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[email protected] · January 20th 07, 02:14 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave

Bob wrote:
wrote:
Hello, this is my first post here and I have been looking for a decent
SW/SSB reciever for the beginner and casual user. Are these radios any good?
Have read a few reviews which said they were a pretty good deal, however I
would like to ask the experts! Thanks for any suggestions. Brian (aka
brisco)

The E5 is a very good first receiver and great for portability, so you
will always have a use for it. Although the Degen/Kaito versions can
be cheaper (Degen esp), if you have any problem, shipping costs will
wipe out the savings. Also, and IMO an important factor, the
ergonomics or user interface of the E5 is vastly improved over the
Kaito/Degen versions.

I got mine through Amazon.com from a partner vendor for 125-126,
shipping included.

Bob

Shipping costs are, $150 minus $65 = $85 ? I don't think so ! The
improved ergonomics is not worth paying the extra 85 for the Eton -
that is why, I suggested ordering two, for less than the price of one
Eton. These radios, are virtually the same - let's not be misleading !