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Post by Banjo Tue 14 Oct 2014, 6:12 am

I didn't have a portable radio so I ended up with a Tecsun PL 660 and a Tecsun AN 200 loop antenna after reading an old thread on Whirlpool Forums where a bunch of radio nerds were discussing the best radio's out there.

What are you guys using or do you have any recommendations for everyone ? I know some guys like to leave the world behind when they head bush.
Antenna wise ive read where some guys carry a roll of wire with a weight on the end and lob it up over a branch and then clip or wrap the wire around the antenna ?

Anyway this link may help some make a decision
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1680412

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Post by Bignuggs Tue 14 Oct 2014, 11:46 am

I've got one of these radios, the PR-D3L
The only place I got crap reception was Paynes Find and was stuck listening to ABC Radio.

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Post by Banjo Tue 14 Oct 2014, 4:17 pm

Sangeans get a good rap.
Do you ever muck about with it and see where you can pick stations up from ?

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Post by Guest Tue 14 Oct 2014, 4:42 pm

i go bush for peace and quiet not to listen to some busted ass radio telling me the world has been blown up coz the degree of care is ziltch.

go bush and enjoy the bush for what it is --no home and away--no news --no nothing apart from finding some color if I get lucky.

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Post by goldstrijk Tue 14 Oct 2014, 6:13 pm

I agree Oneday
I like the sound of the bush
The last thing I want to hear is anything to do with a wireless, sound systems and TV
Enjoy the sounds, have a conversation around the camp fire with ya mates and sleep like a baby hahaha!
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Post by Banjo Tue 14 Oct 2014, 8:18 pm

Yep i'm the same, when I came over in 2006 in my Lada Niva I didn't even have a working radio in that and couldn't care less what was going on in the world, the only radio I heard in all that time was when Kevin & Bep used to like to listen to the news in the morning over brekky. I didn't even know about the Beaconsfield mine disaster until I rejoined the group.
I bought this one mainly because we are new up here and they recommend to have one through cyclone season, but I am interested to see who picks up what though.

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Post by Bignuggs Tue 14 Oct 2014, 9:01 pm

The question is about the type of radio you might take to the bush with you, not "Have a rant and rave about the outside world".
If you don't take a radio with you, why comment.
Believe it or not, some people like to listen to a radio and keep up to date with the news.

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Post by Flying kiwi Wed 15 Oct 2014, 8:53 am

morning Nuggsie Twisted Evil

I know I start to go crazy out in the bush by myself after a week or so a bit of communication with the outside world is pretty handy, I like to plug me Iphone into the car radio and crank some ACDC after a big day in the scrub!!!! fgmjfhk fgmjfhk fgmjfhk fhsdfg fhsdfg fhsdfg
seems to keep the brown snakes away from camp aswell!!

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Post by NuggieDreamer Wed 15 Oct 2014, 9:00 am

With ya there Kiwi,
need something to drown out Cloggsies SNORING too kwdf drunken  Sleep
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Post by goldstrijk Wed 15 Oct 2014, 9:03 am

Hey ND,
Why do you think we call you "McCullouch" Hahaha:lol!: Portable AM/FM radio for the bush 4111366853

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Post by Flying kiwi Wed 15 Oct 2014, 10:36 am

got that right pete ND you aint no angel in that department Shocked

force a good man like my self to the drink, passing out is the only way to get to sleep in your camp Sleep

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Post by goldstrijk Wed 15 Oct 2014, 10:38 am

Hahaha! Tom, that's why I have a good skin full before sleeping Twisted Evil

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Post by cruiser1 Wed 15 Oct 2014, 10:50 am

Must admit we like a good session of sixties at six,seventies at seven,eighties at eight etc around the camp fire.Usually have a bit of a comp.to see who can guess the artist.A bit of nostalgia.
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Post by Bignuggs Wed 15 Oct 2014, 2:55 pm

Next time you are out in the Eastern Goldfields, tune into Kalgoorlie radio.
You will swear you are back in the 50's and 60's

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Post by purple-dragon Fri 17 Oct 2014, 12:03 pm

I did a bit of research on a portable am fm that was good enough to be used anywhere in the WA outback and it pointed to a thirty year old general electric super radio 11-I tracked one down on gumtree here in Perth and have been using it for two years now on trips and it is awesome,it has some good tech for its age that smoothes out the signal coming in -no more drifting out of tune-and as well as 240volt it will take 6 c batteries that will power it for weeks-Dragon
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Post by Banjo Fri 17 Oct 2014, 12:48 pm

hey Purple-dragon, I also found info supporting the older radio's are the go as well, good to hear someone actually went down that path and is here to back it up, i'm about to do a search and see what she looks like

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Darren

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Post by Steady Eddie Tue 09 Dec 2014, 8:11 am

Bignuggs wrote:The question is about the type of radio you might take to the bush with you, not "Have a rant and rave about the outside world".
If you don't take a radio with you, why comment.
Believe it or not, some people like to listen to a radio and keep up to date with the news.

I agree. There is a lot of handy info on the airwaves, waiting to be harnessed, and free of charge.
Especially weather forecasts from the ABC rural transmitters on the country hour weekdays at 12.30 pm.
I would like to add that, having owned a Sangean ATS 505 for 5 years, I find the DIGITECH AR-1748 a far better receiver. It is larger in size, but able to pick up the transpitter near Dalwallinu at MW 531from Marymia, halfway between Meekatharra and Newman. It can also easily be picked up here in Albany. I suspect this is due to the large internal Ferrite Antenna, as any additional external extensions do not improve reception. A local HAM operator could not receive the signal with an EATON and Wire Loop Antenna.
  I feel it is a good idea to keep up with the latest in science, sport, news etc. despite the awe inspiring sounds of mother nature. There is nothing to beet that. Very Happy
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Post by Bignuggs Fri 15 Apr 2016, 7:12 pm

Banjo wrote:Sangeans get a good rap.
Do you ever muck about with it and see where you can pick stations up from ?

Darren

Thought I'd revisit this topic with an update.
Last couple of trips, I've been able to pick a radio station from Adelaide but only at night. dunno what the station name is but they play some good old music, not the head banging crap you hear on stations today.
Mostly picked up on MW, LW is full of stuff in a language that is definitely not English Razz
And I was a bit surprised that Easter just gone, I was picking up FM with the car radio in the Sandstone/Mt Magnet area. Dunno where that was coming from.
anyone know if they have FM in Geraldton ?

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Post by Nightjar Fri 15 Apr 2016, 8:25 pm

WAFM 6FMS 104.7 Sandstone
Radio National 6ABCRN 99.7 Geraldton

http://www.radioheritage.net/australia/fmwa.asp



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Post by Bignuggs Fri 15 Apr 2016, 10:27 pm

Well I'll be buggered. Ya learn something new everyday.
Thanks NJ.

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