Opinions on Grundig FR200
AbbN
After this power failure I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these
since they only cost $50 here in Canada. I was lucky that my batteries in my
DX-398 and 400PE were charged up and that we didn't go too long without
power. I suppose back up batteries may be cheaper but I'd like to hear any
opinions anyone may have of this thing.
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Thanks In Advance
Abb N
VE3003SWL
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Diverd4777
Probably more marketing than Radio;
- Sure, buy one !
An analogue will use less electricity & have less power drain than a Digital.
- IF it's going to be infrequently used , keep extra batteries with it,
and a list of local / SWR stations. Lots of Flashlights help.
I used a Sangean 606A down here in NYC, worked like a charm;
& BBC told me I was in the Dark!
Dan
In article <2Q9%a.8489$kp4.1...@news20.bellglobal.com>, "AbbN"
<abbn...@sympatico.ca> writes:
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than with digital in terms of searching through the dial.
Unfortunately, frequencies are rather narrowly spaced, so that it's also very
easy to pass by stations without knowing it.
Though I think that I would be able to rig something from the wrong size
batteries in the event of an emergency (i.e., put 2 D cells together with the
requisite plug and use the DC jack to power the radio), this would be time
consuming and impractical for many. The Crank feature is nice, certainly would
get the radio operating in the event of an emergency.
Go for it. Don't expect Drake level performance, but enjoy what it is.
Regards.
In article <2Q9%a.8489$kp4.1...@news20.bellglobal.com>, "AbbN"
<abbn...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>Hi,
>
>After this power failure I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these
>since they only cost $50 here in Canada. I was lucky that my batteries in my
>DX-398 and 400PE were charged up and that we didn't go too long without
>power. I suppose back up batteries may be cheaper but I'd like to hear any
>opinions anyone may have of this thing.
>
Never say never.
Nothing is absolute.
WShoots1
does have a fine-tuning knob which is great and the frequency accuracy seemed
to be quite good.
It's recommended that the rechargable battery not be used until it's really
needed. Infrequent use of rechargables seems to shorten their lives.
I have so many things, radio and otherwise, that use the standard cells that I
believe I could go a long time with what's in everything and what I have as
spares.
I seem to recall a radio that had a clock drive in it that was woulnd up and
then drove the generator, thus not needing a battery. Weren't these things made
for the African bush?
Bill, K5BY
starman
That's the infamous 'Baygen' radio. Radio Shack sold a version of it.
There were two shortwave models, one with low HF band coverage to about
10-Mhz. The other tuned higher up the HF band, but started at a higher
point too.
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don't believe that they have the memory problems associated with the former.
http://www.epinions.com/content_100988391044
The above link is truly a glowing review. The author discusses the use of the
rechargeable batteries on a daily basis.
http://windupradio.com/grundigradio+.htm
A retailer's page on the FR 200
It is a nice radio though. I've posted my comments before on the fact that the
radio feels like it was made by Fisher Price, but I mean that endearingly. The
plastic is relatively soft, and I think that the ability of the radio's shell
to survive a fall is enhanced by the materials that they used.
Regards.
In article <20030816014730...@mb-m03.aol.com>, wsho...@aol.com
Never say never.
Nothing is absolute.
Dave
tropical storms routinely knock out power to one portoin of the city or
another every couple years, and I wanted it for that. Since getting one,
however, I find I use my Radio Shack DX 402 a lot more. The digital tuner
is a lot more dependable than the analog in the FR200, and the two seem
equaly sensitive and selective (the first night I had the FR200 I picked up
Voice of Russia with no problems at all.) I would honestly recommend having
one of each. They both use AA's and neither takes up much room.
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Igor Gros
should be replaced with an aproptiate NiMh battery pack.
Jim Hackett
"Igor Gros" <igor...@uni-mb.si> wrote in message
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Dan Say
>The built-in pack in mine IS Nickel metal...
In China the Green 88, same model, includes a wallwart
to recharge in either of two states: quick and slow.
Igor Gros
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/2200.html
are not correct ?
RHF
This is what Grundig-USA says in its Owners Manual for the FR200.
* * * Grundig FR200 EMERGENCY AM/FM/SW RADIO * * *
"#5 REPLACING THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - Replacing the
rechargeable battery pack (Ni-MH NS-2/3AA, 3.6V, 600 Mah or
equivalent)."
wmcia ~ RHF
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= = = Igor Gros <igor...@uni-mb.si>
= = = wrote in message news:<3F55899B...@uni-mb.si>...
Beloved Leader
> "#5 REPLACING THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - Replacing the
> rechargeable battery pack (Ni-MH NS-2/3AA, 3.6V, 600 Mah or
> equivalent)."
>
> http://www.grundigradio.com/asp/productownersmanual.asp?function=ownersmanual&productname=fr200#c0402
Since AA NiMH cells with a capacity of about 2000 mAh are now
available, I think a 2/3 AA that has a capacity of more than 600 mAh
ought to be available. I get the impression that a 2/3 AA cell is used
in cordless phones.
I seriously doubt that a 2/3 AA can put out 600 Mah, which would be
mega-amp-hours. Typo, Grundig.
Beloved Leader
>
> After this power failure I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these
> since they only cost $50 here in Canada.
In the US, Bed Bath & Beyond has recently started selling these, at
least in the one store in northern VA where I saw a stack of them two
weeks ago. The price is the same as it is at Radio Shack, $39.99. Bed
Bath & Beyond regularly puts 20% coupons in the newspaper advertising,
however, so, using the coupon, you can buy one from them for $32.
Jim Hackett
The battery compartment allows access to the built-in NiMH pack or for the
three optional AA cells. The radio comes with a very cool canvas carry case
with shoulder strap. The case even has a pocket to keep papers in.
6.75x5.75x2.75 inches.
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Igor Gros
Is saying:
The FR200 operates from a wind-up generator, 4.5VDC [ - ] or 3 AA cells. The generator charges the
supplied, replaceable NiCad cells. Two turns per second for 90 seconds will provide 40 to 60 minutes
of operation. This radio features analog tuning with a concentric Fine Tune knob.