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Grundig Satellit 400

Satellit 400
General Coverage Portable Communications Receiver Rating (1-5): HHHHH (5)
Made In: Portugal 1986-1989 Voltages: 110-127/220-240 VAC
Coverage: 148-30000 kHz + FM Readout: Digital LCD 1.
Modes: AM/SSB Selectivity: Two Positions
Circuit: Double Conversion Physical: 11.8 x 7 x 2" 5 Lbs.
Features: Mini Head. Jack, S/Battery-Meter, Treble, Bass, Keypad, Clock, 24 Memories, Sleep, Lock, Dial Lamp, Dial Lamp Switch. Memory Scan, Carry Handle, BFO, Antenna Jack.
New Price: $400-450 Used Price: $150-200
Comments: Also operates from six C cells and three AA cells or 12 VDC. Features a beefy six watt audio amplifier.
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Grundig Satellit 500

Satellit 500
General Coverage Portable Communications Receiver Rating (1-5): HHHHH (5)
Made In: Portugal 1989-1992 Voltages: 110-127/220-240 VAC
Coverage: 140-30000 kHz + FMS Readout: Digital LCD 1.
Modes: AM/SSB Selectivity: Two Positions.
Circuit: Double Conversion Physical: 12.25 x 7.25 x 3" 4 Lbs.
Features: Mini Head. Jack, S/Battery-Meter, Treble, Bass, Keypad, 42 Alpha Memories, Local-DX Switch, Sleep, Carry Handle, Dial Lamp, Scan, Record Jack, Record Activation, BFO, Lock, Clock-Timer, Synchronous Demodulation, 9/10 kHz MW step, Antenna Jack.
New Price: $389-499 Used Price: $250-270
Comments: One of the first portable receivers with inexpensive high quality IF filters. Selectivity is good. Also operates from four D cells or 12 VDC.
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