I just bought Grundig's new YB550PE from Universal Radio for the nice price
of only $100 (ex. shipping) and got it shipped to me in just two days. I
plan on using this thing for casual AM/FM listening and some on-the-go
DXing (camping, on a train/bus trip, etc.) and it's been just the thing for
that purpose.

Now I've got my sights on something to replace my old Realistic DX440 which
I did my 'big stuff' with and that looks to be either a Grundig Satellit
800, a Sony ICF-SW77, or a Yaesu FRG-100B. Which one of those would be the
best buy?

Jeff
Louisville, KY

Jeff Seale wrote in message . 199.17...
I just bought Grundig's new YB550PE from Universal Radio for the nice price
of only $100 (ex. shipping) and got it shipped to me in just two days. I
plan on using this thing for casual AM/FM listening and some on-the-go
DXing (camping, on a train/bus trip, etc.) and it's been just the thing for
that purpose.

Now I've got my sights on something to replace my old Realistic DX440 which
I did my 'big stuff' with and that looks to be either a Grundig Satellit
800, a Sony ICF-SW77, or a Yaesu FRG-100B. Which one of those would be the
best buy?

Jeff
Louisville, KY


I have the Satellit 800 and can tell you it is a great receiver. The
sync detector (sideband selectable) is flawless, the AGC fast/slow is
great, and the 3 bandwidths are also great. And having both bass and
treble controls not only tailors the sound, but helps to eliminate or
reduce certain types of interference. IF you are looking for a set
with above average sound and lots of features, the Satellit 800 has
it. IF you can wait a few months, the Eton E1 XM should be available
(what was going to be the Satellit 900) which will also have the
features of the Satellit 800 PLUS passband tuning, all for around
$560. Designed with the help of R. L. Drake, from what I've seen, the
Eton E1 XM will be a set between the Drake SW8 and the Drake R8B, but
will be a portable. In addition, it will also be ready for both
Satellite Radio and Digital Broadcasts. More information is at Eton's
website at:
www.eton.com

GA,

What Have You Been ETON )

? www.eton.com ?

You know better, it's ETON Corp.

GoTo= http://www.etoncorp.com/

Or= http://www.grundigradio.com/


What can you share with use about the Eton Elite Series . . .

Eton Elite E10 Radio

Eton Elite E100 Radio


still waiting on a touchie feelie with the
'eton e1 xm' radio {Grundig Satellit 900}


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yilgsr ~ RHF
= = = YES - I Love/Like Grundig Satellit Radios.
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= = = (Gary)
= = = wrote in message . com...
Jeff Seale wrote in message . 199.17...
I just bought Grundig's new YB550PE from Universal Radio for the nice price
of only $100 (ex. shipping) and got it shipped to me in just two days. I
plan on using this thing for casual AM/FM listening and some on-the-go
DXing (camping, on a train/bus trip, etc.) and it's been just the thing for
that purpose.

Now I've got my sights on something to replace my old Realistic DX440 which
I did my 'big stuff' with and that looks to be either a Grundig Satellit
800, a Sony ICF-SW77, or a Yaesu FRG-100B. Which one of those would be the
best buy?

Jeff
Louisville, KY


I have the Satellit 800 and can tell you it is a great receiver. The
sync detector (sideband selectable) is flawless, the AGC fast/slow is
great, and the 3 bandwidths are also great. And having both bass and
treble controls not only tailors the sound, but helps to eliminate or
reduce certain types of interference. IF you are looking for a set
with above average sound and lots of features, the Satellit 800 has
it. IF you can wait a few months, the Eton E1 XM should be available
(what was going to be the Satellit 900) which will also have the
features of the Satellit 800 PLUS passband tuning, all for around
$560. Designed with the help of R. L. Drake, from what I've seen, the
Eton E1 XM will be a set between the Drake SW8 and the Drake R8B, but
will be a portable. In addition, it will also be ready for both
Satellite Radio and Digital Broadcasts. More information is at Eton's
website at:
www.eton.com

JS,

From the DX-440 to one of those three would be a nice step up.

* Sony ICF-SW77 is a full featured 'portable' but alas it is a portable.

* Grundig Satellit 800-M BIGGER than Both has more features then
the Sony and a Better Sound then both the Sony and Yaesu.

* Yaesu FRG-100B a true Table Top Receiver abd is full featured.

TBL: If you are primarily a Shortwave "Program" Listener then my
recommendation would be the Grundig Satellit 800-M Radio. It is
very easy to opperate and enjoyable to Listen to for hours on end.

To Learn more about the Grundig Satellit 800-M check-out the
Grundig Satellit 800-M eGroup on YAHOO !
GoTo= http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Satellit800/


yilgsr ~ RHF
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= = = Jeff Seale
= = = wrote in message . 199.17...

I just bought Grundig's new YB550PE from Universal Radio for the nice price
of only $100 (ex. shipping) and got it shipped to me in just two days. I
plan on using this thing for casual AM/FM listening and some on-the-go
DXing (camping, on a train/bus trip, etc.) and it's been just the thing for
that purpose.

Now I've got my sights on something to replace my old Realistic DX440 which
I did my 'big stuff' with and that looks to be either a Grundig Satellit
800, a Sony ICF-SW77, or a Yaesu FRG-100B. Which one of those would be the
best buy?

Jeff
Louisville, KY

I love my Sat. 800 but damn...I've had to send the thing back to Drake
_twice_ for repair and I haven't even had it a year and it still has a
couple of annoying bugs.

I know this issue has been well debated but I just had to say it.
Otherwise, it's a nice set for broadcast listening.

"Jeff Seale" wrote in message
99.17...
I just bought Grundig's new YB550PE from Universal Radio for the nice
price
of only $100 (ex. shipping) and got it shipped to me in just two days. I
plan on using this thing for casual AM/FM listening and some on-the-go
DXing (camping, on a train/bus trip, etc.) and it's been just the thing
for
that purpose.

Now I've got my sights on something to replace my old Realistic DX440
which
I did my 'big stuff' with and that looks to be either a Grundig Satellit
800, a Sony ICF-SW77, or a Yaesu FRG-100B. Which one of those would be the
best buy?

Jeff
Louisville, KY

(RHF) wrote in message . com...
GA,

? www.eton.com ?

You know better, it's ETON Corp.

My goodness! That must be the first time I've made a mistake! I'd
better mark that on my calendar.

Yes, it IS www.etoncorp.com

Jeff, If I were making your choice for a new rig I'd try EBAY for a
good used radio. Try a used Sat700 or 2010. You can always sell it
back on EBAY if you don't like it - most likely for the same price if
you take perfect care of it. You'll find the build quality on older
radios is much better IMHO.

Regards


On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 21:04:24 GMT, Jeff Seale
wrote:

I just bought Grundig's new YB550PE from Universal Radio for the nice price
of only $100 (ex. shipping) and got it shipped to me in just two days. I
plan on using this thing for casual AM/FM listening and some on-the-go
DXing (camping, on a train/bus trip, etc.) and it's been just the thing for
that purpose.

Now I've got my sights on something to replace my old Realistic DX440 which
I did my 'big stuff' with and that looks to be either a Grundig Satellit
800, a Sony ICF-SW77, or a Yaesu FRG-100B. Which one of those would be the
best buy?

Jeff
Louisville, KY