I wonder if this is really true. I've never used an SW8 and I know that
there are some similarities between it and the 800. However, based on
what I've heard about the SW8, I thought it (at least in its later
incarnations) was supposed to be in a different 'league' than the 800
performance-wise. Is this incorrect?


Steve

wrote:
I wonder if this is really true. I've never used an SW8 and I know that
there are some similarities between it and the 800. However, based on
what I've heard about the SW8, I thought it (at least in its later
incarnations) was supposed to be in a different 'league' than the 800
performance-wise. Is this incorrect?


Steve


Other than case size and build quality, the Sat 800 is basically a post
'96 SW8.

They both have the unusual characteristic of displaying USB as L|SB.
(If that doesn't show up right, it's an L with a vertical line next to
it to create a U)

There may have been a preamp added to the whip on the 800.

But if I was considering buying one, I'd go for the SW8 in a heartbeat.

Well, I'm surprised. I guess my understanding of the SW8 was a little
overblown. But as my old uncle used to say, it's good to get surprised
once in a while.

Steve

wrote:
Well, I'm surprised. I guess my understanding of the SW8 was a little
overblown. But as my old uncle used to say, it's good to get surprised
once in a while.

Steve

Drake sold the SW8 circuit to "Grundig". The SW8 was built in the US, the
Sat800 is built in China. Quality was very poor in the initial Chinese
units - has improved some according to reports. Which would you rather
have?

--
Brian Denley
http://home.comcast.net/~b.denley/index.html

I have owned both several times and currently own the 800.

the price of a later edition 8, which is the ONLY only one that a person
should use is too high. almost double the cost of a good tested 800



"Brian Denley" wrote in message
...
wrote:
Well, I'm surprised. I guess my understanding of the SW8 was a little
overblown. But as my old uncle used to say, it's good to get surprised
once in a while.

Steve

Drake sold the SW8 circuit to "Grundig". The SW8 was built in the US, the
Sat800 is built in China. Quality was very poor in the initial Chinese
units - has improved some according to reports. Which would you rather
have?

--
Brian Denley
http://home.comcast.net/~b.denley/index.html

Brian Denley wrote:
wrote:
Well, I'm surprised. I guess my understanding of the SW8 was a little
overblown. But as my old uncle used to say, it's good to get surprised
once in a while.

Steve

Drake sold the SW8 circuit to "Grundig". The SW8 was built in the US, the
Sat800 is built in China. Quality was very poor in the initial Chinese
units - has improved some according to reports. Which would you rather
have?


I had the 800 but didn't care for it. Given the similarities between
the 800 and the SW8, I probably wouldn't care for the latter, either.
So, I don't plan on adding either to my collection.

Lots of people love these receivers, though, so by not adding them to
my collection, I figure I'm helping others .

Steve

mike maghakian wrote:
I have owned both several times and currently own the 800.
the price of a later edition 8, which is the ONLY only one that a person
should use is too high. almost double the cost of a good tested 800




I've been wondering about the manufacturing dates on the 800. How can I tell
when a set was made? In what order were the fixes made during manufacture?

If I see a set, how can I tell if it's the latest version, so I don't get stuck
with garbage quality control?





mike

m II wrote:

mike maghakian wrote:

I have owned both several times and currently own the 800.
the price of a later edition 8, which is the ONLY only one that a
person should use is too high. almost double the cost of a good tested
800





I've been wondering about the manufacturing dates on the 800. How can I
tell when a set was made? In what order were the fixes made during
manufacture?

If I see a set, how can I tell if it's the latest version, so I don't
get stuck with garbage quality control?


Thanks for the information. I'll look elsewhere for the help.








mike

m II wrote:
m II wrote:

mike maghakian wrote:

I have owned both several times and currently own the 800.
the price of a later edition 8, which is the ONLY only one that a
person should use is too high. almost double the cost of a good tested
800





I've been wondering about the manufacturing dates on the 800. How can I
tell when a set was made? In what order were the fixes made during
manufacture?

If I see a set, how can I tell if it's the latest version, so I don't
get stuck with garbage quality control?


Thanks for the information. I'll look elsewhere for the help.



My guess is he'd be happy to help you, but has other things to worry
about besides keeping up with the posts in rrs.

In any case, I'll bet you can find this information in the Yahoo group
dedicated to the Sat 800.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Satellit800

Steve

"m II" wrote in message
news:hC%De.148005$tt5.90754@edtnps90...
m II wrote:

mike maghakian wrote:

I have owned both several times and currently own the 800.
the price of a later edition 8, which is the ONLY only one that a
person should use is too high. almost double the cost of a good
tested
800





I've been wondering about the manufacturing dates on the 800. How
can I
tell when a set was made? In what order were the fixes made during
manufacture?

If I see a set, how can I tell if it's the latest version, so I
don't
get stuck with garbage quality control?


Thanks for the information. I'll look elsewhere for the help.

RHF provided this a long time ago to the Yahoo Sat 800 group:

"The SN is # 8010008400"

Serial Number Decoder: 8YMM******
Y = "0" = 2000
MM = "10" = October

NOTE: The so-called Third Generation Grundig Satellit 800
Millennium Radios with all the "Fixes" built into them
started to be built in the First Quarter Jan-Feb-Mar 2001.

--Mike L.