I have both the R75 and the Sat 800. There is NO comparison between the
two. The R75 is 10 times the radio the 800 is. The 800 has virtually no
tools for digging a signal out of the muck. Incidentally, if you find an
R75 on sale, they are NOT $100 more than the 800. I believe I paid $530 for
my R75 with a free DSP unit. Don't get me wrong, the Sat800 is a fine
radio for listening to world band radio. If you want to listen to signals
that are barely there, or have so much whistling and other noises, get the
R75. R75= 1hz tuning steps Sat800= 50hz tuning steps (100hz displayed)



"Jim Douglas" wrote in message
news:zhxwb.292364$HS4.2626124@attbi_s01...
I am looking for the same thing. Someone was kind enough to send me a link
where they are selling ICOM R75 for about $100 more than the Grundig.
Anyone
think that the extra $100 is worth it. I finally got to touch the Grundig
at
the local Fry's last weekend, it seemed ok but was not able to spend alot
of
time with it, will leave the kids home next time.

"Neil Bell" wrote in message
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Anyone have a chance to compare these two radios side-by-side?
Looking for good SW reception and easy tuning using my 100 ft
longwire. Any informed advice appreciated.


Neil Bell

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