I would look for a nice used Sony SW77. It's a great portable! I've had the
Super DX-398.

DeWayne

"roystr" wrote in message
ups.com...
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How about the YB400 Grundig at HeartlandAmerica,Com? They were only
asking a hundred bucks the last time I looked. That's bang for the buck.
Darren





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If you open one of their credit cards, even cheaper still.

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I just ordered a Degen 1103, Approx $64.00 inc shipping

I haven't owned a 909 but have heard controversial discussions about the
"Super" mods
that the vendor peddles. Therefor I stayed away as it is over priced IMO.

My philosophy is that if it requires numerous or expensive mods that is a
sign that
the fundamental design is flawed!

I personally would strongly recommend the Sony ICF-SW7600GR (about $135) or
a used
Sony ICF-SW55 (about $250, no sync detector but the King of true portables)
if you can
find one. Both of these radios consistently make my expensive ham gear
cringe.



"roystr" wrote in message
ps.com...
thanx alot joe. i hope i didnt make a booboo,i just ordered the "super
909" from radio labs. ive read good things about it,and just went for
it. now im nervous and hoping i didnt screw up.

thank you for the advice,im sure ill have many more questions after the
909 gets here.

roy

FYI:

Sony 7600GR - Best performance per dollar.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/7600GR
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/7600group

Sony SW55 - The King of true portables:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sw55
(Lots of reviews & info in the links section.)

Sony SW77 - A little too large for my use but the King of "toteables":
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SONYICFSW77

Sony 2010 - All time greatest "toteable" of all:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/icf2010

"tianli" wrote in message
...
I haven't owned a 909 but have heard controversial discussions about the
"Super" mods
that the vendor peddles. Therefor I stayed away as it is over priced IMO.

I owned a Super DX-398. The audio is better. Sensitivity also. But SSB is
ruined IMO!

DeWayne


My philosophy is that if it requires numerous or expensive mods that is a
sign that
the fundamental design is flawed!

I personally would strongly recommend the Sony ICF-SW7600GR (about $135)
or
a used
Sony ICF-SW55 (about $250, no sync detector but the King of true
portables)
if you can
find one. Both of these radios consistently make my expensive ham gear
cringe.



"roystr" wrote in message
ps.com...
thanx alot joe. i hope i didnt make a booboo,i just ordered the "super
909" from radio labs. ive read good things about it,and just went for
it. now im nervous and hoping i didnt screw up.

thank you for the advice,im sure ill have many more questions after the
909 gets here.

roy