Carl wrote:
I want a good SW and SSB.... because...I am an info freak.


But my wife wants a good TV channel radio...hopefully both VHF and
UHF channel audio


will that Kaito do the job?

Thanks in advance for your time....

NO, the Kaito does NOT receive TV channel sound. It is very unlikely
that you will find a portable radio that picks up AM/FM/SW and the TV
bands. There are AM/FM portables that include the VHF TV band, such as
the CC Radio.