[IRCA] Grundig Mini 300-- Mini AM Performance

[D1028Gary@xxxxxxx]

Hello Guys,
 
     The Grundig Mini 300 is one of the Ultralight  radios to be reviewed in 
the upcoming 2009 Shootout, and is an analog AM-FM  radio with 7 shortwave 
bands, using a somewhat erratic digital readout system.  It retails for around 
$35 in the USA.
 
     Prompted by a request on the dxer.ca forum for a  Mini 300 alignment 
procedure, I went ahead and performed one early, peaking  the loopstick and 1400 
kHz trimmer (in the dubious hope of improving upon AM  performance that was 
absolutely abysmal).  The alignment made a marginal  difference in the unit's 
high-band sensitivity, but this model is obviously not  designed for any type of 
AM-DXing, and there's no way to cure a total  turkey by giving it a minor 
tweak.
 
     Shortwave listeners may be attracted to this  unit because of the 7 
bands and compact size, but AM-DXers should save their  money, and avoid this 
model.  It puts the thrill back into receiving your  locals. Further details (and 
denigrations) are upcoming in the Shootout.
 
     73,  Gary  DeBock   
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