Does anyone have any idea to the availability of this model of radio in
the
UK...?

At a reported 12% defect rate I would avoid it like the plague. Repairs
must be sent at your expense to Hong Kong and then wait for many weeks.

Spend a few more pounds for the Sony 7600GR and you'll be happy.

"~" wrote in message ...

Does anyone have any idea to the availability of this model of radio in
the
UK...?

At a reported 12% defect rate I would avoid it like the plague. Repairs
must be sent at your expense to Hong Kong and then wait for many weeks.

Spend a few more pounds for the Sony 7600GR and you'll be happy.



What percentage of the new production model (post Sept. 28) have
problems? I might be mistaken but I think the 12% you refer to comes
from those who bought the early run of 1103s. The poll at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kaito-de1103/ shows about 12% answering
"yes" to having a problem. I haven't seen anyone there say they had
a problem when purchasing a known post-9/28 one. But, I could
be wrong about that too. Pretty sure I'm not wrong about my 7600GR
costing 3 times as much as my 1103 though : )

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"~" wrote in message ...

At a reported 12% defect rate I would avoid it like the plague. Repairs
must be sent at your expense to Hong Kong and then wait for many weeks.

Spend a few more pounds for the Sony 7600GR and you'll be happy.



What percentage of the new production model (post Sept. 28) have
problems? I might be mistaken but I think the 12% you refer to comes
from those who bought the early run of 1103s. The poll at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kaito-de1103/ shows about 12% answering
"yes" to having a problem. I haven't seen anyone there say they had
a problem when purchasing a known post-9/28 one. But, I could
be wrong about that too. Pretty sure I'm not wrong about my 7600GR
costing 3 times as much as my 1103 though : )


I went to http://www.degen.com.cn/english/contact.asp and found the e-mail address for customers
"overseas", i.e. not in China.
I wrote and asked about the shuttle control problem, hoping to confirm that the new version of the
1103 is ok.

This is the reply I got.
-----------
Dear Sir,

We have noticed that jog dial problem after the first production, and have already changed a better
supplier. Therefore, DE1103 made on Sept. 28 will not have this problem.


Regards

I don't believe the "new" batch has been out long enough to prove that
statement. I got one of the first units Liypn ever sold and it took it
about 4 months to develop the problem. The "new" ones need to go at least 6
months before I am convinced.
P.S. I do STILL love my 1103 despite it's problem...



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At a reported 12% defect rate I would avoid it like the plague.
Repairs
must be sent at your expense to Hong Kong and then wait for many weeks.

Spend a few more pounds for the Sony 7600GR and you'll be happy.



What percentage of the new production model (post Sept. 28) have
problems? I might be mistaken but I think the 12% you refer to comes
from those who bought the early run of 1103s. The poll at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kaito-de1103/ shows about 12% answering
"yes" to having a problem. I haven't seen anyone there say they had
a problem when purchasing a known post-9/28 one. But, I could
be wrong about that too. Pretty sure I'm not wrong about my 7600GR
costing 3 times as much as my 1103 though : )


I went to http://www.degen.com.cn/english/contact.asp and found the e-mail
address for customers
"overseas", i.e. not in China.
I wrote and asked about the shuttle control problem, hoping to confirm
that the new version of the
1103 is ok.

This is the reply I got.
-----------
Dear Sir,

We have noticed that jog dial problem after the first production, and have
already changed a better
supplier. Therefore, DE1103 made on Sept. 28 will not have this problem.


Regards

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"Sanjaya" wrote in message
ink.net...
"~" wrote in message ...

At a reported 12% defect rate I would avoid it like the plague. Repairs
must be sent at your expense to Hong Kong and then wait for many weeks.

Spend a few more pounds for the Sony 7600GR and you'll be happy.



What percentage of the new production model (post Sept. 28) have
problems? I might be mistaken but I think the 12% you refer to comes
from those who bought the early run of 1103s. The poll at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kaito-de1103/ shows about 12% answering
"yes" to having a problem. I haven't seen anyone there say they had
a problem when purchasing a known post-9/28 one. But, I could
be wrong about that too. Pretty sure I'm not wrong about my 7600GR
costing 3 times as much as my 1103 though : )


I went to http://www.degen.com.cn/english/contact.asp and found the e-mail address for customers
"overseas", i.e. not in China.
I wrote and asked about the shuttle control problem, hoping to confirm that the new version of the
1103 is ok.

This is the reply I got.
-----------
Dear Sir,

We have noticed that jog dial problem after the first production, and have already changed a better
supplier. Therefore, DE1103 made on Sept. 28 will not have this problem.


Regards

SANJAYA,

the eBay Seller "LIYPN" who has a 'good' sellers record on eBay
now appears to be selling these two Degen AM/FM-Stereo/Shortwave
Radios as they are listed by him on eBay:

* DEGEN DE-1102 Digital World Band Radio
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5714351475

* DEGEN DE-1103 "SSB" Digital World Band Radio
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5728477708

Both above Degen Radios come with:
- 1100 mh Rechargeable Batteries
- AC (220VAC to 110VAC) Adapter & Battery Charger

IMHO: The Cost of NOT having to Buy Batteries should pay for
these Degen Radios in 2-3 Years.


hth ~ RHF
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