Tempest:

I'd go with a smallish portable at first

There's Lots of interference around the house ; once you go outside into a
park, or up in the hills or out in the country, or bicycle out into the hills,
or row out onto a lake or whatever
things quiet down rapidly.

If you also want good music / quality, Sony 7600 GR would be a good choice;

Portables are also good for walks; try wandering around with one, using earbuds
/ small headphoines whilst tuning around.
All sorts of stuff out there.

- Plus, you'll be getting a bit of excersize; and will officially be doing good
things for
your health while walking about & DX'ing..
20 minutes walking a day can suddely add up.

So, consider trying a portable first. The KAITO DEGEN 1102 family get high
marks as well..

Dan





In article , Tempest
writes:

Subject: Help in buying 1st shortwave radio
From: Tempest
Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 05:45:13 GMT

Hello all.

I've been using scanners for years and now I want to check-out
shortwave.

I've been looking at the Satellit 800 and the Icom R-75. What other
ones should I be considering? I have about $500 or so to spend.

Thanks for any help!