Eton S350DLS Deluxe AM/FM Shortwave Radio (Silver) | List Price: $119.99
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Brand: Eton
Binding: Electronics
Features: - FM-Stereo; AM; Shortwave (3000-28000 KHz)
- Clock With Selectable 12/24 Hr. Format And Adjustable Sleep Timer
- Set Clock And Alarm While Radio Plays
- Main Tuning Knob And Independent Fine-Tuning Control
- Power Source: 4 D Or AA Cells (not included) Or AC Adapter (included)
Expensive JUNK !! Horrible Reception.. [Posted on 2006-12-14]
My 10 dollar portable Panasonic radio has BETTER and Clearer reception than this overpriced crap. Even if the radio is by my window , reception is static and horrible. Don't fall for the GRUNDING name like I did, you can get a high quality shortwave radio for much less. Panasonic makes one for 40 bucks !!! Amazon also carries that awesome panasonic portable for less then 10 bucks. I feel ripped off by Grundig. Boycott this crap.
Do the batteries ever die? [Posted on 2007-03-31]
I listen to this radio regularly, often several hours a day, and don't think I've replaced the batteries twice in 2 years. All said, a great radio, the AM and FM reception is great, although I've found the shortwave reception to be so-so, the caveat being I live in the city. While camping, I tend to pick up far more channels, albeit fewer than I've managed with other radios.
One wildly annoying aspect is the radio's backlight: it is timed, perhaps 20 seconds. Therefore if you're fumbling with it in the dark (as I regularly do while camping), you need to keep one hand close to the backlight button in order to continually press it.
All said a great radio, although I'm evaluating others as looking for a truly killer shortwave device.
broken on arrival, no power, no way to turn it on [Posted on 2007-09-07]
i got the radio today, took it out the box, couldnt turn it on. It looks like it is already broken.. Too late to return it to Amazon, Grundig help line is closed as their work on pacific time and i live on the east coast. So i dont know yet, what i m gonna do with this broken radio.It was a gift for my dad I ordered it a month before his birthday, you have 30 day to send it back to amazon. If you buy something make sure you test it before the 30 days goes by. I ll post another review later, if i get another functionning radio, to tell you at least if they work well. So far i dont know, no power with the power supply or battery.Is this purely bad luck or bad quality??2 weeks later...going trough replacement they just sent me another one quickly who works perfectly, .Well I was just out of luck, easy and reliable customer service...Radio workds like a charm, good soung, good reception,would buy again....4 stars now
GREAT [Posted on 2007-09-16]
whats there to say,i live on the edge of no where[my choice],where stations,the close ones are 70 miles to over 200 an this radio pulls them in great.I will buy another when this ones gives up[10 years an counting]but then it might out live me.
Not for the Ham Operator but Suitable [Posted on 2008-09-13]
I got a very cost effective deal (under $50) and am well satisfied. As I haven't watched television in decades and have learned to be patient as well, scanning the shortwave bands is a kick - particularly when I pick up something distant. The radio serves well as a portable for regular AM/FM use outdoors. Performance is enhanced with addition of an antenna one can put together inexpensively and with a nickel's worth of creativity. Of course, I'm speaking from the perspective of having assembled a Heathkit about fifty years ago . . .
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