soinie a écrit :
Any suggestions between the two? I know the Sony is a bit more
expensive and the Kaito-Degen has a tuning wheel but I think the Kaito
might have more problems with quality control coming out of the
factory. I've read a number of reviews and the two appear to be
nearly equal in reception. Thanks...

Beside what is said in previous posts, I can recommand (if the price is
OK for you) the Sangean 909 : tuning knob, alpha tags and memory pages,
excellent with an external antenna, and good enough off the whip.

Perhaps you can also try the Kaito KA1103 instead of the Degen. Since
the Kaito version is meant to be exported, the quality controls mights
be stronger than the ones for the Chinese market.

I have a KA31 antenna (Kaito) and a TG33 antenna (Degen), and the Degen
seems to be of not-so-good quality compared to the Kaito.

Just my take...

Charly