Eton E10 AM/FM Shortwave Radio
I, too, find the reception and the sound of the E10 to be good. The tiny power button, though, drives me to distraction. Press -nothing happens - press again - nothing happens - press a third time and it may or may not come on. Additionally, the radio, even with the standing prop in place, falls over very easily. The metal prop leaves marks on wooden tabletops if one is not careful. This radio has many nice features. I'm surprised some of the flaws weren't fixed right off the bat.
Great sound in a small package
I've used this radio for a couple of years and am finally understanding all of it's capabilities. It's a very sophisticated little radio for someone who is still learning all the things technology is capable of. The sound is good and battery life is very good. If the batteries are charged to capacity I can use it for a week long camping trip without running out of power. My advice to anyone buying it is go for it, but DO NOT loose the Operation Manual. At some point you'll need it.
SONY vs"ETon" (Grundig clones) debate
It's clear to me, in this size and price class [$100 - $200 Short Wave portable radios] SONY beats the "ETon" (Grundig spin off) radios hands down, imo. The SONY ICF-SW7600G/GR radios offer SYNCHRONOUS DETECTION plus SSB (LSB/USB), and high selectivity and sensitivity. I've had my SONY 7600G for years and love it. The no longer manufactured, SONY ICF-2010 semi-portable radio is even better! Of course, I don't expect any of these radios to perform like a Drake R8B. It important to note with the Internet age now highly developed, broadcast short wave radio has really taken a beating, esp. in places like the USA. Years back, for instance, the BBC and many other international SW broadcasters, offered a plethora of listening opportunities on SW ... Read More
E10 vs G5
I'm retired after 30 years of working with complex electronic systems so I have a sufficient background to make some reasonably insightful comments with regard to consumer electronics which are other than mere personal opinion. That said:
I believe cost vs. function favors the G5 (you get SSB) with its smaller size it has no loss of audio quality (lets face it few audiophiles buy these radios for their 'sound') and the dual conversion of the G5 is of benefit for the MW/SW enthusiast. It would be wonderful that the best of both were available in one receiver however until that happens I nominate the Grundig G5 as the better value.
I own both, use both and favor them above the Grundig S350DL which I also own and use. ... Read More
Very nice radio
Seems to be very well made and works well. A couple of things about it, the
bass & treble sw does nothing? The ear devices are worthless. Very hard to stand up.
