The second sample I have is also off frequency, but because it is 30 hz off it shows on the display. There are a few things which I'd like to point out comparing the two samples I used.įirst of all, it seems that the VFOs' readout in my first sample were ever so slightly off, not enough to show on the display (which tunes 5 hz but reads to the nearest 10 hz) but enough to cause the synchronous detector to distort the audio. Update: I recently had a chance to purchase another sample of the AR3030, and have read accounts from other owners about this receiver. Se si è SWL allora consiglierei un Icom R75, stesso prezzo (nel mercato dell'usato), qualità di ricezione simile ma ergonomia molto migliore. Se si è BCL un Kenwood R2000 può essere una valida alternativa, molto economica e con un ottimo altoparlante interno. Il suono dell'altoparlante interno è sufficiente, ma poteva essere migliore.Īl giorno d'oggi con molti meno soldi si può acquistare un ricevitore SDR (Softrock Ensemble II per esempio) che unisce una qualità di ascolto simile con una ergonomia molto migliore. Il rialzo in metallo è troppo corto, usando il ricevitore sulla scrivania il display è poco leggibile e l'uso dei tasti difficoltoso. La manopola di sintonia è piccola e troppo dura, e bastano pochi minuti di uso intenso per stancarsi. Sono d'accordo sul fatto l'AOR 3030 sia un ottimo ricevitore, ma devo evidenziare che la sua ergonomia è pessima: If you are a SWL then I would recommend an Icom R75, same price (on the used market), similar quality but much better ergonomics. If you are a BCL a Kenwood R2000 can be a good alternative, very cheap and high quality internal audio. Nowadays with a lot less money you can buy an SDR receiver (SDR Softrock Ensemble II for example) that combines a similar quality of listening with a much better ergonomics. The sound from the internal speaker is sufficient, but could be improvable. The metal bracket is too short, and if you use the AR3030 on the desk the display and buttons are difficult to see and use. The tuning knob is small and a bit hard to rotate, and just a few minutes of use are enough to get tired. I agree that the AOR 3030 is a great receiver, but I have to point out that its ergonomics is bad: Otherwise this is a surprisingly good sounding AM and SSB receiver, easy to use and with the filtering of the famous mechanical Collins. But with the AGC switched to slow CW sounds ok. I have only one criticism, at strong CW signals, with the AGC at fast and with the narrow 500 Hz Filter, the beginning of a signal has a peculiarly "popcorn" sound. Contrary to expectations, I was still quite satisfied with the audio of my unmodified AOR-3030. Incidentally, the speaker grill on the front is just a sound hole, the speaker in the unit radiates downwards. The device is remarkably built lightweight, a stronger push of a button moves the whole RX. But of course no comparison to the haptics of a NRD-VFO knob. The small VFO button I was initially very skeptical, but it is viscose-braked and can and can therefore be used relatively well. The buttons are easy to use, they have a nubby surface and a defined pressure point. But with 10m or less wire length there was no need for a preselector. With a Preselector (MFJ-1020C) calm came back. Negative for me was the bad large-signal immunity, at 20m wire with UnUn the small AOR jumped from the station table. I have compared the AOR 3030 with my NRD-535DG at weak tropical band signals, the AOR lacked the signal processing options of the NRD, but otherwise he was on par with even better audio. I'll pass on your message to everyone.My device had all 3 Collins (6 KHz AM, 2.5 KHz SSB and 500 Hz CW) inside. We have a staff of eight and 25 volunteer DJs. We are still having that conversation in the city council and ion the community. It has been a difficult year here with regard to Homer's attitudes and practices toward immigrants. I'm so happy to hear that you found the This American Life episode useful. I still remember getting postcards from all over the world in "the old days". In the digital age, we can communicate instantly. It's always a treat to hear from distant listeners. On Sundays we play classical in the morning, a bit of chat and folk in the afternoon, and jazz in the evening. We play a lot of different styles of music. The music you heard was from a program called Sunday Baroque. Thank you for letting us know you found us! I tried emailing but with no success, so I sent a message on Facebook and received a lengthy reply from Kathleen Gustaffson, Director of Content. KBBI 890 kHz in Homer, Alaska has replied.