The wind up Grundig FR200 radios are nice, but I had two that both developed
problems with the volume control. After a few months of daily use at the
office, the volume control became very noisy. I ended up returning both
radios. It's too bad they couldn't be built with slightly better parts.
They are just the right size to keep at work, cute as a button, and they are
very good on batteries.

I guess most people buy these radios and put them away for an emergency,
They will rarely come across this problem because their radios will never
see extended use..

I ended up getting a Degen DE1107 to use at work. I was happy with it until
the LCD clock stopped working out of the blue. I'm waiting for a warranty
replacement unit now. Apart from the clock going south, the radio is very
good. The domestic version being sold in the US is the Kaito KA1107. You
may find this model interesting..


"N9NEO" wrote in message
oups.com...
Yep, they have em at Rad Shack. I looked at the local store recently
but they didn't have anything but the bogus wind up toys. The Rad
Shack down the road a few miles has the 350. I think I will have to
wait till after lent. No more toys for now. I'll pick up at Easter
time and play with for a few days then off to my niece.

73
NEO