Very nice rig and agree you're really needing an attic long wire antenna. Think I have one of the later Grundig crap radios mentioned. A small YB300PE I use for AM/FM at work. The speaker was bad from the get go, but Radio Shack replaced it. Pretty neat package with a case and a long wire antenna. Really haven't checked out it's shortwave, as I've got another home set. Serve's it purpose, but not really seeing the Grundig quality.
My first Shortwave
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ablethevoice
boatanchors rule!
Holy s#!t
That's like finding a Lamborghini for $2000.
That's like finding a Lamborghini for $2000.
cruisaire
PGA and Rainwater!
A few days before I found this one, I was considering hitting that auction site and paying through the nose for a decent used portable. Bit of a crap shoot there since the nicer Sony's go for big money. When I saw this on the shelf, I figured I'd give it a go. I have to say, it is a very nice unit (albeit mono through the single speaker) for AM and FM as well with tone controls. I am still learning all the buttons/controls as well as how SW works in general. I have a LOT to learn, no doubt.
Sandy G
Retired Member
Yeah, the Sony 2010 has sort of a cult following, & they tend to change hands for Bux. I have the RatShak/Sangean knockoff, & other than el cheapo build quality, & a "chuffing" synthesiser, it has served me well for a good 15 years now. But this radio truly is a notch or 2 higher than those sets...This was a PRIMO find...You REALLY hit the proverbial Jackpot on this 'un...(grin)
chathamdad
Piano Trios Rule
Wow, that's an insane price. I have a Sony ICF2010 and an ICFSW7600, and both are great receivers but do not have the sound quality of the Grundig. Enjoy it (while there are still some SW broadcasts to listen to).
Thats a dandy look'n SWR..Heres a pix of my first and last short wave.I think I was about 13 when I built it.
http://www.cpinternet.com/~ki0le/pages/gr78.htm
http://www.cpinternet.com/~ki0le/pages/gr78.htm
chicks
Lunatic Member
That's a great score! I have had one of those in the house for years, basically gathers dust now because all the SW stations I used to listen to (BBC, Radio Netherlands) are available on the web now. Have thought of selling it many times, as they sell for north of $300 regularly...
BTW, here's a yahoo group you'll want to join - everything you want to know about the unit is here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Satellit800/
They'll be very impressed at the price you paid.
BTW, here's a yahoo group you'll want to join - everything you want to know about the unit is here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Satellit800/
They'll be very impressed at the price you paid.
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G'day all, interesting thread. As an active Amateur Radio operator as well as a long time short wave listener, I've possessed a number of high quality shortwave receivers over the years.
Has anybody heard of the tiny but superb DEGEN DE-1103? An amazing 'little' short wave radio. I favour the use of 'loops' as receive antennas. http://www.mds975.co.uk/Content/amateur_radio_antennas_03.html Regards Felix (vk4fuq) aka catman.
Has anybody heard of the tiny but superb DEGEN DE-1103? An amazing 'little' short wave radio. I favour the use of 'loops' as receive antennas. http://www.mds975.co.uk/Content/amateur_radio_antennas_03.html Regards Felix (vk4fuq) aka catman.
