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jimofoz
Freeland
Old, fat and bald hobbyist
Interests: reading, woodworking, metalworking, OTR, sci-fi, fantasy, wargames, military, history, computers, models, science
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I bought my Sony ICF-2001 new back in 1981 or 2. I remember it went on sale at the RAF Upper Heyford BX for around $185. I'd lusted after it when it was near $300, but couldn't justify it. I'm still using it today.
eBay Radio Sighting: Sony ICF-2001
Here's an attractive portable, the Sony ICF-2001, probably much coveted. If anyone knows how its performance squares up to similar vintages, let us know. Current bid is $32.
You're probably long gone, but here's an educated guess anyway.
I don't have one (actually, I just ordered a kit), but a long wire and ground connection will work best. The binding posts on the left are for antenna and ground.
Usually hanging several (the more the merrier) feet of wire as high as you can (like ceiling or from a tree or even out the window) will work OK. Of course the better the antenna, the better reception.
The traditional ground connection is a cold water pipe.
Radiomann Tube Radio Kit
Kosmos Radiomann kits were first introduced 70 years ago. A lot has changed in the world of technology since 1935, but you can still build an updated version of the German original. It comes complete with glowing vacuum tube and wooden case. Because you construct it yourself, the set can be qu...
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