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Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium Shortwave Radio | 
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| Brand: Eton
Category: CE
List Price: $599.99
Buy Used: $549.00
You Save: $50.99 (8%)
Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 27441
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13
Dimensions (in): 20.3 x 8 x 9.3
MPN: SAT800
Model: SAT800
UPC: 750254212369
EAN: 0750254212369
ASIN: B00006I5AF
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Deluxe shortwave radio features supremely accurate tuning and advanced features | | • | 6 x 3.5-inch multifunction LCD panel displays all the radio's functions and tuning parameters | | • | Tuning via up/down buttons, auto-scan, memory scan, and a numeric keypad | | • | Tunes AM/FM, shortwave and VHF aircraft bands | | • | Features traditional analog signal strength meter |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The Grundig Satellit 800 gives you the ultimate in features, performance, convenience, and sound. It's incredibly powerful, technologically sophisticated, yet easy and intuitive to use. Whether you're an experienced shortwave listener or newcomer to the world of international broadcasting, it's the radio to get.With the Satellit 800, you aren't limited to shortwave signals. The Satellit 800 is the ultimate portable AM/FM radio, too. Enjoy FM stereo with headphones. Listen to the VHF aircraft band from 118-137 MHz. Many of the same advanced features that enhance shortwave broadcasts do the same for AM reception as well. Listen to distant AM stations at night without fading.
Amazon.com Product Description
Take one look at the Grundig Satellit 800 AM/FM shortwave radio and you'll know it means serious business. From the easy-to-read liquid crystal display and traditional analog signal strength meter, to the silky-smooth tuning knob that creates absolutely no audio muting, this radio defines shortwave at its best. Continuous frequency coverage of 100-30,000 KHz gives you broadcasts from every corner of the globe. Even listen to ham radio operators, or planes as they take off and land at your local airport. Design and Controls
Weighing in at a hair over 14 pounds, the Satellit 800's sleek, modern cabinet is 20.5 inches across and eight inches deep. The sturdy cabinet has metal guards, much like a rack-mounted component. A built-in antenna on the top of the device handles AM, FM and shortwave reception. To the right of the full-range speaker on the front of the unit, a massive 6 x 3.5-inch multifunction LCD panel displays all the radio's functions and tuning parameters. The display offers up to 100 Hertz accuracy on the AM, SW and VHF aircraft bands. An evenly lit backlight enables display viewing under all lighting conditions. To the left of the screen is an analog signal strength meter that helps achieve perfect tuning accuracy. A keypad below the LCD screen allows illustrious shortwave listeners to directly enter their shortwave band of choice, giving instant access to known broadcasts. Meanwhile, a selectable automatic gain control (AGC) offers fast and slow modes. Tuning options abound; you can choose from a variable-rate tuning knob, the aforementioned direct keypad frequency entry method, up/down buttons, or programmable memory scan. And when you have your station locked in, you can tweak the sound quality with separate, continuous bass and treble tone controls. A bridged type audio amplifier provides high output power, even when the radio is operating on battery. Tuning and Bands
The Satellit 800 is designed to receive a broad range of signals in the 100-30,000 KHz range, which includes shortwave, medium wave AM broadcast band and longwave. FM reception is robust, with tuning available in the 87-108 MHz ranges. VHF aircraft band reception is also supported. While you make your broadcast discoveries, you can add them to the Satellit 800's programmable memory, which features 70 frequency entries. As an added bonus, entries are immune to power loss, ensuring that your favorite tunings are never lost. For tuning precision, the unit offers selectable bandwidths (7.0, 4.0, and 2.3 kHz) for excellent selectivity. And to top it all off, the Satellit 800's high dynamic range tuner allows for detection of weak signals in the presence of strong signals. And for those who enjoy tuning into far-flung AM stations, the Satellit 800 features a single sideband synchronous AM detector. Connections and Power
The Satellit 800 is packed with connectivity options, including a stereo line-level output for recording or connecting the unit to a home stereo. There's also a stereo headphone jack for private listening (high quality headphones are included with the radio). For the truly dedicated, the Satellit 800 offers vital external antenna connections. Take your pick -- professionally engineered shortwave antennae, long-wire shortwave antennae, specialized AM broadcast band antennae, FM broadcast band antennae, and air band antennae can all be connected. The unit can be powered with the included AC adapter, or via six "D" batteries. A low battery indicator is provided, as well. Extras
Grundig thought of everything, so they've included dual programmable clocks. You also get a dual-event programmable timer that can be used for timing a recording or as an alarm clock. What's in the Box
Satellit 800 radio, stereo headphones, AC adapter, and owner's manual.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 great product and service! June 18, 2008
Charalampos G. Filis
Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium Shortwave Radio
I was amazed by the product and the service. My only complaint:
I had to use a US address, and luckily I have relatives there, I don't see why you couldn't deliver it overseas.
My wife Likes the buttons March 16, 2006
Ronald Cowie (Las Vegas, Nevada)
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
I bought this radio for my wife when we moved. I figured she could tune into her favorite stations and it works.
The sound is great and the tuning ability is smooth.
It is big! That is okay.
Best on the market April 16, 2005
SW Fan
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
I have had several sw receivers over the years - currently have a Sony ICF-SW2010, Sony ICF-SW77, and this Grundig (second genereation). Side by side, the Grundig outperforms the two Sony radios by far. Tuning to Radio Serbia-Montenegro, the 2010 can barely pull it in even with an indoor antenna attached to it; the Grundig pulls it in clearly with just the whip. I was amazed. The added features on this recveiver greatly assist in locking down hard to hear signals and between the three, the Grundig is the easiest to operate.
I'm in the south (Alabama - no wisecracks!!) and have no problems pulling in BBC's European frequencies during the day (such as Europe today broadcast @16:00 UTC) and can get a decent signal from Croatian Radio at night. The big powerhouse stations (Deutsche Welle, R. Nederland) are easy targets, and instead of losing R. Australia around 14:00 UTC on the Sony, I can clearly hear it for several hours after the 2010 can no longer pick it up.
Drawbacks - the term "portable" is subjective - a concrete block is also portable but you would probably get tired of lugging that around too. But you can take it with you if you want; battery consumption is surprisingly good in this unit.
Overall - for an excellent, out of the box shortwave, this is the one to get. The Sony 2010 has been around for a long time and was considered to be one of the best receivers on the market - the Grundig wasn't around then but it is far superior to anything Sony has on the market. Non-portable, more expensive units hooked to outdoor antennas will perform better, but this radio will serve anyone very well at a fraction of the cost of Yaesu, et al.
Great Value in a High-End Receiver February 22, 2005
B Doors (The Valley, USA)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
If you're after a high-end SW receiver but don't have the thousands for a Yamaha or Frog, this is a great alternative and an excellent value.
Reception will depend on your location and the external antenna you'll surely hook up. I've found with a Sloper I easily pick up high-band daytime from Africa, Australia, etc.
My only minor quibbles are--
(1) Volume knob will not turn the sound all the way down to mute (or even close). I want to turn the volume down sometimes.
(2) I've never been able to pick up longwave (though this may be my location or inexperience with this band).
In the era of i-Pods, PCs, and Tivo, shortwave listening is still a great hobby, and this is a great radio to do it with!
A gift from the gods of geekdom February 20, 2005
STEVEN F. SCHARFF (Henderson, NV United States)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
Before I say anything, premit me to state that the term "portable" here is used in a very general sense. Yes, it has a handle and you can pick it up and carry it, but it is a VERY LARGE radio! Not the type you'd carry with you for casual listening.
Now, with that out of the way, I cannot say anything but praise about this big, beefy piece of technology. It is very easy to operate (with 30 presets!) and has a built-in clock with 24 hour display. The sound quality is very deep and rich, not what I would normally expect from a shortwave radio.
The moment I had it out of the box, I turned it on and the preset frequency (5,000 kHz) brought in WWV so strong and clear, it was as if it was broadcasting from the other side of the wall.
Within minutes, I had Radio Habana Cuba, CBC, VOA and the BBC tuned in without difficulty.
In short, it's wonderful! And worth the money!
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