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



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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.
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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