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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