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Old October 9th 06, 09:32 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default MINT Grundig YB-500 FS

On 8 Oct 2006 17:35:26 -0700, " wrote:

MINT Grundig YB-500
The Yacht Boy 500 is a dual coverage portable digital receiver covering
150-353, 513-30000 kHz and the FM broadcast band. FM stereo is provided
to the earphone jack. Single sideband reception is supported. This
radio features: S Indicator, Dial Lamp, Dial Lamp Switch, 40 Memories,
RDS FM, 90 ROM Frequencies, Tilt Stand, Keypad, Lock, Dual 24 Hour
Clocks, Up-Down Tuning, Tone Switch, Line Output and Recorder
Activation.
Supplied with dual voltage AC adapter or operates from four AA cells
(not supplied) or 9 VDC.
4.4 x 7.5 x 1.6 inches 5 Lbs. Made in Portugal.

$135+insured shipping.

LINK on Yact Boy series Grundigs:
http://www.geocities.com/grundigradioboy/menu.htm

My condolences to whoever buys this thing. It eats batteries, and
should win awards for the worst ergonomics, and most difficult to use
user interface ever developed for a Radio.This was supposed to be
Grundig's answer to the ICF-SW77/55, score one for Sony.