On Dec 13, 9:25 am, Mike wrote:
On Dec 12, 2:21 pm, wrote:

Eaton/Gundig/Tecsun radios are poor quality and are overpriced - hell,
the $150 Gundig E5 is for all purposes, the same radio as the $65
Degen 1103! I had a Grundig/TecsunEaton S350 and it was the cheapest
piece-of-**** radio that I have ever owned.

Yes, you are right that the S350 is hardly worth the cost. Some folks,
though, really like the audio.

I was actually pretty impressed with the Eton E5. You can get it new
for around $100 (ArtofSale's eBay shop) or you can get one that's been
returned (usually because the recipient has no desire to listen to SW)
for around $70 on eBay. The E5 may be the most sensitive portable
currently available.

The Eton E1 hardly deserves your blanket condemnation. If you can get
hold of one that works (OK, I had to return the first two I bought!),
it's probably the best portable that you can get your hands on. All
the bells and whistles are there. It behaves like a desktop
communications receiver.

- And the E1 is available for around $230 both through
- Circuit City and National Geographic. At that price,
- it's a steal.

Mike - Nice Price Tips ~ RHF

Eton E1 XM-Ready AM/FM Radio
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ....do?oid=120732
Circuit City Item # ETN E1 - Price $224.96

Eton E1 {Professional} XM Shortwave Radio
http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/p.../2486/107.html
National Geographic Store Item # 72086 - Price $299.95