Dear Gary,

I'm afraid I disagree with you. Compare the features of the Eton E10
with those of the Sony ICF-SW7600GR. Both radios sell for approximately
the same price yet the Sony offers far more important features than
does the Eton and, due to these features, its performance is better.
Also the Sony, manufactured in Japan, is made to a far higher
construction standard than is the Eton.

Compare the Eton E10 or E100 with comparably-priced models from
Degen/Kaito. All of these models are made in China; why aren't their
features comparable at their respective prices?

No one expects an AOR AR7030 Plus for the price of a Grundig Mini
100PE, but Eton, which seems to support the shortwave hobby better than
any other company, should take into consideration the modern features
which make SW listening more rewarding and satisfying. If Degen/Kaito
can include dual bandwidths and dual conversion at $75.00 (or less),
why can't Eton? If Sony can include synchronous selectable sideband
circuitry AND dual conversion at $130, why can't Eton?

Just my thoughts.

Joe