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Grundig YB-400
| General Coverage Portable Communications Receiver |
Rating (1-5): HHHHH (5) |
| Made In: China 1993-1999 |
Voltages: 9 VDC 6xAA |
| Coverage: 140-30000 kHz + FMS |
Readout: Digital LCD 1. |
| Modes: AM/SSB |
Selectivity: Two Position |
| Circuit: Double Conversion |
Physical: 8x5x1.5" 1.4 Lbs. |
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Features: Mini Head. Jack, S-Indicator, Batt-Indicator, Tone Switch,
40 Memories, Dial Lamp, Sleep, FM Stereo, Lock, Local-DX,
Keypad, Ant. Jack, 1/9/10 kHz MW Step, Clock-Timer 24 Hr. |
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Accessories: 400ACA AC Adapter. |
| New Price: $170-250 |
Used Price: $100-130 |
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Comments: Also called the Yacht Boy 400. The YB-400 is supplied with vinyl carrying case, wind-up antenna and stereo earplugs. Model YB-400 PE "Professional Edition" features a titanium colored case and is supplied with the Grundig AC adapter ($200-270 new). Both units have enjoyed wide acceptance. |
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Click here for a color photo and more information at the Universal Radio on-line catalog. |
Grundig YB-500
| General Coverage Portable Communications Receiver |
Rating (1-5): HHH (3) |
| Made In: Portugal 1993-1997 |
Voltages: 110-127/220-240 VAC |
| Coverage: 150-30000 kHz + FMS |
Readout: Digital LCD |
| Modes: AM/LSB/USB |
Selectivity: 6 kHz |
| Circuit: Double Conversion |
Physical: 4.4x7.5x1.6" 5 Lbs. |
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Features: Mini Head. Jack, S Indicator, Dial Lamp, Dial Lamp Switch, 40 Memories, RDS FM, 90 ROM Frequencies, Tilt Stand, Keypad, Lock, Dual 24 Hour Clocks, Up-Down Tuning,
Tone Switch, Line Output, Recorder Activation. |
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| New Price: $299-349 |
Used Price: $150-200 |
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Comments: Also called the Yacht Boy 500. Supplied with an AC adapter or operates from four AA cells or 9 VDC. The YB-500 is an attractive unit, but actually falls short of the more affordable YB-400, in terms of performance. |
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