Re: [Swprograms] $15 (regularly $20) SW radio @ Walgreens

["Richard Cuff" <richard@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I lied -- 1101 is dual conversion too.  Generally available for $55-$60.

RDC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Cuff" <richard@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Shortwave programming discussion" <swprograms@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Swprograms] $15 (regularly $20) SW radio @ Walgreens


> Joel:
>
> If you still have it -- What page of the flyer was it on?  Tried to view
it
> online, couldn't see it..
>
> It's probably something like the Jwin or similar.  If you really want a
> beach radio, pick up the Kaito 1101, 1102 or 1103.  Those can be had for
> $60 - $100 and are much, much better radios.
>
> I have the 1102 and it is very acceptable for rocking-chair listening, but
> there is no bass to speak of.  I believe the 1101 has better bass but is
> single conversion, if I remember the Passport review correctly.  The 1103
> has more bells & whistles but doesn't perform as well as the 1102.
>
> Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA  USA
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Joel Rubin" <jmrubin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
> To: <swprograms@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 4:15 AM
> Subject: [Swprograms] $15 (regularly $20) SW radio @ Walgreens
>
>
> > I notice a $19.99 shortwave radio on sale in the NYC fliers from the
> > Walgreens pharmacy chain for $14.99 and they say it is available at
> > Walgreens.com.
> >
> > I haven't the foggiest idea if this is a good "beach radio" for the
> > money. Obviously a DX machine it ain't.
> >
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