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September 25th 03, 11:26 PM

(Tom Welch) wrote in message . com...
I would suggest you buy a Grundig
Mini World 100 PE pocket radio

The Grundig was on my short list, but I am leaning away and towards a
digital that would be about the same size. BTW, Brookstone carries the
radio also for $30.

Another alternative, is the Yaesu VR-120D.
Ham Radio Outlet had this radio for $120
last time I looked, a lot cheaper than
the Yaesu VR-500.

OK, I went by this establishment today to look at the VRs. I explained
what I was looking for and the sales person pushed me towards a
Grundig eTraveler. I told him that you all had suggested the Yaesus
and he said "Those are no good for shortwave, they are receivers." I
asked him to explain the difference and he said "You want a radio that
you can listen to. Those receivers are for enthusiasts."
Can you explain the difference here to me? I realize that the
receivers cover a much broader spectrum than the world band radios do.
But is the sound quality really crappy? Will I need to go back to
school to learn to use it?

Is a receiver not just a shortwave, scanner, and nautical radio all
rolled into one?

A VR-120D sounds interesting...weather band, shortwave,sideband, new
frequencies to learn about in the future...

But it seems like a line has been drawn between these radios and
normal shortwaves that people rarely cross.

What gives?

Rambler