit DSP2 I finally got yesterday after a 2 month wait. Nice find and a Great video!
Your Back!!!! Great Video, thanks for getting us EXCITED again!!!! 🙂 Robert OH!! BTW, their appears to be someone to your right, outside your window, with a rifle!! I think he wants to steal your R5000 radio,,, be safe!!! LOL
Thanks for the comparison. Keep coming up with these excellent videos. I like the r5000 a lot but.... it is tough to find one nowadays without problems. So I let them pass if I see one at eBay. 👍👍
Nick,, in case you may not have seen this!! Notes : * Beacons are being decommissioned at such a rapid rate that many listed here may already be off the air. By 2026, most of these beacons will be gone with only a few left, __mainly in remote areas. Also, it has been noticed recently that many decommissioned beacons have been unexpectantly returning to the air (I call them "zombie beacons"). Note : There are no longer any beacons operating in Colombia, Cuba, Dominicana, Guatemala, Martinique, Montserrat, El Salvador and Turks & Caicos.
Well impressed with the Kenwood R5000. Especially up against the EK070. Kenwood made the R820 which is a much earlier ancestor to the 5000 this had variable bw tuning, pbs, NB, and I think got a fantastic review in one of the UK SW magazines looking back at classic models.
Hi Ron thanks for the kind words. Well this aint no 8711 but it is a great table top receiver. They are so old now that you should only get ond that has been repaired. Google Jahnke Electronics
Shoot out between a Racal 3790 DSP receiver with 100 user configurable bandwidths and you're NRD 545, RX 340, R9500 and the 8600, 8711 and RSPDuo It'd be a good shootout but the 3950 RACAL may be rairer to find than an 070
I have bought many radios from him. He is a great seller. I will buy from him again. But I am sure you know that even if it is working perfectly today it can stop working tomorrow and no one can control that. That is the risk of buying a 30 or 40 year old radio
They still ask 600 usd for sn r 5000. And 1300 for a for a Watkins Johnson. And even double for a Rhode. The new top of the line Jeasu kosts almost 15.000 usd. Tell me what radios you can buy for pennies? @@dieselten01
@@dieselten01 but latelly they wsnt to let you pay sourly for receivers. I bought sn R2000 for less than 100 euro and now they want at least 350 E, for a R5000 they ask more than 500 euro . WJ 8711 will cost no less than 1500 euro
Me kenwood R5000 what is gifted to me have one SSB Filter YK-88S L71-0208-5 I am not sure or newer SSb filters all the rest is not in also 2 and 70 CM HF/UHF is not in. need allot to Change include SDR Padddle.
Did you have the 6khz am filter ? I have the R820 all filters in and truly to say its better than the r5000 and dont compare that shit pc radio pls lol gr de ON3MK Maurits 73,
What a beatiful looking receiver that Kenwood is!
73's...
Thanks Landon, I was lucky to get this one
Nick your new kenwood R-5000 shortwave desktop receiver with ssb and your new rsp Dx sdr defined shortwave receiver with ssb is awesome my friend
Nice video. I recall the early 90s when the Kenwood R-5000 competed against the ICOM R-71A, JRC NRD-535, and the Drake R-8. I opted for the Drake, but all were fine radios. My 1991 Drake R-8 still kicks butt. I will shortly take delivery of an ICOM IC-7300 for RX. Can't wait!
Thanks for testing the R 5000 from Kenwood, i like all your receivertests on youtube and it is with great pleasure to see that you also support the second amendment.
I still have the r5000 I originally purchased back in early 90’s. Still working and just started comparing to my new Malahit DSP2 I finally got yesterday after a 2 month wait. Nice find and a Great video!
Your Back!!!! Great Video, thanks for getting us EXCITED again!!!! 🙂 Robert
OH!! BTW, their appears to be someone to your right, outside your window, with a rifle!! I think he wants to steal your R5000 radio,,, be safe!!! LOL
Thanks Robert! I will keep an eye on him
Good work- I have the narrow cw filter in mine and think sometimes it it too much. You're spot on about a 4k filter. I figured that out too late.
If all 4 filters were like Lego’s, just plug and play, I would have this series - 6, 4, 2.4, .5. Thanks Rick
Thanks for the comparison. Keep coming up with these excellent videos. I like the r5000 a lot but.... it is tough to find one nowadays without problems. So I let them pass if I see one at eBay. 👍👍
I agree. But Jahnke Electronics can fix these or sell you one already fixed. Google their web site
Nick your TH-cam videos are awesome my friend
Nick,, in case you may not have seen this!!
Notes :
* Beacons are being decommissioned at such a rapid rate that many listed here may already be off the air. By 2026, most of these beacons will be gone with only a few left, __mainly in remote areas. Also, it has been noticed recently that many decommissioned beacons have been unexpectantly returning to the air (I call them "zombie beacons").
Note : There are no longer any beacons operating in Colombia, Cuba, Dominicana, Guatemala, Martinique, Montserrat, El Salvador and Turks & Caicos.
Chase them while you can !
Nick my hobbies are painting pictures 🖼 and listening to shortwave and ssb iam thinking about getting my Grms license my friend
Well impressed with the Kenwood R5000. Especially up against the EK070. Kenwood made the R820 which is a much earlier ancestor to the 5000 this had variable bw tuning, pbs, NB, and I think got a fantastic review in one of the UK SW magazines looking back at classic models.
I got lucky with my radio. Plus it has all 4 nice filters
Hello nick. Is it worth it as an old receiver. Just how good is it. Always enjoy your vids. Best regards. RON. Z. WA3090SWL.
Hi Ron thanks for the kind words. Well this aint no 8711 but it is a great table top receiver. They are so old now that you should only get ond that has been repaired. Google Jahnke Electronics
Nick you should have your clock set to utc time my friend
Shoot out between a Racal 3790 DSP receiver with 100 user configurable bandwidths and you're NRD 545, RX 340, R9500 and the 8600, 8711 and RSPDuo
It'd be a good shootout but the 3950 RACAL may be rairer to find than an 070
Hello .Nick do you have an opinion of Big Apple 59 they have a 5000 for sale thanks Ron Z.WA3090SWL.
I have bought many radios from him. He is a great seller. I will buy from him again. But I am sure you know that even if it is working perfectly today it can stop working tomorrow and no one can control that. That is the risk of buying a 30 or 40 year old radio
So the pc rendered the radio totally obsolete
@@ON5ALE-Alessio that happened a long time ago
@@ON5ALE-Alessio why do you think we can buy $25,000 radios on the surplus market for pennies on the dollar
They still ask 600 usd for sn r 5000. And 1300 for a for a Watkins Johnson. And even double for a Rhode. The new top of the line Jeasu kosts almost 15.000 usd. Tell me what radios you can buy for pennies? @@dieselten01
@@dieselten01 but latelly they wsnt to let you pay sourly for receivers. I bought sn R2000 for less than 100 euro and now they want at least 350 E, for a R5000 they ask more than 500 euro . WJ 8711 will cost no less than 1500 euro
@@ON5ALE-Alessio thats the collector market affecting the price
Me kenwood R5000 what is gifted to me have one SSB Filter YK-88S L71-0208-5 I am not sure or newer SSb filters all the rest is not in also 2 and 70 CM HF/UHF is not in. need allot to Change include SDR Padddle.
Did you have the 6khz am filter ? I have the R820 all filters in and truly to say its better than the r5000 and dont compare that shit pc radio pls lol gr de ON3MK Maurits 73,
Yes this one has the upgraded 6khz filter
@@dieselten01 yes for clear audio you need this congtrz.
Nick 73s my friend that means best wishes