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Old November 12th 07, 01:44 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:41:53 -0800, RHF
wrote:

On Nov 10, 1:35 pm, Telamon
wrote:
In article ,

dxAce wrote:
k9kz wrote:


Eton is supposed to be coming out with a new E1 without XM any time now for
about $400.


It's been out and is available from Universal. $399.99.

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- The E1 has got to be the best value for
- an in production radio today for $399.99
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- Why someone would buy the crap R75 instead is a mystery.
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That's comparing apples to Starburst fruit chews. I have 2 Drakes and
I also have an R75. The R75 is a full-on communications receiver,
whereas the Grundig/Etons are entertainment radios. Just because
Larry Magne can't figure out a radio doesn't mean it's crap.