"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.


That's kinda two questions. Yes, there are better radios out there
and yes there are better portable radios out there. Whether you can
do better for $100 new is a different question and problematical. If
possible, I'd recommend trying to find a used Sony 7600G/GS, which
shouldn't set you back any more than that and may be a bit less.