I posted a few weeks ago that I was looking for a small SW radio (post
below). I don't believe anyone mentioned the Grundig YB-550 in any of
the responses but it has many of the features I'm interested in plus
some I didn't think about such as an external antenna jack, fine
tuning, and a local/dx switch. I can't find any reviews so I assume
it's a new model. Here's the best site I've found on it:
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/0550.html

Anyone have any thoughts on this model? I should add that my main use
will be MW-FM listening and I'm hoping that I can get better
sensitivity/selectivity with a shortwave than I can with my existing
small portables. It will also serve as my travel SW radio so I no
longer have to lug around my heavy old RS DX-440 which has served me
faithfully since 1988. While at home I'll still be using this radio.


(ulTRAX) wrote in message . com...
I'm shopping for a small SW radio. Here's what I'm looking for. I know
I probably can't get all I want. But if I could, I don't care what I
pay. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

==MUST HAVE==
Size in 3"x6"X1" range
Digital tuning with memory.
A sleep function...
Alarm clock
SNOOZE BUTTON!!!! (this has been a hard feature to find)
Runs on AA batteries.
Full SW coverage... to 30MHz
Good sensitivity and selectivity
Tone control

==WOULD LIKE==
Bass and Treble controls
I'd prefer it NOT be painted faux metalic. Stuff always wears off.
FM stereo, though headphones.
BFO
Narrow/Wide filter