researcher wrote:
I have a Sony 2010 that is absolutely great but I do not listen to
shortwave. I want to a small portable AM/FM with good sound and
various buttons, ie: timer, presets, etc. Any suggestions ?

I'm not aware of an AM/FM only radio that will fit that bill. However
for $60.00 or so a Degen DE1103 will cover AM and FM (in addition to
SW), and has quite good audio out the speaker and through the
headphones. And it is highly portable.

GE SUPER RADIOS
a.. Speakers: 6.5-inch high-sensitivity woofer and 2-inch cone tweeter
a.. Reception: Tuned RF on AM and FM for long-range reception

Also sold by Radio Shack -- Optimus Brand as I recall

AM is super but analog tuning -- really pulls em in with its big ferriloop
antanna - great sound from the big speaker

FM is so so sensitivity & selectivity wise - No stereo speakers, but stereo
on earphones as I recall The SRIII is reported improved on FM

Try it you'll like it for $40 or so.

FAQ at URL:
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze20h45/r...gesr_tech.html

Reviews at URL:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=172282



--
CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be !

This is a bit off the beaten path, but my old Astronaut-8 from Sadio
Shack, a surprisingly sensitive and selective set, also had a big
speaker in a big container that sounded good. Good reception off the
whip, and looked/felt/sounded like a "real" radio. If you can find one
used, in good shape, it's a keeper. I wish I'd kept mine.

Bruce Jensen

bpnjensen wrote:

This is a bit off the beaten path, but my old Astronaut-8 from Sadio
Shack, a surprisingly sensitive and selective set, also had a big
speaker in a big container that sounded good. Good reception off the
whip, and looked/felt/sounded like a "real" radio. If you can find one
used, in good shape, it's a keeper. I wish I'd kept mine.

I looked and found two of them in eBay completed items. One went for $9.99 and
another went for $19.00. They didn't seem to be in the greatest shape, but I
suppose if one keeps their eyes open they can come across a decent one.

dxAce
Michigan
USA

I looked and found two of them [Astronaut-8s] in eBay completed items. One went for $9.99 and another went for $19.00. They didn't seem to be in the greatest shape, but I suppose if one keeps their eyes open they can come across a decent one.

dxAce
Michigan
USA

Yeah, they show up there once in awhile...I saw a couple a few years
ago. The ones in nice condition go for $75 to more than $100, in some
cases exceeding their original value (I got mine for $109 way back
when). One of these days... :-)

Bruce Jensen

The sound on my Grundig YB 400 is amazing.
Best fidelity on a small radio I've ever heard.
Lenny

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researcher wrote:
I have a Sony 2010 that is absolutely great but I do not listen to
shortwave. I want to a small portable AM/FM with good sound and
various buttons, ie: timer, presets, etc. Any suggestions ?

I'm not aware of an AM/FM only radio that will fit that bill. However
for $60.00 or so a Degen DE1103 will cover AM and FM (in addition to
SW), and has quite good audio out the speaker and through the
headphones. And it is highly portable.

I dont want any stinking made in China or made in Asia radios.I own a
made in Germany Grundig (I say Telefunken built that radio)
M/FM/Shortwave/Phonograph wooden cabinet floor model radio,I paid $14.00
for it at a Goodwill store,yes,it works.I also own a made in Germany
Telefunken Opus 7 AM/FM/Shortwave big wooden cabinet model table
radio,yes,it works too.I paid $4.00 for that radio at a Goodwill store.
cuhulin