Dear Sir,

At the risk of posting too much, may I say that I understand that Degen
is one of China's leading radio manufacturers. As such, I hope that the
design of this radio is a "no-holds-barred" short wave receiver of
absolute top quality. Ergonomics especially should be user-friendly.
Menu-driven radios are perfectly acceptable IF the owner's manual is
comprehensive and complete. (I own an AOR AR7030 Plus, the best
performing radio I have ever owned, which I find very easy to use due
in part to its superb owner's manual. Though menu-driven, its
ergonomics are superb.) NO "FRILLS" (such as a "fake" analog dial)
should be on this radio; everything incorporated should be there for a
distinct purpose: the best possible reception of the signals desired.

I sincerely hope you will take into consideration my suggestion to
incorporate the various new terrestrial digital reception modes. It is
not necessary (nor, in my opinion, desirable) to incorporate XM or
Sirius satellite "pay" reception into this forthcoming radio. Satellite
radio can better be served by another separate receiver.

As I stated above, ABSOLUTE TOP QUALITY in DESIGN, COMPONENTS, and
CONSTRUCTION QUALITY are of PARAMOUNT importance.

Degen should market this radio in the USA under its own name. If the
radio is a great one, this will give impetus to awareness of the Degen
name in the United States.

I believe that, if any company can design and market a near-perfect
short wave radio, Degen is that company.

Best,

Joe