"SharpTradingCompany.com" wrote in message
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I am looking for the a shortwave radio with these key characteristics
and would appreciate your suggestions:

#1 VERY small

Smallest in class - Sony SW07 or SW100

#2 VERY rugged

Very nice http://www.starcase.com/sonymodels.html

#3 digital tuning

Sony SW07 or SW100

#4 the most features.

Sony SW07 or SW100: Both have Synch Detectors, USB/LSB, memories, etc...

The Grundig G5 is the best radio I've seen that meets your requirements,
and for $169.00 US it is also one of the best for the price

SharpTradingCompany.com wrote:
I am looking for the a shortwave radio with these key characteristics
and would appreciate your suggestions:

#1 VERY small
#2 VERY rugged
#3 digital tuning
#4 the most features.

I want it for world travel as well as camping.


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On Apr 13, 12:02 pm, John McQueed
wrote:
The Grundig G5 is the best radio I've seen that meets your requirements,
and for $169.00 US it is also one of the best for the price

SharpTradingCompany.com wrote:
I am looking for the a shortwave radio with these key characteristics
and would appreciate your suggestions:

#1 VERY small
#2 VERY rugged
#3 digital tuning
#4 the most features.

I want it for world travel as well as camping.

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The Grundig G5, (Eton E5), would be a decent choice, except he
says "#1 VERY small" so that sort of rules out the Grundig G5, Sony
7600 etc.
So I would think he would go for the Sony SW07, or Sony SW100.
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.
The Degen DE1102/ Kaito KA1102 is also a nice radio, but
again, it is larger then the small Sonys and the Degen DE11/Kaito
KA11.
So, if you have the extra money, the Sony SW07 or Sony SW100.
If you want to spend less but still a good radio, but with a few less
extra goodies, the Degen DE11/Kaito KA11 is a decent pick.
But no matter which little radio you buy, one of the Sonys,
or Degen DE11/Kaito KA11, take a look at the Lowepro camera cases for
protection. Lowepro makes all sizes and styles of cases. Padded for
impact protection. The one that I bought has a good sturdy belt loop
and also comes with a shoulder strap. (I prefer to just use the belt
loop, or stow it in my backpack, so I never bothered clipping on the
shoulder strap.)
What I did was take my little radio into the camera store,
and try it with various Lowepro camera cases until I found one that
fits like it was made for it. After all, a good little radio should
have good protection. And the little bags made from thin material that
come with the radios just don't do it. The Lowepro cases are various
sizes, compact, padded, with a little extra protected pocket just big
enought for the little wire extension antenna that came with the
radio, plus a set of spare batteries. In my opinion much better then a
food container, unless you figure that the radio and case is going to
go for a swim. In that case I would simply put the radio in a small
ziplock bag before putting it into the Lowepro case. No, I don't work
for Lowepro. I just happened to find out that they were perfect for
what I needed for my little radios.
But then, maybe some people have a preference for a food container
with some foam padding inserted. Or maybe one of those special
expedition cases that are water proof and even have pressure
equalization valves built into them.
Cato

Something like a camera case, (Lowpro or whatever) but a little larger
would probally be better than a rigid plastic food box.You can stuff
some soft foam padding inside of the case and tuck the radio down in the
foam.If it accidently gets dropped it probally won't hurt the radio at
all.The camera case would probally have a handy carrying strap on it and
the case would be resonably water proof too.
cuhulin

What I did was take my little radio into the camera store,
and try it with various Lowepro camera cases until I found one that
fits like it was made for it. After all, a good little radio should
have good protection. And the little bags made from thin material that
come with the radios just don't do it. The Lowepro cases are various
sizes, compact, padded, with a little extra protected pocket just big
enought for the little wire extension antenna that came with the
radio, plus a set of spare batteries. In my opinion much better then a
food container, unless you figure that the radio and case is going to
go for a swim. In that case I would simply put the radio in a small
ziplock bag before putting it into the Lowepro case.

Here is the Lowepro URL:

http://www.lowepro.com/
Take a look at the
Rezo 30, Rezo 40, & Rezo 50 in the Lowepro product line. I got the
Rezo 50, because the extra little pocket on the front also has a
zipper, as well as a velcor flap. The 30 and 40 use only a velcro flap
for the small pocket. Of course the main camera, (radio) pocket on
all of them use zippers. But I modified mine with a dome fastener kit.
I added a dome fastener fo the little velco flap for the little
pocket. So now it closes with the zipper, plus the velcro flap cover
and the dome fastener. The dome is a dull black color, so it matches
the color of the case perfectly and looks like it was made that way.
Cato

"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.

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

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.

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.

True. I didn't mention price, because if it meets the four
requirements, price would be relative. As far as rugged, I was looking
for something rubberized or with a rubber armor coating like binoulars
have, but some wonderful ideas about camera cases and boxes for
storage.

Thanks for the wonderful suggestions!

On Apr 18, 12:49 am, "SharpTradingCompany.com"
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.

True. I didn't mention price, because if it meets the four
requirements, price would be relative. As far as rugged, I was looking
for something rubberized or with a rubber armor coating like binoulars
have, but some wonderful ideas about camera cases and boxes for
storage.

Thanks for the wonderful suggestions!

Your most welcome. Listening to all the arguments for one radio
over another can make it difficult sometimes to make a decision. There
are many good radios out there. The great Sonys are sometimes hard to
find however, sadly Sony got out of making their great radios. Chinese
companies are stepping in to fill the gap. Degen/Kaito, Eton, Grundig
are all made in china and all at the same factory I think. Someone
mentioned they have the Eton E100. It is a decent little radio as
well.
Even Sony these days has many of their products assembled at
Chinese facilities. Times have certainly changed.
All of us radio owners have our favourite radios, and our reasons
why certain radios are our favourites. In many cases we love a number
of different radios for various reasons. We could all argue the merits
and shortcomings of our radios till the cows come home, and nothing
will be settled. That's just how we are. but all in all, we are a
pretty good bunch of people that have in common listening to signals
from around the world, or just down the street.
Just take your time, look at the reviews at Radio Intel, and at
eHam http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/8

And you might also want to buy Passport to World Band Radio and
read the reviews in there.

These different review sources will help you to make a good
decision.
Best of luck, Cato