I prefer the RF-2600 to the S350. My RF-2600 is minimally less drifty
than my (early model) S350. Also, I find the selectivity of the
RF-2600 to be a bit better than that of the S350. Being analog rather
than synthesized models, both are nice and quiet (you're not going to
suffer chuffing and a high noise floor). Also, both are quite
sensitive off the whip. Both have pleasant audio and dual tone
controls. The RF-2600 has a BFO control for reception of SSB, whereas
the S350 is devoid of SSB reception. That said, SSB reception on the
RF-2600 is not particularly great; I'm sure the $60 Chinese portables
of today do a much better job of it. Both the S350 and the RF-2600
have image problems. I find that the S350 is far more prone to
overload than the RF-2600. Also, my S350 sometimes even drifts on FM,
whereas I've not had that occur with my RF-2600. I purchased the S350
some months after the radio was released. As a fan of Panasonic
portables like the RF-2200, 2600, 2800/2900, the S350 had some
carry-over appeal. I bought my RF-2600 used off eBay. It's in decent
shape, and thankfully (unlike with Cuhulin's '2600) reception on this
radio has never required anything being wedge into the cabinet.

A good condition, used RF-2600 on eBAy is, of course, likely to go for
a fair bit more than a new S350.

If I had given the choice again (and even knowing that the S350s made
now have less drift), I probably wouldn't opt for the S350. But it
does have pleasant audio, and it's good on batteries. I can understand
how it might appeal to someone who's wanting to kick back and listen to
some strong incoming broadcasts. I use my S350 primarily for FM and MW
listening.

junius




Hal (nospam) wrote:
wrote in news:16559-44209EF2-2248@storefull-
3256.bay.webtv.net:

Radio reviews this,radio reviews that,,,, heck,they even do reviews on
those cheap two bit made in China radios.I bought a new Panasonic
RF-2600 AM/FM/Shortwave radio at a Service Mercandise store about 23
years ago,I still own that radio too.I wonder why those big shot radio
reviewers haven't done a radio review of a Panasonic RF-2600 radio? I
have looked on the internet before,I haven't seen a review of that model
radio yet.

No matter though,I am the best reviewer of my radios.
cuhulin


Go to eham.net and do a review. They don't care if they are old.