"Jim Douglas" wrote in message
news:zhxwb.292364$HS4.2626124@attbi_s01...
I am looking for the same thing. Someone was kind enough to send me
a link
where they are selling ICOM R75 for about $100 more than the
Grundig. Anyone
think that the extra $100 is worth it. I finally got to touch the
Grundig at
the local Fry's last weekend, it seemed ok but was not able to spend
alot of
time with it, will leave the kids home next time.


That is a tough question to answer without knowing how much the 100
bucks means to you and what type of listening you intend to do. If
you want to start to get serious about DXing, the ICOM is definitely
more radio--but most will suggest adding a $50 synch mod as well,
which I guess would bring the total over that $100 difference. IMO
the ICOM is the more logical step up from a decent portable like the
DX-398 -if- you're pursuing the hobby from the perspective of wanting
better reception on more difficult stations. If relatively casual
program listening from the major broadcasters is the primary goal,
with some DX thrown in, you'd do well with a Sat 800. The sound is
quite good, as many here have noted. There's also the issue of
quality control variances if you're going to check one out at Fry's
and then buy online. (I've never had both in my possession at the
same time for direct comparison).

I had Kiwa do the synch mod on my R75, thinking it would improve world band
broadcast performance. In the end, I felt like the mod didn't really help
matters out that much.

"T. Early" wrote in message
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"Jim Douglas" wrote in message
news:zhxwb.292364$HS4.2626124@attbi_s01...
I am looking for the same thing. Someone was kind enough to send me
a link
where they are selling ICOM R75 for about $100 more than the
Grundig. Anyone
think that the extra $100 is worth it. I finally got to touch the
Grundig at
the local Fry's last weekend, it seemed ok but was not able to spend
alot of
time with it, will leave the kids home next time.


That is a tough question to answer without knowing how much the 100
bucks means to you and what type of listening you intend to do. If
you want to start to get serious about DXing, the ICOM is definitely
more radio--but most will suggest adding a $50 synch mod as well,
which I guess would bring the total over that $100 difference. IMO
the ICOM is the more logical step up from a decent portable like the
DX-398 -if- you're pursuing the hobby from the perspective of wanting
better reception on more difficult stations. If relatively casual
program listening from the major broadcasters is the primary goal,
with some DX thrown in, you'd do well with a Sat 800. The sound is
quite good, as many here have noted. There's also the issue of
quality control variances if you're going to check one out at Fry's
and then buy online. (I've never had both in my possession at the
same time for direct comparison).

TE,

I would agree with what you have said; and I own both the Grundig
Satellit 800M and the Icom IC-R75 with the KIWA Mods.

Here are my "One-Liners"

* The Grundig Satellit 800M is a full featured and 'wonderful
sounding' Broad Cast Listeners (BCL) Radio.

* The Icom IC-R75 is a fully functional and 'enjoyable' DXing
Receiver.

wmcis ~ RHF
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"Jim Douglas" wrote in message
news:zhxwb.292364$HS4.2626124@attbi_s01...
I am looking for the same thing. Someone was kind enough to send me
a link
where they are selling ICOM R75 for about $100 more than the
Grundig. Anyone
think that the extra $100 is worth it. I finally got to touch the
Grundig at
the local Fry's last weekend, it seemed ok but was not able to spend
alot of
time with it, will leave the kids home next time.


That is a tough question to answer without knowing how much the 100
bucks means to you and what type of listening you intend to do. If
you want to start to get serious about DXing, the ICOM is definitely
more radio--but most will suggest adding a $50 synch mod as well,
which I guess would bring the total over that $100 difference. IMO
the ICOM is the more logical step up from a decent portable like the
DX-398 -if- you're pursuing the hobby from the perspective of wanting
better reception on more difficult stations. If relatively casual
program listening from the major broadcasters is the primary goal,
with some DX thrown in, you'd do well with a Sat 800. The sound is
quite good, as many here have noted. There's also the issue of
quality control variances if you're going to check one out at Fry's
and then buy online. (I've never had both in my possession at the
same time for direct comparison).
..

True about the quality control, they had problems with early ones & they are
not holding up. Just look at all the refurbished ones for sale.



"T. Early" wrote in message
...

"Jim Douglas" wrote in message
news:zhxwb.292364$HS4.2626124@attbi_s01...
I am looking for the same thing. Someone was kind enough to send me
a link
where they are selling ICOM R75 for about $100 more than the
Grundig. Anyone
think that the extra $100 is worth it. I finally got to touch the
Grundig at
the local Fry's last weekend, it seemed ok but was not able to spend
alot of
time with it, will leave the kids home next time.


That is a tough question to answer without knowing how much the 100
bucks means to you and what type of listening you intend to do. If
you want to start to get serious about DXing, the ICOM is definitely
more radio--but most will suggest adding a $50 synch mod as well,
which I guess would bring the total over that $100 difference. IMO
the ICOM is the more logical step up from a decent portable like the
DX-398 -if- you're pursuing the hobby from the perspective of wanting
better reception on more difficult stations. If relatively casual
program listening from the major broadcasters is the primary goal,
with some DX thrown in, you'd do well with a Sat 800. The sound is
quite good, as many here have noted. There's also the issue of
quality control variances if you're going to check one out at Fry's
and then buy online. (I've never had both in my possession at the
same time for direct comparison).