John wrote:

Hi Folks ,

I am planning to buy a portable/desktop shortwave radio. From your
experience i would be glad to know if u can tell me which are the
best shortwave radios available . I read that some of the names are
mentioned in the Passprt to World Band radio book , but i do not have
it now.

Ur replies will be highly appreciated.

Regards

John

If you mean a desktop receiver that is also portable, try to find a used
Drake-SW8 with a serial number that starts with a '6' or higher. That
would be the improved model. They go for about $500. The Grundig Sat-800
is also a large desktop/portable based on the circuitry of the SW8. It
sells new for about $500 but I would recommend getting a factory
refurbished one for $400. These are checked out by Drake. Otherwise the
field is wide open if you want a desktop 'or' portable, but not both.


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