Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Hi, First let me say that I'm an active 'Ham" (callsign KO6BB) and have been 'radioactive' in one form or another since about 1953. In that time literally hundreds of radios have passed through my hands. Everything from military sets like the Collins R-390A (~80lbs) to small pocket all-wave sets like the Grundig G6. As I'm presently sitting in my "operations center" there are 10 multi-band radios within easy reach and ready for instant use, ranging from the Yaesu FTDX101MP (look it up) to a homebrewed tube type regen for longwave. . . Having said all that, lets get to the Eton Elite 750. A few years ago I had the Grundig Satellite 750 (same set) and almost immediately regretted selling it to get a different radio. Well, this past summer I bought an Eton Elite 750 to use for general purpose AM/FM listening as well as use on the front porch etc. It is everything I'd remembered (yes my 'big' radios do a better job for shortwave, ham etc), but I REALLY LOVE the 750 for it's tone, portability and general usefulness. It is my 'go-to' radio for general listening. To show you how much I enjoy the radio I just bought a second one and received it today. It's set up in the living room and will soon be connected to still another outdoor antenna, of the small amplified whip variety. I bought it because I find I'm spending a lot more time in the living room since wifey passed away last year. I have sort of adopted her power lift chair with massage and wanted a small listening post beside it (already have a Yaesu dual band mobile radio sitting there). Can't spend all my life in the "Operations Center" (grin). This may not be the ideal radio for everyone, but it does offer a lot of performance in a reasonably priced package, and in the event of a power failure it will always work on it's battery pack (if you keep fresh batteries in it). It is probably one of the best portable "all-wave" sets you can buy. NOTE: I DO take slight offense at some of Eton's advertising copy, such as "ON EVERY WAVELENGTH The Etón Satellit 750 broadcasts every radio wavelength". First, it does NOT broadcast at all, it is only a receiver, and it certainly doesn't even receive "every Wavelength" though it does an admirable job as a general coverage receiver. . . 20 Jan Up-Date: One important item I forgot to mention is that the AC adapter that comes with the radio is of the "old school transformer linear" type that DOES NOT generate a lot of RFI (Radio interference) . At least both of my 750's have one. This is important for any radio operated on the AC mains as the more common "Switching Supply" can generate a lot of radio hash or noise and cover up weak stations. . . Phil, KO6BB