"S Walters" wrote in message
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I am considering a small digital shortwave set for travel purposes and
am considering the Sangean 404 and the Sony SW35. I have a Sony 7600GR
and a Kaito WRX911 and am a regular SWL so I know a little something
about portable shortwave radios. How is the build quality on the
Sangean 404? Iwant a radio that can stand up to being carried around
and not fall apart after six months. My Sony "GR" is too nice to be
carrying around. I would hate for something to happen to it. The Kaito
911 is good but I want the sleep timer and alarm clock features as well
as a lighted display for night time use. I like the SW35 but the Sangean
404 has direct entry tuning which is a real plus. I have read good and
bad reviews on both and since no local stores carry either, I can't test
them out. Build quality is first and foremost. I have a Sangean 622
which is not a bad set but performance could be better. Of the 404 or
SW35, which is the better built radio?

I've had Sangean receivers tagged under the Radio Shack brand name for a
long time now. The only only one I ever had go bad on me was a DX-399, but
that was because it took a hard fall, and it just broke. Other than that,
they have served me well for a long time all at fair prices.