On Dec 27, 9:25Â*pm, "sdgreen" wrote:
"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. Â*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. Â*The E1 is
bursting with features.

Are you looking for a radio to listen to broadcast stations only? Â*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

Hands down my choice would be the Eton E1. But you have not really
defined what kinds of listening you will be doing. For many casual
listeners a far more modestly priced radio such as the Degen DE1103
will deliver more than enough radio stations. For VHF coverage a
scanner would be a much better option.