On 2004-09-26 06:45:13 +0100, Tempest
said:

Hello all.

I've been using scanners for years and now I want to check-out
shortwave.
I've been looking at the Satellit 800 and the Icom R-75. What other
ones should I be considering? I have about $500 or so to spend.
Thanks for any help!

I vote for Icom. It's the only make I haven't felt a bit disappointed with.