thanks steve.
as i posted above,i just ordered the "super909"

http://www.radiolabs.com/products/re...s/super909.php

from radio labs. ive read good reviews and am nervous but hopefull that
ill be happy with my choice. one thing i learned along time ago(im 42
hahaha),is the more research you do,the more you have to do and either
you end up never buying anything,or you learn enough and over spend by
a large margin. im keeping my fingers crossed that i made a fairly well
informed purchase. this is alot of cash for a guy like me that dosent
work anymore.
wish me luck. any other advice you might have,feel free to pass it on
to me.

thanx again,
roy

Dear Roy "Old Timer,"

Something else I might note: if you are unhappy with your purchase of
RadioLabs' Sangean "Super 909," you can always return it.

You could have purchased a Sony ICF-SW7600GR Receiver, a Sony AN-LP1
Active Loop Antenna, twelve (two complete sets) of AA NiMH rechargeable
batteries, a fast charger, AND the adapter cable to attach the radio to
your stereo system for less money (total would be under $300) than the
"Super 909" ALONE and you would have had a far superior receiver!
Best,

Joe