I posted a few weeks ago that I was looking for a small SW radio (post
below). I don't believe anyone mentioned the Grundig YB-550 in any of
the responses but it has many of the features I'm interested in plus
some I didn't think about such as an external antenna jack, fine
tuning, and a local/dx switch. I can't find any reviews so I assume
it's a new model. Here's the best site I've found on it:
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/0550.html

Anyone have any thoughts on this model? I should add that my main use
will be MW-FM listening and I'm hoping that I can get better
sensitivity/selectivity with a shortwave than I can with my existing
small portables. It will also serve as my travel SW radio so I no
longer have to lug around my heavy old RS DX-440 which has served me
faithfully since 1988. While at home I'll still be using this radio.


(ulTRAX) wrote in message . com...
I'm shopping for a small SW radio. Here's what I'm looking for. I know
I probably can't get all I want. But if I could, I don't care what I
pay. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

==MUST HAVE==
Size in 3"x6"X1" range
Digital tuning with memory.
A sleep function...
Alarm clock
SNOOZE BUTTON!!!! (this has been a hard feature to find)
Runs on AA batteries.
Full SW coverage... to 30MHz
Good sensitivity and selectivity
Tone control

==WOULD LIKE==
Bass and Treble controls
I'd prefer it NOT be painted faux metalic. Stuff always wears off.
FM stereo, though headphones.
BFO
Narrow/Wide filter

ULTRAX,

Grundig Yacht Boy 550 PE "INFO" at GrundigRadio.Com (ETON Corp.)

Grundig Yacht Boy 550 PE "Over View"
OVERVIEW= http://tinyurl.com/q6rl
http://www.grundigradio.com/asp/products.asp?action=overview&productname=yb550

Grundig Yacht Boy 550 PE "Spec Sheet"
SPECSHEET= http://tinyurl.com/2nbkf
http://www.grundigradio.com/asp/productspecsheet.asp?function=specsheet&productnam e=yb550

Grundig Yacht Boy 550 PE "Owner's Manual" {MISSING}
MISSING= http://tinyurl.com/2jn8j
http://www.grundigradio.com/asp/productownersmanual.asp?function=ownersmanual&prod uctname=yb550

Under the 'Customer' [Support] Button: there is an Option
"Download Manual".
DOWNLOAD= http://tinyurl.com/2ht2l
http://www.grundigradio.com/asp/downloadownersmanual.asp

* Download Owner's Manual *
"YB 550PE" - PDF File Size 649K - [Download]
Grundig Yacht Boy 550 PE 'Owner's Manual'

NOTE: All owner's manuals are saved as PDF files that can be
read using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If You do not have this software
installed on your system, you may download it from Adobe's Website
READER= http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Check-Out the "Grundig Yacht Boy (YB) Radios" eGroup on YAHOO !
YACHT-BOY= http://tinyurl.com/2e7np
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Grundig-Yacht-Boy-Radios/

CONSIDER: The Tecsun PL-230 Radio which is the OEM Model offered
For Sale on eBay.

NOTE: The Tecsun PL-230 is similar to the Grundig YB-550PE and
is considered a very sensitive radio with good sound and
user-friendly interface.

The Tecsun PL-230 comes with with:
- Leatherette Radio Case
- Stereo Earphone
- Three 1100 mh Rechargeable Battery
- Reel-Up Antenna
- AC (220VAC to 110VAC) Adapter & Battery Charger
NOTE: Since the Adapter/Battery Charger works only in 220VAC,
a 110VAC Input 220VAC. Output Transformer is provided FREE to
buyers in the USA and Canada so that the Adapter can work
properly with the 110VAC Mains.
REF= http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5712765077
IMHO: What you SAVE in the Cost of Buying Batteries for the
Radio over 2-3 Years can pay for the Radio.

Another Tecsun Radio to Check-Out on eBay is the Tecsun PL-550
which is a AM/FM-Stereo/Shortwave Digital Radio
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5730606575

Also take a look at these two Degen AM/FM-Stereo/Shortwave Radios
are listed on eBay.
* DEGEN DE-1102 Digital World Band Radio
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5714351475
* DEGEN DE-1103 "SSB" Digital World Band Radio
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5728477708

All the above eBay Chinese made Radios come with:
- 1100 mh Rechargeable Batteries
- AC (220VAC to 110VAC) Adapter & Battery Charger


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I posted a few weeks ago that I was looking for a small SW radio (post
below). I don't believe anyone mentioned the Grundig YB-550 in any of
the responses but it has many of the features I'm interested in plus
some I didn't think about such as an external antenna jack, fine
tuning, and a local/dx switch. I can't find any reviews so I assume
it's a new model. Here's the best site I've found on it:
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/0550.html

Anyone have any thoughts on this model? I should add that my main use
will be MW-FM listening and I'm hoping that I can get better
sensitivity/selectivity with a shortwave than I can with my existing
small portables. It will also serve as my travel SW radio so I no
longer have to lug around my heavy old RS DX-440 which has served me
faithfully since 1988. While at home I'll still be using this radio.


(ulTRAX) wrote in message . com...
I'm shopping for a small SW radio. Here's what I'm looking for. I know
I probably can't get all I want. But if I could, I don't care what I
pay. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

==MUST HAVE==
Size in 3"x6"X1" range
Digital tuning with memory.
A sleep function...
Alarm clock
SNOOZE BUTTON!!!! (this has been a hard feature to find)
Runs on AA batteries.
Full SW coverage... to 30MHz
Good sensitivity and selectivity
Tone control

==WOULD LIKE==
Bass and Treble controls
I'd prefer it NOT be painted faux metalic. Stuff always wears off.
FM stereo, though headphones.
BFO
Narrow/Wide filter
..