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=
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> x 4.13
> x 1.1 inches. Supplied with manual, protective pouch and AC
> adapter/charge=
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> -----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
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> 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,
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> 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
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> On Oct 1, 2012, at 5:35 PM, Christopher Moore <[log in to unmask]> =3D
> wrote:
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>> 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 -
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> $200.
>> =3D20
>> Any suggestions?
>> =3D20
>> 73 Chris w1gm=20
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