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Eton Grundig S450DLX Deluxe AM / FM / Shortwave Radio - Black, NGS450DLB
Brand | Eton |
Color | Black |
Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary |
Tuner Technology | FM, AM |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Radio Bands Supported | FM, AM |
Display Technology | LCD |
Item Weight | 3.6 Pounds |
Hardware Interface | Unknown |
Frequency | 108 MHz |
About this item
- AM/MW (520-1710 KHz / 522-1620 KHz), FM (88-108 MHz), SW (continuous frequency range from 1711-29999kHz).
- Provides high sensitivity, strong anti-interference, low background noise and lower distortion.
- MCU Control (micro controller unit) and large LCD backlight display
- AM/MW (520-1710 KHz / 522-1620 KHz), FM (88-108 MHz), SW (continuous frequency range from 1711-29999kHz).
- Provides high sensitivity, strong anti-interference, low background noise and lower distortion.
- MCU Control (micro controller unit) and large LCD backlight display
- 50 station memory (10 presets for each band).
- Individual MW 500 Ext./GND socket for external antenna and ground to improve MW sensitivity.
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Sound quality | 3.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Battery life | 2.6 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 5.0 | — | 4.1 |
Volume control | — | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Value for money | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
Easy to use | — | — | 4.3 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Sold By | — | Electronnix | GagaBlue | JiMeng | Amazon.com | LIJIANI |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | — |
supported bands | FM, AM | AM/FM | AM/FM/SW | AM/FM/SW/WB/AIR/VHF | AM/FM/SW/LW/Air | 6-BAND AIR FM AM SW WB VHF |
connectivity tech | Auxiliary | USB | — | Bluetooth | Auxiliary | Bluetooth |
hardware interface | unknown | usb micro a | 3 5 mm audio | usb3.0 c | usb, 2 5 mm audio | bluetooth 5 |
display type | Lcd,Lcd Display,Liquid,Liquid Crystal | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
power rating | — | 0.2 watts | 2 watts | 5 watts | — | 3 watts |
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Product Dimensions | 3.9 x 12.2 x 7.6 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.6 pounds |
Manufacturer | Eton |
ASIN | B004FV4ND0 |
Item model number | NGS450DLB |
Customer Reviews |
3.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #533,151 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #752 in Portable Shortwave Radios |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 15, 2010 |
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Product Description
Product Description
The Grundig AM/FM/Shortwave Field Radio with Liquid Crystal Display is a durable radio that emits crisp and clear audio with ease. It has high performance IC and MOSFET which provides high sensitivity, strong anti-interference, low background noise and lower distortion. With 50 stations worth of memory, you can access your favorite stations quickly and easily. It has MCU Control (micro controller unit) and large LCD backlight display with: frequency, clock, battery level indicator, and signal strength indicator. It can even wake you up with its dual alarm with wakeup, snooze and sleep functions. Its powerful built-in 5 inch full range speaker can be adjusted to control bass and treble to your preference. And take the Grundig AM/FM/Shortwave Field Radio just about anywhere with its featured strap-type
From the Manufacturer
Grundig S450DLX Deluxe AM/FM/Shortwave Radio - Black (NGS450DLB)
The S450DLX is one of our best-performing radios. An update to our rugged body, military-style S350DL radio, this model adds precise digital tuning, aux-in, (now you can plug in your favorite mp3 player or standalone satellite radio player), 50 station memory (10 presets for each band), a lock key to keep it from turning on when you're transporting from place to place, and 6 D batteries (not included) for longer listening time.
This radio is as well-suited to listen to your favorite station in your workshop as it is to a weekend camping trip or an African safari. It has excellent AM, FM, and shortwave reception, thanks to its excellent internal antennas and the capability of adding external ones. And we kept the great sound—you get large, full-range speaker sound, designed for your listening pleasure.
Features include:
- Digital - AM/MW (520-1710 KHz / 522-1620 KHz), FM (88-108 MHz), SW (continuous frequency range from 1711-29999kHz)
- Frequency Tuning Steps: 3 methods to choose from (fast/slow/Stop)
- High performance IC and MOSFET: Provides high sensitivity, strong anti-interference, low background noise and lower distortion
- MW/SW IF wide/narrow bandwidth selection: improves audio fidelity and minimizes noise
- MCU Control (micro controller unit) and large LCD backlight display with: frequency, clock, battery level indicator, and signal strength indicator
- AM band features dual conversion PLL technology: provides anti-image rejection
- 50 station memory (10 presets for each band)
- Dual alarm with wakeup, snooze, and sleep functions
- AM/FM/SW external antenna input socket and the ability to connect to cable FM
- Individual MW 500 Ext./GND socket for external antenna and ground to improve MW sensitivity
- Strap type carrying handle
- Full-range speaker with variable independent bass and treble control
- Stereo line level audio input/output and Stereo/Mono selection
- Power source: 6 x D batteries (not included) or DC IN (9V), negative polarity, 500 mA adapter
Included in the box:
- Owner's manual
- Warranty card
- AC adapter
FAQs:
What are the owner's manual additions for the S450DLX?
- Deactivating the Sleep Timer: After turning the radio on, press the POWER/SLEEP button over and over until the word ON appears in the display
- Deactivating/Activating the beep: Press the SNOOZE button for 2 seconds
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Customers like the quality, reception and value of the radio. They mention that its a wonderful entry level for the aspiring new ham radio operator, it picks up the waves without a problem and that its good performance for the price. They are also satisfied with appearance, sensitivity, and ease of use. However, some customers are mixed on sound quality and performance.
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Customers generally like the quality of the radio. They mention that the FM stations are strong, and short wave reception is possible. The build quality is decent, and the radio is excellent for the AM broadcast band DXer. They also mention that it works really well and is easy to use.
"...Overall the radios build quality is decent. The tuning nob and most other switches seems ok, with the exception of the wide, narrow and FM switch...." Read more
"This was a great radio for about two hours. But, after two hours of listening, the whole AM/SW side went dead. That's the bad. Here's the good...." Read more
"...This radio is excellent for the AM broadcast band DXer and mine does not display any of the issues on AM that have been mentioned in some reviews......" Read more
"...It’s a shame the S450DLX is constructed so crappy because it could easily be rated an overall 5, otherwise here’s how I rate each feature...." Read more
Customers like the reception of the radio. They mention that it has excellent reception, picks up the waves without a problem, and is fairly sensitive on shortwave. Some say that the FM performance is good, but nothing to write home about.
"...I must admit that this radio is very close and has better AM reception than my Sangean 909 and Sony ICF-SW7600GR...." Read more
"...FM performance is good but nothing to write home about, several of my smaller and cheaper portables trounce the S450DLX in this department...." Read more
"...It's also quite adequate on FM with no issues and it also does a nice job on the shortwave bands...." Read more
"...Shortwave sensitivity and selectivity were good but not really communications receiver quality...." Read more
Customers like the value of the radio. They say it's a wonderful entry-level radio for the aspiring new ham radio operator, and it has good performance for the price. Some mention that the radio has a lot of low-end throw, equivalent to an expensive product.
"...FM sounds excellent, though, and is room filling with a lot of low end throw equivalent to an expensive tabletop model...." Read more
"...This unit may not be the ultimate DX machine but the price was right and it will do for normal listening...." Read more
"...remains that if you get a good one, it's an excellent radio and a great value...." Read more
"...There are more expensive, better radios out there but it's good performance for the price...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the radio. They mention that the unit looks nice, has a carrying handle, and is large and easy to read with good contrast. Some say that the product is retro.
"...the display, the frequency digits are large and easy to read with good contrast...." Read more
"This is a really great radio that is mostly well designed and gets strong reception of most all of the stations accessible in my area of Chatsworth..." Read more
"...All siad, I like the radio-its substantial size, weight, and look. The controls thus far have been durable...." Read more
"...The S450 is exceedingly good looking and, after a month of use, I don't have any severe complaints, but I do wish the bass were a bit deeper...." Read more
Customers like the sensitivity of the radio. They mention that it has really good sensitivity, shortwave sensitivity and selectivity, and evening sensitivity. The switches are crisp and positive, and the dials are smooth and dampened for accurate tuning. However, some customers have reported issues with the wide tuning nob.
"...radio is not perfect but for me comes very very close with terrific AM sensitivity and for the money it is a great deal." Read more
"...Discovering that this radio had better than average sensitivity I was hesitant trying the external antenna connections...." Read more
"...AM sensitivity and selectivity were superb. I was picking up an intelligible signal every 10 kc across the band in the middle of the afternoon...." Read more
"...birdies, no oscillation, no spurious noises of any kind and it is very sensitive...." Read more
Customers find the radio easy to use. They mention that it has preset tuning, and the instructions are fair. They also appreciate the backlight, which can be activated by using the tuning knob or the "Light" button on the top. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of use of the product.
"...The backlight is cool blue and activated by using the tuning knob or “Light” button on the top of the radio...." Read more
"...the accompanying owner's manual all became clear and their uses became intuitive...." Read more
"...I would definitely replace it with the exact same thing. It has preset tuning so I don't have to keep adjusting or fine tuning...." Read more
"...I find it VERY difficult to read the very small printed instructions to egt the radio working. I had a Grundig, similar..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the radio. Some mention that the sound is decent, with no birdies, no oscillation, and no spurious noises of any kind. It's great for talk, and the separate bass and treble knobs are wonderful. However, others say that the reception is much weaker, the sound was tinny, and there was nothing but internal noise coming out of the speaker. It also makes a grinding/squeaking noise when they use it, and a stupid obnoxious beep when they push any button.
"...Here's the good. I like the size of the radio and quality of the audio. AM sensitivity and selectivity were superb...." Read more
"...mentioned in some reviews...no birdies, no oscillation, no spurious noises of any kind and it is very sensitive...." Read more
"...from the large internal speaker is above average but a bit lacking in bass response on MW and SW no matter how much you adjust the tone controls...." Read more
"...Also for great sound. Except for the strange battery..the TecSun PL-880 is hi fi shortwave. And anything C-Crane sells is super quality...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the radio. Some mention that it performs ok, has very good AM performance for its size, and does great in the Vermont woods. However, others say that the quality is very poor, the AC adapter did not work, and the tuning knob did nothing.
"...By the way, the 310 also has very good AM performance for it's size...." Read more
"One radio out of the shipment doesn't work, the display is OK but with no sound...." Read more
"...Absolutely flawless. The second unit appears to be working fine but seems to be somewhat less sensitive than the first which literally filled the..." Read more
"...quite adequate on FM with no issues and it also does a nice job on the shortwave bands...." Read more
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The FM performance is also very good, however my little Tecsun PL -310 with DSP has it beat. By the way, the 310 also has very good AM performance for it's size.
The s450 is a large radio, and when loaded with six "D" cells it gets quite heavy. Included with it is power adapter that in my comparison added little to no extra noise. Overall the radios build quality is decent. The tuning nob and most other switches seems ok, with the exception of the wide, narrow and FM switch. The display lights up well and there is a switch that will also light up most of the buttons on the front panel. The radio comes set with a annoying beep when turned on, but I found that if you hold the sleep button down when the radio is off it will disable this feature. So, in summary, this radio is not perfect but for me comes very very close with terrific AM sensitivity and for the money it is a great deal.
Serial#: 20130401479
Total Price Paid: $48.94
Condition: Refurbished as new (display model)
My mother always used to say “Don’t judge a book by its cover, it’s what’s inside that counts”. The Grundig S450DLX certainly follows this philosophy and the many reports of poor construction are true. Dubbing this as a “Field Radio” is a misnomer. The case is made of light, cheap, brittle plastic – the kind that doesn’t crack but shatter on impact. The bandwidth and band selector knobs feel loose and have a considerable amount of play. The buttons feel cheap, especially the Light and Snooze buttons on the top, which are flimsier than a $5 clock radio bought at a dollar store. The battery door (made of the same cheap plastics) is removable and two small tabs latch into the bottom before closing it. I anticipate these small tabs breaking over time since a considerable amount of force is needed to close it after batteries are installed. The tuning knob on mine is stiff and difficult to use with the finger dimple, but it doesn’t affect tuning in general. The memory system isn’t intuitive and is a bit lacking in terms of available channels, and splitting the entire shortwave band into three sections is downright archaic for a digitally tuned PLL radio. Needless to say my first impressions of the S450DLX were pretty low out of the box, but what was to come completely changed my mind.
After installing the 6 D cells the radio went from feather light to something that feels more substantial. I used 4 small self-adhesive rubber feet on the bottom to keep it from sliding around on smooth surfaces. With the weight of the batteries and rubber feet the radio stays rock solid stationary with any button press or turn of a dial.
After powering the radio on I was impressed with the display, the frequency digits are large and easy to read with good contrast. The backlight is cool blue and activated by using the tuning knob or “Light” button on the top of the radio. Fidelity from the large internal speaker is above average but a bit lacking in bass response on MW and SW no matter how much you adjust the tone controls. FM sounds excellent, though, and is room filling with a lot of low end throw equivalent to an expensive tabletop model. The audio amplifier is very clean with no detectable hiss at minimum volume even when using headphones. To my surprise sensitivity on MW and SW was rivaling my Tecsun PL-600 and DX-398 using just the telescopic whip and internal ferrite antenna at less than optimum band conditions late afternoon. FM performance is good but nothing to write home about, several of my smaller and cheaper portables trounce the S450DLX in this department. Selectivity is good but I’d like to have heard a tighter “narrow” setting, this one sounds like it could be 1kHz tighter without sacrificing audio quality. The “wide” setting is too wide, stations bleed all over each other when dialing through a congested band but is nice to use for full fidelity of powerhouse broadcasters.
Discovering that this radio had better than average sensitivity I was hesitant trying the external antenna connections. Other than my DX-398, large antennas bring small portable receivers to their knees. Even though the S450DLX isn’t a small radio and has connections for such antennas I still had my reservations. First I connected my G5RV. This is a dipole that’s 102’ long end to end and I used no tuner or pre-selector. Typically I would expect to hear shorwave broadcasters all over the band where they shouldn’t be due to overload, but this wasn’t the case. No imaging ANYWHERE and this was with the radio switched to “DX” and the gain control wide open, I was floored and couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I switched to my 56-foot end-fed longwire with 9:1 Unun, same result, no imaging or overload. I tested both antennas connected for the MW band with the same excellent results, even late at night when the bands were open. Testing FM with a discone antenna improved reception but not much better than the telescopic whip which surprised me. To surmise this radio loves long antennas on MW and SW and handles them with ease. The DX/Local switch and gain control are very effective but found I very seldom have to use them. For MW and SW listening I never expected the S450DLX to be this good, it’s in a class of its own for this purpose and it leaves other portables in the dust. This is becoming my “go to” radio when the Icom 746 Pro isn’t on.
It’s a shame the S450DLX is constructed so crappy because it could easily be rated an overall 5, otherwise here’s how I rate each feature.
Construction = 2.5
Memory system and ergonomics = 3
MW Performance = 5
SW Performance = 5
FM Performance = 3.5
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I tried it out before giving it to him, it was easy to tune in, with good volume, good sound.
Very pleased.