"David" wrote in message
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I picked up this small shortwave receiver in Europe. It's similar to the
US
version (SW100s) with a few minor differences. Was wondering if anyone
else
has had experience with this radio and how they like it. Thanks.

For its size, it's an excellent piece of engineering. Typical Japanese
miniaturisation taken to the limit. Performance is good, though AM/MW could
be just a wee bit more sensitive (am I picky or what?). Synchronous
detection a bit lop-sided; USB sounds different from LSB, suspect
misalignment, but heard that this is common. It works ok though.
Batteries don't last a long time, at least on mine, consumption heavy.
Would recommend AC adapter or rechargeables for long term use.
I got the SW100E model, but often wonder how much better it would
perform with the active antenna, instead of the wind up random wire which
came included.
Had to do the ribbon cable replacement job as it is a pre-97 model. It's
a fiddly operation and ended up with slight damage on the case as a result
of prying it open a bit aggressively, the brute that I am! And the cable
orientation is important. Can't think why.... ;-)

regards,

Ian, Renfrew, Scotland.