Eton Elite Executive

[ditto1958]

The Eton Elite Executive is apparently discontinued and is on sale. I always thought it looked dated and was way overpriced. Now that it can be found for a song, I’m conflicted. Although it’s an old design, reviews on it over the years are positive. It uses re-chargeable AA’s which are included, and also comes with an AC adapter. But it still doesn‘t get my interest up. 🤷‍♂️

Those who have this radio, what do you say about it? Why should I buy it/not buy it?

 

[dxace1]

Seem to recall that it suffers from soft muting

 

[ditto1958]

Seem to recall that it suffers from soft muting

Well, although it’s an “old” model, from what I can see it’s a digitally tuned, so I suppose it does have that. On the other hand, dsp chip receivers do tend to be sensitive.

 

[EAFrizzle]

It does soft mute, but not as badly as others.
I've had one several years now, and it still gets daily use. I have it hooked up to a 200' ground loop, and it consistently gets DX very well. It's slightly beaten by my RT-860 with an MLA-30+, but not by much. I listened to RNZI for several hours last night on 17.675 and 13.690 with nice audio for the music shows. SSB works well also; I keep HFGCS, et al., programmed in it.

I got a pair of the pocket Elite minis when I ordered mine. They were nice to have after Beryl last year.

 

[ditto1958]

I’m seriously considering one of these before they’re gone. Maybe I just need to admit I’m a collector.

 

[GeneWiseman]

I just got one for my birthday last Saturday. It seems to be a "more premium" radio than my Tecsun pl 330 and it performs slightly better than the pl 330. I am very happy with mine.

 

[ditto1958]

Hi, my name is Mark and I’m a radio addict…

Alas, yesterday I succumbed to temptation and made an offer on eBay for a new Eton. $43, about $50 with tax and shipping.

I’m blaming Andre from the SWL channel on Youtube, who told me “you can never have too many radios.” I love his channel but I feel he’s enabling my addiction.

Mind you, as far as I can tell, the Eton has no features I don’t already have on one of my current receivers. Still, I’m looking forward to it.