sv1 wrote:


Middle East

This makes me wonder. My guess is that he/she is not in a position to
have a lengthy discussion, let's say they are in Iran, Syria, Lebanon,
Saudi Arabia, Gaza, etc.

He opens a disposible email account, posts his question with as little
identifying information as possible, takes the advice and has someone
buy him a radio and bring it in hidden in their dirty socks in their luggage.

He then disapears from here, and sits in the dark, listening to the news that
is uncensored and unmonitored on shortwave, instead of the internet where it
is both censored and monitored in his country.

I know this is awfully melodramatic, but if you think this does not still
exist to this day, you must be asleep.

During the cold war it was common, have we all become so jaded that we assume
everyone who posts here is a native Englsh speaker, has broadband internet,
unlimited funds and time, and lives in a democracy that allows the free
flow of information and wants to be identified.

If you saw the last Saturday Night Live, where (an actor playing) President
Obama, went over the census form with you, with some very difficult questions,
you can extrapolate the one about firearms to radios.

Geoff.
--
Geoffrey S. Mendelson, Jerusalem, Israel N3OWJ/4X1GM
New word I coined 12/13/09, "Sub-Wikipedia" adj, describing knowledge or
understanding, as in he has a sub-wikipedia understanding of the situation.
i.e possessing less facts or information than can be found in the Wikipedia.

On Apr 12, 7:24*am, "Geoffrey S. Mendelson"
wrote:
sv1 wrote:

Middle East

This makes me wonder. My guess is that he/she is not in a position to
have a lengthy discussion, let's say they are in Iran, Syria, Lebanon,
Saudi Arabia, Gaza, etc.

He opens a disposible email account, posts his question with as little
identifying information as possible, takes the advice and has someone
buy him a radio and bring it in hidden in their dirty socks in their luggage.

He then disapears from here, and sits in the dark, listening to the news that
is uncensored and unmonitored on shortwave, instead of the internet where it
is both censored and monitored in his country.

I know this is awfully melodramatic, but if you think this does not still
exist to this day, you must be asleep.

During the cold war it was common, have we all become so jaded that we assume
everyone who posts here is a native Englsh speaker, has broadband internet,
unlimited funds and time, and lives in a democracy that allows the free
flow of information and wants to be identified.

If you saw the last Saturday Night Live, where (an actor playing) President
Obama, went over the census form with you, with some very difficult questions,
you can extrapolate the one about firearms to radios.

Geoff, there is nothing that you said that would shock me if that
scenario went down. Enjoy living in Israel, that beautiful country-
one day here shortly we are going to visit.:-)

On Apr 11, 5:31*am, sv1 wrote:
hi

What is the best radio to pick up shortwave from 50-100 dollars

TECSUN PL200
ETON E100
sony ICF-SW11
Grundig *G6
DEGEN DE1103 ,DE1104
Or another ?

Thank you for all

--
sv1

Try e-ham.net/reviews.
Mike

On Apr 11, 5:31*am, sv1 wrote:
hi

What is the best radio to pick up shortwave from 50-100 dollars

TECSUN PL200
ETON E100
sony ICF-SW11
Grundig *G6
DEGEN DE1103 ,DE1104
Or another ?

Thank you for all

--


Radio Shack presently is closing out the Grundig G5. I bought one new
in the box, with an AC adapter and carrying case, for $59 and change
at the RS store in Richmond's Southside Plaza about two weeks ago.
Managers apparently have a great deal of discretion over pricing, so
it's a good idea to call ahead. The G5 is a lot of radio for the
money.

Sky Captain
Richmond, Va.

On Apr 11, 5:31*am, sv1 wrote:
hi

What is the best radio to pick up shortwave from 50-100 dollars


Grundig G5 which is on closeout at Radio Shack.

or DE1103, which is a G5 with a different look.

Both are really good radios for the price.

On Apr 11, 4:31*am, sv1 wrote:
hi

What is the best radio to pick up shortwave from 50-100 dollars

TECSUN PL200
ETON E100
sony ICF-SW11
Grundig *G6
DEGEN DE1103 ,DE1104
Or another ?
Thank you for all
sv1

Spend a bit more and buy the made in Japan Sony ICF-SW7600GR
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICF-SW760.../dp/B00006IS4X
.. It has superior performance and unlike the made in China junk you
listed it will work for decades without "quality control" issues.