donutbandit wrote in message ...
"Mike Terry" wrote in
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Eton Corp, which builds and sells radios in North America under the
brand name of Grundig, is to launch a new multi-purpose satellite
radio - the Eton EM1 XM. As well as AM/FM and XM Satellite Radio, it
can also receive shortwave broadcasts, making it a true world band
receiver. The radio has been developed in collaboration with RL Drake
Company. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced, but a
photo and basic details are available on the company's Web site.


A "satellite" radio can only receive what the owners of the satellite
choose to make available to it, just like a cable distro.

This is not what is in question. I just wanted to know if there is
both XM and DRM reception. Given my druthers, I'd rather have DRM in
that rig. JMHO.

acs

ACS,

I like you would like to have a standard AM/FM/SW Radio with
a DRM Reception feature. The XM Satellite Radio feature is
something that does not interest me. But then I do not have
Cable TV or Satellit TV; just plain over the airwaves TV with
26 Channels using three antennas.

~ RHF
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"Grundig Satellit 900" eGroup on YAHOO!
GoTo= http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Grundig-Satellit-900/
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"Eton E1 XM" eGroup on YAHOO!
GoTo= http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ETON-E1-XM-Radio/
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= = = (AC Smith)
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donutbandit wrote in message ...
"Mike Terry" wrote in
:

Eton Corp, which builds and sells radios in North America under the
brand name of Grundig, is to launch a new multi-purpose satellite
radio - the Eton EM1 XM. As well as AM/FM and XM Satellite Radio, it
can also receive shortwave broadcasts, making it a true world band
receiver. The radio has been developed in collaboration with RL Drake
Company. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced, but a
photo and basic details are available on the company's Web site.


A "satellite" radio can only receive what the owners of the satellite
choose to make available to it, just like a cable distro.

This is not what is in question. I just wanted to know if there is
both XM and DRM reception. Given my druthers, I'd rather have DRM in
that rig. JMHO.

acs

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(RHF) wrote in message om...
ACS,

I like you would like to have a standard AM/FM/SW Radio with
a DRM Reception feature. The XM Satellite Radio feature is
something that does not interest me. But then I do not have
Cable TV or Satellit TV; just plain over the airwaves TV with
26 Channels using three antennas.

~ RHF

RHF,

I wouldn't mind also having the ability to subscribe to XM built into
the radio but not at the expense of no DRM.

ACS

(AC Smith) wrote in message . com...
This is not what is in question. I just wanted to know if there is
both XM and DRM reception. Given my druthers, I'd rather have DRM in
that rig. JMHO.

See Eton's NEW page on the E1 XM at:
http://www.grundigradio.com/asp/EIXM.asp

According to that page, the E1 XM is XM Satellite Radio or Digital
Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Ready. Whether this means they will have two
models, one for each, or whether it really means it is ready for both,
I don't know.

According to that page, the E1 XM is XM Satellite Radio or Digital
Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Ready. Whether this means they will have two
models, one for each, or whether it really means it is ready for both,
I don't know.

If it were only a DAB/XM model, there would be no reason to include the OTHER
features that same page mentions, like PBT, synch. detection, three BW filters,
BFO, etc. Maybe someone can help me with this, but I don't know how ANY of
those features would be needed in a DAB-only radio.
But yes, before having a full-scale, REAL press release of specs and features,
it's hard to say for sure what the radio will be able to do.
Regardless, I think's it's pretty safe to assume it's a general coverage HF
rig that is READY to do digital, provided the user subscribes to a service.
Should be fun!
Linus

GA,

What this REMINDS me of is the old RCA Jack on the back of some
1950's Radios that was labeled as "Ready for Television".

All it turn out to be was an external Audio input to take the
TV Audio and run it through the Larger Radio to get that Big
Old Radio Sound.

Just A Sales Gimmick

Don't mistake me YES - I Love Grundig Radios; but AFAIK this is
NOT going to be a "Grundig Satellit 900" but an Eton E1 with a
Questionable "XM" or "DAB" Added-On at what Extra Cost ? ? ?

What Is An ETON ?
Did The Mighty MAX of "G" Know ETON ?
Did MAX go to ETON= http://www.etoncollege.com/Splash.asp ?

ETON Corp. owes the future / potential buyers Full Disclosure
Lets have "Real Facts" - NOT - 'marketing fiction'.


Feelings are Facts !

The Grundig Satellit 900 was for many a 'portable' SWL Radio
Enthusiast the "Holy Grail" of Receivers To Be ! [NOT]

ETON Corp. by playing Brand Name Games with this Radio has
Killed The Dream for Many Proud Grundig Radio Owners.


ssi ~ RHF
= = = So Say I (My Opinions Stated As Facts!)
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= = = (Gary)
= = = wrote in message . com...
(AC Smith) wrote in message . com...
This is not what is in question. I just wanted to know if there is
both XM and DRM reception. Given my druthers, I'd rather have DRM in
that rig. JMHO.

See Eton's NEW page on the E1 XM at:
http://www.grundigradio.com/asp/EIXM.asp

According to that page, the E1 XM is XM Satellite Radio or Digital
Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Ready. Whether this means they will have two
models, one for each, or whether it really means it is ready for both,
I don't know.

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(RHF) wrote in message . com...
GA,

What this REMINDS me of is the old RCA Jack on the back of some
1950's Radios that was labeled as "Ready for Television".

All it turn out to be was an external Audio input to take the
TV Audio and run it through the Larger Radio to get that Big
Old Radio Sound.

Just A Sales Gimmick

Don't mistake me YES - I Love Grundig Radios; but AFAIK this is
NOT going to be a "Grundig Satellit 900" but an Eton E1 with a
Questionable "XM" or "DAB" Added-On at what Extra Cost ? ? ?

What Is An ETON ?
Did The Mighty MAX of "G" Know ETON ?
Did MAX go to ETON= http://www.etoncollege.com/Splash.asp ?

ETON Corp. owes the future / potential buyers Full Disclosure
Lets have "Real Facts" - NOT - 'marketing fiction'.


Feelings are Facts !

The Grundig Satellit 900 was for many a 'portable' SWL Radio
Enthusiast the "Holy Grail" of Receivers To Be ! [NOT]

ETON Corp. by playing Brand Name Games with this Radio has
Killed The Dream for Many Proud Grundig Radio Owners.

Does it really matter what name goes on the radio? The Eton E1 XM
will be what the Grundig 900 was to be. Why keep calling the radios
Grundig when Grundig isn't involved in designing them anymore? I am
sure this is only the first of many new SW radios to come with the
Eton name on them. As far as satellit ready -- my understanding is
that the radio will NOT come with the small satellite antenna
necessary to pick up the signal, plus you have to subscribe to
satellite radio. So it will be ready - the receiver for satellite
radio is there. If this were not the case, most radios would be
satellite ready.

I think of it as a Chinese Drake.

On 16 Jan 2004 08:40:14 -0800, (Gary) wrote:


Does it really matter what name goes on the radio? The Eton E1 XM
will be what the Grundig 900 was to be. Why keep calling the radios
Grundig when Grundig isn't involved in designing them anymore? I am
sure this is only the first of many new SW radios to come with the
Eton name on them. As far as satellit ready -- my understanding is
that the radio will NOT come with the small satellite antenna
necessary to pick up the signal, plus you have to subscribe to
satellite radio. So it will be ready - the receiver for satellite
radio is there. If this were not the case, most radios would be
satellite ready.

David wrote:

I think of it as a Chinese Drake.

That sounds almost blasphemous.



On 16 Jan 2004 08:40:14 -0800, (Gary) wrote:


Does it really matter what name goes on the radio? The Eton E1 XM
will be what the Grundig 900 was to be. Why keep calling the radios
Grundig when Grundig isn't involved in designing them anymore? I am
sure this is only the first of many new SW radios to come with the
Eton name on them. As far as satellit ready -- my understanding is
that the radio will NOT come with the small satellite antenna
necessary to pick up the signal, plus you have to subscribe to
satellite radio. So it will be ready - the receiver for satellite
radio is there. If this were not the case, most radios would be
satellite ready.

I still can't believe the geniuses at Eton didn't opt to put two speakers on
a large portable radio that receives subscription digital stereo radio.

Yes, I know you could do the old "computer speakers" upgrade through the
headphone jack, but it still seems foolish to me.

-- Stinger

"Gary" wrote in message
om...
(AC Smith) wrote in message
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This is not what is in question. I just wanted to know if there is
both XM and DRM reception. Given my druthers, I'd rather have DRM in
that rig. JMHO.

See Eton's NEW page on the E1 XM at:
http://www.grundigradio.com/asp/EIXM.asp

According to that page, the E1 XM is XM Satellite Radio or Digital
Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Ready. Whether this means they will have two
models, one for each, or whether it really means it is ready for both,
I don't know.