I have one. It "sounds good". Other than that, it sucks!
Tuning is "spongy". You can tune back and forth and NEVER get it exactly
where it needs to be. Full of images. Overloads on a random wire. Trust
me, it's junk...



"Chuck" wrote in message
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A Grundig 960 is a copy of an old style shortwave rig on the outside but
has
updated electronocs inside. It may be out of your price range but is maybe
the best of both worlds. I can't vouch for it's shortwave abilities but
they're probably not bad.

http://universal-radio.com/catalog/vintage/0960.html






"Doc Gorpon" wrote in message
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I like old stuff and I want to get into hearing some talk radio outside
of
my
area. I'm also on a budget. Will this suit my needs?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...526781 1&rd=1

"Jim Hackett" wrote in message
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I have one. It "sounds good". Other than that, it sucks!
Tuning is "spongy". You can tune back and forth and NEVER get it exactly
where it needs to be.

That's unfortunate. Real Grundigs got those details right. My Grundig has
a slow tuning rate, a steel dial cord on the tension side and a big
flywheel. There's no noticable backlash, even on SW. And, for anyone with
even the slightest ear to hand coordination, tuning just feels good.



Full of images.

Oh, yeah. My Grundig has plenty of images. But it's not as bad as it used
to be, back when the bands were filled with utility stations.


Overloads on a random wire.

I had a big attic wire. The radio loved it!


Trust
me, it's junk...




As I understand, plenty of people don't think much of it.

Frank Dresser

I have a 960 Grundig. It's attractive, and has good sound. Hook a disc
player or a digital shortwave to it, and it's a nice little amp. For a
budget oriented radio listener, the Kaito radios seem like a worthy
consideration. Darren





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