On 08/04/2014 4:58 PM, sctvguy1 wrote:
On Thu, 03 Apr 2014 22:17:40 -0500, homepc wrote:

I have a Tecsun BCL 3000 that I use mainly for AM DX listening at the
kitchen table. For the past 6 months the tuner for AM and SW bands
occasionally goes berserk displaying numbers at random in the frequency
tuning window. After a bit of playing with the tuner, usually fast
tuning from one end of the dial to the other several times, resolves the
problem for a short while. This problem aside, it's been a great little
radio.

I am not experienced at fixing things like this so I won't even attempt
to open the case. I called a local radio shop and they advised that it
wouldn't be worth the repair cost.

So I'm looking for a fair replacement. The Source ( Canadian Radio
Shack ) has a Grundig GS450DL radio onsale for $79.99. I've read
reviews crucifying the model and others praising it's merits for a radio
in that price range. A similar model sold bearing the C Crain badge
also has both very bad and good reviews.

In view that I can get a 3 year warranty for $20 extra, would the
Grundig GS450Dl be a wise purchase, so should I be looking at other
models? Any suggestions?

Check CCrane. They are having a big sale. The CCrane SW/AM/FM is going
for a good price. It has built-in dual dipoles for AM. It is like the
Redsun 2100.



I ended up getting a Grundig S450DlX. My decision was based upon being
able to purchase the radio locally vs mail order from another country.
I got a 3 year extended warranty for $20 extra that affords me a direct
exchange if something goes wrong with the radio. The total cost was $99
plus taxes.

The new radio performs a bit better and is easier to use than the Tecsun
BCL3000. One thing though, my old Tecsun had a smaller speaker that
sounded much clearer than the larger speaker in the new Grundig radio.
Also, the tuning knob on the Grundig is slightly crooked, but it seems
to work just fine. AM DX works very well along with my PK AM loop antenna.