Thanks everybody for comments. I will probably change my mind ten
times before I eventually buy anything. Seems like the Degen might be
a likely candidate.

I found a pdf file from Phil that you might like to take a look at.

It's called "Phil's Portable radio guide" and has the kind of info to
make a decision. You will be surprised what he finds to be the best
radios. Maybe you will just have to buy another radio after reading
this.

73
Bob
N9NEO

If you was planning on at first spending about $100.00 for a Shortwave
radio,I think it is hard to beat spending that amount of money for a new
Sony 7600 GR radio.The best in it's class for the money.
cuhulin