I was against it before I was for it wrote in message . ..
On Thu, 05 Aug 2004 00:53:32 GMT, Gordon K wrote:

Hello,
lately I've been looking around on the web for information on
shortwave. I'm new to shortwave and looking to find a good reciever,
however being a college student I'm on a budget. I'm more looking for
something portable but, really the major factor is price.

What are some good brands/models in the sub $100 or $150 dollar range?

Or generally where/what should I look for in a good radio?

Thanks in advance..

The best sub $100.00 radio is the Degen DE - 1102, no other radio
comes close. If you can spend about $150.00 the Sony 7600GR is the one
to pick. I own the following radios:

DE 1102
YB550
YB500
YB400
YB300
Grundig Mini200
Tecsun R-919
Saegan 909
Sony SW100
DX399 - a very nice small portable
Sony 7600GR
and a host of small lesser known radios.

Tabletop radios

Kenwood R-5000
Kenwood R-600
Kenwoor R-1000
Drake R8B
Hallicrafters SX-28
Hallicrafters SX-100
Hallicrafters S-40B

plus 60+ radios from the 20's to the 30's

I know, it a sickness ( according to my wife and children )


There are only a few portables, which most of which have posted
are new ones. Since you state your on a budget. You might to
consider some older portable sets, such as;

Sangean 803A/ RS DX-440
RS 400
Sony 7600
Sony 2001
Panasonic B65

You can alot of times a 803A/440 on ebay from $50 to $80 range.


BW