In order to get features that will make it more enjoyable to listen to
shortwave you may want to set your sights a little higher. You want
something with the best rating for selectivity, good frequency coverage,
single sideband capability and nice sound. You also want somethng that uses
digital tuning and has good rated filtering. All of these things not only
help with listening but also with identifying stations by reducing
interference and noise. A good reference is Passport to Worldband Radio. You
might even be able to find current copy in the library. Of course, once you
have a good radio, you will want a good antenna, and passport has excellent
advice in the department as well. Finally, Passport also gives invaluable
information about who is transmitting S.

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"David Herrold" wrote in message
news:3%YIb.92580$VB2.203893@attbi_s51...
Hello all,

I am interested in purchasing my first shortwave radio and wanted to ask
you
all what brand and model you thought was best. I am looking to spend
around
$100 (US). I have looked at the Grundig S350 and it falls into my price
range, but I'm not sure if there are better radios out there or not.

Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me.

-Dave