Frank wrote in message ...
I'm strictly a beginner / hobbyist, wondering which purchase you pros
would recommend:

Option 1: Got an ad in my latest Sears Canada bill selling two Grundig
radios for CAD$ 149.99. You get both the S350 and the Mini 100PE.
Purchasing both elsewhere would cost me $149.99 + $39.99.

Option 2: Grundig YB400PE for CAD $199

Is the quality of the YB400PE better enough to warrant passing on the
Sears 2-for-1 offer?

Thanks in advance!

- Frank

I have both the YB400 and the S350. The YB400 has true digital tuning
with presents and a good stable signal. The S350 is analog with
digital readout and does drift somewhat. Reception wise, they are
both quite similar. The S350 has a much better sound and near a zero
noise level on shortwave where the YB400 has a hissing sound noise
level on SW. I find myself using the S350 much more than the YB400.
They are both good radios. With a noise level so low on the S350 it
is easier to listen to the weaker stations. The two bandwidths on
both radios are good but I have found the narrow bandwidth on the S350
a little narrower yet still produces good sound. I found the Mini 100
to be worthless to me as it was too hard to tune, and reception was
weak.