On Feb 25, 4:56 pm, "John Berenyi" wrote:
If you had a large collection of SWL rigs, sold them all off, and out of the
profit could have just one SWL radio for general listening and occasional
DX, what would you pick? Keep in mind the budget is $2000.

Dear John,

I would hate to be put in a position where I could have only one
shortwave receiver but, if such were the case, I would keep my AOR
AR7030 Plus. Mine was factory-customized and, as I had to order it
through an English shop (THE SHORTWAVE SHOP - a "class" outfit if
there ever was one!), the price was somewhat more than $2000.00 (due
to the exchange rate and customs). However, if I had to abide by your
cutoff rules, even a "standard" AR7030 Plus would be better than
anything I had ever experienced previously or even considered buying,
and I have been a shortwave listener for almost fifty years now. I
firmly believe this is absolutely the finest shortwave radio ever
designed.

I'm going to tell you something, however - if I were forced into
owning just ONE shortwave receiver - as I said, it would be the AR7030
Plus - I would find a way to "hide" a Sony ICF-SW7600GR as well! (So
I would actually own TWO shortwave radios!) This, in my opinion, is
the best small portable shortwave radio currently being manufactured
and is favorably comparable in performance to any other out there and
it is far better in terms of construction quality and price.

I'm glad this is only a mind exercise on our part - the thought of
owning just ONE shortwave receiver is too unpleasant to bear!

Best,

Joe