Grundig YB400 SW?????
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 |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
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Grundig YB400 SW?????
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Grundig YB400 SW?????
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 |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
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 |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
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 |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
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 |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
Radio Shack isn't selling Grundigs
cheap because they are nice guys. Can you say "dumping stock"? Where is Radio Shack "dumping?" There website shows full list price and so do the local stores. RB |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
Radio Shack isn't selling Grundigs
cheap because they are nice guys. Can you say "dumping stock"? Where is Radio Shack "dumping?" There website shows full list price and so do the local stores. RB |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
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 -- Tro respond, obviously drop the nospam! |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
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 -- Tro respond, obviously drop the nospam! |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
Very true. During Hurricane Juan's blackout that's the only
entertainment we had -- sitting around the living room in the dark, listening to the YB400 (local news and music). It sounded great. On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 01:46:51 GMT, Harlan Lachman wrote: 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. |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
Very true. During Hurricane Juan's blackout that's the only
entertainment we had -- sitting around the living room in the dark, listening to the YB400 (local news and music). It sounded great. On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 01:46:51 GMT, Harlan Lachman wrote: 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. |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
"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) |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
"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) |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
"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) |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
"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) |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
"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) |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
"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) |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
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. |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
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. |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
I looked at Grundig's a few years ago. After reading reviews of several
small, portable units in WRTH I chose to go with a SONY ICF 2010. It has proven to be exceptional in reception, features, coverage, and durability. It has followed me to a half-dozen boats. I use it for local radio stations, BBC, VOA, and other shortwave stations. I also use it as a backup to my SGC-2000 Marine/Ham Radio for WEFAX and NAVTEX reception. It runs on 4-D and 2-AA NiMH batteries and sounds great through its speaker (mono) and better through headphones (stereo). rws |
Grundig YB400 SW?????
I looked at Grundig's a few years ago. After reading reviews of several
small, portable units in WRTH I chose to go with a SONY ICF 2010. It has proven to be exceptional in reception, features, coverage, and durability. It has followed me to a half-dozen boats. I use it for local radio stations, BBC, VOA, and other shortwave stations. I also use it as a backup to my SGC-2000 Marine/Ham Radio for WEFAX and NAVTEX reception. It runs on 4-D and 2-AA NiMH batteries and sounds great through its speaker (mono) and better through headphones (stereo). rws |
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