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Anthony Vece <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 2 Oct 2012 14:31:37 -0400
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Thank you
Anthony


Sent from my Verizon iPhone!

On Oct 2, 2012, at 11:31 AM, Russ Kiehne <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I have no idea if Radio Shack has this radio.  As far as how it compares to 
> the Sony 7600GR, I can't tell you.  Here are the reviews from eham.net.
> http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8447
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Anthony Vece
> Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 7:25 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: swl radio with keypad entry
> 
> Hi Russ;
> Does Radio Shack have this radio?
> 
> And, how would you compare this radio to the Sony 7600GR?
> 
> 73 de Anthony w2ajv
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my Verizon iPhone!
> 
> On Oct 2, 2012, at 9:42 AM, Russ Kiehne <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
>> And here's another one!
>> The Grundig G3 Globe Traveler
>> is an innovative portable radio covering long wave, AM, FM (stereo to=20
>> earphone jack),
>> continuous shortwave
>> plus
>> the VHF aircraft band. It features dual conversion AM/SW circuitry for=20
>> exceptional
>> sensitivity and image rejection. It offers S.S.B. - Single sideband=20
>> reception. It
>> has an large 700 channel memory system with memory scan and auto 
>> tuning=20=
> 
>> storage.
>> Memories may be labelled up to 8 characters. Unlike other portables in 
>> it=20=
> 
>> class,
>> the
>> Globe Traveler
>> offers Synchronous Detection. This special feature addresses the issue 
>> of=20=
> 
>> selective
>> fading and adjacent channel interference on shortwave. RDS (radio data=20
>> system) shows
>> FM callsigns, artist, song title and messages when available. Other=20
>> enhancements
>> include:  Wide/Narrow selectivity, Local/DX switch, direct frequency 
>> entry=
> ,=20
>> signal
>> indicator and 24 hour clock with four alarm timers. External antenna 
>> jack=20=
> 
>> for shortwave,
>> FM, VHF air band. The
>> right side
>> of the radio has a 3.5mm Input/Output jack. Requires four AA cells 
>> (not=20=
> 
>> supplied).
>> If four NiMH AAs are inserted, they may be recharged inside the radio. 
>> 6.6=
> 2=20
>> x 4.13
>> x 1.1 inches. Supplied with manual, protective pouch and AC 
>> adapter/charge=
> r.
>> =20
>> -----Original Message-----=20
>> From: Buddy Brannan
>> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 3:34 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: swl radio with keypad entry
>> =20
>> I'm curious to know if anyone's played with the Tecsun PL-660. While it 
>> =3D=
> 
>> has a keypad, I have no idea of how blind user friendly it is. However, 
>> =3D=
> 
>> for $120 at the high end, $110 or so on eBay after shipping, with air =3D
>> band and a sync detector, it doesn't sound half bad.
>> --
>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>> =20
>> =20
>> =20
>> On Oct 1, 2012, at 5:35 PM, Christopher Moore <[log in to unmask]> =3D
>> wrote:
>> =20
>>> Hello guys,
>>> A friend of mine is looking for a shortwave receiver with keypad=3D20
>>> frequency entry.  I've had a Yachtboy for many years here, and he =3D
>> would=3D20
>>> probably like something similar.  I think he's willing to spend $100 - 
>>> =3D=
> 
>> $200.
>>> =3D20
>>> Any suggestions?
>>> =3D20
>>> 73 Chris w1gm=20 

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