Re: [IRCA] Grundig G8 Performance

[D1028Gary@xxxxxxx]

Hi Jim,
 
Thanks for your assessment of the G8 performance, and sorry that you were  
less than satisfied..
 
The heterodynes you mention (from 1400- 1430 kHz) are a congenital  issue 
in the G8/ PL-300WT models, and show up in all these units. As  such, 
ordering a replacement model from Amazon will not solve the problem.  Most owners 
seem to tolerate this quirk, but it's a subjective issue that  bothers some 
DXers more than others.
 
On the other hand, your new G8 should have much better low-band AM  
sensitivity than an Eton E100, assuming that the G8 is properly aligned. The  E100 
has a deserved reputation for being rather deaf on the low AM band, and the  
G8 will always outperform it when both units are properly aligned. An AM  
alignment instruction file for the G8/ PL-300WT models has been uploaded to 
the  Yahoo Ultralightdx file section, if you would like to optimize the 
sensitivity  in your model. Or, if you prefer, you can send your radio here for a 
free AM  alignment.
 
73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA)      
 
 
In a message dated 7/7/2009 5:39:24 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
jim01028@xxxxxxxxx writes:

I  received a new G8 the other day and immediately did a side by  side
comparison to my Eton E100. The results were both surprising  and
disappointing. The E100 seemed to be the equal of the G8 on all  frequencies
for sensitivity and audio fidelity. Also the G8 had a  noticeable heterodyne
on 1400 through 1430 khz. It's possible that the G8 I  have needs some
tweaking with the antenna coil, but the heterodyne issue  bothered me more. 
I
may return it to Amazon and get a replacement as I do  want to experiment
with it as a DX radio.   Jim

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