The 1105 looks like a great pocket radio for the price. Right now, the
only other "economy" pocket SW radio I can think of is the Grundig Mini
PE100, and it's not a very good performer. The now discontinued Sony
SW 100S was a fantastic pocket-sized radio, but at $400+ it was not an
option for many consumers.

I think the 1105 fills an important niche in the SW market.