Portable SSB

[steveh]

Hi
I am looking to buy a portable radio that I can use to get weatherfax on my laptop. Any recomendations welcomed.
I have a NASA HF3 onboard but want to setup at home and have a spare to use on the boat.

 

[Moose]

I think your main problem is going to be the aerial.

 

[Birdseye]

I believe that Icom make a ham HF radio which is computer driven ie attaches directly to your lappy as a slot in card. Try Google

 

[jerryat]

Hi Steve!

Try the larger Sangeans (badged Roberts and others) they work very well. I use one (cost circa £160) and get excellent wefaxes and RTTY sat in the lounge with a bit of wire draped over a pelmet!

I've posted a couple of times in response to 'Richquest' (or Richsquest) so you may care to do a search for mine and other posters views.

Cheers
Jerry

 

[Oldhand]

Is the ICOM PCR1000 and can sometimes be found second hand on Ham web sites or eBay.

 

[bartsels]

To receive will you need a good antenna! Even the best radio without will give you no results.

Best regards,

Bart on4asb

 

[steveh]

Update

I have brought a SANGEAN ATS 909 with an external aeriel. I will post the results when I have got it working!