Drifter,

Sony ICF-SW7600GR 'portable' AM/FM Shortwave Radios
and the Sony AN-LP1 Active Shortwave Loop Antenna

The combination-of-the-two make for good traveling companions.

Place the Radio on the Table or Nightstand and next
Hook the Loop Antenna on the Window; and then
Connect the two togther and you are ready to listen.

The Radio and the Loop and a few other accessories
all fit into a Men's Travel Kit Bag = http://tinyurl.com/due8g

yes it is as simple as that - iane ~ RHF