Amazon.com Review
If you're a shortwave radio enthusiast, you've probably heard of the E1XM from Etón. You've heard all the hype about how it's the first radio to combine AM, FM, shortwave, and XM satellite radio reception into one device. You've heard it's a major step up from the
Satellit 800, the E1XM's worthy, but behemoth predecessor. Well, it's all true. The ten years of development that went into producing this tabletop radio was worth it; for a radio this size, the E1XM currently wears the crown when it comes to tuning accuracy, quality of reception, and features.

The numeric keypad allows for direct frequency entry, while a row of soft keys below the screen provide contextual controls depending on radio mode. View larger. |

While subtle ghosting is present, the screen is bright, with a logical layout. View larger. |

A trapdoor conceals the reset button, screen brightness control, and battery compartment. |

The all-important manual tuning dial has a smooth, progressive feel. View larger. |
In addition to a dramatically smaller cabinet than the Satellit 800, the E1XM's addition of XM radio compatibility, an effective squelch control, direct digital synthesis tuni