My $12.00 Degen DE105 ( same as KAITO KA105 ) purchased on eBay does
not perform as well as my $1800.00 Drake R8B. The DE105 seems to be
inferior in every respect except two. The portability of the DE105 is
far superior to that of the Drake R8B and the price is better. My
advise is as follows:

If you are expecting Drake R8B performance in a $12.00
portable, you will be as disappointed as I was. I was hoping to not
have to carry my R8 in a laptop bag along with a 100 mile long
extension cord.

If you are looking for a small digital receiver under $20.00
that will pick up the major SW stations as well as AM and FM and still
fit in your shirt pocket, look no further. The audio quality is what
most rational people would expect from a very small speaker. I will
admit that I am still struggeling with the fact that a 1 inch speaker
does not sound as good as my four way dual 12 speakers at home.