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Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
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. |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
On 12 Apr 2007 01:10:06 -0700, "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. http://universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/3319.html |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
On 12 Apr 2007 01:10:06 -0700, "SharpTradingCompany.com"
wrote in . com: 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. http://www.universal-radio.com/CATAL...able/0111.html The Sony ICF-SW100S has all the features of a full-sized portable, but is small enough to fit into your shirt pocket. This radio is an incredible 4.375x1x2.875 inches (111x25x73 mm) 8 oz. Frequency coverage includes 76-108 MHz FM and complete coverage of long wave, medium wave and shortwave from from 150 - 29999 kHz continuously. The PLL quartz frequency digital synthesized tuning is the world's most accurate drift-free tuning method and makes tuning-in desired stations simple and precise. The dual-conversion superheterodyne circuitry provides high sensitivity and interference rejection. A synchronous detector with selectable sideband is included to help reduce the effects of adjacent channel interference and fading. The ICF-SW100S even receives SSB single sideband and morse code signals. The world time clock feature provides local and 24-city name/time display. 50 memory station presets allow storage and recall of frequency and station name at a touch of a button. The auto scan feature allows scanning of available stations one at a time with a few seconds pause before resuming or can hold on a specific frequency. Other features include 1 kHz tuning, dual clock/alarm, LED tuning indicator, tone control and FM stereo via headphone jack. |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
On Apr 12, 8:56 am, David wrote:
On 12 Apr 2007 01:10:06 -0700, "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. http://universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/3319.html Depending on the type of travel/camping that's being done, the ICF- SW7600GR can present size issues. When traveling about in the Indian subcontinent some years back, I came to loathe the bulkiness of the ICF-SW7600G, since the preference was to travel as light as possible. That said, the unit provided very good service throughout, and it was reasonably well-built that I didn't have to worry about it taking a knock here or there, while in its supplied case. When returning to India a few years later, I traveled with the smaller Sangean ATS-606A, taking into account the previous trip's lesson. Decent performance on the whole, although when in the Western Ghats during the monsoon season, the LCD blanked out entirely (although the unit otherwise worked). It didn't return to normal until I got out of the exceedingly humid climate. Anyway, I'd travel with either of 'em again. If I was intent on doing a fair bit of listening, I'd go with the exttra bulk and take the Sony. Junius. |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
I remember the heat and humidity in Vietnam.I was at Shannon Wright
Compound,South of Saigon for about three months and then I got transfered to Tan Son Nhut,about six or seven miles North of Saigon.The weather never cools down in the places in Vietnam where I was,it is just as hot and humid and muggy and sticky weather at night time as it is in the day time.I was constantly sweating every minute of every day and night when I was over there.That heat and humidity over there is sompin else! www.114thaviationcompany.com www.tsna.org In fact,I received an email yesterday from someone at the 114th Aviation Company website. cuhulin |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
On Apr 12, 4:10 am, "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. "''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''' I have a small Eton 100 which has been reliable and has all the features. It is also inexpensive (about $60). It's worth a look. ve3iut..proud holder of the Telamon "Generalissimo panjandrum hooha idiot award..first class." |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
"Larry Dighera" wrote in message ... On 12 Apr 2007 01:10:06 -0700, "SharpTradingCompany.com" wrote in . com: 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. http://www.universal-radio.com/CATAL...able/0111.html The Sony ICF-SW100S has all the features of a full-sized portable, but is small enough to fit into your shirt pocket. This radio is an incredible 4.375x1x2.875 inches (111x25x73 mm) 8 oz. Frequency coverage includes 76-108 MHz FM and complete coverage of long wave, medium wave and shortwave from from 150 - 29999 kHz continuously. The PLL quartz frequency digital synthesized tuning is the world's most accurate drift-free tuning method and makes tuning-in desired stations simple and precise. The dual-conversion superheterodyne circuitry provides high sensitivity and interference rejection. A synchronous detector with selectable sideband is included to help reduce the effects of adjacent channel interference and fading. The ICF-SW100S even receives SSB single sideband and morse code signals. The world time clock feature provides local and 24-city name/time display. 50 memory station presets allow storage and recall of frequency and station name at a touch of a button. The auto scan feature allows scanning of available stations one at a time with a few seconds pause before resuming or can hold on a specific frequency. Other features include 1 kHz tuning, dual clock/alarm, LED tuning indicator, tone control and FM stereo via headphone jack. I would agree with the SW100. Used one for international travel for many years (now use SW07). The SW100 may still be available new in Europe. For travel a used SW100 would suffice. |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
On Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:05:37 -0500, "HD.Radio"
wrote in : http://www.universal-radio.com/CATAL...able/0111.html The Sony ICF-SW100S has all the features of a full-sized portable, but is small enough to fit into your shirt pocket. This radio is an incredible 4.375x1x2.875 inches (111x25x73 mm) 8 oz. Frequency coverage includes 76-108 MHz FM and complete coverage of long wave, medium wave and shortwave from from 150 - 29999 kHz continuously. The PLL quartz frequency digital synthesized tuning is the world's most accurate drift-free tuning method and makes tuning-in desired stations simple and precise. The dual-conversion superheterodyne circuitry provides high sensitivity and interference rejection. A synchronous detector with selectable sideband is included to help reduce the effects of adjacent channel interference and fading. The ICF-SW100S even receives SSB single sideband and morse code signals. The world time clock feature provides local and 24-city name/time display. 50 memory station presets allow storage and recall of frequency and station name at a touch of a button. The auto scan feature allows scanning of available stations one at a time with a few seconds pause before resuming or can hold on a specific frequency. Other features include 1 kHz tuning, dual clock/alarm, LED tuning indicator, tone control and FM stereo via headphone jack. I would agree with the SW100. Used one for international travel for many years (now use SW07). The SW100 may still be available new in Europe. I found three new ones for sale on eBay. For travel a used SW100 would suffice. Absolutely. If you can find one. |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
On Apr 12, 1:10 am, "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 Greetings: I have the Sony 7600, Eton E5, and several other radios, (Including my Panasonic RF2200, not for sale.) The Sony SW100S is a great radio, but getting harder to find, and is somewhat pricey for most people, unless you can pick up a used one in great condition. If you can, then get it. The SW100S is a fantastic little radio. The Sony ICF7600 and Eton E5, Grundig G5 are also great radios that I would have no trouble recommending, except the "VERY small" is one of your conditions, so I rule them out. I love these radios at home but I take a Degen DE11 with me when traveling and I want to go REALLY small. One that I use, and like very much is the Degen DE11, that I bought on eBay. The radio measures, 4.3x2.8x1 inches, (110x71x23 mm). It is single conversion, but pretty damn good for a single conversion in such a small package. But it does not receive single side band. The DE105, and DE101 are about the same size, but in my opinion the DE11 is a better radio. I have all three, and although the DE105 is good, the DE101 just doesn't have it as far as being a good radio. But that is kind of expected since it is such a cheap radio. I thought it would, but after using them all, I feel the DE11 is the best of the three. On thing I did was get a nice Lowepro camera case for the DE11. It fits the radio like a glove, giving decent protection and has a small pouch that fits the extension antenna and hold a couple of spare batteries. I highly recommend getting a Lowepro case or something similar if you wish to give good protection to this little radio if you decide to get it. I will tell you that there are stories that Degens quality control is not quite as high as it was a couple of years ago. There are stories that the odd customer has received a radio with a quality problem. I suppose I have been lucky so far. I also have bought the Kaito KA1101, and the Kaito KA1102, and I'm happy with them both. Best regards, Cato |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
On Apr 12, 1:10 am, "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. Oh yes... one other thing..... They DE11 is very inexpensive compared to the Sony radios. So, when traveling, if your DE11 gets lost, or stolen, or, (in this day and age), confiscated, you are out a lot less money then with the more expensive radios. It will be easier to replace with another DE11. But, if money is no object,, go for the Sony. Cato |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
On Apr 12, 4:10 am, "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. It should be easy to find a radio that meets all but number 2 of your list. As others have mentioned there are severa radios that easily meet numbers 1, 3 and 4. My choice would be the Degen DE1102 (or Kaito version KA1102) because it is very small, performs very well and is packed to the gills with features. Although you did not say exactly which features are more important to you. You will find that portable shortwave radios like other portable electronic consumer products are not what could be called RUGGED, let alone being VERY RUGGED. A very rugged radio implies something that the Defense Department would pay thousands of dollars for to be used in a battle scenario. Consumer radios of any kind don't survive short falls to hard floors very well. Again. I'm not sure exactly what kind of severe service you plan put this radio in. On your world travels I would not drop it from the Great Wall in China nor on your camping trips would I have it in my front pocket as I was rappelling down the face of El Capitan. |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
"Roadie" schreef in bericht oups.com... On Apr 12, 4:10 am, "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. It should be easy to find a radio that meets all but number 2 of your list. As others have mentioned there are severa radios that easily meet numbers 1, 3 and 4. My choice would be the Degen DE1102 (or Kaito version KA1102) because it is very small, performs very well and is packed to the gills with features. Although you did not say exactly which features are more important to you. You will find that portable shortwave radios like other portable electronic consumer products are not what could be called RUGGED, let alone being VERY RUGGED. A very rugged radio implies something that the Defense Department would pay thousands of dollars for to be used in a battle scenario. Consumer radios of any kind don't survive short falls to hard floors very well. Again. I'm not sure exactly what kind of severe service you plan put this radio in. On your world travels I would not drop it from the Great Wall in China nor on your camping trips would I have it in my front pocket as I was rappelling down the face of El Capitan. You should buy a small 2$ plastic foodbox to transport the radio in, it saves you a multi $$$ rugged construction (which is not available on the consumer market). -- Greetings from Groningen ^top^ of Holland MRe |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
A food box container makes a good case.Put some soft foam material in
the case,that will help protect your radio.I hand roll my cigarettes,I use an old plastic food food container to put my cigarette tobacco and cigarette papers and cigarette ligter. cuhulin |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
"SharpTradingCompany.com" wrote in message ups.com... 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... |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
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. -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
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. -- Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com 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 |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
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 |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
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 |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
"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. |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
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 |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
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. |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
ve3... wrote:
On Apr 12, 4:10 am, "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. "''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''' I have a small Eton 100 which has been reliable and has all the features. It is also inexpensive (about $60). It's worth a look. ve3iut..proud holder of the Telamon "Generalissimo panjandrum hooha idiot award..first class." We have the cure. It's best seen in a fixed pitch (mono spaced) font. Feel free to use as required. ************************************ * This is to certify that * * yet Another Recipient of * * * * The Telamon * * "Generalissimo panjandrum hooha" * * Idiot award * * * * First Class * * * * has continued live a normal, * * happy and productive life * *despite the completely meaningless* * and ineffectual rantings of the * * Lunatic War monger Fringe * * residing on * * rec.radio.shortwave. * ************************************ mike |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
m II wrote: ve3... wrote: On Apr 12, 4:10 am, "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. "''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''' I have a small Eton 100 which has been reliable and has all the features. It is also inexpensive (about $60). It's worth a look. ve3iut..proud holder of the Telamon "Generalissimo panjandrum hooha idiot award..first class." We have the cure. It's best seen in a fixed pitch (mono spaced) font. Feel free to use as required. ************************************ * This is to certify that * * yet Another Recipient of * * * * The Telamon * * "Generalissimo panjandrum hooha" * * Idiot award * * * * First Class * * * * has continued live a normal, * * happy and productive life * *despite the completely meaningless* * and ineffectual rantings of the * * Lunatic War monger Fringe * * residing on * * rec.radio.shortwave. * ************************************ The above was posted by a dumbass Canuck. |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
On Apr 12, 4:10 am, "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. - Try this . . http://www.radiointel.com/review-degende1105.htm It's double reduction, shirt pocket size.. AM /FM / SW can withstand a four foot drop onto the floor.. |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
But can it be run over by a dump truck with a full load and survive?
cuhulin |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
In article ,
dxAce wrote: m II wrote: ve3... wrote: On Apr 12, 4:10 am, "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. "''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' '''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' I have a small Eton 100 which has been reliable and has all the features. It is also inexpensive (about $60). It's worth a look. ve3iut..proud holder of the Telamon "Generalissimo panjandrum hooha idiot award..first class." We have the cure. It's best seen in a fixed pitch (mono spaced) font. Feel free to use as required. ************************************ * This is to certify that * * yet Another Recipient of * * * * The Telamon * * "Generalissimo panjandrum hooha" * * Idiot award * * * * First Class * * * * has continued live a normal, * * happy and productive life * *despite the completely meaningless* * and ineffectual rantings of the * * Lunatic War monger Fringe * * residing on * * rec.radio.shortwave. * ************************************ The above was posted by a dumbass Canuck. Some people just have nothing else inside them to share on Usenet other than BS. Pretty sad state of affairs for them. -- Telamon Ventura, California |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
On Apr 12, 8:56 am, David wrote:
On 12 Apr 2007 01:10:06 -0700, "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. http://universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/3319.html I have a 606A and can recommend it ; It is not shock proof - not water proof Full coverage works nicely with an external antenna; Still a very good buy |
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Telamon wrote:
Some people just have nothing else inside them to share on Usenet other than BS. Pretty sad state of affairs for them. I tolerate the Bush lover's postings as well as the next guy does. Calling it BS may be a bit harsh. it IS a democracy, after all, and they have every right to express their views. mike |
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On Apr 12, 3:42 am, "Unrevealed Source"
wrote: Most people will recommend the Sony ICF-7600GR. I would say also look at the Grundig G5. Both are around $150. "SharpTradingCompany.com" wrote in message ups.com... 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.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Thank you for the two suggestions. I was also recommended Sangean ATS-606AP or the Kaito KA1101 by Universal Radio. |
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On Apr 12, 12:21 pm, "ve3..." wrote:
On Apr 12, 4:10 am, "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. "''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' '''''''''''''''''''''''''*'''''''''''''''''''''''' '''''''' I have a small Eton 100 which has been reliable and has all the features. It is also inexpensive (about $60). It's worth a look. ve3iut..proud holder of the Telamon "Generalissimo panjandrum hooha idiot award..first class." Looks like a great size, but looking for a digital tuner. Thanks. |
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On Apr 12, 7:58 pm, "Cato" wrote:
On Apr 12, 1:10 am, "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 Greetings: I have the Sony 7600, Eton E5, and several other radios, (Including my Panasonic RF2200, not for sale.) The Sony SW100S is a great radio, but getting harder to find, and is somewhat pricey for most people, unless you can pick up a used one in great condition. If you can, then get it. The SW100S is a fantastic little radio. The Sony ICF7600 and Eton E5, Grundig G5 are also great radios that I would have no trouble recommending, except the "VERY small" is one of your conditions, so I rule them out. I love these radios at home but I take a Degen DE11 with me when traveling and I want to go REALLY small. One that I use, and like very much is the Degen DE11, that I bought on eBay. The radio measures, 4.3x2.8x1 inches, (110x71x23 mm). It is single conversion, but pretty damn good for a single conversion in such a small package. But it does not receive single side band. The DE105, and DE101 are about the same size, but in my opinion the DE11 is a better radio. I have all three, and although the DE105 is good, the DE101 just doesn't have it as far as being a good radio. But that is kind of expected since it is such a cheap radio. I thought it would, but after using them all, I feel the DE11 is the best of the three. On thing I did was get a nice Lowepro camera case for the DE11. It fits the radio like a glove, giving decent protection and has a small pouch that fits the extension antenna and hold a couple of spare batteries. I highly recommend getting a Lowepro case or something similar if you wish to give good protection to this little radio if you decide to get it. I will tell you that there are stories that Degens quality control is not quite as high as it was a couple of years ago. There are stories that the odd customer has received a radio with a quality problem. I suppose I have been lucky so far. I also have bought the Kaito KA1101, and the Kaito KA1102, and I'm happy with them both. Best regards, Cato Wow! What a wonderful reply. Thank you for the suggestions. |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
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! |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
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 |
Recommendation for VERY small, Very rugged, digital tuning
Just go buy any kind of a little cheapo AM FM Shortwave Radio.Check out
the Walgreens stores in your area,sometimes they have Radios and other gadgets marked down half price. www.walgreens.com If I was travelin around the World,,,, NO way! would I tote a big money Radio around the World with me! cuhulin |
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