On Jun 3, 5:01 am, Cato wrote:
On Jun 3, 1:02 am, RedPenguin wrote:



On Jun 3, 4:00 am, RedPenguin wrote:

On Jun 3, 3:37 am, RedPenguin wrote:

On Jun 3, 1:57 am, "Al Dalton" wrote:

I love my G5. I am glad I bought it. For the money (about $150) it's top
notch. It has SSB.

Al

"Mike" wrote in message

roups.com...

I might also recommend a Kaito 1102 / Degen 1102. Very sensitive, very
small, digital, memories and SSB. The Passport reviews pretty much
explain that they think this is the best of Chinese mini-portables.
(Personally, I think the DE 1103 / Eton E5 / Grundig G5 is a better
radio, but at a higher price)

Mike

On Jun 2, 6:46 pm, RedPenguin wrote:

I want to get a small shortwave radio, that I can use like a walkman.
I was looking at the Grundig Mini 300PE for the price at my local
radio shack, which is only $30. I notice it had no SSB but I really
don't need SSB, at least not for a walkman type, but if there is SSB
for a portable, I guess I will take it. Should I go with this portable
or no?

I want a nice cheaper radio, under $50, that I can listen to FM, AM,
and SW. I like Radio Habana Cuba, and want to listen to other stations
also. I want a digital readout of what frequency I am on, not 100%
analog, because then I can't see clearly what frequency I am on.

Should I go with this radio, or would there be a better choice that
covers more frequencies, as it looks like the Grundig covers 7 bands.

Yeah, see I like the features of those radios, but so far it looks
like really only the Grundig 300 is the size I need. See I want to go
for walks and take a shortwave radio with me. I have the Sony
ICF-7600GR, that I use right now but it's not really a "walk radio"
that I want to have. That's really what I am looking for. I will be
looking through those radios you guys/gals recommended, then I will
see what decision I can make.

Think the Kaito 1102 would be decent to go with for my walkman type or
should I go with the G5? The G5 looks like it's the same size as my
Sony ICF-7600GR, but maybe I am wrong. I want a powerful radio but not
a powerful size.

I forgot on my last message, what the heck is the difference between
getting a G5 from Grundig or one from Eton or any other company?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

The Kaito KA1102 is without doubt a good radio. Good enough for me
that I bought two of them. I also own the Eton E5 which is the same as
the Grundig G5, the only difference being the name on the radio. It
too is a great radio. My oldest radios are a Panasonic RF 2200, and a
Sony ICF 7600D, (ICF 2002). All good radios.

The reason I suggested the Kaito KA105, or even better the KA11,
(or the Degen equivalents), is that I thought you wanted something
small enough to slip into a pocket, about the size of the Grundig Mini
300PE that you mentioned, but a better radio.
I also thought that you wanted to spend $50.00 or less, and the
KA105 would fit those parameters.

You stated, "I want a nice cheaper radio, under $50, that I
can listen to FM, AM,
and SW."

The KA11 is the same size, but a bit more money, however it is still
close to your $50.00.

You may have a difficult time finding a KA1102 for $50.00 or
less, except on eBay (DE1102), for maybe $47.00, but then you will
pay at least $18.00 for shipping from China.
I would be surprised to see an Eton E5, or Grundig G5 going for
$50.00 or less. I bought mine new for $149.95.

A KA1102 in the U.S. will cost a minimum $59.95, from radios4you on
eBay, and add on $10.95 for shipping and insurance. That might be the
way you want to go for the KA1102.

Because of the G5/E5 size, I would thing that it is more then a
Walkman type. The same would go for the KA1102 in my opinion.

When you start getting up to the size of the Kaito
KA1102, and especially the Eton E5, or Grundig G5, you are beyond
pocket size.
Cato

Is there any smaller walkman like radio, that is a fairly good FM
dxer? I have a station I love to listen to from Pittsburg/Beaver
Falls. It's a station that's 102 miles away, but my Sony ICF-7600GR
picks it up really well even if no other radio I own does, so I hope
possibly I can pick it up on the new shortwave I pick.

On Jun 3, 5:01 am, Cato wrote:
On Jun 3, 1:02 am, RedPenguin wrote:



On Jun 3, 4:00 am, RedPenguin wrote:

On Jun 3, 3:37 am, RedPenguin wrote:

On Jun 3, 1:57 am, "Al Dalton" wrote:

I love my G5. I am glad I bought it. For the money (about $150) it's top
notch. It has SSB.

Al

"Mike" wrote in message

roups.com...

I might also recommend a Kaito 1102 / Degen 1102. Very sensitive, very
small, digital, memories and SSB. The Passport reviews pretty much
explain that they think this is the best of Chinese mini-portables.
(Personally, I think the DE 1103 / Eton E5 / Grundig G5 is a better
radio, but at a higher price)

Mike

On Jun 2, 6:46 pm, RedPenguin wrote:

I want to get a small shortwave radio, that I can use like a walkman.
I was looking at the Grundig Mini 300PE for the price at my local
radio shack, which is only $30. I notice it had no SSB but I really
don't need SSB, at least not for a walkman type, but if there is SSB
for a portable, I guess I will take it. Should I go with this portable
or no?

I want a nice cheaper radio, under $50, that I can listen to FM, AM,
and SW. I like Radio Habana Cuba, and want to listen to other stations
also. I want a digital readout of what frequency I am on, not 100%
analog, because then I can't see clearly what frequency I am on.

Should I go with this radio, or would there be a better choice that
covers more frequencies, as it looks like the Grundig covers 7 bands.

Yeah, see I like the features of those radios, but so far it looks
like really only the Grundig 300 is the size I need. See I want to go
for walks and take a shortwave radio with me. I have the Sony
ICF-7600GR, that I use right now but it's not really a "walk radio"
that I want to have. That's really what I am looking for. I will be
looking through those radios you guys/gals recommended, then I will
see what decision I can make.

Think the Kaito 1102 would be decent to go with for my walkman type or
should I go with the G5? The G5 looks like it's the same size as my
Sony ICF-7600GR, but maybe I am wrong. I want a powerful radio but not
a powerful size.

I forgot on my last message, what the heck is the difference between
getting a G5 from Grundig or one from Eton or any other company?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

The Kaito KA1102 is without doubt a good radio. Good enough for me
that I bought two of them. I also own the Eton E5 which is the same as
the Grundig G5, the only difference being the name on the radio. It
too is a great radio. My oldest radios are a Panasonic RF 2200, and a
Sony ICF 7600D, (ICF 2002). All good radios.

The reason I suggested the Kaito KA105, or even better the KA11,
(or the Degen equivalents), is that I thought you wanted something
small enough to slip into a pocket, about the size of the Grundig Mini
300PE that you mentioned, but a better radio.
I also thought that you wanted to spend $50.00 or less, and the
KA105 would fit those parameters.

You stated, "I want a nice cheaper radio, under $50, that I
can listen to FM, AM,
and SW."

The KA11 is the same size, but a bit more money, however it is still
close to your $50.00.

You may have a difficult time finding a KA1102 for $50.00 or
less, except on eBay (DE1102), for maybe $47.00, but then you will
pay at least $18.00 for shipping from China.
I would be surprised to see an Eton E5, or Grundig G5 going for
$50.00 or less. I bought mine new for $149.95.

A KA1102 in the U.S. will cost a minimum $59.95, from radios4you on
eBay, and add on $10.95 for shipping and insurance. That might be the
way you want to go for the KA1102.

Because of the G5/E5 size, I would thing that it is more then a
Walkman type. The same would go for the KA1102 in my opinion.

When you start getting up to the size of the Kaito
KA1102, and especially the Eton E5, or Grundig G5, you are beyond
pocket size.
Cato

Also, one of the majors reasons I was thinking about the Grundig Mini
300 was that, it's only $30 at my local radio shack, so I wouldn't
have to wait for my money order to get to the company then wait
another week for shipping, and my birthday is coming up soon, and
since I can pick what my family will get me, I figured maybe they can
just buy me the Grundig Mini 300. But I hope it would be worth in, one
poster said it doesn't lock on at all. Does that mean that it's very
hard to listen with because it will change stations on you or
something?

On Jun 2, 10:38 pm, RedPenguin wrote:
On Jun 2, 10:07 pm, wrote:



On Jun 2, 9:46 pm, RedPenguin wrote:

I want to get a small shortwave radio, that I can use like a walkman.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-DE1105-FM-MW...VERSION-RADIO_...

Is that radio discontinued or something? I can't hardly find it
anywhere. It seems to only be on eBay.


Yep; It's only available on Ebay with Paypal.

Liypn is a very reliable dealer..

PLL Double reduction, 1,000 memories; It's the best of the bunch,
IMHO .. .

But

this one, Kaito KA11, looks Very Similar . .

http://www.radiointel.com/review-kaitoka11.htm

.. and is available from Universal Radio

http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/0011.html

Neither of these are DX Boxes, but if you hook up an external
antenna ; you can really pull in reasonably clear signals from all
over the world..

& off the whip performance is quite remarkable

The cheaper ones are non-digital, no memories and won't compare side
by side

On Jun 3, 5:31 am, RedPenguin wrote:
On Jun 3, 5:01 am, Cato wrote:



On Jun 3, 1:02 am, RedPenguin wrote:

On Jun 3, 4:00 am, RedPenguin wrote:

On Jun 3, 3:37 am, RedPenguin wrote:

On Jun 3, 1:57 am, "Al Dalton" wrote:

I love my G5. I am glad I bought it. For the money (about $150) it's top
notch. It has SSB.

Al

"Mike" wrote in message

roups.com...

I might also recommend a Kaito 1102 / Degen 1102. Very sensitive, very
small, digital, memories and SSB. The Passport reviews pretty much
explain that they think this is the best of Chinese mini-portables.
(Personally, I think the DE 1103 / Eton E5 / Grundig G5 is a better
radio, but at a higher price)

Mike

On Jun 2, 6:46 pm, RedPenguin wrote:

I want to get a small shortwave radio, that I can use like a walkman.
I was looking at the Grundig Mini 300PE for the price at my local
radio shack, which is only $30. I notice it had no SSB but I really
don't need SSB, at least not for a walkman type, but if there is SSB
for a portable, I guess I will take it. Should I go with this portable
or no?

I want a nice cheaper radio, under $50, that I can listen to FM, AM,
and SW. I like Radio Habana Cuba, and want to listen to other stations
also. I want a digital readout of what frequency I am on, not 100%
analog, because then I can't see clearly what frequency I am on.

Should I go with this radio, or would there be a better choice that
covers more frequencies, as it looks like the Grundig covers 7 bands.

Yeah, see I like the features of those radios, but so far it looks
like really only the Grundig 300 is the size I need. See I want to go
for walks and take a shortwave radio with me. I have the Sony
ICF-7600GR, that I use right now but it's not really a "walk radio"
that I want to have. That's really what I am looking for. I will be
looking through those radios you guys/gals recommended, then I will
see what decision I can make.

Think the Kaito 1102 would be decent to go with for my walkman type or
should I go with the G5? The G5 looks like it's the same size as my
Sony ICF-7600GR, but maybe I am wrong. I want a powerful radio but not
a powerful size.

I forgot on my last message, what the heck is the difference between
getting a G5 from Grundig or one from Eton or any other company?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

The Kaito KA1102 is without doubt a good radio. Good enough for me
that I bought two of them. I also own the Eton E5 which is the same as
the Grundig G5, the only difference being the name on the radio. It
too is a great radio. My oldest radios are a Panasonic RF 2200, and a
Sony ICF 7600D, (ICF 2002). All good radios.

The reason I suggested the Kaito KA105, or even better the KA11,
(or the Degen equivalents), is that I thought you wanted something
small enough to slip into a pocket, about the size of the Grundig Mini
300PE that you mentioned, but a better radio.
I also thought that you wanted to spend $50.00 or less, and the
KA105 would fit those parameters.

You stated, "I want a nice cheaper radio, under $50, that I
can listen to FM, AM,
and SW."

The KA11 is the same size, but a bit more money, however it is still
close to your $50.00.

You may have a difficult time finding a KA1102 for $50.00 or
less, except on eBay (DE1102), for maybe $47.00, but then you will
pay at least $18.00 for shipping from China.
I would be surprised to see an Eton E5, or Grundig G5 going for
$50.00 or less. I bought mine new for $149.95.

A KA1102 in the U.S. will cost a minimum $59.95, from radios4you on
eBay, and add on $10.95 for shipping and insurance. That might be the
way you want to go for the KA1102.

Because of the G5/E5 size, I would thing that it is more then a
Walkman type. The same would go for the KA1102 in my opinion.

When you start getting up to the size of the Kaito
KA1102, and especially the Eton E5, or Grundig G5, you are beyond
pocket size.
Cato

Also, one of the majors reasons I was thinking about the Grundig Mini
300 was that, it's only $30 at my local radio shack, so I wouldn't
have to wait for my money order to get to the company then wait
another week for shipping,

http://www.radiointel.com/phil/2005_phil_port_guide.pdf

another set of reviews on portable SWR;s.. 300 PE getds a poor rating;
tuning is drifty,
impulse shopping SWR at best;


( review from Eham below . . )


My Grundig Mini 300PE performs very well with the exception of the MW
(standard AM) band. My set experiences poor image rejection. Ex. a
station on several miles away (WTOP Wheaton MD) 1500Khz can clearly be
heard at a tuning of 590Khz. That tells that this radio uses an IF
freq. of 540Khz.

I was surprized initially at all the whistles and hetrodynes that
occurred at night time at frequencies above 1000Khz. With some
investigation, I've discovered that this radio is receiving short wave
transmissions from the 5 to 7 Mhz band. At a tuning of 1082.5Khz, WWCR
on 5.070Mhz is tremendously strong. By some simple arithmetic
calculations, it appears that the third harmonic of the local
oscillator (at the 1082.5Khz tuning) is at 4.62Mhz--below 5.070Mhz by
the IF frequency of 450Khz. For the math to work exactly right, the
exact receiver tuning would need to be 1.090Khz, so that the radio's
frequency display may be a bit off by -7.5Khz. Similarly, I receive
other shortwave stations where there is no conflicting AM broadcaster.
The FM/SW telescoping antenna seems to be active on MW; touching it
attenuates reception. It's as though there is no front end tuning.

This is poorer AM performance than a '60s shirt pocket six transistor
radio.

It's hard to believe that this performance is typical for this radio.
If I got a bad one, someone please say so.

Thanks))

On Jun 2, 8:46 pm, RedPenguin wrote:
I want to get a small shortwave radio, that I can use like a walkman.
I was looking at the Grundig Mini 300PE for the price at my local
radio shack, which is only $30. I notice it had no SSB but I really
don't need SSB, at least not for a walkman type, but if there is SSB
for a portable, I guess I will take it. Should I go with this portable
or no?

I want a nice cheaper radio, under $50, that I can listen to FM, AM,
and SW.

The Kaito KA-1102 fits into most of my shirt pockets, with close to 1"
sticking up from my pocket. It is the best performer, has the best
features: wide/narrow, SSB, 10 k steps on FM, 1 k steps on AM/SW in
fine tuning setting & has rugged construction. Also dual conversion on
SW/AM for reduced images. But about $70+ new from radios4you.com

The 300PE overloads terribly on FM, no memories, no SSB, single
conversion causes SW images, etc.

G5/E5 slightly larger than KA-1102, maybe won't squeeze into pocket.

The KA-11 has horribly wide selectivity AM/SW/FM. Cuba on 6180 puts
strong clear audio on 6190 where China is broadcasting to North
America via Canada. On FM 94.1, the KA-1102 gets a station 75 miles
away, but on the KA-11 on 94.1 I hear locals from 93.7, 94.5, & 105.1!

The DE1105 is only available new from China for $75 & may have no
warranty or may have to be sent back to China for repair.

DE105 single conversion causes images, no 17 MHz or 21 Mhz bands, no
SSB, no small step tuning, FM overloads.

The Kaiti KA-1101 is like the KA-1102 size wise, just a few $ cheaper
& no SSB or 1 k tuning steps.

The Eton E-100 would be the size you want. Retail is $99.95 but there
are always people selling them on eBay at auction for $50 or less.
Many of these are store returns & they'll offer a warranty usually.
It's the best performer under $100 of the really tiny radios. It
"hides" in your pocket completely. Performance overall not quite as
good on AM & FM as larger KA-1102. FM requires a stronger signal for
hiss-free stereo. No SSB, but does have 1 k tuning steps on AM/SW.
Single conversion so images possible. Good SW sensitivity. George (MN)

On Jun 3, 3:08 pm, wrote:
On Jun 2, 8:46 pm, RedPenguin wrote:

I want to get a small shortwave radio, that I can use like a walkman.
I was looking at the Grundig Mini 300PE for the price at my local
radio shack, which is only $30. I notice it had no SSB but I really
don't need SSB, at least not for a walkman type, but if there is SSB
for a portable, I guess I will take it. Should I go with this portable
or no?

I want a nice cheaper radio, under $50, that I can listen to FM, AM,
and SW.

The Kaito KA-1102 fits into most of my shirt pockets, with close to 1"
sticking up from my pocket. It is the best performer, has the best
features: wide/narrow, SSB, 10 k steps on FM, 1 k steps on AM/SW in
fine tuning setting & has rugged construction. Also dual conversion on
SW/AM for reduced images. But about $70+ new from radios4you.com

The 300PE overloads terribly on FM, no memories, no SSB, single
conversion causes SW images, etc.

G5/E5 slightly larger than KA-1102, maybe won't squeeze into pocket.

The KA-11 has horribly wide selectivity AM/SW/FM. Cuba on 6180 puts
strong clear audio on 6190 where China is broadcasting to North
America via Canada. On FM 94.1, the KA-1102 gets a station 75 miles
away, but on the KA-11 on 94.1 I hear locals from 93.7, 94.5, & 105.1!

The DE1105 is only available new from China for $75 & may have no
warranty or may have to be sent back to China for repair.

DE105 single conversion causes images, no 17 MHz or 21 Mhz bands, no
SSB, no small step tuning, FM overloads.

The Kaiti KA-1101 is like the KA-1102 size wise, just a few $ cheaper
& no SSB or 1 k tuning steps.

The Eton E-100 would be the size you want. Retail is $99.95 but there
are always people selling them on eBay at auction for $50 or less.
Many of these are store returns & they'll offer a warranty usually.
It's the best performer under $100 of the really tiny radios. It
"hides" in your pocket completely. Performance overall not quite as
good on AM & FM as larger KA-1102. FM requires a stronger signal for
hiss-free stereo. No SSB, but does have 1 k tuning steps on AM/SW.
Single conversion so images possible. Good SW sensitivity. George (MN)

Something tells me to get the Kaito KA-1102. It keeps coming up with
good reviews. Does it do a fairly good job of AM/FM DXing? See I just
want to get in some DXing. I am not looking for a $15,000 portable,
but I don't want one that I might as well just throw in the trash. Do
you think I should just go with this radio or would my money be better
spent on something else like the E5 if I am going to spend $100?

On Jun 3, 3:59 pm, RedPenguin wrote:
On Jun 3, 3:08 pm, wrote:



On Jun 2, 8:46 pm, RedPenguin wrote:

I want to get a small shortwave radio, that I can use like a walkman.
I was looking at the Grundig Mini 300PE for the price at my local
radio shack, which is only $30. I notice it had no SSB but I really
don't need SSB, at least not for a walkman type, but if there is SSB
for a portable, I guess I will take it. Should I go with this portable
or no?

I want a nice cheaper radio, under $50, that I can listen to FM, AM,
and SW.

The Kaito KA-1102 fits into most of my shirt pockets, with close to 1"
sticking up from my pocket. It is the best performer, has the best
features: wide/narrow, SSB, 10 k steps on FM, 1 k steps on AM/SW in
fine tuning setting & has rugged construction. Also dual conversion on
SW/AM for reduced images. But about $70+ new from radios4you.com

The 300PE overloads terribly on FM, no memories, no SSB, single
conversion causes SW images, etc.

G5/E5 slightly larger than KA-1102, maybe won't squeeze into pocket.

The KA-11 has horribly wide selectivity AM/SW/FM. Cuba on 6180 puts
strong clear audio on 6190 where China is broadcasting to North
America via Canada. On FM 94.1, the KA-1102 gets a station 75 miles
away, but on the KA-11 on 94.1 I hear locals from 93.7, 94.5, & 105.1!

The DE1105 is only available new from China for $75 & may have no
warranty or may have to be sent back to China for repair.

DE105 single conversion causes images, no 17 MHz or 21 Mhz bands, no
SSB, no small step tuning, FM overloads.

The Kaiti KA-1101 is like the KA-1102 size wise, just a few $ cheaper
& no SSB or 1 k tuning steps.

The Eton E-100 would be the size you want. Retail is $99.95 but there
are always people selling them on eBay at auction for $50 or less.
Many of these are store returns & they'll offer a warranty usually.
It's the best performer under $100 of the really tiny radios. It
"hides" in your pocket completely. Performance overall not quite as
good on AM & FM as larger KA-1102. FM requires a stronger signal for
hiss-free stereo. No SSB, but does have 1 k tuning steps on AM/SW.
Single conversion so images possible. Good SW sensitivity. George (MN)

Something tells me to get the Kaito KA-1102. It keeps coming up with
good reviews. Does it do a fairly good job of AM/FM DXing? See I just
want to get in some DXing. I am not looking for a $15,000 portable,
but I don't want one that I might as well just throw in the trash. Do
you think I should just go with this radio or would my money be better
spent on something else like the E5 if I am going to spend $100?

I can't seem to tell by the pictures alone, does anyone know how the
Kaito 1102 is in size compared to the ICF-7600GR? I defiantly don't
want the 7600 size at all. That's why I don't walk down the street
with my 7600, too big.

On Jun 3, 1:14 pm, RedPenguin wrote:
On Jun 3, 3:59 pm, RedPenguin wrote:





On Jun 3, 3:08 pm, wrote:

On Jun 2, 8:46 pm, RedPenguin wrote:

I want to get a small shortwave radio, that I can use like a walkman.
I was looking at the Grundig Mini 300PE for the price at my local
radio shack, which is only $30. I notice it had no SSB but I really
don't need SSB, at least not for a walkman type, but if there is SSB
for a portable, I guess I will take it. Should I go with this portable
or no?

I want a nice cheaper radio, under $50, that I can listen to FM, AM,
and SW.

The Kaito KA-1102 fits into most of my shirt pockets, with close to 1"
sticking up from my pocket. It is the best performer, has the best
features: wide/narrow, SSB, 10 k steps on FM, 1 k steps on AM/SW in
fine tuning setting & has rugged construction. Also dual conversion on
SW/AM for reduced images. But about $70+ new from radios4you.com

The 300PE overloads terribly on FM, no memories, no SSB, single
conversion causes SW images, etc.

G5/E5 slightly larger than KA-1102, maybe won't squeeze into pocket.

The KA-11 has horribly wide selectivity AM/SW/FM. Cuba on 6180 puts
strong clear audio on 6190 where China is broadcasting to North
America via Canada. On FM 94.1, the KA-1102 gets a station 75 miles
away, but on the KA-11 on 94.1 I hear locals from 93.7, 94.5, & 105.1!

The DE1105 is only available new from China for $75 & may have no
warranty or may have to be sent back to China for repair.

DE105 single conversion causes images, no 17 MHz or 21 Mhz bands, no
SSB, no small step tuning, FM overloads.

The Kaiti KA-1101 is like the KA-1102 size wise, just a few $ cheaper
& no SSB or 1 k tuning steps.

The Eton E-100 would be the size you want. Retail is $99.95 but there
are always people selling them on eBay at auction for $50 or less.
Many of these are store returns & they'll offer a warranty usually.
It's the best performer under $100 of the really tiny radios. It
"hides" in your pocket completely. Performance overall not quite as
good on AM & FM as larger KA-1102. FM requires a stronger signal for
hiss-free stereo. No SSB, but does have 1 k tuning steps on AM/SW.
Single conversion so images possible. Good SW sensitivity. George (MN)

Something tells me to get the Kaito KA-1102. It keeps coming up with
good reviews. Does it do a fairly good job of AM/FM DXing? See I just
want to get in some DXing. I am not looking for a $15,000 portable,
but I don't want one that I might as well just throw in the trash. Do
you think I should just go with this radio or would my money be better
spent on something else like the E5 if I am going to spend $100?

I can't seem to tell by the pictures alone, does anyone know how the
Kaito 1102 is in size compared to the ICF-7600GR? I defiantly don't
want the 7600 size at all. That's why I don't walk down the street
with my 7600, too big.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I don't have the specs, but I have seen them side by side and the
Kaito KA1102 is quite a bit smaller then the Sony ICF 7600GR.
The Kaito KA1102/Degen DE1102 is 143 X 88 X 28.50 mm
Yes, I really like my KA1102's.

Maybe someone on this list can give you the size of the 7600GR.

The Kaito KA11 that I have is actually quite a good performer for
its' size. I have heard that this past year or so quality control at
the factory has been a bit of a hit and miss affair. You must take
into consideration the limits of it's size. You cannot expect a radio
small enough to fit into you pocket to perform like a big Kenwood or
Yaesu tabletop communications receiver, or even a large portable like
the Grundig G5. Even the tiny Sonys like the SW100S, cost a lot of
money for a few more bells, and whistles, and their speakers are still
so small that they still don't sound very well compared to a larger
cheaper radio with a bigger speaker and larger enclosure.
There are tradeoffs that you must make in return for smaller size
and extra portability. And for extra bells and whistles like on the
little Sony SW100S, you will pay a lot.
It's possible that the other owner of the KA11 got one that
just isn't up to the quality of most of them. Sometimes a bad one
slips through the system. Owning a number of radios over the years,
and having worked in quality control at a large manufacturer, I know
that these things can happen. I have heard of people that love their
Sony ICF 7600GR radios. They are an excellent radio... but...
... there have also been some that had a problem of once kind or
another with them and were not happy with the Sony.
All it takes is one bad experience to turn you off from a product.

Cato

On Sun, 03 Jun 2007 13:14:20 -0700, RedPenguin

In the sub $100.00 price range, the DE1102 can't be beat. It is much
smaller than the Sony 7600GR. I think it is a bit to big to fit in
your shirt pocket, but would be easy to carry in one hand for walking.
I have never dropped mine, but I don't think it would survive. The
DE105 will fit in you pocket, but it's not much of a radio (I own that
one as well). A truly great shirt pocket radio is the Sony SW100, I
have one, but expect to pay $300.00 on ebay if you can find one.