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Grundig G5 AM/FM/Shortwave Portable Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) | 
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| Brand: Grundig
Category: CE
List Price: $200.00
Buy New: $119.00
You Save: $81.00 (40%)
New (6) Used (1) from $119.00
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1653
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 1.1 x 6.6 x 4.1
MPN: G5
Model: G5
UPC: 750254801679
EAN: 0750254801679
ASIN: B000UELQPY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | AM (520 KHZ-1710 KHz)/FM-stereo (87.5 MHz- 108 MHz), LW (150 KHz - 510 KHz) and Shortwave (1711-29999 KHz) Single Side Band (SSB); Digital Phase Lock Loop (PLL) dual conversion | | • | Digital Display world-band radio | | • | Station name input features allow a 4-character input of the stations call letters | | • | Synthesized tuning system with digital tuning methods including Auto-Scan, Manual-Scan, Direct Key-in and Manual Tuning | | • | 700 programmable memory presets |
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Product Description
The Grundig G5 is a world-class portable radio covering long wave, AM, FM and shortwave. It features dual conversion AM/SW circuitry for exceptional sensitivity and image rejection. It offers S.S.B. - Single sideband reception. It has an amazing 700-channel memory capacity with memory scan and auto tuning storage. The 24-hour clock features alarm and sleep timer functions. Tuning is via auto-scan, manual scan, conventional tuning knob or direct keypad entry. FM stereo is supported to the mini earphone jack. There is even a Line Output jack to feed a tape recorder or external audio amplifier. The LCD display can be illuminated one of three ways. In Normal Mode pressing any button activates the display. While plugged into the AC outlet the Always-on mode illuminates the display whenever the radio is turned on. In Manual Mode the dial will light for 15 seconds when the light button is pressed. Other refinements include: Local/DX Switch, Wide-Narrow selectivity and external SW antenna jack. The G5 operates from four AA cells (not supplied) or via the supplied AC wall adapter. The supplied AC adapter can also recharge NiMH AA cells (not supplied) while in the radio. (Do not attempt to recharge other types of AA cells). FM Station Tuning Storage (ATS) provides automatic acquisition of the strongest stations in your area Wide/Narrow bandwidth switch Full-featured world time zone - clock, sleep timer 4 programmable alarm timers, weekday view display Built in rechargeable function Stereo line level audio output Input for AC adapter (adapter included) Input for earphones (earphones not included) Input for external antenna (ext. antenna not included) Power source - 4 AA batteries (not included) or AC adapter (included) Unit Dimensions - 6-5/8 x 4-1/8 x 1-1/8 and 16.8 x 10.5 x 2.8 cm (W x H x D); Weight - 12.2 ounces and 345 grams Accessories - owner's manual, AC adapter, protective pouch
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| Customer Reviews:
Excellent Portable For The Price Class August 20, 2008
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
Extremely nice, easily configured potable radio. AM broadcast band and FM performance is exceptionally good. SSB (Single Side Band) although BFO tuned, is very good. Shortwave performance is on par with radios in the $300.00 price class. Display back lighting is great and the display is easily read. Although a bit more expensive than the Sony ICF-SW7600GR, and does not offer synchronous detection, it is worth the price.
Note: Some offerings includ ear buds, travel case and roll-up antenna - some do not. The manual indicates these are are included although that is not always the case.
finr product for the money.. July 15, 2008
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
I have had this radio for about a week now..
the instruction booklet is a little skimpy and setup can be confusing, however this is a fine radio.
FM selectivity is good, and quality through earphones is excellent, on SW the SSB feature is necessary to listen to HAM radio..its just a shame its not synchronous sideband detection..you must fine tune to select USB or LSB...Other than that the sensitivity is good, my only conclusion is that its not as good as my Satellit 800, but its also 1/20 the size and < 1/2 price.
There is a nifty "time zone" feature that allows the traveller to easily select which time zone he is in..the glaring omission however is that while GMT can be set (=UTC or world time and the basis for SW radio) all time zones are simply linked directly to GMT..or put it another way, there is zero capability to deal with any summer time...you need to muck about faking a time zone for BST, EDT or whatever.. this is a silly error.
The feel of the slightly rubberized surface is excellent, as is the display lighting and three methods of tune .. a rotary know (thankfully), seek, and direct frequency input.
If you are looking for a decent portable radio with SW, packed with the necessary features for enjoyable listening and without unnecessary frills, i cannot think of a better buy.
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