The think radio is designed to disable all the buttons after a timeout period. This includes the Power button. The timeout is I think the same as the auto-dim time. Whether it's the power button or entering a frequency, you have to wake the radio from timeout first by pressing a button or tuning with the knob before anything works of you haven't recently pressed something. At least this is how my Eton Elite Executive version works.
Thanks for the review Gilles! I bought an older Grundig G3 Global Traveler. It has that same ports and same features. My G3 has fine tuning on a knob to the right. G3 volume is 2 buttons on the face. Nice to see design improvements over 10 years. My telescoping antenna mount is cracking from the housing so I keep it always tucked in. I did buy an AN200 antenna, like the one in your back ground, to start with. I plan to move to the MLA30 in a few months. Thanks for your recommendations on the live show last Friday. Enjoy your break and come back you to the hobby fresh and rested. Cheers!
Your video’s have been very helpful in looking for a replacement to my Grundig G6. I like your 107.9 beacon. I live in Vermont just out side of Burlington and use 97.7 CHOM as a beacon and listen to 880 CJAD during the day regularly. It looks like you have a great classic radio collection. I like the Realistic Patrolman in the back ground.
Great review of the Eton Elite Executive (aka Grundig Executive Satelitt). This is the successor of the Eton G3 (aka Grundig G3) that I have. You mentionned that you have to push twice the power button of the Grundig Executive to work. I have quite the same problem with my Eton G3 (its predecesor) but with all the other buttons. It's very annoying if I want to enter a frequency. For me my Eton G3 became useless because of this problem. Besides, I'm glad the Grundig Executive has great sensitivity on SW. I saw your videos about this. And I like the new features they added on it compared with the Eton G3.
You have to push power button twice cause first push wakes up the screen feature any key is hot when radio is off.you can push any button to wake it up then power once and it will come on.but most to everyone will use the power button first and that takes two presses and seem's like its not right but it is for the design.
You're right, the power button isn't a glitch. Initially, when pressed, the power button wakes up the receiver and then if you want to actually power it up you can choose to do so by pressing it again. Thanks for the content lad.
Thanks for the review. I came very close to buying this the other day. I opted for the PL-660. From this, and other people, I’m glad I did get the PL-660. ( The muting is a bit of a pain, but I’ve gotten used to it., with the XHData, and CCSKywaveSSB). It’s the MW. I was really hoping to see a great performance on MW. Oh-well. I’m glad I went with the venerable PL-660. 📻🙂
The stitched case functions as a stand which is it's intended use as well as providing basic protection for travel. As far as zero beating this unit, it's no biggy on upper or lower ssb.
How does this radio compare to the Eton E5/Grundig G5? Also, what SW radios are available today (currently in production) are equal to the highly sought-after discontinued Panasonic and Sony models?
I have the original release Eton Sattelite the chuffed tuning annoys me and the tuning dial broke over time but other then that it’s a great portable radio very sensitive receiver
Hello. Well i find this for this unit. I have had all 4 of this unit the only difference is as radio jay allen states. The only difference is 4 times they have changed the color of the case however they wont do a damn thing about the sync d. Which is crap but they wont do anything about it . go figure. As always thank you for your input. Ron. Z. Pgh. Pa.
Good video. I'm not tech savvy. And never owned one of these types of radios. Can you recommend a top quality but user friendly radio for me? Thanks. What is your accent. Nova Scotia? Ukraine?
I’m am not finding anything speaking to me in the 100 -150 range ; thinking Eton executive elite but heard it’s very complicated. Ruled out infomate 837, XHData, CC Crane sky wave, and ETON E10, any other thoughts in that range??
Ever tried the Eton Field BT? I am thinking of importing one to the UK. It is quite expensive with import and duty, 150 dollars. I only want it for its FM capability, I have a Grundig G5 and Tecsun PL880, just sold my PL660.
Thanks so much for the Great review!! I know it comes with an AC adapter, that will charge rechargeable batterys in the radio. Do you have any rechargeables that you would recommend for this radio?
Great video Gilles. I have this radio as well. I completely agree with your opinions on the Executive Satellit. I am a big fan of synchronous detection. I have a Sony ICF-2010 and ICF-SW7600GR. I think Sony has sync lock mastered. The sync lock on the Executive Satellit was unpleasant. Having said all of this, the Executive Satellit is a gorgeous radio and it works great on a long wire. But, PLEASE, PLEASE Eton, drop the Grundig branding. This is not your daddy's Grundig!
Jeff Barrett The current model does not carry the Grundig name. I’m guessing the licensing agreement has expired, as no current Eton radio carries the Grundig name. As you’ve implied, Grundig itself (which is now little more than a brand) hasn’t produced a radio in several years. All these more recent models carrying the Grundig name are Eton designs. The Grundig name era does now finally seem to be over...at least for now. Eton seems ready and willing to stand on their own name. Who knows if that will stand or if sentimentality and nostalgia will cause them or somebody else to want to go back and try to do another license agreement.
Jeff Barrett --- Eton is just an importer and rebrander of radios on the US. Grundig is a recognised name in Europe. Sure, Grundig was bought out by Philips and then sold on to a Turkish company, but they white goods are still recognised in Europe.
Liofa Eton was more than a rebrander / importer. They were known for their own designs following the demise of the Grundig world radio business. I realize things change. If these days they are merely rebranding, who is designing and building their current products?
I would like to buy world band radio. I listen to SW band. I want it to be very sensitive and clear sound without noise. I want your advice. what should I buy?
Do you see any up coming shortage of Chinese made radios? Is Sangean made in Taiwan? I recently bought a Tecsun R9700DX, really like it. But also have a 25 year old Sangean 909 for SSB etc. But I'm always open to buy another radio.
The specifications published by Eton say that this radio can pick up Digital HD Radio in North America and DAB+ Internationally. Is this true of the model you have?
The think radio is designed to disable all the buttons after a timeout period. This includes the Power button. The timeout is I think the same as the auto-dim time. Whether it's the power button or entering a frequency, you have to wake the radio from timeout first by pressing a button or tuning with the knob before anything works of you haven't recently pressed something. At least this is how my Eton Elite Executive version works.
Thanks for the review Gilles! I bought an older Grundig G3 Global Traveler. It has that same ports and same features. My G3 has fine tuning on a knob to the right. G3 volume is 2 buttons on the face. Nice to see design improvements over 10 years. My telescoping antenna mount is cracking from the housing so I keep it always tucked in. I did buy an AN200 antenna, like the one in your back ground, to start with. I plan to move to the MLA30 in a few months. Thanks for your recommendations on the live show last Friday. Enjoy your break and come back you to the hobby fresh and rested. Cheers!
Your reviews are the best ! You do a great job explaining the fine nuances. Very honest review. Thankyou
Your video’s have been very helpful in looking for a replacement to my Grundig G6. I like your 107.9 beacon. I live in Vermont just out side of Burlington and use 97.7 CHOM as a beacon and listen to 880 CJAD during the day regularly. It looks like you have a great classic radio collection. I like the Realistic Patrolman in the back ground.
Great review of the Eton Elite Executive (aka Grundig Executive Satelitt). This is the successor of the Eton G3 (aka Grundig G3) that I have. You mentionned that you have to push twice the power button of the Grundig Executive to work. I have quite the same problem with my Eton G3 (its predecesor) but with all the other buttons. It's very annoying if I want to enter a frequency. For me my Eton G3 became useless because of this problem. Besides, I'm glad the Grundig Executive has great sensitivity on SW. I saw your videos about this. And I like the new features they added on it compared with the Eton G3.
I had the same problem with my G3. Sometimes adjacent buttons would activate when pushing. Very annoying!
You have to push power button twice cause first push wakes up the screen feature any key is hot when radio is off.you can push any button to wake it up then power once and it will come on.but most to everyone will use the power button first and that takes two presses and seem's like its not right but it is for the design.
You're right, the power button isn't a glitch. Initially, when pressed, the power button wakes up the receiver and then if you want to actually power it up you can choose to do so by pressing it again. Thanks for the content lad.
Thanks for the review.
I came very close to buying this the other day.
I opted for the PL-660.
From this, and other people, I’m glad I did get the PL-660.
( The muting is a bit of a pain, but I’ve gotten used to it., with the XHData, and CCSKywaveSSB).
It’s the MW. I was really hoping to see a great performance on MW.
Oh-well.
I’m glad I went with the venerable PL-660.
📻🙂
They're both very nice radios. I don't think you could have made a wrong choice, but as with any radio, it depends on how you're going to use it.
The stitched case functions as a stand which is it's intended use as well as providing basic protection for travel. As far as zero beating this unit, it's no biggy on upper or lower ssb.
Every time I look at the manual, I find something else I didn't know.
Awesome reviews greatly appreciated
How does this radio compare to the Eton E5/Grundig G5?
Also, what SW radios are available today (currently in production) are equal to the highly sought-after discontinued Panasonic and Sony models?
Great review. Thanks man. I ordered one.
No site da Eton informa que ele é PLL, realmente não é ?
Just got this radio yesterday and noticed the local/dx switch doesn’t work on a.m. but works on all other bands.
I have the original release Eton Sattelite the chuffed tuning annoys me and the tuning dial broke over time but other then that it’s a great portable radio very sensitive receiver
Hello. Well i find this for this unit. I have had all 4 of this unit the only difference is as radio jay allen states. The only difference is 4 times they have changed the color of the case however they wont do a damn thing about the sync d. Which is crap but they wont do anything about it . go figure. As always thank you for your input. Ron. Z. Pgh. Pa.
Good video. I'm not tech savvy. And never owned one of these types of radios. Can you recommend a top quality but user friendly radio for me? Thanks.
What is your accent. Nova Scotia? Ukraine?
A good review. I think you were a little too kind about its sync function. It's next to useless on this radio.
I’m am not finding anything speaking to me in the 100 -150 range ; thinking Eton executive elite but heard it’s very complicated. Ruled out infomate 837, XHData, CC Crane sky wave, and ETON E10, any other thoughts in that range??
Great review.
📻🙂
Excelent review!
Ever tried the Eton Field BT? I am thinking of importing one to the UK. It is quite expensive with import and duty, 150 dollars. I only want it for its FM capability, I have a Grundig G5 and Tecsun PL880, just sold my PL660.
Thanks so much for the Great review!! I know it comes with an AC adapter, that will charge rechargeable batterys in the radio. Do you have any rechargeables that you would recommend for this radio?
Great video Gilles. I have this radio as well. I completely agree with your opinions on the Executive Satellit. I am a big fan of synchronous detection. I have a Sony ICF-2010 and ICF-SW7600GR. I think Sony has sync lock mastered. The sync lock on the Executive Satellit was unpleasant. Having said all of this, the Executive Satellit is a gorgeous radio and it works great on a long wire. But, PLEASE, PLEASE Eton, drop the Grundig branding. This is not your daddy's Grundig!
Jeff Barrett The current model does not carry the Grundig name. I’m guessing the licensing agreement has expired, as no current Eton radio carries the Grundig name.
As you’ve implied, Grundig itself (which is now little more than a brand) hasn’t produced a radio in several years. All these more recent models carrying the Grundig name are Eton designs. The Grundig name era does now finally seem to be over...at least for now. Eton seems ready and willing to stand on their own name. Who knows if that will stand or if sentimentality and nostalgia will cause them or somebody else to want to go back and try to do another license agreement.
Jeff Barrett --- Eton is just an importer and rebrander of radios on the US. Grundig is a recognised name in Europe. Sure, Grundig was bought out by Philips and then sold on to a Turkish company, but they white goods are still recognised in Europe.
Liofa Eton was more than a rebrander / importer. They were known for their own designs following the demise of the Grundig world radio business. I realize things change. If these days they are merely rebranding, who is designing and building their current products?
I would like to buy world band radio. I listen to SW band. I want it to be very sensitive and clear sound without noise. I want your advice. what should I buy?
What can we see over your left shoulder, what radio is this (the black one)?
Good question
Do you see any up coming shortage of Chinese made radios? Is Sangean made in Taiwan?
I recently bought a Tecsun R9700DX, really like it. But also have a 25 year old Sangean 909 for SSB etc. But I'm always open to buy another radio.
@Joshua Gosnell like the Tecsun but the Sangean 909 is all digital and does USB LSB .
The specifications published by Eton say that this radio can pick up Digital HD Radio in North America and DAB+ Internationally. Is this true of the model you have?
you have the wrong radio the Eton elite executive SSB does not do HD radio nor DAB+
I have a radio that is very bad on shortwave that a long wire does not help the receptionretekess v115 am fm is good but shortwave is horrible
Flat sound. Thought if it were a Grundig derivative, there would be a better balance of frequencies with a hint of Bass
Please help me. Tecsun pl 660 or pl-680? what is better? tks.
Both of them are almost same except the appearance and the price. You make the call
You are correct !
I cannot stand that chuncking sound !
Thanks for mentioning that early on !
I'm out !
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