The 350 has better selectivity, to take out a strong station nearby in
frequency.

I'd not use either one for DX, rather using a MW loop with another
radio, like the 7600G, to get the daytime distance.

The GE seems more trouble free; the 350 has SW bands and tells you what
frequency you're tuned to. I dunno, either radio leaves you room to
move up. I think the GE is cheaper, which maybe would be a big
factor in satisfaction ; and more volume available. The 350
is marginal outdoors volumewise.

I suggest a MW loop as a first purchase and use it with whatever radio
you have already. (MW loop helps more the less sensitive your radio ;
almost not mattering with either of these radios, though helping a
little. Only matters in the daytime; at night, signals are strong
enough to hear already. Thousands of them.)

--
Ron Hardin


On the internet, nobody knows you're a jerk.

Ron Hardin ) writes:

I suggest a MW loop as a first purchase and use it with whatever radio
you have already. (MW loop helps more the less sensitive your radio ;
almost not mattering with either of these radios, though helping a
little. Only matters in the daytime; at night, signals are strong
enough to hear already. Thousands of them.)

And at night, other issues come into play, like being able to receive
weak signals adjacent to stronger signals, and of course, fading.

People have mentioned in the past, I think rightfully, that not
enough people tune up and down the band with any old radio. So
they assume they need something good to receive distant stations,
and they go out and buy something (often the GE Superradio) before
getting a handle on what it's like with whatever radios they have
at home.

Michael

On Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:49:39 -0500, Du_Hicky wrote:

Forget the Analog Tunning and cost on the SR III or the LCD display and
short wave on the Grundig, Simply put, Which of these radios performs
better on AM? Hopefully someone here has had both of these radios to
compare. Thanks.

I've never used the GE radio, but I have used the Grundig S350 and now the
S350DL. which is marketed by Eton, but still carries the Grundig name.

I found a difference in both sound and AM sensitivity between the two, Both
are better in the S350DL, with the sound being the biggest difference.

For the money ($99 at a local Radio Shack) I have no complaints.

That is exactly what happened to me - after I got my S350, I tried my
little RS PLL radio and my PLL car radio and was able to get exactly
the same stations - I guess, I fell for the S350's pretty face and all
the hype. I'de love to be able to check out the new RS 12-150, but it
is not available in stores in Maryland, yet. But, if AM nighttime IBOC
gets approved, all these are moot points !


Whoa... haven't seen this. Here's the link:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...tId=2472950&cp

Sure would like to try one of these.

Rich

Screw a bunch of G.E.Superadios!!! (Don't fall for that Stupid Superadio
name S..T!,it doesn't mean S..T!) I own a so called G.E.Superadio I,it
is actually a Long Distance ''Superadio''.Where is it now? It is sitting
on the floor over there behind my antique pump organ (shove your puns up
your pootchie,I don't play that crap unless you are one of me nasty
takin wimmins) that my two tv sets are sittin on and it gathering
dust,dust,and more dust.
cuhulin

wrote:

Forgot to mention, that the S350's switches have tape on the shafts to
hold them tightly !

So does the Super-radio 3. When fixing some old radios, I've had to do
similar kludges to tighten the knobs on slippery shafts - sometimes the
knob's bushing gets worn.

Works quite well, actually.

steph

I just purchased the Radio Shack model that Rich included the link for,
but unfortunately, this is the first radio that I've bought to try and
pull in distant AM stations.

Are there any kind of performance tests that I can do to check the
quality of this radio? Like I said, I haven't used any of the other
popular models in order to make a comparison.

Jim

On Nov 3, 12:56 am, "Dorpmuller"
wrote:
That is exactly what happened to me - after I got my S350, I tried my
little RS PLL radio and my PLL car radio and was able to get exactly
the same stations - I guess, I fell for the S350's pretty face and all
the hype. I'de love to be able to check out the new RS 12-150, but it
is not available in stores in Maryland, yet. But, if AM nighttime IBOC
gets approved, all these are moot points !Whoa... haven't seen this. Here's the link:http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...tId=2472950&cp

Sure would like to try one of these.

Rich

wrote:

I just purchased the Radio Shack model that Rich included the link for,
but unfortunately, this is the first radio that I've bought to try and
pull in distant AM stations.

Are there any kind of performance tests that I can do to check the
quality of this radio? Like I said, I haven't used any of the other
popular models in order to make a comparison.

In the full _daytime_, look for a station on every frequency. (no problem at
night, there are thousands.) Daytime absorption is what limits what you can
hear, and the better the radio, the more it can pull up out of the noise it
generates itself (ie. the less noise it generates itself).

Alternatively, and actually more interesting : get a MW loop (select-a-tenna or
terk loop, or radio shack loop if you can find one) and see if the radio improves
in the daytime.

Most will improve a lot ; a good radio improves only a tiny bit.

You need the loop anyway, so it's not wasted by any means.

--
Ron Hardin


On the internet, nobody knows you're a jerk.

wrote in message
oups.com...
I just purchased the Radio Shack model that Rich included the link for,
but unfortunately, this is the first radio that I've bought to try and
pull in distant AM stations.

Are there any kind of performance tests that I can do to check the
quality of this radio? Like I said, I haven't used any of the other
popular models in order to make a comparison.

Jim

On Nov 3, 12:56 am, "Dorpmuller"
wrote:
That is exactly what happened to me - after I got my S350, I tried my
little RS PLL radio and my PLL car radio and was able to get exactly
the same stations - I guess, I fell for the S350's pretty face and all
the hype. I'de love to be able to check out the new RS 12-150, but it
is not available in stores in Maryland, yet. But, if AM nighttime IBOC
gets approved, all these are moot points !Whoa... haven't seen this.
Here's the
link:http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...tId=2472950&cp

Sure would like to try one of these.

Rich


What the poster after me said... also, how is the build quality? Pretty
solid or does it look/feel chintzy?

Rich

The overall build appears solid although I wish it had a handle rather
than the carrying strap. I've carried it from the garage to my shed a
couple times, and I would have appreciated a handle. The metal braces
on the front feel pretty solid, but I wouldn't be surprised if they are
more ornamental than functional -- only time will tell, I guess.

The selector buttons for the AM/FM/WX setting and for the WIDE/NORMAL
setting have a cheap feel to them. The Treble and Bass knobs are
plastic. The other knobs and controls appear reliable, however.

Apart from concerns about the selector buttons, my only other complaint
is that there is no owner's manual or specs. I was curious about the
size and type of AM antenna (and the store employee was clueless), but
there's no specs anywhere on the radio, box or the lone piece of paper
that was in the box. That kind of makes me afraid of the quality.

I haven't experimented with the presets or memory yet.

The sound is nice for the stations that I've pulled in ... about 550
miles away.

I have really limited knowledge about these radios compared to the
other folks that I've seen post messages. So please take any of my
comments with a grain of salt!

Any other info that folks can share would be greatly appreciated!

Thanx.

Jim

On Nov 5, 7:51 pm, "Dorpmuller" wrote:
wrote in ooglegroups.com...



I just purchased the Radio Shack model that Rich included the link for,
but unfortunately, this is the first radio that I've bought to try and
pull in distant AM stations.

Are there any kind of performance tests that I can do to check the
quality of this radio? Like I said, I haven't used any of the other
popular models in order to make a comparison.

Jim

On Nov 3, 12:56 am, "Dorpmuller"
wrote:
That is exactly what happened to me - after I got my S350, I tried my
little RS PLL radio and my PLL car radio and was able to get exactly
the same stations - I guess, I fell for the S350's pretty face and all
the hype. I'de love to be able to check out the new RS 12-150, but it
is not available in stores in Maryland, yet. But, if AM nighttime IBOC
gets approved, all these are moot points !Whoa... haven't seen this.
Here's the
link:http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...tId=2472950&cp

Sure would like to try one of these.

RichWhat the poster after me said... also, how is the build quality? Pretty
solid or does it look/feel chintzy?

Rich