RadioBanter - Grundig FR200

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homepc wrote:
I returned two of these radios.

I bought them to use at my office off battery power and just for AM
reception only. The FR200 runs forever off three AA batteries and the AM
reception is good. It's a cute little radio and the carry handle is really
handy. If you intend to hide this radio away for use in an emergency kit it
would probably be a very good choice. However after extended use, both
radios I had developed a noisy volume control that needed replacement
according to a Grundig service tech I spoke to. I didn't have an authorized
Grundig service depot close by, and I felt the postage expense to Toronto
for the warranty repair just wasn't worth it.

Every new piece of electronics I've obtained, that has a volume knob,
in the last 5 years has needed that treatment in just a few months.
Cheap crap. A shot of Nu-Trol (lubricating control cleaner) fixed my
FR200 right up. But it's a bit of a bitch to get at the damn thing.
As I remember, six screws on the back to get the case open, two of which
are under the serial number label. The knobs pull off, but it's bit
scary how hard you have to pull.

Mark Zenier
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