ETON G1100 Digital World Receiver Radio Rwview of the World Receiver

Great little radio, (What's this?) This radio was purchased mainly for listening to FM radio in an office building that blocks most radio signals that get to my walkman. The antenna makes reception acceptable inside the office building, but outside or in my house the reception and sensitivity is phenomenal.
Great radio!, (What's this?) This is a great little radio. My husband had one just like it for several years and finally dropped it one too many times. He was heartbroken until we found this one. Easy to use, gets great reception, good sound.
A gem of a small radio, (What's this?) I really like this little radio. This radio is not up to the standards of somewhat larger models from Eton/Grundig, but it is very, very nice. The instruction manual is easy to read, the buttons and dials work very well. The LCD display is quite readable. I think all radios of this size should simply come with ear buds, and this one didn't. Ear buds are just too useful to not include, and the sound through ear buds (or better yet through ear phones) is actually an improvement over the good little speaker.

Sound from the speaker is OK. It's not what one should expect from a larger radio, but this speaker works fine. When mated to a random wire, a lot of shortwave comes in well. Actually, a lot of shortwave comes in fine just using the standard antenna. I've used this to listen to radio from Asia, and Europe with success. The drift on FM is slight but real. It is easily manageable.
Better than TV audio....., (What's this?) Watch the UNI Games on TV but listen to the radio commentator.... Much more interesting to have local comments...
The other reviewers were right...get the eTon 10 or eTon 100, (What's this?) This radio doesn't have the pulling-in power on Shortwave as the eTon 10 or eTon 100. Maybe wait for a sale on the eTon 10 or 100.
Great Little Radio, (What's this?) I have about 5 Grundig/Eton radios. I've been buying Grundig radios since my dad bought me my first short wave radio (Grundig Satellite) over 40 years ago. Anyway, this is a nice little radio. I like the "rubberized" finish. This radio will not slip out of your hands. It has a decent little speaker. When you plug in headphones, great stereo sound. Other Grundig radios do come with earbuds/headphones, this one does not. I like the tight tuning on the radio. Its a lot better than the tuning on the MINI 300. It DOES have 12/24 hour time format. As a previous reviewer said, with the radio off hold down the Hour button until AM/PM displays. It has an Alarm, and Sleep feature. Shortwave stations come in fine, with a little drift (which happens on most smaller SW radios). It picks up many more FM radio stations than a "normal" radio. I live in the middle of nowhere, and get great reception with all my Grundig/Eton radios.
Good value, considering its size and price. Get the e100 if you have extra $$$, I purchased this radio a couple weeks and so far I am quite pleased with it.

This is an ultra lightweight radio, only a little larger than a deck of cards. I wanted it to serve a specific purpose: provide stable radio reception to keep me entertained when I run. Every two days, I go for a one-hour jog, and despite having two iPods (Shuffle and Video), I appreciate listening to live radio when I run. Ipods are great, but unless you upload content on a daily basis, they get boring. Even if you have ten thousand songs on your iPod, they will all be old songs tomorrow!

Earlier, I purchased and tried a Sony SRF-M37, based on the glowing reviews online. I returned it the next day: terrible sound, poor reception of even the strongest stations in my city, Winnipeg (Canada).

I decided to try the Eton Grundig g1100 after trying it out at the local Source (formerly "Radio Shack"). I haven't found many reviews on this radio online, so I thought I would share my views.

Here's what I like about it:
1) It uses two AA batteries, rather than AAA batteries. This provides plenty of power for headphones, even full sized headphones like the Grado sr80's or Sennheiser HD 485. Both of these headphones, by the way, improve the sound quality immensely.
2) Reception so far has been excellent. I listen to both AM and FM, and all the stations I listen to come in crystal clear when I am running outside.
3) The rubberized coating of the radio makes it easy to grip with one hand. This is great for when you're on the go, which I think is the intended purpose of a radio of this size.
4) Large, easy to read LCD screen automatically lights up whenever any buttons are pressed, or when the tuning dial is turned.
Best shortwave value under $25, I have a fair number of low-cost shortwave radios, and this one stands out. I understand that the G1100 is the same thing (minus the stereo FM) as the Tecsun DR-920 which is what I have.

The digital frequency display is great and the dial illumination is outstanding. There are so many radios that are hard to read or unusable in low light situations; this one shines.

This radio has a tuning knob. The digital display just shows where you have tuned it.
Rwview of the World Receiver, (What's this?) This compact receiver goes with my older large one, and is more fun to use.

I was glad to find it on Amazon.
Grundig G1100, Great radio! I purchased this unit so I could listen to AM sports talk while delivering mail in the city (walking). I have NEVER lost a signal while moving. Mine was packaged with ear buds, a soft case, and even batteries!!
No issues so far.

Includes a digital clock readout, alarm with snooze, and a sleep function

Provides you with AM/FM reception, as well as 10 Shortwave bands all in one unit

Features analog tuning with a digital frequency, and a backlight illuminated multi-function LCD display

Pocket-sized world receiver radio is powerful enough to capture Shortwave signals as well

Includes a digital clock readout, alarm with snooze, and a sleep function.Provides you with AM/FM reception, as well as 10 Shortwave bands all in one unit.Features analog tuning with a digital frequency, and a backlight illuminated multi-function LCD display.Pocket-sized world receiver radio is powerful enough to capture Shortwave signals as well. Small enough to fit into your coat pocket, yet powerful enough to capture 10 Shortwave bands, the Grundig Eton G1100 Digital World Receiver Radio makes the perfect portable companion. The perfect all-purpose radio for home or travel, the G1100 features a digital clock readout, and an analog tuning with a digital frequency. This unit includes an alarm with a snooze function, a sleep option, and a backlight-illuminated multi-function LCD screen display. Providing both AM and FM radio, as well as Shortwave reception, this little marvel is sure to keep you connected to both local and international news and music wherever you are.

NOAA S.A.M.E Emergency Monitor Weather Radio with Stand - Provides localized warnings like Tsunamis, Tornados, Thunderstorms,

Receives all 7 NOAA channels

Receives all 7 NOAA channels. NOAA S.A.M.E Emergency Monitor Weather Radio with Stand - Provides localized warnings like Tsunamis, Tornados, Thunderstorms, Hurricanes, Rain, Floods, Blizzards, Fire, High Winds, Landslides, Nuclear Power Plant Warnings, Radiation, Dust storm, Dam Breaks, Hazardous Material Warning and more.

Midland Outfitter Series GXT785VP3 42-Channel 34-Mile 2-Way GMRS Radio with NOAA All Hazard /Weather Alert, Rechargeable Two way radios

Two way radios, (What's this?) Great product. Exactly what I wanted and it met my every need. Highly recommend product and experience. You will not be disappointed.
Better than expected!, (What's this?) I ordered this never owning a walkie-talkie before. The shipping by Amazon was great. I received it in 3 days.
Quality not good, (What's this?) Got this because the yellow Motorola walkie talkie was out of stock. Reception was poor and only worked out to the parking lot. It might be because you have to use it in open fields. Sound quality was not good at close range either. To use inside an office to communicate with others is not recommended. It is also very large.. about 9 inches long with the antenna, so it does not easily fit into your pocket. I recommend the Motorola brand walkie talkies. Although I have to say the duck, cougar and wolf calls were fun to play with.
Midlan Outfitter Series GXT785VP3, (What's this?) Just got back from a hunting trip where terrain varied from open alpine to dense timber. Radios worked extremely well. Did not do any communicating over about a mile or so but the reception and clarity were excellent. Used the standard rechargable battery for 3 days before running low. For the price I don't think you can do better.
Great Radios for people who know how to use them!, This is a great product. I have read other peoples postings about not working around their block. Well they are not made for that. There is too much interference in a neighborhood. If you want radios that will work in these areas you will have to pony up a little more money. You don't see police and paramedics with GMRS radios do you? I do a lot of hunting and these work great for their intended purpose. I can be all over the mountain and still hear others with me that are miles away. Great sound quality and battery life.
Good radios, (What's this?) We use radios on our 20-acre property, where we're thinning trees and doing other outdoor work. Radios are a lot better than hand signals when we're working together, and easier than running around looking for each other when we're apart. Since some of the work is dangerous, radios are a good safety measure.

We bought these radios recently to replace a pair of the predecessor model that we wore out. (Too much rough handling broke one of the antennas, I think, and reception went downhill.)

We have been happy with both pair. This model has more channels, otherwise the same features. Power and reception are very good in hills and forest over the 1/3-mile maximum range we use them in. One battery charge lasts all day.

The top volume does not seem to be quite as loud on the new pair. I wish they came in some color other than camo -- drop one on the forest floor and you'll need the other radio to locate it.
Midland walkie talkie, (What's this?)

NOAA Weather/All Hazard with Alert and Weather Scan

142 Privacy Codes

Vibrate Alert

5 Level Vox for Hands Free Operation

42 Channel Mossy Oak Break Out Camo with Up to 34 Mile Range

NOAA Weather/All Hazard with Alert and Weather Scan.142 Privacy Codes.Vibrate Alert.5 Level Vox for Hands Free Operation.42 Channel Mossy Oak Break Out Camo with Up to 34 Mile Range. Midland GXT785VP3 42 Channel Channel Mossy Oak Break Out Camo GMRS Radios with NOAA Weather/All Hazard Alert. Includes Rechargeable Batteries, and Dual Desktop Charger, Pair Packed. The GXT785VP3 features the standard 22 GMRS Channels with an extra 20 Channels and a range of up to 34 Miles. The Weather Scan feature finds the nearest NOAA broadcast to stay up to date with the latest weather and hazard information. In addition to important weather announcements, All Hazards Alert means the GXT785VP3 will receive other emergency announcements such as Child Abduction (Amber Alert), Nuclear Power Plant warnings, Biological Hazard, Fire, and Landslide Warnings. The GXT785VP3 features a Vibrating Alert for silent notification, 142 Privacy Codes, 5 Level E Vox for Hands Free operation, Scan of the 42 Channels, Hi/Med/Low Power Settings, 10 Call Alerts with an additional 5 Animal Call Alerts, Keypad Lock, and Battery Save Circuit. Unlike other GMRS radios on the market that use lithium batteries, Midland's Dual Power Option allows the use of the included rechargeable batteries or 4 "AA" batteries (Not included). An External Jack can be used for the Midland AVP-1 AVPH1, AVPH2, AVPH3, AVPH4, AVPH5 Headsets.

MIDLAND ER102 7-CHANNEL EMERGENCY CRANK RADIO WITH AM/FM/WEATHER ALERT (BLACK & WHITE) A little to be desired

A little to be desired, (What's this?) The reception on both AM & FM is lousy and full of static, with stations over-riding eachother. I wouldn't recommend this radio to anybody.

ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE USA

ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE USA..

Ion Stick(TM) expensive

Very handy to have this, (What's this?) This little device is great I weeded out devices that work and ones that don't put out negative ions, it's easy to use just keep your thumb on the front metal part and don't touch the back metal part to get a good read move it around the air you ar testing slowly.
expensive, (What's this?) The product work like advertised,is a tester to see if you have or not ions around you,I don't know how exact is the measurement ,but look like a very chiep toy,and after I ordered it,I saw it on ebay with half price(50 USD).I think the normal price is much lower.So I made a bad deal.

low cost, use over and over

very small and light weight

Range: 1 x 10^4 to 1,999 x 10^7 (ions/cm³)

measures + and - ions in air

simple to operate

low cost, use over and over.very small and light weight.Range: 1 x 10^4 to 1,999 x 10^7 (ions/cm³).measures + and - ions in air.simple to operate. Budget Air Ion Tester

This has got to be the simplest and lowest cost way to measure Air Ions. Very easy to use and so small it's barely bigger than a finger. Especially good for testing ion generators and air purifiers which claim to produce ions.

NEW MIDLAND GXT795VP4 42-CHANNEL CAMO GMRS RADIO PAIR PACK WITH CHARGER & BATTERIES

Includes 2 NiMH rechargeable battery packs & dual drop-in charger

Up to 36-mile range

Mossy Oak® breakup finish

Includes 2 NiMH rechargeable battery packs & dual drop-in charger.Up to 36-mile range.Mossy Oak® breakup finish..

Coby CX-96 All Weather Sport PLL AM/FM Radio with Arm Band

wonderful for fitness club use., (What's this?) Not sure why people complain. I love this radio.
Use at my fitness club, way better than my smartphone radio.
Smaller and cheaper than Sony radio.
Fairly good, (What's this?) I use this product for outdoor excercing. Jogging and bicycling. It provides an acceptable reception on my favorite AM stations. Digital tuning is very convenient. A little akward to assembly, and the earphones are not acceptable for my use (It slips off my ear lobes). I had to buy more appropiate earphones.
Fair to Middling, (What's this?) AM reception in Baltimore is pretty good. Surprisingly, FM is not that great. Some local FM stations do not come in very clearly. I was not able to figure out how to use the arm band, so I just took the elastic arm band off my old broken radio and put it on this one. Difficult to cruise the preset stations as you can only go in one direction (i.e. 1 to 2 to 3, but not from 3 back to 2). If you pass the preset that you wanted, you have to go all the way to 10 and back around again. Batteries seem to burn out fairly quickly.

All that being said, you can't expect too too much for the price. So I am not "disappointed", but it would have been a nice susprise if the above problems did not exist.
WORST SERVICE, (What's this?) I have ordered this Coby CX-96 arm band radio about 1 month ago. They sent to me first time damaged Coby CX-96. I informed amazon.com about this problem. Than amazon sent to me new one Coby CX-96 for free, I was vary pleased BUT after that they request to send back the damaged Coby CX-96. I wrote that in our poor country we have not such a service and I could't send back Coby CX-96 and I ask them not to charge my credit card because it was their mistake. BUT they did not foresee my trouble and my request and charge my credit card. They have the worst service I have ever seen.
Coby, (What's this?) If you're looking for a portable cheap radio to go running or walking this is your item. Perfect no complaints what so ever.
This is a piece of junk. Save your money -- don't buy it., (What's this?) There's not much more I can add to that, except to provide some details. Principally, it it can't provide a clear signal for powerful stations in Boston. For instance, WGBH is has such a good signal that you can get it 50 miles away in your car, but right here in town, the Coby can barely pick it up, and if you run by a building, the signal fuzzes out. Most annoyingly, the Coby randomly switches bands on its own so that for instance you'll have it set on WGBH (89.7), and it will just switch you to 89.6, again causing the signal to deteriorate. It's pretty much the worst radio I've ever encountered.
Great reception and sound HORRIBLE strap, (What's this?) Works great in my gym but signal does start to go down after about 20 yrds. The strap is a NIGHTMARE to figure out how to get it on the arm. But other than that it seems to work fine. I have not had it long enough to see how the batteries last in this thing but it is ok. I like how the clock stays on when power is off.
Coby Alll weather sport radio, (What's this?) I love the fact that I can program my favorite stations and the hold button so I don't accidently change / push a button while I am adjusting it for the hundredth time. The Radio often moves (slips around) while running / exercising so frequently, numerous re-adjustments are necessary. Then if the velcro closures are in the wrong spot (such as, near inside of arm) they will rub and irritate your skin. In addition, the Radio I rec'd in the mail had the velcro closures sewn on the wrong way - I did the repair myself. It's a great option for people who can't afford MP3 players but the concept was not executed correctly. I would suggest the design team go back to the drawing board.
Good product, (What's this?) Found this radio to be of highest quality. The arm band works great. The sound is very good and it is easy to use.
Great Product, (What's this?) Radio comes in clear and easy to use as I'm running or riding my bike Have used the radio everyday for more then an hour each day and still on my first battery.

Uses two "AAA" batteries, not included

Detachable armband

20 preset stations and digital clock

Features digital tuning and Dynamic Bass Boost System (DBBS)

Lightweight earphones for stereo sound

Uses two "AAA" batteries, not included.Detachable armband.20 preset stations and digital clock.Features digital tuning and Dynamic Bass Boost System (DBBS).Lightweight earphones for stereo sound. The Coby CX-96 all weather sports radio is the perfect companion for your workout. Whether you're in the gym lifting weights, out for a run or walk, or stretching out before or after a game, the CX-96 AM/FM radio lets you keep up with the latest news and traffic reports, follow your favorite sports teams, or just listen to whatever music station you're in the mood for. Lightweight and compact, the CX-96 runs on two "AAA" batteries and comes with a detachable armband that lets you hang it securely on your arm, where it won't interfere with your movements.

A sensitive digital tuning dial helps you find the best reception possible, while the 20 presets let you find your stations in a snap. The CX-96 also features the Dynamic Bass Boost System (DBBS) to let you enjoy those pulsating lower frequencies, as well as a digital clock. Lightweight earphones are included to give you stereo sound. With all these features coming in such a small radio, the CX-96 is an AM/FM radio that will keep you connected to the airwaves and your day on schedule no matter what you're doing.