"Jackie" wrote...
I thought they were the exact same radio. I ordered the KA1102 because I
didn't want to take the chance I'd get the radio with an unusable (in the
U.S.) 220 V power requirement and a manual written in Mandarin Chinese,
which I cannot read...
anyway, as far as I know, I think they are the same radio besides these two
points...

Jackie



Hi Jackie.

I realize you already have your radio, so this information is for
others following this thread and trying to decide which version
to get.

Liypn, on eBay, includes a free voltage converter and the radio comes
with an English manual.

Both items are addressed in his ads for the DE1102, though the
manual is mentioned as "available". The included Degen manual has two
sections... English and Chinese.
http://stores.ebay.com/id=68650377

And as pointed out previously, there is the cost difference.
Personally I don't mind using the a/c adaptor with converter
because I saved so much money buying the Degen version.
27% savings over the radios4you.com delivered price. One only
needs the adaptor if they want to recharge the batteries in
the radio (another feature I like). If you have a separate recharger
you don't need the adaptor anyway. The radio keeps its settings
if the batteries are removed.

Also, I will add this: Liypn is the best eBay seller I've ever
done business with. A real professional who believes
customer service is the number one priority. He'll answer
all questions asap, and can deliver 99% of orders within
10 business days of shipping from China. Anyone considering
this radio, or a Tecsun, should look into buying from Liypn.
Read his eBay feedback : )