I just received one of the newer KA-1102 Chinese portables from
www.radios4you.com and I must admit that after playing with it for a
few hours it is the most impressive portable for the price ($90
shipped with guarantee) and size that I've used. The sensitivity on
its short whip and SSB reception are phenomenal to say the least. The
BFO "clarifier" is a true variable USB/LSB BFO oscillator and appears
to be rock stable. The AGC action on SSB was also the best I've seen
for a portable with no noticible distortion or "pumping" action. The
selectivity in the narrow position was about 5 kHz with fairly steep
skirts. This is an impressive little dual conversion radio for its
size and price. Highly recommended.