Grundig M300BL Mini300PE Handheld Shortwave Radio (Metallic Blue)
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Customer Review: bad design, barely shortwave
Summary: 2 Stars
1) The design of the radio is terrible. The volume and tuning wheels, and the band-selector slider are located on the sides, so putting the radio in your pocket while listening (or not) will probably result in one or more of these things:
* you will no longer be in the same band
* the tuner will have moved to another part of the dial
* the volume will have been raised to ear-splitting levels
* the radio may have been turned off (or on).
Although the tuning appears to be digital, it is analog and done with a wheel so small it is very difficult to land exactly on a station. Once there, there is no way to lock in.
2) Almost no shortwave stations can be located, indoors or out. This may work better in some other locations than Colorado, but I doubt it.
In short, it is no more useful than the cheap radio I had been using. It's 4 times as expensive and 4 times as heavy. The clock, alarm, and more elegant appearance do not compensate for the shortcomings.
Customer Review: Portable Handheld Radio
Summary: 4 Stars
Grundig M300BL Mini300PE Handheld Shortwave Radio (Metallic Blue)Typical Handheld Radio. I love the digital tuner display. It is so much better than the dial type handheld radios. I like knowing exactly what station numbers I am on. I like the push button on/off switch. Sound is good. I tried the shortwave feature, but I couldn't pick up many stations even though I live near a major city. I thought it would be kind of a fun feature, but the shortwave wasn't my type of thing. Wish list items: 1)a lighted digital display - can't read display in the dark. 2) station memory - when you switch between am to fm you can only have one fm or am station selected. You can not lock in multiple stations. Battery life: I have been listening to the radio a lot for a month, and the batteries are still working.Customer Review: unfortunately terrible
Summary: 1 Stars
I own lots of radios (see my other reviews) and I had high hopes for this- Eton/Grundig have excellent reputations and I like some of their higher end units. This is very disappointing.
The biggest problem is that it doesn't stay tuned (a digital display doesn't mean digital tuning) rendering it functionally useless. If your station is super strong and it doesn't matter if it drifts from, say, 105.3 - 105.9 when you're trying to listen to 105.5 maybe it'll be ok for you. Then again, if your station is that strong, you could buy a $10 no-name radio. The size is nice, as is the very long extendable antenna. However, the name brand, nice list of features, flashy colors, and fancy packaging can't mask that this is essentially a cheap cheap radio not worth the shipping charges (I got mine with the remains of an an LL Bean gift card or It'd be shipped back).
Customer Review: nice radio
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought a Sangean 504 it had the full band for shortwave after sitting at home scanning the airwaves could not recieve any stations on any bands it even comes with a 20' external antenna which I also tried, figured the poor reception was my location so I took it camping, still zip. Returned the radio and bought the Grundig, WOW!!!! As soon as I powered it up went to the shortwave bands recieved stations from all over the world. Everytime I touched the tuning dial an other station. Loved the rubber textured finish (which I did not know about) GREAT SOUND from a radio so small. Sometimes when I have to push the power button several times to power it off but no big deal and the antenna seems a little flimsey also no biggy. All in all a great little radio @ 1/5 the size and 1/4 the price of the Sangean.Customer Review: Charming, compact, decent sound, good reception
Summary: 4 Stars
I always enjoy finding a compact AM/FM radio for taking on trips or occasionally using around the house. The M300 is superior to the small radios I have from Sony and GE. Much better station separation and rejection of adjoining frequencies. AM reception is very good; FM is decent, but won't pick up weaker stations that other radios in your home may get. Have not spent a great deal of time with the SW, but was able to get some stations. Sound quality is excellent for a radio of this size. While some people complain about the touchy tuning, it does take a bit of getting used to. However, it is forgiving: if you dial in 1368 for 1370 am, the sound will be fine without any sibillance. Overall this is a fine product with some nice bonus features, like an alarm and a sleep setting.