On Aug 4, 7:03*am, Brian Anasta wrote:
Hey Guys,

Was just browsing the online stores and noticed this little beauty.
Currently on sale at only $250 on one site and looking at the features
it looks like quite a bargain. Now, I have been told from a guy at my
local electronics outlet that this particular Sangean unit works
beautifully with external antennas. Furthermore, as well as having a
significant number of memory pages, the unit also possesses tremendous
medium-wave performance, which is something that IS very high on my
'must have' list. Considering this unit has much better coverage than
the Kaitos, I think for a beginner such as myself, it is going to give
me fewer problems in terms of getting used to it, with another
advantage being the supplied longwire which is FREE with the unit.

So after much consideration, I have whittled the choice down to 2 -
those being this Sangean or the beautiful looking Grundig G6 Aviator
(Special Buzz Aldrin Edition). Is gonna be A very tough choice to
settle on just the one!

Kind regards,
Brian Anasta
Hello Brian:
I own a Sangean 909, and it is very wellbuilt as well as being easy to
use once you get used to it. Lots of memories which you can change as
you wish.
There are some caveats, however. The radio is pretty deaf using only
the whip antenna. A reel antenna (supplied) helps a lot, but an
outside long wire is even better, as the dynamic range of the receiver
allows for a much 'beefier' antenna.
Also the AM broadcast band is just so-so on my unit, while FM
reception is very good, and has RDS (station name, tune name etc. if
station uses this feature).
I had a 'Buzz Aldrin' G6 but took it back as there was heavy bleed
through on SW from a nearby (3 miles) AM station. Got a Grundig G5
which does not have this problem and is a very nice RX, again with
lots of memories (700). Again, however, I would now buy, instead, the
Grundig G3, now available from Universal Radio and likely other
dealers. Again, 700 memories and Sync detection using SSB, a nice
feature to reduce fading and interference. Don't know yet how this
features works in actual use (new radio), so it will be intersting to
see.
My main RX is a Grundig Satellit 750, a real nice receiver, but a bit
pricey at $299
and my antenna a Hustler 5BTV vertical ground mounted. Radio has Tons
of memories, but no Sync detector. I'm very happy with it. It is
fairly large as a portable,butr I use it as a desktop. Good carry
handle, too.
Good luck with your choice of receiver, and
Good Listening from SW4ever...