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Are there any decent SW receivers in the hundred dollar range? What about
the Grundig s350?
Thanks
Smitty

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On Apr 23, 6:56 pm, "Denny \"Smitty\" Schmidt"
wrote:
Are there any decent SW receivers in the hundred dollar range? What about
the Grundig s350?
Thanks
Smitty

Sony 7600GR, Eton E100/ Grundig G100, Eton E5/Grundig
G5, Kaito KA1101/Degen DE1101,
Kaito KA1102/Degen DE1102. There are other radios that some people
here might recommend. All are good radios, some better then others. It
depends on your needs, and your listening habits, what you will be
listening to, etc. You will find some people here on this list
defending one over the other with heated passion.

Grundig S350? Good for casual listening. Sound is
somewhat better due to a larger speaker then many other radios.
However, it can drift and need retuning. There are good things about
it, but some other things that can be criticised. It depends on what
kind of listening you are doing and where you are using the radio. You
might prefer the Grundig S350DL, an improved version of the S350. Some
people like it, some don't.
A lot more info about the 350 models, and the other radios I
mentioned above can be found at the websites I mention below.
My suggestion is to buy a copy of Passport to World Band Radio
and read the reviews, and look at the reviews on Radio Intel at
http://www.radiointel.com/ and the reviews at eHam ......
http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/8
Best of luck,
Cato

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On Apr 23, 9:56 pm, "Denny \"Smitty\" Schmidt"
wrote:
Are there any decent SW receivers in the hundred dollar range? What about
the Grundig s350?
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The Grundig s350, while condemned by the purists, is not totally
awful. I have had one for years and it is still regularly in use. It
has much more audio output than the current crop of portables and it
is easy to carry about because of its sturdy handle. I use it when the
signals are good and I am doing something around the house. Its
sensitivity on AM, FM, and SW is pretty good although it runs out of
audio on weak signals.
I have had no reliability problems, having knocked it about a bit,
but I notice that the volume control is starting to scratch a little.
The main problem with the s350 is the drift which makes retuning
necessary until it settles down. However, I haven't anything else in
my collection of radios that sounds so good and transports so easily.
The GE Superradio II sounds much better, but doesn't have SW.
The Sony SW 7600G is a much better receiver, but doesn't have the
volume.
The Zenith 3000 sound good, but is far too heavy to lug around.

The bottom line is that there is no one radio that is best for all
situations.
but if I could only have one radio, I would pick the Sony. If I were
on a tight budget, I would pick the Eton E10 which has proven to be a
good radio with lots of features. The s350 is a good value also.

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Denny "Smitty" Schmidt schrieb:

Are there any decent SW receivers in the hundred dollar range? What about
the Grundig s350?

In addition to those already mentioned, KA2100 (a much better
alternative in the S-350's formfactor) and KA1103 (E5/G5 is same rx but
with much better ergonomics). Oh, and I'd only consider the E100 if
smallest size is a priority, it's not bad for such a small rx but does
have its limits (a KA1101 has a noticeably more advanced receiver
concept).

Stephan
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Home: http://stephan.win31.de/
Weniger Meer ist mehr Mehr.

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On Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:56:16 -0500, "Denny \"Smitty\" Schmidt"
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Are there any decent SW receivers in the hundred dollar range? What about
the Grundig s350?
Thanks
Smitty

Dual conversion is a must,IMHO.

$100 Beginner 'portable' Radio for Shortwave Listening (SWL) or AM/MW Boradcast Listening (BCL)
 

On Apr 23, 6:56 pm, "Denny \"Smitty\" Schmidt"
wrote:
Are there any decent SW receivers in the hundred dollar range? What about
the Grundig s350?
Thanks
Smitty

SMITTY,

$100 Beginner 'portable' Radio for Shortwave Listening (SWL)
or AM/MW Boradcast Listening (BCL)

For 'portable' {Carry-a-Round} Shortwave Listening (SWL)
the Redsun RP-2100 would be my choice in the under
$100 range for a basic Radio with performance and sound.

IMHO - The Redsun RP-2100 is as good as any of the
GE Superadios and better than the C.Crane CCRadioPlus
with Kiwa Mods. Plus the Redsun RP2100 when the
Extra-Step that the Grundig S350 and Grundig S350 DL
-aka- Tecsun BCL-2000 & BCL-3000 did not go.

eHam Reviews - Redsun RP2100 Radio
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6055
http://www.dxer.ca/component/option,...id,76/catid,7/

RadioIntel.Com Review - Redsun RP2100 Radio
http://www.radiointel.com/review-redsunrp2100.htm
-very well written by- Jay Allen

Redsun RP2100 Radio on eBay with English Labeling
http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ260070768278

Kaito KA2100 Radio {USA} -aka- Redsun RP2100 Radio {China}
KAITO KA2100 = http://kaitousa.com/KA2100.htm

Clock Radio Functions :
* Local and UTC Clocks
* Two Alarms {Timers A & B}
* Sleep Button
* Snooze Button
* Key-Touch Light-Up Feature

Looking for an Earphone Jack - It's There !
The Redsun RP2100 Radio offers FM Stereo
via the Earphone Jack -and- also features a
Pair of Line-Outs for external Left-&-Right
Computer type Powered Speakers.

For Distant FM Radio reception the Redsun RP2100 has
a separate External FM Antenna Input. And -if- Distant
FM Radio reception is your goal then this is a must-have
feature. Which means you-got-to-have an External FM
Antenna to Hear-what-you-want-to-Hear from afar.

Plus there is also a separate External AM/MW Antenna
Input : Should AM/MW DXing become an area of personal
interest. Here a medium size 14" ~ 18" Box AM/MW
Loop Antenna can make this Radio 'come alive' on the
AM/MW Band.

Any yes there is the mystery and wonder of Shortwave
Radio to be explored with the Redsun RP2100 Radio.

the redsun rp2100 radio - i like it ~ RHF

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Check the Walgreens stores in your area. www.walgreens.com They have
some cheap AM FM Shortwave Radios for sale.Sometimes they have some of
those radios and a bunch of other thingys marked down half price.
cuhulin

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Denny "Smitty" Schmidt wrote:
Are there any decent SW receivers in the hundred dollar range? What about
the Grundig s350?
Thanks
Smitty


DE1103/KA1103

D_H

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On Apr 23, 9:56 pm, "Denny \"Smitty\" Schmidt"
wrote:
Are there any decent SW receivers in the hundred dollar range? What about
the Grundig s350?
Thanks
Smitty

The Degen DE1103 would be a good choice that is priced well under
$100.00 The Sony 7600 could also be a good choice, but the lack of a
tuning knob is a significant omission.

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On Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:56:16 -0500, "Denny \"Smitty\" Schmidt"
wrote:

Are there any decent SW receivers in the hundred dollar range? What about
the Grundig s350?
Thanks
Smitty

All of the radios listed by others are good. My personal favorite is
the Degen 1102. This is in my opinion the best sub $100.00 radio you
can buy.

Hope this helps.