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SATELLITE 800
Has anyone seen the unlabeled receiver resembling the Satelite 800
illustrated on the TECSUN website? ....Would that Lipyn offered THOSE at similar price breaks that he does the R350 Yodar |
"Yodar" wrote in message om... Has anyone seen the unlabeled receiver resembling the Satelite 800 illustrated on the TECSUN website? ...Would that Lipyn offered THOSE at similar price breaks that he does the R350 I've been trying to find one of the Tecsun HAM 2000's.. so far no luck. I'm thinking of using my frequent flier miles for a trip to Hong Kong in search of... |
"Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote in message ... "Yodar" wrote in message om... Has anyone seen the unlabeled receiver resembling the Satelite 800 illustrated on the TECSUN website? ...Would that Lipyn offered THOSE at similar price breaks that he does the R350 I've been trying to find one of the Tecsun HAM 2000's.. so far no luck. I'm thinking of using my frequent flier miles for a trip to Hong Kong in search of... Interesting.... http://www.tecsun.com.cn/english/pro...00-inside1.htm --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.647 / Virus Database: 414 - Release Date: 3/29/2004 |
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"CitizenSnips" wrote: I've been trying to find one of the Tecsun HAM 2000's.. so far no luck. I'm thinking of using my frequent flier miles for a trip to Hong Kong in search of... Interesting.... http://www.tecsun.com.cn/english/pro...00-inside1.htm It is well-known that the HAM 2000 is the same radio as the Satellit 800. At least, I *thought* it was well-known. Passport documents this. Dan Drake R8, Radio Shack DX-440, Grundig Satellit 650, Satellit 700, YB400 Tecsun PL-230 (YB550PE), Kaito KA1102 Hallicraters S-120 (1962) Zenith black dial 5 tube Tombstone (1937) E. H. Scott 23 tube Imperial Allwave in Tasman cabinet (1936) |
"Dan" wrote in message ... In article b3mcc.54463$_U.10908@lakeread05, "CitizenSnips" wrote: I've been trying to find one of the Tecsun HAM 2000's.. so far no luck. I'm thinking of using my frequent flier miles for a trip to Hong Kong in search of... Interesting.... http://www.tecsun.com.cn/english/pro...00-inside1.htm It is well-known that the HAM 2000 is the same radio as the Satellit 800. At least, I *thought* it was well-known. Passport documents this. Yep... known it for quite a while.. I figure I can pick one up for a lot less than paying for that Grundig badge.. |
"Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote in message Yep... known it for quite a while.. I figure I can pick one up for a lot less than paying for that Grundig badge.. So how much are these compared to the 800? -- 73 Brian ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die. Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianehill/ |
"Brian Hill" wrote in message ... "Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote in message Yep... known it for quite a while.. I figure I can pick one up for a lot less than paying for that Grundig badge.. So how much are these compared to the 800? That's what I'm still trying to find out.. if the difference is similar to that of other Tecsun OEM radios and their Grundig badged counterparts, it should be around $300 or less.. |
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"Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote: "Brian Hill" wrote in message ... "Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote in message Yep... known it for quite a while.. I figure I can pick one up for a lot less than paying for that Grundig badge.. So how much are these compared to the 800? That's what I'm still trying to find out.. if the difference is similar to that of other Tecsun OEM radios and their Grundig badged counterparts, it should be around $300 or less.. The problem will be finding one. Dan Drake R8, Radio Shack DX-440, Grundig Satellit 650, Satellit 700, YB400 Tecsun PL-230 (YB550PE), Kaito KA1102 Hallicraters S-120 (1962) Zenith black dial 5 tube Tombstone (1937) E. H. Scott 23 tube Imperial Allwave in Tasman cabinet (1936) |
"Dan" wrote in message ... In article , "Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote: "Brian Hill" wrote in message ... "Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote in message Yep... known it for quite a while.. I figure I can pick one up for a lot less than paying for that Grundig badge.. So how much are these compared to the 800? That's what I'm still trying to find out.. if the difference is similar to that of other Tecsun OEM radios and their Grundig badged counterparts, it should be around $300 or less.. The problem will be finding one. Maybe not so big of a problem here.. I'm actually in Asia to start with, and only a few hundred miles from either Tokyo or Beijing/Hong Kong/Taipei... :) |
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"Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote: Maybe not so big of a problem here.. I'm actually in Asia to start with, and only a few hundred miles from either Tokyo or Beijing/Hong Kong/Taipei... :) Ah yes, I see. I wasn't reading your headers! Yes, you should be able to find one. Let us know the price if you do! Dan Drake R8, Radio Shack DX-440, Grundig Satellit 650, Satellit 700, YB400 Tecsun PL-230 (YB550PE), Kaito KA1102 Hallicraters S-120 (1962) Zenith black dial 5 tube Tombstone (1937) E. H. Scott 23 tube Imperial Allwave in Tasman cabinet (1936) |
Dan wrote:
In article , "Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote: Maybe not so big of a problem here.. I'm actually in Asia to start with, and only a few hundred miles from either Tokyo or Beijing/Hong Kong/Taipei... :) Ah yes, I see. I wasn't reading your headers! Yes, you should be able to find one. Let us know the price if you do! Dan Check the AC power requirements. The Ham-2000 may not operate on 120-V AC. -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
"starman" wrote in message ... Dan wrote: In article , "Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote: Maybe not so big of a problem here.. I'm actually in Asia to start with, and only a few hundred miles from either Tokyo or Beijing/Hong Kong/Taipei... :) Ah yes, I see. I wasn't reading your headers! Yes, you should be able to find one. Let us know the price if you do! Dan Check the AC power requirements. The Ham-2000 may not operate on 120-V AC. Neither does the Sat 800.. they both run from DC supplies that drop it down to 9 VDC. I'm pretty sure that those supplies are univolt. |
"Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote in message ... "Brian Hill" wrote in message ... "Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote in message Yep... known it for quite a while.. I figure I can pick one up for a lot less than paying for that Grundig badge.. So how much are these compared to the 800? That's what I'm still trying to find out.. if the difference is similar to that of other Tecsun OEM radios and their Grundig badged counterparts, it should be around $300 or less.. That would be cool if you could get one for a good price. Good luck and let us know. -- 73 Brian ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die. Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianehill/ |
On Wed, 7 Apr 2004 16:48:12 -0500, "Brian Hill"
wrote: "Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote in message ... "Brian Hill" wrote in message ... "Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote in message Yep... known it for quite a while.. I figure I can pick one up for a lot less than paying for that Grundig badge.. So how much are these compared to the 800? That's what I'm still trying to find out.. if the difference is similar to that of other Tecsun OEM radios and their Grundig badged counterparts, it should be around $300 or less.. That would be cool if you could get one for a good price. Good luck and let us know. The Sat 800 is a poor quality radio. Consider that in your purchase. |
Brian Hill wrote:
That would be cool if you could get one for a good price. Good luck and let us know. The latest issue of the 'Heartland America' catalog is selling the factory (Drake) refurbished Sat-800 for $350. http://www.heartlandamerica.com/ -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
starman wrote:
Brian Hill wrote: That would be cool if you could get one for a good price. Good luck and let us know. The latest issue of the 'Heartland America' catalog is selling the factory (Drake) refurbished Sat-800 for $350. http://www.heartlandamerica.com/ Sat-800 URL is: http://www.heartlandamerica.com/item...asp?SKU=95441# -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
On Thu, 08 Apr 2004 05:36:34 GMT, Burr wrote:
I personally think it's great!!!! It boggles the mind!! |
B Banton wrote:
On Wed, 7 Apr 2004 16:48:12 -0500, "Brian Hill" wrote: snip for quite a while.. I figure I can pick one up for a lot less than paying for that Grundig badge.. So how much are these compared to the 800? That's what I'm still trying to find out.. if the difference is similar to that of other Tecsun OEM radios and their Grundig badged counterparts, it should be around $300 or less.. That would be cool if you could get one for a good price. Good luck and let us know. The Sat 800 is a poor quality radio. Consider that in your purchase. Could you elaborate on why? I have not yet found a review claiming a bad experience. I ask because I am saving my lunch money for one of these beasties and would hate to be disappointed. -Al |
You are obviously NOT looking very hard. There are plenty of people with
bad experiences. If you are lucky enough to get a good one (I did) you will probably love it. "Al Arduengo" wrote in message ... B Banton wrote: On Wed, 7 Apr 2004 16:48:12 -0500, "Brian Hill" wrote: snip for quite a while.. I figure I can pick one up for a lot less than paying for that Grundig badge.. So how much are these compared to the 800? That's what I'm still trying to find out.. if the difference is similar to that of other Tecsun OEM radios and their Grundig badged counterparts, it should be around $300 or less.. That would be cool if you could get one for a good price. Good luck and let us know. The Sat 800 is a poor quality radio. Consider that in your purchase. Could you elaborate on why? I have not yet found a review claiming a bad experience. I ask because I am saving my lunch money for one of these beasties and would hate to be disappointed. -Al |
Sat 800 Problems:
1. Obviously a good receiver for program listening, but not sensitive enough for anything approaching DX. 2. Gigantic size and weight makes it unwieldy. 3. Bandscanning hampered by digital hash from the display. 4. Low-level AC hum in audio overwhelms DX. 5. Requires 6 D batteries and will drain them in three hours. I've ended up listening to my DX398 more than the SAT800. Much prefer my old Sony 6800W to the 800. Michael Bryant, WA4009SWL Louisville, KY R75, S800, RX320, SW77, ICF2010K, DX398, 7600G, 6800W, RF2200, 7600A GE SRll, Pro-2006, Pro-2010, Pro-76 (remove "nojunk" to reply) |
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B Banton wrote: I would also add that there are only 2 watts out. The old Grundigs hit 15. Plus they just feel cheap. Like plastic China cheap. You will be disappointed. Yeah, I have a 650 here. I just picked up an 800 for a good price. It will be here next Tuesday, with any luck. My 700 should be here about the same time. It'll be interesting to compare a 650, a 700 and an 800, along with my other radios (see tagline). Dan Drake R8, Radio Shack DX-440, Grundig Satellit 650, Satellit 700, YB400 Tecsun PL-230 (YB550PE), Kaito KA1102 Hallicraters S-120 (1962) Zenith black dial 5 tube Tombstone (1937) E. H. Scott 23 tube Imperial Allwave in Tasman cabinet (1936) |
B Banton wrote in message I would also add that there are only 2 watts out. The old Grundigs
hit 15. Plus they just feel cheap. Like plastic China cheap. You will be disappointed. Although I am a little disappointed in the 2-watts and lack of bass, reception on my Satellit 800 exceeds that of the Satellit 650 I had mainly because of the great sideband-selectable sync detector. I also like the SLOW/FAST AGC on the 800 much better than the manual gain control on the 650. And since the 800 cost half as much as the 650, I am very much satisfied with it. The fact that it is made of plastic doesn't both me as I use it on as a tabletop and to me it doesn't look or feel cheaply made. I would have loved the 650 if they had added a sideband-selectable sync detector and a fast/slow AGC. Then it would have been outstanding. |
"Gary" wrote in message m... B Banton wrote in message I would also add that there are only 2 watts out. The old Grundigs hit 15. Plus they just feel cheap. Like plastic China cheap. You will be disappointed. Although I am a little disappointed in the 2-watts and lack of bass, reception on my Satellit 800 exceeds that of the Satellit 650 I had mainly because of the great sideband-selectable sync detector. I also like the SLOW/FAST AGC on the 800 much better than the manual gain control on the 650. And since the 800 cost half as much as the 650, I am very much satisfied with it. The fact that it is made of plastic doesn't both me as I use it on as a tabletop and to me it doesn't look or feel cheaply made. I would have loved the 650 if they had added a sideband-selectable sync detector and a fast/slow AGC. Then it would have been outstanding. I dearly loved my Sat. 650, which I bought when they were first released for a whopping $1199.00 from Lextronics. It was a very good radio for it's time, but in light of several improvements made in the lines of actual receiving ability, the 700 and 800 are superior in many ways. Mind you, nothing beats the sound of older Grundig radios, especially the 600/650, which were absolutely wonderful for program listening.. However, leaving aside the selectable sideband synchronous detector, the SSB reception on the 600/650 was particularly atrocious, I never was able to get a clear SSB signal on it, even when turning the RF gain nearly all the way down (the RF gain controls seem to be a bit sharp, meaning they go rapidly from zero gain to too much). I did like the preselector on the 600/650 better than the one on the 700, mainly because the one on the 700 does not have a memory, and is difficult to set manually. |
On Fri, 9 Apr 2004 13:57:02 +0900, "Brenda Ann Dyer"
wrote: "Gary" wrote in message om... B Banton wrote in message I would also add that there are only 2 watts out. The old Grundigs hit 15. Plus they just feel cheap. Like plastic China cheap. You will be disappointed. Although I am a little disappointed in the 2-watts and lack of bass, reception on my Satellit 800 exceeds that of the Satellit 650 I had mainly because of the great sideband-selectable sync detector. I also like the SLOW/FAST AGC on the 800 much better than the manual gain control on the 650. And since the 800 cost half as much as the 650, I am very much satisfied with it. The fact that it is made of plastic doesn't both me as I use it on as a tabletop and to me it doesn't look or feel cheaply made. I would have loved the 650 if they had added a sideband-selectable sync detector and a fast/slow AGC. Then it would have been outstanding. I dearly loved my Sat. 650, which I bought when they were first released for a whopping $1199.00 from Lextronics. It was a very good radio for it's time, but in light of several improvements made in the lines of actual receiving ability, the 700 and 800 are superior in many ways. Mind you, nothing beats the sound of older Grundig radios, especially the 600/650, which were absolutely wonderful for program listening.. However, leaving aside the selectable sideband synchronous detector, the SSB reception on the 600/650 was particularly atrocious, I never was able to get a clear SSB signal on it, even when turning the RF gain nearly all the way down (the RF gain controls seem to be a bit sharp, meaning they go rapidly from zero gain to too much). I did like the preselector on the 600/650 better than the one on the 700, mainly because the one on the 700 does not have a memory, and is difficult to set manually. My 800 hums slightly when I turn the light on. Does a sync detector help with that? My battery indicator flashes after about 3 hours of use. Does turning the gain control up have an effect on that? My 800 can't display the letters USB. How would you have me fix that? They doubled up the BATT and Attenuate letters. Do you know that? I can't turn the damn volume knob past 3 before sound distorts. Care to tell me why they included volume control past that point? Even past the half-way point? The 800 is an absolute mess. For anyone to defend it is absolutely incredible IMO. And just another reason why mediocrity is becoming acceptable. Tell Grundig to stuff that unit up their ever loving a**. Regards |
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Michael Bryant wrote: From: (the captain) wrong on all counts (Michael Bryant) wrote in message ... Sat 800 Problems: 1. Obviously a good receiver for program listening, but not sensitive enough for anything approaching DX. 2. Gigantic size and weight makes it unwieldy. 3. Bandscanning hampered by digital hash from the display. 4. Low-level AC hum in audio overwhelms DX. 5. Requires 6 D batteries and will drain them in three hours. I've ended up listening to my DX398 more than the SAT800. Much prefer my old Sony 6800W to the 800. How can I be wrong??? Am I deliberately lying to keep myself from being able to sell my radio? Wow. Why am I wrong? Because you're always wrong, wrong, wrong Fat Boy! |
N8KDV schrieb: Because you're always wrong, wrong, wrong.... Take your words for yourself. Take a bath and beware of the whales. |
Michael Bryant wrote: From: (the captain) wrong on all counts (Michael Bryant) wrote in message ... Sat 800 Problems: 1. Obviously a good receiver for program listening, but not sensitive enough for anything approaching DX. 2. Gigantic size and weight makes it unwieldy. 3. Bandscanning hampered by digital hash from the display. 4. Low-level AC hum in audio overwhelms DX. 5. Requires 6 D batteries and will drain them in three hours. I've ended up listening to my DX398 more than the SAT800. Much prefer my old Sony 6800W to the 800. How can I be wrong??? Am I deliberately lying to keep myself from being able to sell my radio? You deliberately lie about most anything Fat Boy! It boggles the mind! |
B Banton wrote in message My 800 hums slightly when I turn the light on. Does a sync detector
help with that? My battery indicator flashes after about 3 hours of use. Does turning the gain control up have an effect on that? My 800 can't display the letters USB. How would you have me fix that? They doubled up the BATT and Attenuate letters. Do you know that? I can't turn the damn volume knob past 3 before sound distorts. Care to tell me why they included volume control past that point? Even past the half-way point? The 800 is an absolute mess. For anyone to defend it is absolutely incredible IMO. And just another reason why mediocrity is becoming acceptable. Tell Grundig to stuff that unit up their ever loving a**. Regards I'd say you have a defective unit. As far as the display not displaying the letters USB - that was taken directly from the Drake SW8 which also cannot display the letters USB. Some of the early sets, including mine, have a bad adjustment for the battery indicator and it flashes, like you say, after about 3 hours of use. That was corrected on later units, so I understand. The other problems you have seem to be on your set as I do not have those problems with mine. Mine actually came from the VERY FIRST production batch sent to Universal Radio and it has been a gem, except for the battery indicator. But because the set eats up a set of batteries so quickly, I use the 3-prong AC adapter so don't have the problem anyway. The amplifier is the same as that used in the Drake SW8. Funny how no one complains about the Drake units same faults. As far as actual performance, the Satellit 800 outperforms the SW8, according to lab tests I have read. Plus the 800 has an internal MW ferrit bar antenna which is missing on the SW8. Not to mention the S-meter and larger, better-sounding speaker. Yet the 800 costs hundreds less than the SW8. No complaints from me. Had I gotten a defective unit, I would have returned it for another, like I did with my Satellit 700. |
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B Banton wrote:
My 800 hums slightly when I turn the light on. Does a sync detector help with that? My battery indicator flashes after about 3 hours of use. Does turning the gain control up have an effect on that? My 800 can't display the letters USB. How would you have me fix that? They doubled up the BATT and Attenuate letters. Do you know that? I can't turn the damn volume knob past 3 before sound distorts. Care to tell me why they included volume control past that point? Even past the half-way point? The 800 is an absolute mess. For anyone to defend it is absolutely incredible IMO. And just another reason why mediocrity is becoming acceptable. Tell Grundig to stuff that unit up their ever loving a**. Regards The only problem I experience with mine is false signals all over the SW band, and they tend to move around too. I sometimes wonder if having my PC near the radio is causing the problem. I use the PC for RTTY/fax reception, of course. This radio is great for that kinda' thing. I also wish I could sync the two clocks on this thing. I use one for local time and one for GMT. It's a pretty darn cool radio anyway. Jeff Seale Yet another SWL in Louisville, KY Satellit 800, YB550PE |
Well, here's another bad experience....I just sent back my second Sat800 as
both were defective. The first one had a loud hum in the background when using earphones, and the 2nd one was a real mess...it had the same loud hum, plus the Air Band didn't work, the battery cover fit so tight, it pulled the batteries away from their contacts and shut down when you slid the battery cover closed, and, finally the antenna wouldn't pull all the way out, because the bottom piece with the swivel ball had gotten bent inside and it only went straight up...wouldn't rotate or bend...It's too bad...I really like the looks of the radio but I will not try another...people seem to love it if they get a good one, but far too many have problems... 73 Rob R "Gary" wrote in message om... B Banton wrote in message My 800 hums slightly when I turn the light on. Does a sync detector help with that? My battery indicator flashes after about 3 hours of use. Does turning the gain control up have an effect on that? My 800 can't display the letters USB. How would you have me fix that? They doubled up the BATT and Attenuate letters. Do you know that? I can't turn the damn volume knob past 3 before sound distorts. Care to tell me why they included volume control past that point? Even past the half-way point? The 800 is an absolute mess. For anyone to defend it is absolutely incredible IMO. And just another reason why mediocrity is becoming acceptable. Tell Grundig to stuff that unit up their ever loving a**. Regards I'd say you have a defective unit. As far as the display not displaying the letters USB - that was taken directly from the Drake SW8 which also cannot display the letters USB. Some of the early sets, including mine, have a bad adjustment for the battery indicator and it flashes, like you say, after about 3 hours of use. That was corrected on later units, so I understand. The other problems you have seem to be on your set as I do not have those problems with mine. Mine actually came from the VERY FIRST production batch sent to Universal Radio and it has been a gem, except for the battery indicator. But because the set eats up a set of batteries so quickly, I use the 3-prong AC adapter so don't have the problem anyway. The amplifier is the same as that used in the Drake SW8. Funny how no one complains about the Drake units same faults. As far as actual performance, the Satellit 800 outperforms the SW8, according to lab tests I have read. Plus the 800 has an internal MW ferrit bar antenna which is missing on the SW8. Not to mention the S-meter and larger, better-sounding speaker. Yet the 800 costs hundreds less than the SW8. No complaints from me. Had I gotten a defective unit, I would have returned it for another, like I did with my Satellit 700. |
B Banton wrote in message
Well then - it's you my friend that has a problem. You see, many 800 owners claim 20 hours or so of battery run time. You don't get nearly that and even admit that it's an issue with your "perfect" radio. But you see it's not perfect. The battery thing sucks because when I want to lug the anchor down to the porch for awhile I have Mr. Blinking Battery indicator with me in no time. Quite simply - it's damn annoying. You've settled my friend. You've lowered the bar. Thanks to you we all know what to expect from the new 900. I can hear it now from you - "Well, my first production run 900 is a perfect radio. Oh it's just that the display goes out periodically. But you can't beat the SSB. And heck - sometimes I use it in the dark before I go to bed so who needs the display anyway?. Good luck. No where did I say how many hours I get with batteries - I merely said the set eats them up quickly. I get at least 20 hours on batteries which, to me, is a waste of money. I've heard of others having the battery meter problem fixed, so no big deal. Every radio on the market has had some problems. It took SONY several YEARS to correct all the initial production problems with the 2010, which most everyone thinks is one of the best portable radios available. What radio do you own that is perfect in everything? |
"Gary" wrote in message m... No where did I say how many hours I get with batteries - I merely said the set eats them up quickly. I get at least 20 hours on batteries which, to me, is a waste of money. One expects such a large radio with so much energy-intensive circuitry to suck down the batteries.. most boom-boxes have atrociously short battery life. I find the Grundig YB-400 to be especially bad on batteries.. even if you don't use the radio, the batteries will die within a couple weeks or so.. and if you do use it, you get far less than 20 hours (of course, those are AA, and not D size.. ) |
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"Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote: "Gary" wrote in message m... No where did I say how many hours I get with batteries - I merely said the set eats them up quickly. I get at least 20 hours on batteries which, to me, is a waste of money. One expects such a large radio with so much energy-intensive circuitry to suck down the batteries.. most boom-boxes have atrociously short battery life. I find the Grundig YB-400 to be especially bad on batteries.. even if you don't use the radio, the batteries will die within a couple weeks or so.. and if you do use it, you get far less than 20 hours (of course, those are AA, and not D size.. ) A box the size of the SAT 800 uses AA batteries? With all that room why did they do that? A good modification would be to install a D cell pack or some type of rechargeable battery. -- Telamon Ventura, California |
"Telamon" wrote in message ... In article , "Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote: "Gary" wrote in message m... No where did I say how many hours I get with batteries - I merely said the set eats them up quickly. I get at least 20 hours on batteries which, to me, is a waste of money. One expects such a large radio with so much energy-intensive circuitry to suck down the batteries.. most boom-boxes have atrociously short battery life. I find the Grundig YB-400 to be especially bad on batteries.. even if you don't use the radio, the batteries will die within a couple weeks or so.. and if you do use it, you get far less than 20 hours (of course, those are AA, and not D size.. ) A box the size of the SAT 800 uses AA batteries? With all that room why did they do that? A good modification would be to install a D cell pack or some type of rechargeable battery. No no... the YB-400 uses the AA batteries.. I guess I was not too clear.. Guess Stephen King has nothing to worry about from my writing skills.. :) |
Although, you COULD put a 12 volt motorcycle battery into the Sat 800. The
handle would probably break when you try to lift it ;) "Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote in message ... "Telamon" wrote in message ... In article , "Brenda Ann Dyer" wrote: "Gary" wrote in message m... No where did I say how many hours I get with batteries - I merely said the set eats them up quickly. I get at least 20 hours on batteries which, to me, is a waste of money. One expects such a large radio with so much energy-intensive circuitry to suck down the batteries.. most boom-boxes have atrociously short battery life. I find the Grundig YB-400 to be especially bad on batteries.. even if you don't use the radio, the batteries will die within a couple weeks or so.. and if you do use it, you get far less than 20 hours (of course, those are AA, and not D size.. ) A box the size of the SAT 800 uses AA batteries? With all that room why did they do that? A good modification would be to install a D cell pack or some type of rechargeable battery. No no... the YB-400 uses the AA batteries.. I guess I was not too clear.. Guess Stephen King has nothing to worry about from my writing skills.. :) |
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