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Grundig G2000A World Receiver

Grundig G2000A World Receiver

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Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Flash But No Substance
Review: The Grundig G2000A is like the pre-TV series Anna Nicole Smith: hot looks, feels great, but not something you want to have around day in and day out.

To be sure, it's one of the nicest-looking radios you'll find, but as a shortwave receiver, it lacks a lot: doesn't tune the whole SW spectrum (why these radios just don't cover the full 1.7- 30 MHz range is beyond me) sensitivity leaves a lot to be desired, and selectivity (ability to separate closely-spaced stations) is in adequate. Plus, the audio is on the tinny side. For the $80 or so bucks you will normally pay for this, you can do much better. Probably Grundig's worst model.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Listen up - it sounds great!
Review: The Grundig G2000A is made of solid plastic that's lightweight and durable. At about 1.5 pounds, this little (but powerful) radio is easy to transport (A leather carrying case is included as are two excellent ear pieces.)

The Grundig G2000A is powered by three AA batteries that seem to last a long time. There are two digital clocks built in - set one to your home time and the second to your travel destination. A handy wake up alarm feature and a small (1.5 inch) speaker. The speaker is a testament to the fine German quality we have come to expect from Grundig.

I did have a difficult time picking up remote world channels, but I easily found several new stations to listen to. I had to remind myself that this was a portable radio and I couldn't expect the same power performance from this model as I do with my Grundig 960.

Overall this is a quality piece of craftsmanship and electronics. It is sturdy, dependable and easy to carry - it is worth the price charged.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Not representative of Grundig's fine reputation
Review: The Grundig G2000A World Receiver is not a valid represenatative of Grundig quality or performance. For a much better value (at only [amount]additional)the Grundig Yacht Boy 400PE is the standard by which all other popular priced SW radios are judged. Excellent value, excellent performer. (...)

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: It really has poor reception
Review: Well, I confirm with the other reviewers, that the reception quality of this radio is very poor! It looks great! I loke the design of it a lot! But sometimes the reception is useless. Plus, I do not understand why it only has 5 memory presets per band!!


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