If you're just getting started, I wouldn't recommend either the 800 or
the R-75. I would recommend the SW7600GR. You can get one for under
$200 and it's a fine little readio. Use it with 20 or 30 feet of wire
out the window and you'll be off and running. It also has SSB
capabilitites, which you should familiarize yourself with even if
you're primarily interested in broadcast listening.

If you've had the SW7600GR for a while and find that your enthusiasm
for shortwave listening continues to grow, then consider moving up. I
personally wouldn't recommend the Eton Satellit 800, though (unless
you can get a really good deal on a used one). My experience with it
(which is contradicted by the experience of many others) has been
disappointing. Besides, it's not really a portable and there are
vastly superior units (like the R-75) in essentially the same price
range.

If you want to mess around remotely with an R-75 just to see what you
can see, go he http://www.ralabs.com/webradio/.

Best,

Steve


Tempest wrote in message . ..
Hi, I'm wanting to get into SW listening but I'm torn betwen those 2
models and I'm not 100% sure what characgteristics are the most/least
relevant of each.

Which radio would be best for a noob getting into SW anew?

If not those, what other radio and why? I only have about six-hundred
bucks to spend.

Thanks