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pro opinion on the Eton E1
one of the disadvantages of the internet is that any asshole can post an
opinion on the E1 even though he has no qualifications for making such assertions. In addition to people who are intelligent like Guy Atkins, there is another source who people should not argue with in this case. Dave Z and Larry Magne both assert the E1 is outstanding ! read this: http://passband.com/pages/receivernews.htm |
pro opinion on the Eton E1
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"mike maghakian" wrote: one of the disadvantages of the internet is that any asshole can post an opinion on the E1 even though he has no qualifications for making such assertions. In addition to people who are intelligent like Guy Atkins, there is another source who people should not argue with in this case. Dave Z and Larry Magne both assert the E1 is outstanding ! read this: http://passband.com/pages/receivernews.htm The E1 specifications and operating features make it out to be a good receiver. I remember having a favorable impression of it when information became available about the unit. A refurb at $399.95 sounds like a good deal. Brian Hill is getting one soon so I'm sure we will hear about it from him. People that are just Trolling for an argument are best Plonked. Some people are just not worth reading. -- Telamon Ventura, California |
pro opinion on the Eton E1
"Telamon" wrote in message ... In article , "mike maghakian" wrote: The E1 specifications and operating features make it out to be a good receiver. I remember having a favorable impression of it when information became available about the unit. A refurb at $399.95 sounds like a good deal. .....anyone who would plunk down $400 plus change for a 'refurbished' (Chinese made) Eton E1 needs to have their respective head examined. This radio is NOT the successor to the Sony 2010 boys and girls. .....and besides, why on earth would anyone spend this much cabbage on a short-wave radio when, for the most part, short-wave broadcasting is chock-full of complete paranoid whackjobs like Alex Jones, Racist separatists like 'Pastor' Pete Peters and complete whackjobs like Brother RG Stair ?? No thanks folks. : ) I'm not gonna spend $400 to buy a short-wave when every-other-program on the dial is either some PAYtriot scam artist trying to sell you outrageously priced 'numismatic' gold coins of dubious pedigree, carnival sideshow barkers who claim that their "South Pole Magnetic Charged Water" (..just $29.95 a gallon) will cure you of everything from baldness to stinky feet...and of course Rev Billy Bob of the 1st Church of The Creator in West Bumfrigg, Idaho who says that Jeezus H Christ was a blond haired/blue eyed Aryan who fathered racially pure white children via M. Magedeline in France...... Ha Ha Ha!! -- Gay shlog dein kup en vant! |
pro opinion on the Eton E1
"Bart Bailey" wrote in message ... In oups.com posted on Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:04:16 -0400, Rev. BeerNuts wrote: This radio is NOT the successor to the Sony 2010 Nope, not in the same league, the SW-77 was the successor to the 2010, but the E1 is waay better than any Sony, I've had all three. -- Bart Yep and the specs prove it. It's the first portable who's specs are in league with a good tabletop. -- Regards B.H. Brian's Basement http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/6.htm Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm |
pro opinion on the Eton E1
mike maghakian wrote: one of the disadvantages of the internet is that any asshole can post an opinion on the E1 even though he has no qualifications for making such assertions. In addition to people who are intelligent like Guy Atkins, there is another source who people should not argue with in this case. Dave Z and Larry Magne both assert the E1 is outstanding ! read this: http://passband.com/pages/receivernews.htm Interesting update on that radio, although a quality issue like a wobbly optical encoder is worrisome on a radio in that price range. But more to the point just exactly what is a "Pro Opinion" and why should it be given any more credibility than than the collective opinions of users on on eham, radiointel, Yahoo or this forum. Also, because Eton appears to be the single largest advertiser in PBWR occupying several pages in the version I read, should reviews of their radios be taken as truly independent? I would take the well written opinons in PBWR to be just that and nothing more. They are another source of information about radios but not THE source. That said I am impressed by the E1 and am seriously considering buying one. But my decision will be influenced more by the opinions seen on fora than one review in PBWR. |
pro opinion on the Eton E1
mike maghakian wrote: one of the disadvantages of the internet is that any asshole can post an opinion on the E1 even though he has no qualifications for making such assertions. In addition to people who are intelligent like Guy Atkins, there is another source who people should not argue with in this case. Dave Z and Larry Magne both assert the E1 is outstanding ! read this: http://passband.com/pages/receivernews.htm Mikie, Mikie, Mikie - who cares what these guys think, the E1 is not worth the money, per MY review: NOTE: Watch out - the batteries blow up, when used with the AC adaptor ! So, what is the point of plopping down $500 for this radio - there is not much of interest on shortwave anymore, one can buy a $25 Radio Shack digital PLL AM/FM radio for AM DXing (THE E1 DOESN'T EVEN HAVE AN INTERNAL FERRITE-BAR ANTENNA, OR COME WITH A SATELLITE ANTENNA !), and one can buy a satellite radio for $50, now. Also, after getting $500 in-the-hole, one gets to shell out a monthly fee for satellite radio, plus an activation fee - a bigger ripoff than cable T.V. ! Evidentually, there are major technical problems with the actual satellites, so its future is in question ! So, what is the bottom-line ? Well let's see, $500 for the radio, probably another $100 - $200 for the AM and satellite external antennas, $9 - $12 monthly fee, and the activation fee. Is this another blunder by Grundig/Eton/Tecsun, or a total ripoff - I suspect a bit of both ! This baby, I believe, is assembled in India, while the rest of the Grundig/Eton/Tecsun junk is made in China. I wonder, if the E1 is as cheap as, the Grundig S350 ? This is a copy of a post from gearlog.com (the BBC and "Voice of the Andes" are now gone from SW, too): Shortwave Eton E1 Posted by: Larry N. Monday, October 31, 2005 8:03 PM David, I am shocked your would recommend this new radio from Eton. Honest?, DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT? It does not have Digital Radio Mondale! Who in 2005/2006 would spend $500.00 for a top of the line portable without it? In few years the shortwave part of this radio will be useless. DW is leaving analog shortwave by June 2006. Radio New Zealand by the end of December 2006. I would hope you would admit your mistake and if not withdrawing your recommendation at least make note of the lack of Digital Radio Mondale and why that is important! 73 Larry AND Mikie, I just read that the major stockholder in XM Satellite Radio sold off its shares - it may go under ! A pretty receiver (aren't all the Grundig/Eton/Tecsun junk), that will make a nice FM radio. |
Thinking Positive About "My" Eton E1 Radio ! -and- Simply Enjoying the Listening Experience :o)
RHF wrote: MM, Thinking Positive About "My" Eton E1 Radio ! -and- Simply Enjoying the Listening Experience :o) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ETON-E...o/message/3017 Many people 'bashed' the original production of the Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium Radios for poor quality -and- Had Valid Issues {Criticism} with the early build and technical flaws of the Radio. Today many more consider the Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium Radios to be a very good Shortwave Program Listening Radios that are enjoyable to Listen to. The Eton E1 AM / FM Shortwave Radios with 'optional' XM Satellite Radio is 'not perfect' -but- it does fill a nitch at the High-End of the 'portable' AM / FM Shortwave Radio market and does offer some interesting features for the Shortwave Listeners. It is my humble opinion - that like the Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium Radio "In-Time" the Eton E1 Radio will earn the respect of Shortwave Listeners (SWLs) for being good at what it does - in the package of a 'portable' AM / FM Shortwave Radio. REVIEWS AND INFO ABOUT : The Eton E1 AM / FM Shortwave Receiver with 'opinional' XM Satellite Radio : * Monitoring Times "First Look" Report / Review of the Eton E1 AM / FM Shortwave Receiver with 'opinional' XM Satellite Radio http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/...k-etone1xm.pdf * eHAM Reviews of the Eton E1 AM / FM Shortwave Receiver with 'opinional' XM Satellite Radio http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5353 * Radio Intel .Com Review of the Eton E1 AM / FM Shortwave Receiver with 'opinional' XM Satellite Radio http://www.radiointel.com/review-etone1.htm -written by- Jay Allen As For Me - I Am Thinking Positive About "My" Eton E1 Radio ! -and- Simply Enjoying the Listening Experience :o) WANT MORE INFO : For more Eton E1 Receiver and Grundig Satellit 800 Radio Info : . Eton E1 XM AM/FM Shortwave Radio Owner-Users Group on YAHOO ! GROUP = http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ETON-E1-XM-Radio/ - - - All are Welcome and Invited-to-Join the E1 XM Group. . Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium Owner-Users Group on YAHOO ! GROUP = http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Satellit800/ - - - All are Welcome and Invited-to-Join the GS800M Group. e1'ing you all ~ RHF . . . . . . . . . . O u t ! mike maghakian wrote: one of the disadvantages of the internet is that any asshole can post an opinion on the E1 even though he has no qualifications for making such assertions. In addition to people who are intelligent like Guy Atkins, there is another source who people should not argue with in this case. Dave Z and Larry Magne both assert the E1 is outstanding ! read this: http://passband.com/pages/receivernews.htm . . . . Well RHF, if you, "HAVE to think positive about your E1", then you have started to question your own judgement, and are having to convince yourself that you made a good decision to buy this over-priced already out-dated receiver (we all know you didn't). You guys are on the defensive, reading all the reviews, which is something you should have done in the first place ! Keep trying to convince yourselves ! HA HA HA !!! I'm out there and lovin' it !!! |
pro opinion on the Eton E1
John S. wrote: Also, because Eton appears to be the single largest advertiser in PBWR occupying several pages in the version I read, should reviews of their radios be taken as truly independent? Good point, John. I haven't read any reviews that denied that the E1 is a fine portable. What I have read are reviews that find a flaw here or there. For example, some have said that the E1 is not as sensitive on SW as some of the Sony portables, while others have said that the E1 cannot accommodate as much of an antenna as the S800s. These reviews then go on to assert that the E1 is nevertheless a fine radio. Overpriced, perhaps, but so are many other portables. However, the reaction to some E1 boosters to these reviews is bizarre. I'm afraid that the E1 is taking the place of the S800 as "the portable about which one is only allowed to speak praise". I even encountered one guy who refused to believe that the E1 had no internal ferrite antenna. He insisted that there was an excellent ferrite loop, but Eton had "reasons" for wanting to deny that it was there. This is sheer craziness. You'll never get 100% consensus on any radio. That being the case, people should be free to voice their opinions without getting trounced on. And if you like the E1, you should just enjoy it and not feel defensive. More power to you, I say. Steve |
Thinking Positive About "My" Eton E1 Radio ! -and- Simply Enjoying the Listening Experience :o)
RHF wrote: GSW - At least you are consistent . . . You even have a Negative-Spin on Thinking Positive ! glad i am me and not you - smiling and happy ~ RHF . . . . wrote: RHF wrote: MM, Thinking Positive About "My" Eton E1 Radio ! -and- Simply Enjoying the Listening Experience :o) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ETON-E...o/message/3017 Many people 'bashed' the original production of the Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium Radios for poor quality -and- Had Valid Issues {Criticism} with the early build and technical flaws of the Radio. Today many more consider the Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium Radios to be a very good Shortwave Program Listening Radios that are enjoyable to Listen to. The Eton E1 AM / FM Shortwave Radios with 'optional' XM Satellite Radio is 'not perfect' -but- it does fill a nitch at the High-End of the 'portable' AM / FM Shortwave Radio market and does offer some interesting features for the Shortwave Listeners. It is my humble opinion - that like the Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium Radio "In-Time" the Eton E1 Radio will earn the respect of Shortwave Listeners (SWLs) for being good at what it does - in the package of a 'portable' AM / FM Shortwave Radio. REVIEWS AND INFO ABOUT : The Eton E1 AM / FM Shortwave Receiver with 'opinional' XM Satellite Radio : * Monitoring Times "First Look" Report / Review of the Eton E1 AM / FM Shortwave Receiver with 'opinional' XM Satellite Radio http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/...k-etone1xm.pdf * eHAM Reviews of the Eton E1 AM / FM Shortwave Receiver with 'opinional' XM Satellite Radio http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5353 * Radio Intel .Com Review of the Eton E1 AM / FM Shortwave Receiver with 'opinional' XM Satellite Radio http://www.radiointel.com/review-etone1.htm -written by- Jay Allen As For Me - I Am Thinking Positive About "My" Eton E1 Radio ! -and- Simply Enjoying the Listening Experience :o) WANT MORE INFO : For more Eton E1 Receiver and Grundig Satellit 800 Radio Info : . Eton E1 XM AM/FM Shortwave Radio Owner-Users Group on YAHOO ! GROUP = http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ETON-E1-XM-Radio/ - - - All are Welcome and Invited-to-Join the E1 XM Group. . Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium Owner-Users Group on YAHOO ! GROUP = http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Satellit800/ - - - All are Welcome and Invited-to-Join the GS800M Group. e1'ing you all ~ RHF . . . . . . . . . . O u t ! mike maghakian wrote: one of the disadvantages of the internet is that any asshole can post an opinion on the E1 even though he has no qualifications for making such assertions. In addition to people who are intelligent like Guy Atkins, there is another source who people should not argue with in this case. Dave Z and Larry Magne both assert the E1 is outstanding ! read this: http://passband.com/pages/receivernews.htm . . . . Well RHF, if you, "HAVE to think positive about your E1", then you have started to question your own judgement, and are having to convince yourself that you made a good decision to buy this over-priced already out-dated receiver (we all know you didn't). You guys are on the defensive, reading all the reviews, which is something you should have done in the first place ! Keep trying to convince yourselves ! HA HA HA !!! I'm out there and lovin' it !!! RHF - Actually, I smile everytime I hear one of you suckers have ****ed away $500+, for this already out-dated receiver ! And what did it get you ? Nothing ! Got to have, "the latest and greatest" - thinking with the wrong head ! You know the truth; that is why you always respond with personal attacks. |
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Dear Mike,
You are quite correct in your assertions. I myself have been impressed by the specifications of the Eton E1. However, I have not bought one and do not plan to buy one in the near future for the following reasons: It has no MW Ferrite antenna. This, I understand, is due to digital "hash" that cannot be corrected and would be picked up by such an antenna. It has no handle nor is there any easy or convenient way of adding one to the radio. Those two points are significant to me but relatively minor. The major problem I have is: It does not feature DRM, DAB (Canadian or European), or IBOC. (I personally have no interest in any form of "pay" radio. In my opinion it is only a matter of time before advertisements become common on virtually all "satellite" radio channels and the listener will STILL be paying month after month for this "service!" After all, look at the cable-TV model where this has already happened.) But I digress. In other words, in my opinion, the Eton E1 actually breaks no new ground. Its specifications, extremely good, nevertheless appear to show that the radio will peform just about the same as the Grundig Satellit 800. (And regardless of what anyone tells you, the Satellit 800, again extremely good, is not at all in the same league as, say, the Drake R8B, the JRC NRD545, or the AOR AR7030 Plus. This, by inference, would also apply to the E1 which does, however, offer far better performance VALUE for money than do the tabletops mentioned.) I am waiting to see if Degen introduces their rumored new model the DE-1108 and if it does feature the newer modes of reception as well as offering superb performance. However, I do understand, from owners, that the E1 is a good and satisfying set and that, if one does not already own a radio of this caliber, the E1, with all its "faults," is a good one to buy. After all, there has never been nor is there ever likely to be a "perfect" shortwave radio. And Eton has always been a very customer-centric company, offering superb service before and after the sale. Should Degen's proposed new radio not live up to expectations, there may be a new Eton E1 in my future, after all. Best, Joe P.S. Some people here have "complained" that Eton advertises heavily in PASSPORT TO WORLD BAND RADIO and this somehow makes pASSPORT's reviews "suspect." One need only READ many of the reviews of Eton/Grundig radios in PASSPORT to see that this "suspicion" is absolutely groundless. PASSPORT "calls 'em as they see 'em." PASSPORT is DEFINITELY the best SW review source we have and should be supported by all of us here, at least in my opinion. No one else tests SW radios in their own laboratories and prints their findings (and, as readers know, they often differ from manufacturers' own published specifications). And if Eton is a big advertiser, I say MORE POWER TO THEM! What OTHER company supports the shortwave listener the way Eton does? mike maghakian wrote: one of the disadvantages of the internet is that any asshole can post an opinion on the E1 even though he has no qualifications for making such assertions. In addition to people who are intelligent like Guy Atkins, there is another source who people should not argue with in this case. Dave Z and Larry Magne both assert the E1 is outstanding ! read this: http://passband.com/pages/receivernews.htm |
pro opinion on the Eton E1
In article .com,
"Joe Analssandrini" wrote: P.S. Some people here have "complained" that Eton advertises heavily in PASSPORT TO WORLD BAND RADIO and this somehow makes pASSPORT's reviews "suspect." One need only READ many of the reviews of Eton/Grundig radios in PASSPORT to see that this "suspicion" is absolutely groundless. PASSPORT "calls 'em as they see 'em." PASSPORT is DEFINITELY the best SW review source we have and should be supported by all of us here, at least in my opinion. No one else tests SW radios in their own laboratories and prints their findings (and, as readers know, they often differ from manufacturers' own published specifications). And if Eton is a big advertiser, I say MORE POWER TO THEM! What OTHER company supports the shortwave listener the way Eton does? mike maghakian wrote: one of the disadvantages of the internet is that any asshole can post an opinion on the E1 even though he has no qualifications for making such assertions. In addition to people who are intelligent like Guy Atkins, there is another source who people should not argue with in this case. Dave Z and Larry Magne both assert the E1 is outstanding ! read this: http://passband.com/pages/receivernews.htm Dear Mike, You are quite correct in your assertions. I myself have been impressed by the specifications of the Eton E1. However, I have not bought one and do not plan to buy one in the near future for the following reasons: It has no MW Ferrite antenna. This, I understand, is due to digital "hash" that cannot be corrected and would be picked up by such an antenna. It has no handle nor is there any easy or convenient way of adding one to the radio. Those two points are significant to me but relatively minor. The major problem I have is: It does not feature DRM, DAB (Canadian or European), or IBOC. (I personally have no interest in any form of "pay" radio. In my opinion it is only a matter of time before advertisements become common on virtually all "satellite" radio channels and the listener will STILL be paying month after month for this "service!" After all, look at the cable-TV model where this has already happened.) But I digress. In other words, in my opinion, the Eton E1 actually breaks no new ground. Its specifications, extremely good, nevertheless appear to show that the radio will peform just about the same as the Grundig Satellit 800. (And regardless of what anyone tells you, the Satellit 800, again extremely good, is not at all in the same league as, say, the Drake R8B, the JRC NRD545, or the AOR AR7030 Plus. This, by inference, would also apply to the E1 which does, however, offer far better performance VALUE for money than do the tabletops mentioned.) I am waiting to see if Degen introduces their rumored new model the DE-1108 and if it does feature the newer modes of reception as well as offering superb performance. However, I do understand, from owners, that the E1 is a good and satisfying set and that, if one does not already own a radio of this caliber, the E1, with all its "faults," is a good one to buy. After all, there has never been nor is there ever likely to be a "perfect" shortwave radio. And Eton has always been a very customer-centric company, offering superb service before and after the sale. Should Degen's proposed new radio not live up to expectations, there may be a new Eton E1 in my future, after all. The other radios you mention do not have built in antennas of any sort. The E1 is designed as a portable radio. -- Telamon Ventura, California |
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pro opinion on the Eton E1
In article . com,
"John S." wrote: mike maghakian wrote: one of the disadvantages of the internet is that any asshole can post an opinion on the E1 even though he has no qualifications for making such assertions. In addition to people who are intelligent like Guy Atkins, there is another source who people should not argue with in this case. Dave Z and Larry Magne both assert the E1 is outstanding ! read this: http://passband.com/pages/receivernews.htm Interesting update on that radio, although a quality issue like a wobbly optical encoder is worrisome on a radio in that price range. But more to the point just exactly what is a "Pro Opinion" and why should it be given any more credibility than than the collective opinions of users on on eham, radiointel, Yahoo or this forum. Also, because Eton appears to be the single largest advertiser in PBWR occupying several pages in the version I read, should reviews of their radios be taken as truly independent? I would take the well written opinons in PBWR to be just that and nothing more. They are another source of information about radios but not THE source. That said I am impressed by the E1 and am seriously considering buying one. But my decision will be influenced more by the opinions seen on fora than one review in PBWR. The Pro opinion stems from the fact that they have test equipment and the experience to make the measurements comparing the performance against other radios. You get the unvarnished good and bad from PBWR AND a relative feature comparison to other radios in its class. The opinions in PBWR are generated from a panel of people not just one person so reading it gives you a broader perspective then you get from a persons personal review. An example is that a noise blanker may not work on the type of noise around one persons residence where the other people on the panel had no problems. This will be reported in the review. I think PBWR is a great place to start for reviews of a radio comparing it to others in it class and to then follow it up with reviews on the Internet that you mentioned. Obviously you need to weed out the nut case opinions. Some people just do not make sense like using the incorrect bandwidth for a mode and then reporting the sound is muddy as an example of a worthless opinion. If you read an opinion that states you need to spend days with a radio to learn how to use it to get the most out of it should be a good warning sign that it is not a good review as there are a small set of interacting controls and it only takes a minute to go through all the permutations of adjustments. -- Telamon Ventura, California |
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pro opinion on the Eton E1
In article .com,
"Joe Analssandrini" wrote: In article .com, "Joe Analssandrini" wrote: P.S. Some people here have "complained" that Eton advertises heavily in PASSPORT TO WORLD BAND RADIO and this somehow makes pASSPORT's reviews "suspect." One need only READ many of the reviews of Eton/Grundig radios in PASSPORT to see that this "suspicion" is absolutely groundless. PASSPORT "calls 'em as they see 'em." PASSPORT is DEFINITELY the best SW review source we have and should be supported by all of us here, at least in my opinion. No one else tests SW radios in their own laboratories and prints their findings (and, as readers know, they often differ from manufacturers' own published specifications). And if Eton is a big advertiser, I say MORE POWER TO THEM! What OTHER company supports the shortwave listener the way Eton does? mike maghakian wrote: one of the disadvantages of the internet is that any asshole can post an opinion on the E1 even though he has no qualifications for making such assertions. In addition to people who are intelligent like Guy Atkins, there is another source who people should not argue with in this case. Dave Z and Larry Magne both assert the E1 is outstanding ! read this: http://passband.com/pages/receivernews.htm Dear Mike, You are quite correct in your assertions. I myself have been impressed by the specifications of the Eton E1. However, I have not bought one and do not plan to buy one in the near future for the following reasons: It has no MW Ferrite antenna. This, I understand, is due to digital "hash" that cannot be corrected and would be picked up by such an antenna. It has no handle nor is there any easy or convenient way of adding one to the radio. Those two points are significant to me but relatively minor. The major problem I have is: It does not feature DRM, DAB (Canadian or European), or IBOC. (I personally have no interest in any form of "pay" radio. In my opinion it is only a matter of time before advertisements become common on virtually all "satellite" radio channels and the listener will STILL be paying month after month for this "service!" After all, look at the cable-TV model where this has already happened.) But I digress. In other words, in my opinion, the Eton E1 actually breaks no new ground. Its specifications, extremely good, nevertheless appear to show that the radio will peform just about the same as the Grundig Satellit 800. (And regardless of what anyone tells you, the Satellit 800, again extremely good, is not at all in the same league as, say, the Drake R8B, the JRC NRD545, or the AOR AR7030 Plus. This, by inference, would also apply to the E1 which does, however, offer far better performance VALUE for money than do the tabletops mentioned.) I am waiting to see if Degen introduces their rumored new model the DE-1108 and if it does feature the newer modes of reception as well as offering superb performance. However, I do understand, from owners, that the E1 is a good and satisfying set and that, if one does not already own a radio of this caliber, the E1, with all its "faults," is a good one to buy. After all, there has never been nor is there ever likely to be a "perfect" shortwave radio. And Eton has always been a very customer-centric company, offering superb service before and after the sale. Should Degen's proposed new radio not live up to expectations, there may be a new Eton E1 in my future, after all. Telamon wrote: The other radios you mention do not have built in antennas of any sort. The E1 is designed as a portable radio. Dear Telamon, I'm not sure I follow you. The E1 IS a portable and it is a portable without a built-in ferrite antenna for MW. This makes little sense to me. (Why couldn't they have fixed the digital "hash" which would evidently plague such an antenna in this radio?) The Grundig Satellit 800 DOES have a ferrite MW antenna. (Naturally the tabletop radios I mentioned do not have one, those radios being designed for use with significant external antennas on all bands). If you read PASSPORT's latest "Receiver News" on their website, you will see (in their June 6 post) that "the E1 is being seriously treated by certain cognoscenti as a viable alternative, rather than complement, to pricey tabletop supersets. (Lawrence Magne)." I feel that, based on my experience with the Grundig Satellit 800 (which has similar specifications), the E1 has certain shortcomings which, though perhaps minor to most, are somewhat important to me. I would like to have a good portable SW receiver in the mid-size (about 12" wide) range. Right now I have my doubts about the E1 (of course I could be totally wrong) and am waiting to see if Degen does, in fact, offer a competitive radio with more advanced reception features. But, if they do not, I may at some future time buy an E1. We'll see. By the way, your comments on PASSPORT are right on the money. I wish we could convince the "nay-sayers" on this group, many of whom seem to want to gripe for gripe's sake (my opinion). That book as well as the WRTH are darn-near essential for the best enjoyment of this hobby (my opinion, again). Size and portability put increasing demands on the design. Going from table top with unlimited power to a portable that draws from batteries and smaller size puts more constraints on what you can do with the design. Smaller generally means fewer features and not as great a dynamic range as an example. However these factors can be overcome by spending more money on the design. You usually put a radio in a class and compare it to other radios in its class. The E1 cost more than other portables but not as much as the table top radios and it straddles these categories. I just think it is an unfair comparison between it and the table top radios as much as it is to compare it to smaller less costly radios. Comparing the E1 to the Satellite 800 or Sony ICF-SW777 are fair comparisons. They are all portables and in a same price range. -- Telamon Ventura, California |
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David wrote:
Technology peaked in the '70s. It's now doing more harm than good (with the possible exception of medicine). We have no way of knowing if it's peaked or not. A new 'keystone' discovery may change things overnight. The 'peaked' statement is reminiscent of the falsely attributed "Everything that can be invented, has been" quote.. mike |
pro opinion on the Eton E1
wrote in message And you should have stopped at marijuana, but you just had to move on to heroin, didn't you? I watched a heroin addict cut his fingers off with skillsaw once. All he said was " I think I ****ed up this time!" Then he went limp and fell flat on his ass. BH |
pro opinion on the Eton E1
On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 12:34:20 -0500, "Brian Hill" wrote:
wrote in message And you should have stopped at marijuana, but you just had to move on to heroin, didn't you? I watched a heroin addict cut his fingers off with skillsaw once. All he said was " I think I ****ed up this time!" Then he went limp and fell flat on his ass. BH And what did you do then? |
pro opinion on the Eton E1
"David" wrote in message ... On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 12:34:20 -0500, "Brian Hill" wrote: wrote in message And you should have stopped at marijuana, but you just had to move on to heroin, didn't you? I watched a heroin addict cut his fingers off with skillsaw once. All he said was " I think I ****ed up this time!" Then he went limp and fell flat on his ass. BH And what did you do then? We wrapped his hand in a clean shirt, called 911 and picked up his fingers or what was left of them. BH |
pro opinion on the Eton E1
"David" wrote in message ... On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 12:34:20 -0500, "Brian Hill" wrote: wrote in message And you should have stopped at marijuana, but you just had to move on to heroin, didn't you? I watched a heroin addict cut his fingers off with skillsaw once. All he said was " I think I ****ed up this time!" Then he went limp and fell flat on his ass. BH And what did you do then? We wrapped his hand in a clean shirt, called 911 and picked up his fingers or what was left of them. BH |
pro opinion on the Eton E1
I like it when them crazies shoot nails all over in themselves with them
nail guns. cuhulin |
pro opinion on the Eton E1
An ex black girlfriend once ''workerd'' on mine,she changed ''it'' up
somewhat, three holed ''sprinkler'' and tattooed,but she didn't cut ''it'' off. cuhulin |
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