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Ok, so let me get this straight. When the Obama regime kills talk radio, the internet there will be not counter to the state control media except what we can pick up on shortwave radio? I wonder who we might expect to be broadcasting Radio Free America.
Like Obama's out to ruin everything for everyone.
There's no way that radio will ever fully "die" since it's a technology that really can't be fully replaced.
Ok, so let me get this straight. When the Obama regime kills talk radio, the internet there will be not counter to the state control media except what we can pick up on shortwave radio? I wonder who we might expect to be broadcasting Radio Free America.
I'm sorry politics got into this (but as long as it did: GLENN BECK!!?? Give me a break!). If 'talk radio' were killed, I for one would be pleased. But Obama isn't out to kill it. Unfortunately, it will go on..and on...and on.
riflemean: I still have a Sony 'Earth Orbiter' receiver (model CRF-5100) that I paid $425 for in 1971 (a ton of money now!). It was a newer version of the old Zenith Trans-Continental receivers which were (and are) highly regarded. It's still a great receiver, especially the audio, although it drifts quite a bit on SSB. But after 39 years, it still works quite well, although the bandswitching and pots are dirty and take some fiddling.
ERRATUM: I need to make a correction. In my previous post, I referred to the "Zenith Trans-Continental" radio. It should have read "Trans-Oceanic". I just wanted to correct myself before someone called me on it. Tightwad: I didn't even want to think about what $425 in 1971 dollars is equivalent to now! $2305.99!!! [expletives deleted]
AlstraQ: I recommend eHam highly. I use it quite often, just to see what the verdict is on radio equipment.
Back in the 70s, I had a Panasonic RF-2200. Killer radio. Got QSL cards from more than 50 countries. Very precise analog dial with reset function. They show up quite often on EBay. The manual is available online, and it does have complex controls, so you'll want to see how to use it.
Kaito KA1103 Product Reviews The Kaito 1103 is one I have used for many years. Rated as best for the buck. Do a google shopping search to find sources.
It looks good for the price. Certainly better than the first SW receiver I had.
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