After
a few reviews I got temptation to buy Grundig 8.Finally, on my table
three radio receiver: Sony ICF-EX5(my favorite)price about $230 and up,
Sony ICF-SW7600GR $130-150 and Grundig G8 $67CA. After
first minute I took away EX5.It is hard to beat this Radio Monster.
Between two radios GrundicG8 and SonyICF-SW7600GP was god battle. Both
radios are absolutely different in their construction and have
different result with AM Dxing. 610 from Seattle on Sony had more noise
than G8. The G8 had been trying to illuminate noise. As result that
some station like 620 KG** from Tacoma got really weak almost
unreadable signal. The Sony received still readable and loud broadcast. Some strong signal station had clear signal with little noise. Sony
had plenty noise on this frequency. Like DXing machine Sony got better
result than G8 in my area, but quality of reception was better on G8. SW
Band very similar on both radios. Sony has better sound quality than
G8.SW on G8 is easy to operate to stitch meters.G8 and Sony have same
steps that made both radios in some way very adequate each to other. FM
reception on G8 is very surprising. With small whip antenna it receives
good quality signal on weak stations. For example, some stations in my
area are unreadable on my Super Radio. Only Sony can get this station
clear and strong. G8 is good FM competition for Sony. By small tuning
steps, I was able to receive weak signal from Nanaimo. My conclusion is
G8 is very interesting radio receiver. It is not HI-END dxing machine
but considering price, size, and quality it is good competitor for same
and higher price receivers. It is interesting toy to play and discover
.I would recommend this radio for people, who like comfort of tuning
and quality. Without big expectations, it is great radio with
reasonable result.
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