Features:

  • AM/FM/LW/SW Bands
  • Automatic or manual digital Tuning
  • Auto Tuning storage (ATS) function
  • 500 memory stations
  • Local/world time setting
Veery Good Performaance and Features

I've only had this radio for a few days but have used it enough to verify the good performance reviews by others here so I won't repeat that but only offer a few comments.. - Being that it is DSP based, the radio does have some of the audio muting that is common to DSP based radios. But it is much subdued to the point of being not that noticeable. - Sideband reception in the shortwave bands is very usable. Most SSB stations are using frequencies that are of 1 kilohertz increments. As such, I usually do not have to use the extremely fine tuning feature. This makes tuning much simpler. - I have noticed that SSB stations that vary in signal strength on the frequency will have a brief noise burst as the DSP adjusts .. kinda like an AGC set to a fast recovery on a more sophisticated receiver. - I was concerned about having to push the main tuning control to switch between Fast, Slow and Stop tuning modes. I just leave the rotary control in the Slow tuning rate and use the front panel up and down tuning buttons which provides the fast tuning. - The leather case is nice looking but I will not be using it. - The antenna actually sticks out from the back of the case when folded. So when you place it on a flat surface it is actually being propped up some by the folded antenna. I'd rather the antenna would fold into a recessed area of the radio. - My radio had a few very small creases on the speaker grill. Not bad enough to retun it and risk getting one with some other defect. Other wise the radio is in perfect condition and I am pleased. - The radio was at a special price here on Amazon and made me jump at the offer. I suspect Eton is either coming out witha new model or perhaps this is the end of the line for this size / style radio from Eton. I was also considering the similar priced and performing Xhdata d-808. But in the end, the ease of doing business with potential returns to Amazon compared to the risk of an EBAY purchase of a radio from China made the decison easier.

Radio has drawbacks but still EXCELLENT.

This is a great shortwave receiver. Sound quality is fantastic. Reception overall is excellent, though we still are plagued by the "soft mute" gimmick. I would really like it if somebody would wise up and GET RID OF IT. If Eton had provided a way to turn off the "soft mute" everything would be perfect. Sangean gave their ATS-405 the capability to turn off the soft mute on their radio. A pity Eton couldn't have done the same. On FM, the stations come rolling in - strong or weak. Shortwave is good also. Mediumwave comes in as well as the soft mute allows. While this is marketed as a portable, it is really a table radio. It's certainly big and heavy enough to qualify as a table radio. The controls themselves are easy to master but layout is peculiar. If the Q-tune and up-down buttons were grouped together it would be easier to operate the radio. Some other reviewer remarked that they couldn't scan frequencies. Of course you can. Just hold down the up or down button and it will scan in that direction. When it gets to an active frequency it stops. If you want to continue, press the button again. In my view a good arrangement. The RDS is an appealing feature. As is the line input for playing other devices. Overall definitely worth the money. Another reviewer stated that the radio has a squelch control. IT DOES NOT HAVE A SQUELCH CONTROL. It does have an RF Gain control. Two totally different things. I was absolutely astounded that Amazon would be so cheap AND lazy that they wouldn't pack this radio in a shipping box. It was shipped in the radio box the radio comes in from the factory. Nothing more. With all the shipping labels stuck to the box. Doesn't Amazon realize electronic instruments need protection? Evidently not. I have ordered 3 of these radios over the past 6 months. I'm happy to see Amazon NOW gives the option of double boxing it. Although why this is an option and not stardard procedure I certainly don't understand. If you don't specify the double boxing Amazon reverts to simply shipping it naked in its manufacturer's box. Some never learn. Amazon also lumps together reviews and questions pertaining to 5 different models of Eton/Grundig radios into one listing, without ANY KIND OF DIFFERENTIATION. As if we are supposed to do their work for them. Evidently, Amazon can't tell the difference between model numbers and colors. They need a radio expert. Maybe they should hire me.

Well worth your consideration.

I'm 58 years old now. I've been interested in radio since I got a pair of toy G.I. Joe walkie-talkies as a child. Played extensively with CB radio in the 70s, use two way radio at work, and have an Amateur Technician Class license. On the other hand, I'm far from being an expert. I think this radio is great for the price. It does what I want it to do. Are there better choices? Probably, but this is hard to beat for its size and price. Plenty of controls. So far, I haven't had a problem with the instructions, but you must read them and learn the controls to get the most from the radio. There's an old truism in radio: The antenna is usually more important than the receiver/radio. With ANY radio the antenna is critically important. It has built-in AM and FM antennas, but it also comes with three connections for attaching external antennas. If you want to listen to distant shortwave broadcasts you'll have house an external antenna.

Small radio that performs like a bigger one

Please note that this is a review of the Eton Executive Traveler AM / FM / LW / Shortwave Radio with ATS, (NGWTIIIEXEC). There are reviews of several different radios mixed together here. I think that the star ratings for this particular radio are unduly low as a consequence. For a long time I have looked for a small radio that performs as well on AM as a larger portable radio. And, here it is. The Eton Executive Traveler is a great value and it offers truly impressive reception on all bands. I'm so glad I found it. I compared the Exec Traveler side by side to my go-to larger portable, the Sangean PR-D19. AM performance was virtually identical. A huge compliment to the Eton. Pulls in 5 kW AMs at 200 miles during the day. That's not a mistake - it brings in the 50 kW AMs in the day at that distance too, of course. Has no problem with a non-directional 250 watt station at 55 miles. If you know AM, you know the significance of what I'm talking about, and of these daytime tests, which are far more indicative of a radio's performance than nighttime tests. (Skywaves will cause AM stations hundreds of miles away to come in like they're practically local on even the crappiest radio at night.) If you're an AM talk radio listener who is looking for a small carry-along radio that's not overly costly, look no further. This Exec Traveler outperforms the so-called "premium pocket radios" by such a huge margin that it's not even funny. FM performance was about 1/2 of a hair's breadth weaker on the Eton than the Sangean, and this occurs because the Sangean has a much longer antenna. I could only discern this difference on one station out of the roughly 60 FM stations each radio gets at my location, so for most people this difference will be academic. Make no mistake, the Exec Traveler is a radio with top-tier FM reception. Shortwave is hard to compare as the radios I compared this to are AM -FM only. I got several clean signals on shortwave at 10 a.m., which is very good. I like the sound of this radio. It's crisp and highly listenable. Obviously it's a small radio with a small speaker so you won't mistake the sound for that of a much larger unit. Gets pleasantly loud so you can listen in a larger room without having the radio right next to you. Leather wrap-around case is a nice touch. On mine, the magnets that hold the back part of the case to the radio don't line up perfectly with the corresponding points in the back of the radio, so I have given it four rather than five stars for material quality. The case is still very nice and it stays in place, making it fully functional, so the small misalignment is no big deal. I love the reverse LCD with orange backlit digits. Looks cool. Also, you CAN see these displays in bright light: Just position the radio so the sun or other light source shines straight at the display and you'll see it fine without the backlight even being on. World time with the rotating selector is fun to play with. I also like the ambient temperature display. It shows the temperature in the room, of course, not outside (unless you're listening to the radio outside). Update: Having owned the radio for a few weeks now I wanted to offer an update on battery life, as I've noticed that some reviews are saying this radio has poor battery life. I have found the battery life to be excellent, but people might be getting poor battery life if they're not making certain that the display is off when the radio is turned off. Pressing the "snooze/light" button when the radio is on or off will keep the display backlight on continuously, allowing the user to select a bright or dim backlight that's always on regardless of whether the radio is on or off. I like this feature because you can use the radio as a bedside clock if desired. However, the design of the leather case, which covers the display when it's closed, could cause a user not to notice that the backlight is staying on even if he or she doesn't want it on. Unless you want the backlight on constantly, verify that the display turns off after the radio has been off for several seconds. If it doesn't, short press the snooze/light button repeatedly until the display turns off. If the display is not inadvertantly left on, I have found this radio to offer at least 50-60 hours of play (at moderate volume levels) on a set of alkaline batteries and virtually the same lifespan with good rechargeables such as Panasonic Eneloops. The Eton Executive Traveler AM / FM / LW / Shortwave Radio with ATS, NGWTIIIEXEC, is a crazy good value and a very strong performer. If you want a portable that's only slightly bigger than the standard-size pocket radios, with about five times the performance, this is the one to get.

Executive Satellit Strikes Perfect Balance

Eton Executive Satellite Audio Component, Grey (NGWSATEXEC) Shortwave Radio, Black In a world that flocks to knock-offs and eschews original thinking, I will begin with something I rarely say about any product I purchase these days: this Executive Satellit radio by Etón/Grundig is the genuine article - truly exceptional, with no close competitor in its class with regard to its stylish compact design, sensitivity, features, functionality, build quality and yes, its remarkable audio performance. As other purchasers have noted on Amazon, and as with any advanced device, the user is strongly advised to become familiar with the contents of the Owner's Manual to ensure s/he is getting the full benefit of the available features. The English version of the manual is surprisingly thoughtful and well-written (considering the radio's high level of sophistication), contrary to what some reviewers on Amazon have commented, with just one mistake spotted (you will need to quick press the U/LSB/RDS MODE button only once to activate SSB, and not the SYNC/SSB/RDS button twice as indicated on page 18 of the manual). Many buttons have more than one function, depending on the operating mode. The well-thought out buttons are ergonomically sized and spaced and are well thought out (no gratuitous use of buttons here). Good news is, it all becomes quite intuitive after just a little practice; there is no steep learning curve. I found it easier to just print off the online manual (the one in the box is a small booklet, great for travel purposes) so I could lay out the instructions on the table beside the radio, a la IKEA. In the manual you will find out about absolutely amazing features, like the five (that's right - 5) different ways to tune in to your favorite stations, including auto-tuning and automatic station storage in the 700-station memory via ATS or manual entry. I really like the 5-second delay scanning/scan-and-pause feature so you can listen to the stations the radio finds for you and then decide if you want to keep listening, save it to memory or just let it keep searching for more frequencies automatically. The good old reliable tuning dial lets you choose how fast or slow, in set frequency intervals, you wish to manually tune stations. The compact unit has a sleek, modern appearance that's easy on the eyes. It has a solid feel with good overall build quality and fits nicely in the palm of your hands. The tuning dial clicks firmly and confidently, not plasticky and lightweight like other brands of radios that have yet to get this important but subtle interface just right. Most surprising is the sheer number of stations I could pull in clearly and cleanly without extending the whip antenna - powerful built-in DX does the trick, and so my antenna is almost always neatly retracted and invisible even while using the radio in FM mode. Blows away my C Crane CC Skywave in this regard, and then some. Also checked out the audio quality with standard headphone earbuds as well as the line-in/out feature. Results: clean, strong mellow stereo or mono sound quality that's a treat to the ears and ideal for extended listening. The display tells you all you need to know without the typical clutter and general information overload confusion found in many other superficially similar radios. There are three level of illumination and an 'off' setting. Keep in mind that, if your display has been inactive for some time, the first press of most buttons merely wakes up the display, so you will need to press that button again within a few seconds to actually activate its function (great for clumsy people like me, this feature helps prevents unintended changes to the radio's settings; for additional peace of mind, there's even a separate 'lockout/disable' button - the one with the 'key' icon - just in case your toddler finds your shiny new radio as fascinating as you do!). The handy Page/Time button lets you toggle the basic radio information in the display and the stored memory locations. Power is supplied by four AA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable) which gives the radio a substantial feel and sufficient capacity to seemingly play forever. Very energy efficient at the moderate volumes at which I have tested it; batteries are still at near full charge after more than a week of frequent use. It has been a pleasure getting to know this little radio. I can't really think of anything the designers had forgotten. If there is, it must not have been terribly important. This radio arguably marks an important milestone for Eton/Grundig in the portable category. The Executive Satellit strikes a perfect balance between functionality and convenient portability. Unlike vinyl records, portable radio never really left but instead seemed content to bide its time waiting in the wings. Now, thanks in part to user-friendly and practical radios such as this, it's staging a come-back like never before. Throw in the included stylish leather case for protection and this Executive Satellit radio is destined to become our stalwart travel and vacation companion for years to come. In summary: Pros: - Good overall radio sensitivity - Convenient size and Portability - Excellent Battery Life - Pleasing Audio Quality - Rugged build quality - Thoughtful and aesthetic design - Better overall radio than my C Crane CC Skywave Cons: - One error in English version of the user's manual (see above) - Costs more than my CC Skywave, but definitely worth the extra investment P.S. For those who wish to skip to the concluding thoughts: I really, really like this radio.

Superior

This is a superior digital receiver at an unbelievable price. Tuning is a tad loopy and takes some getting used to, no direct digital entry. Scanning works fine, you have to be alert and stop the scan at the desired station, otherwise it resumes scanning after only a couple of seconds. The sound is surprisingly pleasant for such small radio. The time zone calculator is easy and convenient to use, apparently targeted at world travelers. I own a modest collection of four short wave radios and this is definitely my new favorite, head and shoulders above the rest. Grundig maintains the highest standard, albeit in name only. The leather case is extremely handsome, I have to wait for some wear to determine if it truly is "genuine leather". There was a complaint from a buyer about high battery consumption. I am still on the first set of alkaline batteries, we'll see. I tried the radio with 1.2V NIMH rechargeable batteries and it could be just me but I believe I noticed a slightly inferior performance. I am considering getting an adapter but this will surely introduce a 60Hz hum. In conclusion, buy one. It's already a classic and worth every penny. I just did a comparison between this radio and the baby Grundig Mini. Allowing for the difference in size and portability the signal to noise selectivity is hugely better with the Executive Traveler. As for the sound quality, I cannot begin to draw a comparison. The Mini is just nowhere, you need to either use headphones or hold it up to your ear like a headphone. The sound of the Executive Traveler is surprisingly warm and pleasant for its size. At $10 difference in price between the two models the verdict is a no brainer. Unless you absolutely insist on shirt pocket size. I own both radios and like them both.

AMAZING RECEPTION, FEATURES, AND VERSATILITY

I WILL SAY FIRST OFF THAT I WISH THAT THE UNIT COULD PRODUCE LOUDER SOUND OUTPUT, AS THE LARGE-APPEARING SPEAKER IS ACTUALLY A MUCH SMALLER SATELLITE SPEAKER WITH A PASSIVE WOOFER BEHIND IT AND A BASS PORT. THAT BEING SAID, THE QUALITY OF SOUND PRODUCED FOR THIS UNIT IS MORE THAN SUFFICIENT. NICE, CRISP AUDIO AND SOUNDS ESPECIALLY CLEAR ON VOICE. THE BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONS FINE AND THE RANGE IS MORE THAN SUFFICIENT. I REALLY LIKE THE SELECTIVITY AND SENSITIVITY OF THE TUNER AS WELL AS THE HIGH BUILD QUALITY OF THE TELESCOPIC ANTENNA WHICH IS ABOUT 39" IN LENGTH. IT HAS SEVERAL SECTIONS AND PULLS IN VERY DISTANT CHANNELS EVEN WHEN I DO NOT USE THE EXTERNAL JACK. IT IS VERY HARD FOR ME TO FIND A RADIO THAT HAS AN EXTERNAL RF COAXIAL FM ANTENNA INPUT AS WELL AS THE EXTERNAL AM ANTENNA AND SEPARATE COAXIAL SW ANTENNA HOOKUP. VERY IMPRESSIVE SETUP INDEED. LOVE THE PERFORMANCE AND THE WIDE RANGE OF USES. MONEY WELL SPENT. FOR THE RECORD, I HAVE JUST ABOUT EVERY COMPARABLE UNIT FROM SANGEAN AND C CRANE AND AM MOST PLEASED BY THIS ONE, ESPECIALLY THE AMBER BACKLIGHT AND THE RDS FUNCTION. THANKS ETON GRUNDIG!

Terrific Travel Radio

First off I was very pleased with this radio's reception capabilities. It is quite sensitive and able to pull in stations I did not think possible. Stations well over 200 miles away could faintly be heard such as KOGO, AM 600 in San Diego and KFBK, AM 1530 in Sacramento. At night I can pick up KOA, AM 850 in Denver as well as stations in Wyoming, Idaho, Arizona and New Mexico. The radio is somewhat complex in operation so I keep the instruction pamphlet handy for reference. SW is decent and FM is outstanding for such a small radio. One thing that would have made this radio complete would have been the installation of a weather band. That small item aside this is a very nice radio to place in your luggage and take on trips.

30 years DXing. The best portable ever

The best portable shortwave radio I have ever had. Among Eton E1XM, Sangeen ATS909X, Sony ICF SW07, Sony 7600, two more DRM Radios, this is the best. Super seensitive, a super selection of bandwidth on SW, SSB and Synchronous detection (SD) mode. SD mode locks slow but works great. It uses 4K bandwidth instead on 6K on regular AM. That is why there is difference in audio. 6K is super good on AM you if there is no interference. It provides all the way: 6K, 4K, 3k, 2’.5k, 2K and 500. The sensitivity is amazing. Better than Sony ICF SW07 with the acting antenna ANT LP2. The sound quality is great. For a portable of this size, I cannot believe how much technology Eton packs into this radio. The price is more than you can ever.imagine for the performance and feature

cute and cuddly and powerful.

Just received radio in mail...I'm currently listening to an FM station that none of my other radios can pick up....I'm flabbergasted. The radio is thin but well made. Others complain about battery draining...I'm using rechargeable NiMH cells, so no problem. It wears out batteries while not in use because the clock is always on. All in all very nice radio...shortwave works great too. UPDATE: NiMH batteries don't have enough juice to work this. Switched to Lithium...holds up well...however this thing chows down on batteries. Other complained that the case was cheap plastic...wrong. Made of ABS..the kind of stuff helmets are made of. Sensitivity is actually good until you plug in earbuds/headphones....the whip antenna is replace by the headphone cord. Losing much of the sensitivity. UPDATE:. LITHIUM is the way to go with this radio. I'm still using my first set of AA lithium cells one week later with 1.6 volts left. Using 2 hours a day. UPDATE 2: Same LITHIUM cells still going strong several weeks later. Lithium is the way to go with this radio.

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