BL+ Can anyone suggest some makes/models of good mobile
+General Coverage receiving antennas ? I'm considering
+mounting my FRG-7 in the Jeep.
BL+I've also been unable to locate any info on an
+AM/FM/SW/Cassette/Stereo in-dash auto radio that I saw a
+few years back. Anyone know what unit I'm referring to ?
+It mounted just like a standard car-stereo in the dash, but
+had an integral shortwave receiver included.
Bruce,
Ironically I own both of the units you're talking about. Among my
SWL gear is a vintage Frog-7 modified by Gilfer. I also have the nifty
Phillips DC-777 AM/FM/Cassette/SW in dash car radio. Features multiple
memories, increased selectivity on subsequent scans, dropdown digital
entry keypad, preamp out, etc. They ran almost $500 and didn't sell all
that well stateside. (No car SW radio sells well outside of europe).
The U.S. distributor finally offered a great deal direct mailorder (if
memory serves something like $225 or so). It was posted on InterNET
and in this echo. Also bought the mount rack but opted against the
wired remote (they wanted close to $100 for that alone). That was 4
years ago and I doubt any are left anywhere, but you never know.
R.L. Crane has SW replacement antennas for autos. I have one mated
to the DC-777 and the combo works very well indeed. Everything that
was written about the DC-777 at the time has been born out by my
experience. It was (and is) an excellent package.
I went through my archives to see if I could find more details for
you (e.g. phone numbers, US Distributor name, etc.). No joy; sorry.
73's!!!!
-=[Bob Allman]=- allmanr@sups28.ellsworth.af.mil
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