Dear Richard,

If you live in the UK, why not consider an AOR AR7030 Plus receiver? I
live in the USA and, as you know, for me, the pound-dollar ratio is
reversed. Nonetheless, after investigating a number of "top" receivers
over the years (and owning many SW portables and the Grundig Satellit
800), I purchased an AR7030 Plus last March and I must say it is the
finest receiver with which I have ever "played" much less owned!
Telephone Richard Hillier at AOR UK and he can explain the radio to
you and answer any questions you might have. He can also recommend
options, depending on your listening requirements, which would enhance
your enjoyment of the radio. As the radio is designed, manufactured,
and serviced in the UK, this would be a major "plus" for you.

The Drake R8B is also a fine receiver and, due to that money ratio, is
probably less expensive for you. However, I firmly believe the AR7030
Plus to be the better radio.

I should at least investigate it.

Best,

Joe


P.S. You also might want to "check out" Andy Ikin's Wellbrook Active
Loop Antennas, which are made in Wales. I have a Wellbrook ALA 330S
Active Loop Antenna which is mounted (on a Radio Shack rotator) in my
attic. The combination of the AOR AR7030 Plus and the Wellbrook ALA
330S is the best combination I personally have ever experienced for SW
listening.