Michael gives high praise for his Tecsun PL-300, especially after his upgrade:
I just got one of these about 3 weeks ago. The AM and FM reception
is outstanding. I havent really tried any SW yet.
The speaker is small and it has no tone control. I called up Craig over at Kiwa Electronics and sent it to him and he did his audio path upgrade ( like he does for the G-5 ). I just got it back and it sounds incredible now. Fuller, richer sound with none of the harshness or tininess of a small radio.
This is a steal for 50.00 and I heartily recommend Craigs upgrade.
I have bought and sold at least 8 small AM/FM/SW radios in the past 2 years and I can tell you that this is the pick of the litter. This has as good or BETTER AM/FM reception as a Sangean DT200VX.
And thats saying something.
is outstanding. I havent really tried any SW yet.
The speaker is small and it has no tone control. I called up Craig over at Kiwa Electronics and sent it to him and he did his audio path upgrade ( like he does for the G-5 ). I just got it back and it sounds incredible now. Fuller, richer sound with none of the harshness or tininess of a small radio.
This is a steal for 50.00 and I heartily recommend Craigs upgrade.
I have bought and sold at least 8 small AM/FM/SW radios in the past 2 years and I can tell you that this is the pick of the litter. This has as good or BETTER AM/FM reception as a Sangean DT200VX.
And thats saying something.
Hey Michael:
Can you give us Kiwa's phone number? Their web site has apparently lapsed, since it redirects elsewhere. Also, what did Craig charge for the mods? I have heard that he does great work.
Posted by: Kevin S | August 10, 2009 at 06:59 AM
I have replied to an e-mail he sent me regarding my G-8 requesting his number for you.
I dont have his e-mail address so I can only reply to one he sent me.
Mine was the first G-8 he worked on so he did not charge me anything. Just postage.
He told me the upgrade he did for me was similar to the one he does for the G-5. Thats about $65.00 for the G-5.
Kiwa has a policy that says they will do a free upgrade for any radio they dont already have an upgrade for.
Mine was the guinea pig.
Posted by: Michael Brent | August 10, 2009 at 10:50 AM
I didnt write his number down.
I just called it off the website.
I guess my stupid pill is working.
Posted by: Michael Brent | August 10, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Craig sent me back his number and his mirror web site.
Its www.kiwa.us
phone is 507-634-6134
Posted by: Michael Brent | August 10, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Thanks, Michael. The upgrade is more than the radio, but if the audio perks way up, it may be worth it.
Posted by: Kevin S | August 11, 2009 at 06:13 AM
The G8 has such good DX capabilities that I think the upgrade may be worth it. If I hadn't already ordered the Kchibo D96L, I'd send in my G8 for the upgrade.
I remember a few years ago when many people were sending in their S350/BCL2000 radios to Kiwa for filter and audio upgrades. While the G8 will never have the big sound of the S350, it marks a big advancement in selectivity.
Brian
Posted by: Scooby214 | August 11, 2009 at 07:14 AM
I was wrong. The upgrade for the G-5 is $50.00.
I dont know what the G-8 upgrade will cost. As I said, he did mine for free in order to find out what would be the right upgrade for this radio.
It really sounds great now and I would be pleased even if I had paid $50.00.
Posted by: Michael Brent | August 11, 2009 at 11:37 AM