Tom writes: "I called Sangean yesterday and they indicated a major upgrade of the ATS-909, called the 909X, is coming in 2010." (Thanks, Matt and Leonardo, for the photo links)
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Found this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jelyce/3222148386/
Don't know if it's a mockup or not, but probably is.
Posted by: Matt | August 01, 2009 at 07:37 PM
And I just ordered an Eton G4000A yesterday!
OK, question one is this - the diagram linked to (fast work there, Matt) indicates that the new set will be 222 mm wide (8.75" inches), and the text mentions "smaller than ATS-909". But Amazon lists the ATS-909 as only 8.5" wide. What gives there?
The new text also points out that the 909X will be "much ruggid of rod antenna." One can only hope that it will be much long of ferrite antenna, as well. The original 909 does not give much reason to be optimistic about MW performance, however.
Posted by: Mike W | August 01, 2009 at 08:24 PM
I must say I like the look of this new Sangean.
Posted by: Jeffrey McMahon | August 01, 2009 at 08:26 PM
Looks like a radio Apple would design.
Posted by: Paul | August 01, 2009 at 09:22 PM
I googled ATS-909XR and got Da Vinci Restaurant in Hoboken NJ.
Are they the authorized seller? Does it come with a side of cole slaw?
Posted by: Terry, the Up Way Too Damn Late Person | August 01, 2009 at 11:30 PM
Hi I've find also this image
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jelyce/3244800568/
Posted by: Leonardo | August 01, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Any speculation on new capabilities -- the pictures suggest mainly cosmetic differences. I see the same number of memories; a little dust cover over the data port. Wish I saw a USB port and a promise of software integration. Don't care so much about sync detection; got it on 3 radios already and it's not that wonderful.
Posted by: KE7CYT | August 02, 2009 at 07:14 AM
Kurt, I know what you mean about sync detection. Once in a while it really locks onto & cleans up a tough signal, but more often is an encumberance that adds more noise than it's worth. Net result, for my tastes, is that I can do w/o it in a radio.
Posted by: Mike W | August 02, 2009 at 09:50 AM
I'd forgotten how nice sync was. Fantastic for getting rid of distortion and knocking out squealing hets.
The only extra function I see on the 909XR is squelch. I don't see sync on it.
Posted by: Terry, the Get Up Way Too Damn Late Person | August 02, 2009 at 10:18 AM
I hope the 909X is a big winner, our hobby could use some excitement. I guess when the man at Sangean said the upgrade would have a "boatload of changes", he really meant it.
Posted by: Tom Welch | August 02, 2009 at 11:53 AM
The ATS-909X had damn well better be a lot better than the current version. I have much cheaper radios that are more sensitive on AM and SW. Much rugged of rod antenna? How about making it sensitive enough that it doesn't need a longer whip antenna? Longer decent quality ferrite bars are relatively cheap. Thank goodness I only have $25.00 of my own money tied up in my RS DX-398, the same radio. I bought it for $100.00 when RS blew out the DX-398. RS gift cards paid for thr rest. I have never understood the appeal of this radio. You can still buy them from Amazon for $232.00. I think it's not worth anything close to that much. Clipping a short length of wire to the whip solves the SW sensitivity problem. It takes a passive loop to bring the AM up to par. Does anyone know why it needs a squelch control?
Posted by: Dennis | August 29, 2009 at 04:33 PM
Dennis, the page Matt links to above indicates it's for SW. Perhaps labeling it 'squelch' was a misnomer.
Posted by: Mike W | August 29, 2009 at 04:49 PM
OK, it's 2010 -- anyone have any NEW info on when the 909 X will be out??
Posted by: Dan | February 14, 2010 at 08:54 AM