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Yacht Boy P2000 (Porsche) in Europe/G2000A in North America (G2000B with black leather case - not seen in Europe, and now discontinued) - 1997 - current



I bought this radio new in December 2001. I finally succumbed! If you like Grundig radios, you have to have this one! I then bought another in April 2006, see the review for more details. The 2006 model is on the left, there are minor changes, see the review. 

Specification:

Styling: While most Grundig radios are quite smart looking, this one almost makes the styling it's reason for existing. Most of you have probably seen photos of it before, but seeing it in person is something else again. It's smaller than it looks in photos, it really does look like it's made of metal, though it is actually plastic, (the finish looks substantial, not just a thin layer of paint, however, there are durability issues, see the review) and while it is a bit more "in your face" than the Yacht Boy 500, it's still tasteful and stylish.

Many will buy it for it's dramatic looks, and they won't be disappointed. It is at once futuristic and retro, the latter point emphasised by the leather cover, which makes it look like a book when fitted. The "Butter soft leather" description seen in some US advertising is a bit misleading (It is smooth, but not soft) but it is a nice touch which finishes the class act that is being aimed at. It also offers real protection, if you droped it, chances are the leather case will contact the ground first.

Country of manufacture: Peoples Republic of China.

Size: 92mm high x 142mm wide x 35mm deep.

Weight (excluding batteries): 0.33 kg.

Power supply:

Battery meter: Low warning indicator in LCD display. (For battery life, click here)

Tuning method: Digital PLL synthesizer

Tuning options: Manual slew keys. Auto-search. Presets. Direct frequency entry.

Wavebands:

IF's: Station memories: Tuning meter: Yes (single LCD element lights when threshold strength received)

Local/DX switch: No

Aerials: Ferrite rod for MW, Telescopic for FM & SW

Dial illumination: Yes, push and hold.

Mono selector: Yes.

Sockets:

Inputs; 4.5v DC input, 5.5 mm barrel plug.
Outputs; 3.5mm headphone socket (stereo)
Output power: 250mW

Tone control: No.

Clock/Timer:


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