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Old April 15th 07, 06:21 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning

On Apr 14, 2:03 am, "Cato" wrote:
On Apr 13, 9:07 pm, "HD.Radio" wrote:

"Cato" wrote


Or if he want to spend less money, but still get a decent radio, but
with less bells and whistles then the Sonys, the he should maybe go
with the Degen DE11/Kaito KA11.


He specifically wanted


#4 the most features.


He didn't mention price.


Exactly! That's why I said that if he has the money, go with the
Sonys. The reason I mentioned the Degen DE11/ Kaito KA11, was to make
him aware of that radio. I saw no reason not to let him know about it.
I figure the more info he has, the better. Then he can make his own
mind up. Have no fear... the extra info is free. No Charge!. Read my
posts a little more carefully.
Cato


Agreed, the SONYs are probably the best. I love my SW100, it's an
amazing radio
for it's size. However, it's battery life is mediocre at best. The
SW07 is a bit easier
on batteries and has a bit better reception and synch detector, but
for some
reason I like the SW100 better. It's a cool radio.

A word of caution ... on earlier production runs of the SW100, the
ribbon cable
connecting the 2 clamshells tended to break under the constant stress
of opening
and closing the clamshell. Make sure you get a later version with a
more robust
cable .. perhaps someone in RRSW can tell you how to identify a later
version.