holiday68: Eton E10 AM/FM Shortwave Radio

Product Description Product DescriptionThis product has been Factory Refurbished to perform as if it were new. Tune in the world amd listen - virtually anywhere. The Eton E10 is the a portable digital radio covering AM, FM and shortwave. The AM band may be tuned in 9 or 10 kHz steps and shortwave in 1 or 5 kHz steps. Getting around the bands is easy with: manual tuning, keypad entry, scanning or direct frequency entry. You can store up to 550 of your favorite stations or use the ATS for automatic memory storage of AM and FM stations. Manual tuning my be set for slow or fast rate. The built in 24 hour clock has two turn-on timers and a sleep function. FM stereo is provided to the earphone jack and stereo or mono my be switch selected. There is also a Hi/Low tone control. Other refinements include: backlit LCD, Wide/Narrow bandwidth, External SW/FM antenna jack and flip stand. CLick here to view radio side panels. The Eton E10 also provides two very special features. The first is called IF SET. This shifts the radio's Intermediate Frequency to minimize interference during shortwave reception. The second new feature is Antenna Trim. Rotating the antenna trimmer allows the efficient "matching" of the antenna to the radio. These two features were previously only available in advanced table top shortwave radios. The controls are easy to operate. The E10 may be system programmed to personal preferences and geographic location. 7.5 x 4.5 x 1.25 inches. 1.3 Lbs. Intermediate Frequency shift Shortwave antenna trimmer LCD backlight with user control Sleep timer and snooze Favorite station wakeup timer Internally charges AA Ni-MH batteries Clean-design body with fine lines and metallic finish AC adapter/battery charger Includes Four AA Ni-MH batteries The E10 operates from 4 supplied rechargeable 1100 mAh Ni-MH AA cells. The AA cells can be charged inside the radio with the supplied AC wall charger. Inclu Review Review If hearing broadcasts from around the world is your thing, the E10 from Et?n just might be the tool you're looking for. While the radio doesn't have the powerful features and reception of its big brother, the E1XM, the E10's scaled-down feature set and size make it simpler to operate and carry. The E10 has a few surprises, too, like an intermediate frequency set control, an antenna trimmer, and a bandwidth control -- features you'd expect on a much larger tabletop unit. Simple to operate and carry, the E10 is great for tuning in the world wherever the notion strikes you. View larger. On the left, connectivity, tone control, and antenna gain settings. View larger. On the right, tuning and antenna trim. View larger. Design and Controls Measuring 7.5 x 4.5 x 1.25 inches, and weighing 1.3 pounds, the E10 is certainly in the compact radio category. Thankfully, the same rubberized coating that graces the exterior of the E1XM has been applied to the E10, giving it a stout and rugged feel. Most of the action can be found on the front of the unit, where you'll find a direct frequency entry keypad, as well as buttons for auto-scanning, up/down station selection, band selection, memory control, IF set, bandwidth, and slow/fast tuning. Meanwhile, power, sleep, and timer buttons are arrayed above the E10's speaker. On the left side of the E10 you'll find a 3.5mm connector for an external FM or shortwave antenna. Et?n generously includes a handy retractable antenna that can be plugged in here to enhance signal reception -- although there is a telescoping antenna on the top of the unit. In addition to a power port and stereo headphone jack, the side of the radio also sports an antenna gain switch that lets you choose between DX, normal and local modes, allowing you to tone down excessively strong AM or shortwave stations if need be. One curiosity is the "tone" switch, which lets you choose between bass and treble, but provides no adjustment for either one. We assume the switch is intended to enhance the lower or upper music ranges when selected, but the difference between the two settings wasn't that noticeable. Three dials on the right side of the unit control manual tuning, antenna trim and volume. The knobs have a nice smooth action, but a note of caution here: The knobs can be easily -- very easily -- plucked from their posts. If you tend to jostle your gear around, you may find yourself looking for a lost knob. In addition to AC power, the the E10 can run off of four supplied Ni-MH AA cells. These are automatically recharged when you plug the unit in. Of course, you can also use non-rechargeable AA cells in a pinch. LCD Display The E10's backlit display is crisp and clear, with a clean layout that makes it easy to control the radio's tuning, clock, and timer functions. A separate space in the upper right corner is provided for the clock display so you can view the time and tune the radio at the same time -- a nice touch. Selecting shortwave meter bands is a breeze with this display, as you just push the meter band button until the meter you want is displayed on the screen. The radio's memories are easy to browse and recall on the display, as well. A retractable metal "foot" on the bottom of the E10 keeps it upright when you place it on a level surface. View larger. Another interesting feature of the E10, and one that depends on the display for its functionality is the system set codes system. Using specific codes, you can modify the E10's factory settings via the display and the numeric kaypad. Some of the options include changing the tuning steps for AM, changing the clock format, and altering the FM frequency range for different geographic locations. Tuning Options Tuning the with E10 is pretty straightforward. The radio tunes MW , FM and shortwave signals, and you can choose from manual, auto-scan, direct frequency entry, or fine tuning modes. If you're new to shortwave, auto-scan will quickly become your friend. With it, we quickly made a lot of discoveries, and heard stations from all over the world -- although our limited language skills made it difficult to always know exactly to whom or what we were listening! We found the manual, up/down button press tuning the most laborious, but we liked the fine tuning accuracy made possible by the E10's tuning knob. With it, very meticulous tuning is possible, thanks to selectable fast or slow tuning modes. We didn't have a chance to test the E10's two interference reduction methods -- the IF set control and the bandwidth selector -- but advanced users will surely find these functions highly useful. Another feature for advanced users, the antenna trimmer, effectively "matches" the antenna to the tuner for optimum performance in shortwave mode. The E10's impressive memory system also deserves mention. With it, you can set up a huge catalog of stored frequencies -- 500 of them to be exact. Once stored, recalling all these memories is pretty easy, thanks to a straightforward on-screen interface that stores up to 50 memories across 10 memory "pages." You can also scan through your memories to rapidly find the frequencies that are currently broadcasting. Pros Very compact, given the radio's features and reception quality Clear layout of functions on the LCD Fast, accurate shortwave tuning Cons Knobs should be better secured to the unit Somewhat useless "tone" switch What's in the Box E10 radio, earphones, carrying case, retractable antenna, AC adapter/charger, 4 rechargeable batteries, and owner's manual. Product DescriptionIf you're ready for the ultimate in portable radio technology, the E10 from Et?n delivers. Part of Et?n's Elite series of digital world radios, it features 550 programmable memories, manual and auto scan, precision tuning, and alarm clock features. It's the ideal way to listen to news, sports, and music from around the world. The E10 even allows internal recharging of its Ni-MH batteries . Design and Controls Weighing in at just a hair over one pound, the E10's sleek, modern cabinet is 7.5 inches across and just 1.5 inches deep. A built-in antenna on the top of the device handles AM, FM and shortwave reception. The front of the unit features a large LCD display that clearly shows all the radio's modes and selected functions. An evenly lit backlight enables display viewing under all lighting conditions, and the LCD's calibrated signal meter gives you a clear view of signal strength. A keypad below the screen allows illustrious shortwave listeners to directly enter their shortwave band of choice, giving instant access to known broadcasts. There's also a stereo/mono selector, a rotary volume control, and a rotary shortwave antenna trimmer. Tuning options abound; you can choose from a digital tuning knob with a frequency lock and fast or slow settings, the aforementioned direct keypad frequency entry method, or automatic scan tuning. And when you have your station locked in, you can tweak the sound quality with a high and low tone control. And for AM and FM stations, there's even an automatic tuning system that enters receivable stations into the radio's memory so you can browse them later. Tuning and Bands The E10 is designed to receive shortwave, AM, AM medium wave, and FM signals. FM reception is robust, with tuning available in the 87-108 MHz ranges. shortwave signals can be received in the 1711 to 29999 range. A 9/10KHz step selector is provided for medium wave reception, as is a 1/5KHz step for the display of shortwave. Plus, there's a shortwave intermediate set feature that shifts the intermediate frequency to minimize interference during shortwave reception. While you make your broadcast discoveries, you can add them to the E1XM's programmable memory, which features 550 frequency entries, and a memory scan function lets you quickly browse your programmed entries. Connections and Power In addition to an external antenna jack for boosting signal levels, the E10 sports a headphone jack for private listening. The unit can be powered with the included AC adapter, four "AA" batteries, or via the built-in rechargeable battery. Extras The E10's digital clock can be set to display in 12 or 24 hour format. It also lets you wake up to your favorite station, while a sleep timer automatically shuts the radio off after a preset interval so you can drift off to sleep to the sound of the radio. What's in the Box E10 radio, earphones, carrying case, retractable antenna, AC adapter/charger, 4 rechargeable batteries, and owner's manual.

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