Grundig M300BL Mini300PE Handheld Shortwave Radio (Metallic Blue) by Eton
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Digital camera reviews of Grundig M300BL Mini300PE Handheld Shortwave Radio (Metallic Blue)
Digital camera Review: nice radio
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought a Sangean 504 it had the full band for shortwave after sitting at home scanning the airwaves could not recieve any stations on any bands it even comes with a 20' external antenna which I also tried, figured the poor reception was my location so I took it camping, still zip. Returned the radio and bought the Grundig, WOW!!!! As soon as I powered it up went to the shortwave bands recieved stations from all over the world. Everytime I touched the tuning dial an other station. Loved the rubber textured finish (which I did not know about) GREAT SOUND from a radio so small. Sometimes when I have to push the power button several times to power it off but no big deal and the antenna seems a little flimsey also no biggy. All in all a great little radio @ 1/5 the size and 1/4 the price of the Sangean.Digital camera Review: nice, but not what i expected
Summary: 3 Stars
it's an ok portable radio. the sound quality is good for its size, and the AM/FM reception is clear if you're near a window. the problem is that even on top of a hill i managed to find only a handful of Short Wave stations (the religious ones...).
Digital camera Review: unfortunately terrible
Summary: 1 Stars
I own lots of radios (see my other reviews) and I had high hopes for this- Eton/Grundig have excellent reputations and I like some of their higher end units. This is very disappointing.
The biggest problem is that it doesn't stay tuned (a digital display doesn't mean digital tuning) rendering it functionally useless. If your station is super strong and it doesn't matter if it drifts from, say, 105.3 - 105.9 when you're trying to listen to 105.5 maybe it'll be ok for you. Then again, if your station is that strong, you could buy a $10 no-name radio. The size is nice, as is the very long extendable antenna. However, the name brand, nice list of features, flashy colors, and fancy packaging can't mask that this is essentially a cheap cheap radio not worth the shipping charges (I got mine with the remains of an an LL Bean gift card or It'd be shipped back).