On Friday, July 10, 2015 at 1:14:59 PM UTC-4, wrote:
Hello, I am interested in buying the new CommRadio CR1a. Does anyone know how it compares on the shortwave bands in comparison to the Palstar R30? I have heard rumors that its performance is equal to or better than that that of some very good radios.

Can't compare it to the R30, but did compare it to my old Drake R-8 and newer Icom IC-7200. Lacks sync and PBT, but the bandwidths are decent and the audio is nice sounding especially with an external speaker. If I can hear it on the R-8 or IC-7200, I can hear it on the CR1a. It's my backup receiver and great in a power outage as the built in lithium battery can last up to 10 hours as the radio draws very little amperage. Nice small size, too for traveling. Can recharge it with my computers USB or one of the small powerpacks they sell for charging cell phones in remote areas.

Don Hosmer W8SWL
W Branch MI USA