I have been in and out of this hobby for 20 years. After trying all kinds
of equipment the one radio I keep coming back to i sthe Panasonic RF-2200.
I have owned multiple Sonys, Drales, etc., but this thing just works. If
you can find one in ebay for cheap, take it. It is not the best for SSB,
but for general SW and AM it is great.

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