The Radio Shack DX-394 General Coverage Receiver. Is This The Best Shortwave Radio Ever Made?
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- Thanks to a fan of the channel, I was able to acquire a Radio Shack DX-394. This was Radio Shacks last base type Shortwave, and many consider it to be the best one ever made. The fact that I now own it and have the opportunity to play with it is incredible. I never thought I'd get to hold one of these and so far it's living up to the hype.
While not as impressive looking as my DX-302, it's simplicity when it comes to tuning, and the ability to enter a frequency directly is a certain plus.
Stay tuned for a comparison of these two great radios as well as a few scanning videos and thanks to all the fans of Farpoint for making this happen!
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Art Bell, lives forever, thanks to UA-cam, as someone from the UK 🇬🇧 , l am very grateful.....Every episode is brand new to me, and it gives you a chance, to fact check his guests, here in the future!
I picked up one last winter really cheap. After a bit, I shipped mine off to Lowbander for the mods and, I love this radio even more. I own quite a few hi end potable sw radios and a Yaesu frg 8800, But, i use this one on a daily basis. It fits nicely on my table. In fact, I am listening to it while i'm typing this. [ 27.185 CB ch 19 ] Congrats on the rig.
Those are great , I picked up a mint one just like that back in March . You won’t be disappointed
It really seems like a great little radio.
That's really cool that you were gifted a DX-394. They weren't very popular in their day due to the poor performance of the "A" version. Your "B" version is much improved, listed for $399.99, but closed out for less than $100 new. Now has become desirable. Many Mods available to improve performance, the only mod I performed to my "B" version was to remove the Tuning Dial and fill the void in said dial with lead fishing shot. Adds some weight to an otherwise wimpy Tuning Dial. Much improves the "feel" of the radio. Enjoy! KG7M
I remember getting mine years and years ago. I still have it in the ham shack, but can’t remember the last time I actually used it. What sold me on purchasing the 394 was the all LCD display and the direct entry of frequencies as you stated “ Like a Scanner” It wasn’t a bad little receiver and worked quite well... Before that, I used my Kenwood TS-520 for shortwave listening. A heavy big beast that was all analog tuning.
I still have 3 different versions of the 520.
The 394 was a pleasure, just punch your frequency in, mode, and start listening.
Plus it was a heck of a lot easier to move around.
Good morning. I’m going to a ham fest this morning. Hope you and Jen are well. Cool receiver!
Good luck! I love finding neat new stuff to play with!
Nice Gift! Great radio, can't wait to see part 2 with the proper antennas! 73, Heath N4TWT
I've got it hooked up to the long wire antenna, and it's working great!
Looking forward to your review of the DX-394!
Very nice, string up a grounded long wire and go to town. 👍
Great find Curtis, your very generous! 🇺🇸✌️
Love it so far. Easy to tune, and I can see the backlit screen pretty good too.
Wow thanks for sharing Eric hope you and your wife are doing well take care
Thanks!
You have the later, and much better model. The sticker on the back, "B" indicates that yours is a "B" model. Much improved over the earlier offerings. KG7M
How is the weather up in your neck of the woods? I understand your experiencing Desert like Heat?.
thanks
@@ericdee6802 Yes. It reached a new record of 116 degrees on June 29th, here in Portland. I'll not likely forget the day as I broke my back lifting large A/C Unit! I'm 69 years and should've known better. 73, KG7M
I have a DX-394 and would enjoy seeing a part 2 to this video... thanks
I'm working on it today.
Awesome unit I'm jealous
Thanks!
I also had the "B". It was not a Drake, Icom or Kenwood but it did a great job and didnt break the bank. Ran mine on 12 volt power supply and the radio did not get a warm. W4PTF
I'm really liking it so far! I guess I got lucky with the "b" series.
If you want the best ever made you probably should look from a Drake, Icon or Kenwood. The are probably some even blow those out of water.
Great looking radio! Have fun with it! 73 de K2CJB
Thanks!
Just found one for $100 in box. Not sure which model it is yet, but I think I will get it and make the necessary mods for that price. Nice rigs.
Eric this is Morris from Wilkesboro NC I have a friend in Lenoir NC that owns a radio shack he has CB equipment and antron antennas and base antennas has a great selection. Drop me a comment and I will get you the information he would really appreciate letting people know that a radio shack still exist that is accessible from so many different counties around Lenoir. Love your videos keep up the good work hope to hear from you soon
Wow! I'd love to come down and see it. Please send me an email with the details. Its Farpoint.farm.survival@gmail.com
Great new intro
Thanks!
@@FarpointFarms I'm going to start binge watching Ur early show see what I can learn 🙂 thanks for putting this together mate goggle Fred in the she might make u laugh, anyways you'll see you Yankees is well ahead I respect that because you help me learn 😊, hell let's have a look at this teashirt tonight Eric 👍 Great Show 👌🇬🇧
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Maybe you could do a video on the Radio Shack Dx 390 shortwave radio,I just ordered one off eBay (open Box mint condition) they are a great radio as I had one back in the 90s!!!!!
Check out the video I made on the dx302. They are nearly identical. You'll love it!!
Hold your breath. I've accumulated ' 8 ' of them here in Sydney, Australia.
I love the theme song
Thanks! That is from fellow UA-camr Marky Shaw. He's a talented guy!
The radio shake 394 reaciever I got it on ebay for £60.00 and it is in mint condition I love it
decent price for it- glad that you love it
I’d like to see it in action!! I can read the specs
Check out part 2
These are cool, I haven’t ever listened to much shortwave, but I have an HF base station, any frequencies you recommend?
40 and 80 meters is fun listening to, anything that you can hear is usually interesting
@@cmvb69 40 being jammed down South right now.
@@cmvb69 Yeah, but I was asking more about shortwave broadcast stations, all the ham bands sound the same.
Hi
it could be good but not the best ever made.Where would you put then on the list HAM Rx like Kenwood r 5000 or Jrc nrd-545?
Not to mention professional receivers (rohde & schwarz ......)
Did crab apple pull his comments? Looks like he was gonna go up higher and use ten foot sections of galvanized. I don't recommend doing that without guying like with a hy-gain AGK-8 and some line grip tensioning devices by Buckmaster.
Another thing you might be able to do with the tape out is go into the mike input of a computer, and with the right software is decode digital transmissions.
Holy cow that is a great idea!
Brilliant!
where do i find the song in the intro? it's been stuck in my head.
That is sung by Marky Shaw a fellow UA-camr. He made it custom for my channel. There is a video of it here on the channel somewhere if you'd like to hear the whole thing.
Ebay has two sellers one 300.00 and other one is 199.95 what is good price for one thanks
Yes Art Bell
mine is C002558 serial number lol and i did buy new from radioshack in canada
Nice!
I have three versions of the same radio the 394 the 394 rev A and the394 rev B The only difference in the rev A was the filtering of the power supply,, (incorrect values) The rev B made it more cleaner on receiving esp on SSB,, There are a lot of "performance improvements" for the 394 and I have done them all... over a dozen,,, still best from Radio Japan! 73
Great info! Thanks, I am really loving mine so far.
There's no way to configure this model or others like it into a two-radio??
No. It is for receiving only.
U can deffo use a switch. I did the switch inline 2 years ago.. u can switch it powered on
Good to know! Thanks!!
Nice. I'm jealous. But a little too new.
I know 40m is being jammed down South right now, any of you CBer's hearing anything on your rigs?
Yep channel 6 super bowl
I think I need to make a video on that situation. Jamming on such a large scale is really scary. Localized jamming of the 11 Meter band isn't something I'd really considered, but I'll bet the idea has been floated.
Listening to 40 meters right now it's wide open tonight no jamming
You can hook it up to a multi-band antenna for amateur and broadcast bands. Be nice to hear samples of what you can receive.
I'm going to do a part two with all the features and functions, and a part 3 with some scanning.
Oh boy not another rookie evaluation of actually a pretty crummy radio
Funny- I have made a ton of review videos, how many have you made?
its a nice radio but when they put a 12v plug on it they need to make the 120v plug removable lol
I run a dx-120
... Maybe this Radio Shack IS the best ever...... but that name will never have the "cachet" of a Hammarlund, a Collins, etc..
Drake also comes to mind, but I do think that radio shack and realistic are finally starting to get some love after all these years as far as brands.go.
I like the Radio Shack DX-302 better just me I guess..
It is far more beautiful to look at for sure!
@@FarpointFarms It sure is I like the analog S-Meter better than the one on the DX-394
I know what you mean about listening to the truth. The internet is becoming heavily censored.
Exactly. A small radio like this will still allow you to bypass the censors and you can hear news from around the globe. Friendly or not, it's great to hear ALL viewpoints, not just the approved ones.
It’s a nice form factor. Best ever? Um, no.
lol i got 1
Cool
FAR from the "best shortwave radio ever made" and the fact that this video is titled that and you even put forth the question is ridiculous.
And I just checked in two copies of "Passport to World Band Radio" that I have, 2007 and 2009, and they give this radio a whopping 2.5 out of 5 stars, and in fact in BOTH editions, it's the LOWEST rated table top receiver that they review.