Hi JimK,

both radios would make a good choice for shortwave listening. Like
others have said, the Sony 7600 is better on sideband and it's synch
detector for weaker signals.

However, what makes me personally like the 1103 and it's cousin the
Grundig G5 is the tuning knob. I like being able to spin the wheel to
tune stations, not press up/down keys. The 7600 has no tuning knob.

The 7600 will resale better. The thing is about the 7600, you are
probably buying a radio that was made years ago and been sitting on
the shelf.

The very best thing would be to physically look at both radios, but in
this day and age of few places outside The Shack selling SW radios,
that probably isn't possible.

The Eton E1 has all sorts of quality issues, is no longer in
production, and over $400 new. But as with the 7600, if you decide to
resell it, you will be able to get some of your money back.