"Radioguy" wrote in message
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On Dec 26, 6:01 pm, "sdgreen" wrote:
"Mike" wrote in message

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Two very different types of radios. What do you intend to
predominantly listen to on your new radio?

Mike

On Dec 26, 6:56�pm, "sdgreen" wrote:

Thinking of purchasing a new portable SW reciever. The two of interest
is
the ICOM R20 or the Eton E1.

Comments?

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Certainly MW & HF, but the VHF bands are of some interest.

Numerous radios will get MW and HF coverage. If those are your needs
then consider something a lot less expensive like one of the Tecsun or
Degen radios.

Also the R-20
seems to have a bit more capability not withstanding the smaller size.

In which ways does the R-20 have a bit more capability. The E1 is
bursting with features.

Are you looking for a radio to listen to broadcast stations only? Or
somehting beyond that?

I tend to like roaming the bands from MW to VHF and beyond. I also do a lot
of travelling and likely the R-20 or the E1 coupled to the 'magic antenna'
would perform quite well.

The question is which would be better?