The construction and workmanship on the KA1102 that I have seems to be
adequate. It's not a "tank", but it seems to be OK. I haven't seen it
selling for under the $99.95. Given that it comes with the adaptor,
batteries, external antenna and ear buds, it's not a bad deal. They should
be marketing it as a "shortwave system" rather then just a radio. So far,
I'm happy with it.

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Respectfully,

Michael

Home Page: http://md_dxing.tripod.com/
Northern NJ
R75 w/DSP, Kiwa agc/sync & audio mods
G5RV & 200ft longwire w/ICE-180
MFJ-1048 preselector
SoundBlstr Live PC card w/five piece Cambridge
speakers & full software mixer/eq.

"swl crazi" wrote in message
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"Michael" wrote in message
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For anyone that is interested...

I got my Kaito KA1102 today...

Everyone I see is selling it for $99.98
Is there a better price for it out there?
I can't bring myself to paying a total
with shipping of close to $115.00 for
a Chinese-made portable. (I've seen the
insides of many a "made in China" consumer
product(s), and I have NOT been the least bit
impressed in the workmanship)