go to ebay for a used radio. you can get an older multi-band radio for
that price. get an older analog type radio with the linear dial. you can
get a higher quality radio with better performance than a new $20
digitally tuned radio will have. then while you are listening and
learning about shortwave you can save for a $100 digital radio. by the
time you have saved you will know enough to really appreciate the
digital difference. great deals are out there for a patient buyer. i
have several $100- plus radios that i bought NEW for less than $50. in a
years time radioshack will close-out an expensive radio for half price
or less. in the end you can have more radio for less money while still
enjoying your larger and nicer (even if older) analog set the whole
time!