The Degen 1103 and Kaito 1103 are identical radios, except one runs on 220
volts and the other on 120 volts.

On ebay, besides the reliable Lypin, another dealer sells both the Degen
1103 and the USA version.

http://stores.ebay.com/RADIO-AND-COM...reviewQQtZk m

There is no difference in quality between the USA and foreign version.