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| Grundig M300Y Mini300 Handheld Shortwave Radio (Yellow) | 
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| Brand: Eton
Category: CE
List Price: $50.00
Buy New: $29.95
You Save: $20.05 (40%)
New (3) Used (1) from $24.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  83 reviews
Sales Rank: 11976
Color: Yellow
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: 2 AA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 2.5 x 1 x 6.7
MPN: M300Y
Model: M300Y
UPC: 750254412486
EAN: 0750254412486
ASIN: B0002AHS44
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 A really good radio, exceeded my expectations. May 6, 2008
This diminutive radio is very good. Having recently acquired another very fine Eton model as a gift, I thought I would like this one, and it actually exceeds my expectations.
I admit, I not only read the manufacturer's specs, and other literature, I also read the reviews on this site. The reviews on this site are very helpful. I agree with a couple of other comments about the case. While very nice, it is a little tight initially, but I've managed to stuff the radio, and the little manual into the case. I can see how fitting the radio back into the carrying case is likely to move the tuning knob. I don't employ the radio while walking around, but in an office, so that's not an issue. The ear plugs are another issue. Where to stow them while on travel? I've just looped them through the belt holder on the back of the case.
I don't mind the drift on this little radio when using shortwave -- the reason why I purchased this model. It's easily correctable. I do agree that the next generation of this type of radio should be able to address this problem better. I don't have any trouble with the sensitive tuning knob. When I do get the signal in, the sound is very good, much better than I had anticipated. The speaker is really good, and the ear plugs are quite useful.
Reception is great. Finding stations, and getting them in is an easy task. I usually set the radio someplace high up in the room to get consistently better reception. I listened to Radio Sweden and Radio Netherlands, among other stations today. This little radio is easy to use. The user manual is well written and helpful.
My only dislike is the clock. I set it for UTC (since shortwave schedules are printed using this time), and I really wish the clock would show military time because the radio guides I use in print, or off of the 'net employ military time. Surely this can also be an added feature for any future upgrade of this model.
I recommend this little model to persons with an interest or need for a very small radio that has more than adequate, if not extensive, shortwave capability. For the price, it can't be beat.
 Remarkable small radio with excellent reception! April 27, 2008
We live in Chicago and my cleaning lady can get 5 Polish stations on it. I purchased it for her after she admired mine. Even has 90 min. sleep function.
Very pleased with Grundig am/fm/sw hand held radio April 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Hi I am the proud owner of a Grundig mini 300PE am fm shortwave hand held radio. I am very pleased with the reception on all bands , the clarity and ease of use of this product.For its size it has loud volume with its 20 inch retractable antenna,clock and alarm function.It sports a beautiful carry case with an operation manual fitting compactly together inside with the radio and ooh there is a headset port.I will definitely remain with this brand name and recommend it to anyone interested in a top of the line product.Andy Wong- Trinidad & Tobago,West-Indies.
 Good in a pinch, but not much else March 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The small analog Grundig M300BL has been described by radio experts as "Cheap and Cheerful" and I fully agree (given that it is available in so many different colors). I call it the AM/FM/SW radio for the masses which is still good if it gets new people interested in this great hobby! Its tuning dial is way way too hard to carefully adjust even with a digital frequency counter readout. Only a very small amount of turning of the dial corresponds on this unit to a great change in the tuned frequency. The tuner dial setting is also easily lost either due to signal fading which is common especially as the temperature changes or when it is inadvertently bumped. Volume levels are great with the small speaker or using earphones as is its battery life, but quality reception is lacking. I quickly returned it. For only a very few dollars more (and at some sites it is even the same price), the KA11 by Kaito is far superior in my opinion since it is an extremely small, but a fully PLL synthesized, digital tuned am/fm/sw receiver, has 1000 presets that can even be loaded automatically, comes with a charger/adapter and gets much better reception without any signal fading. Both units can very easily just be thrown in a bag and taken camping, fishing, etc. or kept around in case of an emergency situation.
Great portable, very happy March 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For $30, hard to go wrong here. FM is fantastic, very clear.
Within 30 minutes of getting this, I was able to pick up the Voice of Russia (one of the more powerful SW broadcasts), Radio Ukraine, China, and at least 2 dozen Spanish stations I don't understand.
Shortwave has many limitations, you will have better results at night and during certain times of the year. Clipping a wire to the antenna will also help.
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