[Lvas] shortwave radio-John Boron

[John Boron]

I have one that you can use. Where will you be observing?

John Boron
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> From: David Blanchette <Yahoo at awit.com>
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> Anyone know where one can buy a shortwave radio that picks up WWV and
> doesn't cost an arm and a leg?  I need one for the asteroid
> occultation Thursday.
>
> I picked up a radio at Radio Shack, but it did not pick up WWV.  I
> took it back, planning to buy the next higher priced model.  The guy
> there said not to bother, but offered me the $149 model...
>
> WalMart does not appear to sell radios anymore, period.  No
> "emergency" radios in the camping area.
>
> The Target website lists half a dozen radios, but they are all "online 
> only."
>
> Bass Pro shops website lists only one, expensive radio.
>
> REI lists several, but the store is clear across town in
> Henderson.  I may try to get out there, maybe try Fry's while I'm
> that direction.
>
> Circuit City does not carry radios
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> -- David
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> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:20:55 -0700
> From: "paul erickson" <mnstargazer at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Lvas] Shortwave radio
> To: "Las Vegas Astronomical Society" <lvas at lvlug.org>
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> **On Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 11:03 AM, David Blanchette <Yahoo at awit.com> 
> wrote:
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>> Anyone know where one can buy a shortwave radio that picks up WWV and
>>
>
>
> Hello David,
>
> I have a hand held Ham radio (Yaesu VX-5R) that picks up WWV that I bought
> several years ago from AES.  Most of their products require the owner to
> have a Ham license, but if you call them and explain you only need a
> receiver and for what purpose I am sure they can help you out.
>
> I just fixed a fuse blowing problem in my LX-200 so I hope I can get
> everything back together in time to observe.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> http://www.aesham.com/
>
> AES Las Vegas, NV
> 4640 South Polaris Ave
> Las Vegas, NV 89103
>
> 800-634-6227
> 702-647-3114
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