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Icom IC-R6

The Icom IC-R6 is a very small hand-held wideband receiver. In such a tiny, comprehensive package, there are serious compromises for the SW radio listener. To get even marginal reception, you would have to replace or lengthen the existing rubber-duck … Continue reading

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Kaito KA008

The Kaito KA008 (a.k.a. Degen DE008) is a self-powered shortwave, AM and FM radio and LED flashlight. Specs: Operates on 4 Power Sources – Dynamo Power: The hand crank generator charges the internal NI-MH Batteries. Solar Power: You can play … Continue reading

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Grundig YB-300PE

The Grundig YB-300PE is a small portable shortwave radio based on the classic “Yacht Boy” radio series. Though mostly out of production, Universal Radio still carries a supply of the YB-300PE. Reviews: Eham

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Grundig S450DLX

New to the market in 2011, the Grundig S450DLX is a “field” radio styled much like the Grundig GS350DL, the Tecsun BLC-3000 and (most closely kin to) the C.Crane CCRadio-SW. Specs: AM/MW (520-1710 KHz / 522-1620 KHz), FM (88-108 MHz), … Continue reading

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Grundig GS350DL

The Grundig GS350DL/Eton S350DL (a.k.a. Tecsun BCL-3000 outside N. America) is a large portable “field” radio with SW, FM and AM coverage. This radio has a digital display, but analog tuning, thus no way to store frequencies in memory. Two … Continue reading

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Grundig Satellit 750

The Grundig Satellit 750 (a.k.a. Tecsun S-2000) is a large portable shortwave radio featuring coverage of all long wave, medium wave and shortwave frequencies as well as FM and the VHF aeronautical band (117-137 MHz). Specs: • AM/FM/Aircraft Band (117-137 … Continue reading

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Grundig M400

The Grundig M400 is a hand-held shortwave radio with analog tuning, but a digital display. The M400 is an updated model of the Grundig M300. Specs: •    AM/FM-stereo and Shortwave bands •    Analog tuner, with digital display •    Digital display … Continue reading

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Grundig M300

Recently discontinued by the manufacturer, the Grundig M300 (or Mini 300PE) is a portable analog SW receiver with a digital display. Specs: • AM/FM-stereo and 7 Shortwave bands (49, 41, 31, 25, 22, 19 and 16 meters) • Analog tuner … Continue reading

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Grundig G4000A

The Grundig G4000A was recently resurrected by the manufacturer. It is noted for its good audio fidelity, above average shortwave performance and overall functionality. Specs: • FM-Stereo; AM; Full-Shortwave (1711-29999 KHz) • Dual Conversion AM/SW Circuitry With SSB • PLL … Continue reading

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Grundig G8 Traveler II

The Grundig G8 Traveller II (a.k.a. Tecsun PL300wt) is a very small, portable DSP shortwave radio. For stronger broadcast signals, it’s fidelity is excellent–especially for a radio in this price class. This radio has notable FM sensitivity–an excellent radio for … Continue reading

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