The only thing I will add to these points is that the sound from this
radio is outstanding from such a small speaker. Very pleasant to listen
to.

Harlan

In article , Jim Thompson
wrote:

I live in PEI Canada. I am surprised at how poor the SW reception is
here on my YB400. A couple of friends yhave had similiar experiences
with theirs, but then a shortwave hobbyist I know here says that he
has to use outdoor aerials with his fancier gear, so presumably it's
just our location?

I like the YB400's compact size. It is easy to tune and store
frequencies. I have extremely limited SW experience, by the way. If
I was going offshore I would definitely want a more substantial SW/SSB
system.

Jim

On 10 Jan 2004 23:35:04 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote:

Anyone know if these little shortwaves are any good? Need to pick one up as a
gift. If not, what's better? She already has a Panasonic RF 2200, but wants
something "not to worry about" on board.

Thanks,

RB


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Tro respond, obviously drop the nospam!

Be informed Grundig is bankrupt and out-of-business, which is why you
might want to buy a Sony, instead. Radio Shack isn't selling Grundigs
cheap because they are nice guys. Can you say "dumping stock"?

You'll also notice what put Grundig, a once fine German manufacturer,
out of business. Look on the back and in tiny print it says Made in
China. I'm sure Mr Grundig would turn over in his grave, just like
Hewlett and Packard if he knew what they'd all done to his company.



On 10 Jan 2004 23:35:04 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote:

Anyone know if these little shortwaves are any good? Need to pick one up as a
gift. If not, what's better? She already has a Panasonic RF 2200, but wants
something "not to worry about" on board.

Thanks,

RB

I live in PEI Canada. I am surprised at how poor the SW reception is
here on my YB400. A couple of friends yhave had similiar experiences
with theirs, but then a shortwave hobbyist I know here says that he
has to use outdoor aerials with his fancier gear, so presumably it's
just our location?

I like the YB400's compact size. It is easy to tune and store
frequencies. I have extremely limited SW experience, by the way. If
I was going offshore I would definitely want a more substantial SW/SSB
system.

Jim

On 10 Jan 2004 23:35:04 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote:

Anyone know if these little shortwaves are any good? Need to pick one up as a
gift. If not, what's better? She already has a Panasonic RF 2200, but wants
something "not to worry about" on board.

Thanks,

RB

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Anyone know if these little shortwaves are any good? Need to pick one up
as a
gift. If not, what's better? She already has a Panasonic RF 2200, but
wants
something "not to worry about" on board.

They have a good reputation. Here's a current story about them:

http://www.sailnet.com/collections/c...d=jkrets0079&t
fr=fp

I have a Sony ICF-7600G that is similar in size and performance. I like it
too.


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"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Anyone know if these little shortwaves are any good? Need to pick one up
as a
gift. If not, what's better? She already has a Panasonic RF 2200, but
wants
something "not to worry about" on board.

They have a good reputation. Here's a current story about them:

http://www.sailnet.com/collections/c...d=jkrets0079&t
fr=fp

I have a Sony ICF-7600G that is similar in size and performance. I like it
too.


--
Evan Gatehouse

you'll have to rewrite my email address to get to me
ceilydh AT 3web dot net
(fools the spammers)

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Anyone know if these little shortwaves are any good? Need to pick one up
as a
gift. If not, what's better? She already has a Panasonic RF 2200, but
wants
something "not to worry about" on board.

They have a good reputation. Here's a current story about them:

http://www.sailnet.com/collections/c...d=jkrets0079&t
fr=fp

I have a Sony ICF-7600G that is similar in size and performance. I like it
too.


--
Evan Gatehouse

you'll have to rewrite my email address to get to me
ceilydh AT 3web dot net
(fools the spammers)

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Anyone know if these little shortwaves are any good? Need to pick one up
as a
gift. If not, what's better? She already has a Panasonic RF 2200, but
wants
something "not to worry about" on board.

They have a good reputation. Here's a current story about them:

http://www.sailnet.com/collections/c...d=jkrets0079&t
fr=fp

I have a Sony ICF-7600G that is similar in size and performance. I like it
too.


--
Evan Gatehouse

you'll have to rewrite my email address to get to me
ceilydh AT 3web dot net
(fools the spammers)

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Anyone know if these little shortwaves are any good? Need to pick one up
as a
gift. If not, what's better? She already has a Panasonic RF 2200, but
wants
something "not to worry about" on board.

They have a good reputation. Here's a current story about them:

http://www.sailnet.com/collections/c...d=jkrets0079&t
fr=fp

I have a Sony ICF-7600G that is similar in size and performance. I like it
too.


--
Evan Gatehouse

you'll have to rewrite my email address to get to me
ceilydh AT 3web dot net
(fools the spammers)

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Anyone know if these little shortwaves are any good? Need to pick one up
as a
gift. If not, what's better? She already has a Panasonic RF 2200, but
wants
something "not to worry about" on board.

They have a good reputation. Here's a current story about them:

http://www.sailnet.com/collections/c...d=jkrets0079&t
fr=fp

I have a Sony ICF-7600G that is similar in size and performance. I like it
too.


--
Evan Gatehouse

you'll have to rewrite my email address to get to me
ceilydh AT 3web dot net
(fools the spammers)

Anyone know if these little shortwaves are any good?

I've had one for years....its very good for a small portable, which
can also recieve ssb (single side band).....but, they eat batteries.
Best bet on a boat is to power it with a cheap (Radio shack) 12v
battery adapter and save the (6) internal AA batteries for portable
use. Also, you need the external wire antenna for good short wave
reception....it comes with the radio.