Eton/Grundig Satellit 750

The Eton (or Grundig in the USA) Satellit 750 is a radio in the Satellit line that was introduced in 2008.

Audio

The 750 is KNOWN for it's audio quality. It's quality is one of the highest of receivers. It boasts a large and sensative speaker.

Audio: 5/5

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Reception

Perhaps...no, indeed, the most important part of a receiver is it's reception capabilities.

The 750 runs many bands-Longwave (100-519 khz), Medium Wave (AM, 520-1710), Shortwave (1711-29999) and the Air band (118-139 MHz).

It features a built in antenna attenuator, down to -20 dB.

The receiver is very sensative and very good for Dxing.

The "air band" has received many negative remarks, but in my usage, I have found nothing wrong with it. Most say the big problem with it is if you are too far from an airport. I am only about 6km away from my local airport, so I have no problem.

However, the signal meter is not that accurate on certain transmissions.

Reception: 4/5

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Appearance

Just LOOKING at the receiver is great. It is stylish and overall nice looking. It has a digital readout and an analog S-meter. It is a sturdy black case, metal buttons and knobs, ect.

Appearance: 5/5

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Accessories and Misc.

The 750 features a few ports:

1 SW BNC adaptor

1 FM BNC adaptor (for use of AIR as well)

1 SW long wire port

1 ground port (same as longwire, next to it).

It has a headphone jack, as well as line in. It uses 2 RCA female ports for a line out functon.

This line out, if not properly grounded, can cause much interference.

It uses a rotateable AM antenna for AM and LW, but is not truely necessary.

The built in SW and FM antenna is HUGE.

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Overall: 4/5

The receiver, in general, is good. For it's price range (USD-$400-$500) it is excellent. I recommend it.

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