Jerry...not your only choice, but you should then include the Tecsun PL-660 in your hunt for non-red october receiver.

If you haven't done so,suggest you join and enter discussion/see past messages on the PL-660 over at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TecsunPL660TecsunPL600/

The PL-660 Group comments are very honest, with a lot of interesting ideas and tips on its ownership and operation. Amateurs and SWL's included seem to like it "one of the best" for a variety of sensible reasons. FWIW, I own one as well.

Joe

--- In ultralightdx@..., ww0e@... wrote:
>
> I do have the Tecsun PL-380, with the 7" ferrite outboard loop.
> I mainly want another radio for monitoring th e ham bands while away from home, or sitting on the patio..
>
> Jerry WW0E
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "josephrot"
> To: ultralightdx@...
> Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 5:07:30 PM
> Subject: [ultralightdx] Re: Grundig G3 Globe Traveler
>
> From memory....fairly sensitive, had AM sync detector, Air band was included, not REALLY impressive selectivity, seemed "easier" to overload than more modern receives from Grundig/Tecsun, decent and sometimes "enjoyable" audio qualities.
>
> I would NOT toss one out the door if I had one, but today 's Tecsun PL-600 and especially 660 seem "better" in most of the departments than the G3 was, save for the PL's have "almost" terribly small speakers.
>
> Joe
>
> --- In ultralightdx@... , ww0e@ wrote:
> >
> > Opinions on this radio, pros and cons.
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jerry WWØE