"Orion" wrote...
Tecsun PL-550 or DEGEN DE1103 ? Which one to choose?

I know the DEGEN has a dual conversion circuitry which the PL-550 has not.
Is this this sufficient to eliminate the PL-550 from my choice?

Has anyone been able to compare the two models?

Thanks.



Orion.


I only have the PL-550 so can't compare performance. It's very sensitive and selective and I use it
as my main listening radio.
It does not have SSB, the DE1103 does. The PL-550 comes with a step-up transformer if you get it
from Liypn on eBay. However, he does not include the transformer with the DE-1103. I've bought 3
radios from him and have had excellent service and perfect radios, he might even test them before
shipping, but I don't know that for sure. Other dealers are less reliable according to things I've
read, and they don't include the step-up transformers that are needed for US mains.
You might want to check the Yahoo Degen 1103 group for more info about that radio.