actually, the 2800 was of the same era as the 2200. the 2600 came out years
later, being a cheaper version of the 2900.

definitely, a properly selected desktop or modified laptop would be a better
choice.

remember, just because something is a desktop doesn't make it better. there
have been quite a few desktops over the past few years that need significant
help with selectivity ! the Drake R8 and SW8 series are some of the few that
don't need any help.
even some of the $1000 receivers required optional filters to work well. the
R5000 being the most notable.



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Thanks to all who replied. The only information I could find on filter
specs, which I'm really curious about now, is from DXing.com's website
regarding two other Panasonic portables of the time. The specs for
those a

RF-2600 6 and 4 kHz
RF-2800 5 and 3.4 kHz

I've never used either of these two radios, but I have to think that
the 2200 is more likely to be the same as the 2600 as far as bandwidth
goes. The wide is fine for general program listening when there's
little interference, but when it's needed the narrow doesn't usually
come to the rescue. If the 2200 does use tuned circuits then it would
be best to accept it as it is and be happy with what it does do well,
and get a desktop for the tougher signals.