Lisa Simpson wrote:
I am soliciting opinions, experience, etc on the Radio Shack DX-394; I just
"won" one on ebay for ~150$, and am wondering what to expect . . .

The DX-394 can be a respectable receiver if you do some of the mod's
that are recommmended by those in the know. Here are some links-

http://www.monitor.co.uk/radio-mods/dx-394/dx-394.htm

http://www.kevininscoe.com/radio/swl/rigs/dx-394/

http://www.fourelectronics.com/Re-Ya...-10890092.html