On Nov 11, 9:55 am, FedUp wrote:
Finally made purchase of portable SW radio as upgrade to Grundig
300PE. I obtained
a Sangean ATS 909. The real tuning knob sold me. I had (and still
have) so much fun with the 300PE that
I was happy to get another small radio for travel.

I am enjoying the sideband access on the ATS 909.
Haven't used the external antennae, yet. Sound on the unit seems clear
and was able to access a lot of stations, overseas.


Ah, okay, if a tuning knob was a requirement, then I'd have gone with
the Grundig G5 or Eton E5. According to various accounts, they're not
plagued with the chuffing/muting that you'll experience with the
'909's tuning knob. Also, the G5/E5 are supposed to be more sensitive
off the whip than the '909. Also, the '909 tends to be fairly
overpriced at when purchased new. I had a '909 for a while, but
didn't hold on to it for long. Some nice features, but overall not to
my tastes or requirements.

Junius