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Old August 17th 07, 09:46 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default Cheapie SW radio, try before spending BIG $$$.$$

On Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:49:13 -0700, John Smith I
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John Smith I wrote:
http://www.amazon.com/COBY-Portable-...314490&sr=8-48


JS


--OR--

http://cgi.ebay.com/COBY-CX39-Portab...QQcmdZViewItem

JS

Look at the total with shipping. If you get $10 more from Amazon you
seem to get free shipping.

What is the total band coverage? Is it likely to be sold on domestic
shortwave stations or are they out of its frequency range?

With a radio in this price range, having digital readout might be
something of a disadvantage due to noise. However, it might make a
better gift to a newbie than the $10 Bell & Howell if that's still
around since it is easier to tune.