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Anyone familiar with Grundig radios? I'd like opinions about the Grundig with weatherband or the Grundig with shortwave.
Uncle Wayne
01-21-2004, 03:15
This link to a previous thread has a few post dealing with the Grundig Radio. Maybe that will help.
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2721&highlight=grundig
Wayne,
Thanks. Some replies did reference Grundig, but not much info otherwise. Boy, that was an interesting thread. Funny how some folks can take exception at most anything. ;)
I don't own this radio, but if it has anything to do with thier reputatin, it's great.:clap
Anyone familiar with Grundig radios? I'd like opinions about the Grundig with weatherband or the Grundig with shortwave.
I bought the weatherband radio. AM and FM reception is ok. I have been disappointed in the weatherband reception. There is only a 30 mile reception range from the weather stations so there are points along the AT were there are no weather reports available. If you can live with this, the radio is fine.
Happy Trails!
Chappy,
I met a thru-hiker (bluejay) last november finishing up at springer. He carried a Sangean DT-300-VW (3.3 onces). He told me it worked great for him. I'm thinking about taking one. Better make up my mind, since i only have 2 weeks left. check it out.
http://www.sangean.com/pocket.html
hope it helps.
laters.
I have the Grundig radio with the shortwave bands. It's quite light and gets good reception on the trail.
IdahoDavid
02-27-2004, 19:19
Anyone familiar with Grundig radios? I'd like opinions about the Grundig with weatherband or the Grundig with shortwave.
I have the Grundig with shortwave and a hand-cranked dynamo. Pretty decent sound and its nice not to have to depend on batteries all the time. Probably a bit bulky for packing on the trail the SW reception seems a little limited, but I suspect it would be better near the coasts. We are kind of off the main track up here.
Chappy,
I met a thru-hiker (bluejay) last november finishing up at springer. He carried a Sangean DT-300-VW (3.3 onces). He told me it worked great for him. I'm thinking about taking one. Better make up my mind, since i only have 2 weeks left. check it out.
http://www.sangean.com/pocket.html
hope it helps.
laters.
Pretty neat radio. Any idea how much it costs?
Scorpion
02-28-2004, 11:25
Several years ago I bought the Grundig shortwave/AM/FM radio. I used it backpacking and liked it, particularly the shortwave reception at night. I had a minor problem with it and sold it to a backpacking friend. I then bought the Grundig AM/FM/Weatherband radio. I used it backpacking and really liked it. I still use it on long bike rides, etc. It's only drawback was a heavier weight, being over 7 ounces complete.
I then read some reviews of the Sangean DT-300VW and bought one. I'm completely satisfied with this radio. It's digital, and has 9 AM presets, and 9 FM presets. It also has weather bands. It will automatically scan for stations. It has a built in clock, and alarm that can be set and then turned on whenever packpacking. Oh, and another feature I llike is it will automatically turn off after 90 minutes. Good for falling asleep listening in the tent. The weight of the radio is 3.8 ounces, and still under 5 ounces with case, antenae and earphones.
The two grundig radios were each about $30. The Sangean was about $60, about twice what the Grundigs cost. To me though it's worth every bit, as it's the best small backpacking radio I've used.
Scorpion
azchipka
02-28-2004, 11:52
I have seen a few people using them but have never had a urge to bring any type of radio with me for music purposes. Instead I use a Apple iPod, just switched to a Apple iPod Mini a month ago.The iPod mini has a total weight of 3.6 oz and will hold about 1,000 songs, plus it works as a portable hard drive (I keep a copy of Topo by national Geographics installed on mine with the map data for the areas of my trip), as well as park maps and things like that so I can print them out before heading into a new area on my trip.
I find normal radios to be a bit of a pain since every few weeks you have to find a new station that you like. And i personaly dont like listening to radio ads,and this way i have only music i wanna hear. In addition it has a full calender and contacts database, plus an alarm clock. The battery life leaves a bit to be desired at 11 hours but it recharges in a couple hours.
The big thing for me is my music taste greatly changes depending on what I am doing on the trail and using a radio just doesnt cute it because of this.
For example
Hard day of hiking in crappy conditions: Hard rock and feet thumping beats.
Relaxing days: Ambiant beats and classical
For the most part i tend to listen to the sounds of nature when its nice out as these are just as good as any music, plus give you much better grasp on what is going on around you.
I am also required to carry a handheld radio for work anyways and this allows me to get weather reports if i really want them.
i have the grundig weather band radio. small and light weight. i think i will end up spending a little more for a radio that also has a clock with alarm, plays and stores mp3's and mabe is also a gps.
for the cost, grundig is definately a bargain.
reception is average. only one of three weatherband stations comes in for me. mabe it is my location in NJ.
i have the grundig weather band radio. small and light weight. i think i will end up spending a little more for a radio that also has a clock with alarm, plays and stores mp3's and mabe is also a gps.
for the cost, grundig is definately a bargain.
reception is average. only one of three weatherband stations comes in for me. mabe it is my location in NJ.
I purchased the Grundig with shortwave. Pleased so far.
I have had a Sony, Grundig, and a Sangeen under the Radio Shack label.
The Sony was broken, right away.
The Grundig arrived with an external antenna reel.
When the Grundig was broken, I used the external antenna reel on the new Sangeen.
When the Sangeen finally was broken, I had replaced the external antenna reel twice I obtained from C. Crane Co.
I recommend the antenna reel:
http://www.ccrane.com/shortwave-antenna.aspx