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If you want a Grunding, you can get a YB-400 for under $100.00. See the link below.
http://www.heartlandamerica.com/brow...0&BC=S&DL=SEH1 Michael wrote in message ... Hi, I am interested in purchasing a radio for listening to short wave radio broadcasts. I would like it to be portable and have digital tuning. I am looking to spend in the neighborhood of $100 US Is what I want available in the price range I am looking at? A friend who is in to CB radios said look at Grundig radios. Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks Drew ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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Dear Drew,
Grundig radios are mediocre for the price they charge (and I regret having to say that as Grundig does support the hobby better than any other manufacturer). (Sangean radios, in my experience with two - the 808A and the 606AP - do not hold up well over the years and are therefore not worth considering.) In the price range you mention you should look into Kaito/Degen radios which, all things otherwise being equal, are far less expensive than their Grundig counterparts. Note that most Kaito/Degen radios are dual-conversion and Grundigs are mostly single-conversion. (If you don't know what that means, take it from me - it's quite important for good reception.) That said, I, like another who has replied here, should HIGHLY recommend the Sony ICF-SW7600GR receiver. Though somewhat more expensive than the price you mention, it is a FAR better radio than any Grundig or Kaito/Degen radio if only for a particular circuit which it alone, among currently manufactured portables, features (synchronous selectable sideband). It is also much better constructed than any other portable SW radio I have seen. It can handle fairly sophisticated antennas should you wish to go that route and can even be played through your stereo system for really "big" sound as it features a fully-functioning line output in addition to an earphone jack. In my opinion, only a radio such as the Grundig Satellit 800 is better than the Sony among current radios. Best of luck with whatever you purchase. Joe |
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http://cgi.ebay.com/GRUNDIG-S350-POR...cmd ZViewItem John wrote in message ... Hi, I am interested in purchasing a radio for listening to short wave radio broadcasts. I would like it to be portable and have digital tuning. I am looking to spend in the neighborhood of $100 US Is what I want available in the price range I am looking at? A friend who is in to CB radios said look at Grundig radios. Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks Drew -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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"Sleepyguy" wrote in message ... On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 19:55:06 -0500, wrote: www.jr.com Sony 7600 GR AM/FM/Shorwave Radios.$149.88 You can't go wrong. cuhulin Can you listen to hams on this radio? Thanks, Sleepyguy Yes, you sure can. I have one and it works great on SSB. Michael |
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Sleepyguy wrote: On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 19:55:06 -0500, wrote: www.jr.com Sony 7600 GR AM/FM/Shorwave Radios.$149.88 You can't go wrong. cuhulin Can you listen to hams on this radio? Yes. The radio has SSB capability. Hams also transmit in AM mode on the lower bands. -- Telamon Ventura, California |
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