In article ,
Charles Gillen wrote:

While SWLing for half a century I went from a Hallicrafters
S38 to an NRD 525 with full filters and RS232 interface. I have
no experience with other current portables in the $100 to $300
price range, but for features and performance the Kaito is a
definite take-along bargain when you leave your big radios
at home... it fits in a coat pocket.

Agreed on all counts. I have a silver Kaito 1102. For the size,
weight and price, it is an astonishing radio.

Dan

Drake R8, Grundig Satellit 650
Radio Shack DX-440, Grundig YB400
Tecsun PL-230 (YB550PE), Kaito KA1102
Hallicraters S-120 (1962)
Zenith black dial 5 tube Tombstone (1936)
E. H. Scott 23 tube Imperial Allwave in Tasman cabinet (1935)