"RHF" wrote:

In its price range the Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium is the 'best'
Broadcast Listeners Radio/Receiver. Yes, he GS800M has have some
quality problems on the earlier production models but the current
production is as good as most other manufactures.

Ok. Maybe this is the reason, why the GS800M was reported as bad in
the german reviews. These reviews or tests are dated very soon after
appereance of this product. So maybe the testers got some Grundigs
with typical children-illnesses. (as we use this word in german
meaning lacks in the first produced units)

The "truth and real reason' that the GS800M is not imported and sold
in Europe is that the Grundig-USA (ETON Corp.) is licensed to
manufacture and sell "Grundig" Brand Name Radios in the North
American Market (not Europe).

Thank you for this information! I didn't know about this brand
seperation between Europe and the USA.

Grundig AG Germany has the rights to "Grundig" Brand Name Radios in
Europe and did not choose to market the GS800M in Europe mainly to
pricing considerations ~1000 Euros.

Besides, the Grundig Germany sticks in very serious financial troubles
in the moment . They even had closed a well known traditional factory
in Vienna, Austria. I think they have other problems as to market an
expensive margin product for Europe.

If you are a Broadcast Program Listener and want hours of enjoyable
listening without fatigue then the GS800M is a good choice for you.

Well, I'm a very unregular SWL, but if I were I would really consider
to obtain the 800 after your hints.

If you are stuck with the "Euro-Centric-Idea" that the only good
Grundig Radios were made in Europe.
- Then look for a 'used' Grundig Satellit 600 or 650.
- - Or many be a Grundig Satellit 500 or 700.
- - - Take the 'chance' and pay the price.

I would gladly buy an used Satellit as I had my first hf-contact on a
Satellit 500 of my friend. But very good products are also expensive
even on the second hand market. Too expensive for an unfrequent SWL.

Greetings from Austria.
Tamas