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Tim writes:
Universal Radio is now advertising that they'll carry the Sangean SR-35 pocket radio for $21.95 as of July 1, 2011. Judging from the image on the website, it seems the frequencies indicated on the face of the radio haven't been adjusted to the American market.
Paul adds:
Specs confirm US coverage:
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I can't see paying #21.95 for a radio that appears to be about equal to the Sony S10MK2 which currently goes for $9.99 at Amazon.
Comparing the specs, the only difference I can see is that the Sangean has a "softly backlit" dial, which parobably means it will have shorter battery life than the Sony.
I've had my Sony for about 5 years, it's a great little radio for what it does, and I think I still have the original batteries in it. I keep it in the walk-in pantry in our basement (gotta have a radio in every room of course) and as such it gets at least a few minutes of use just about every day, and more when I'm in there stocking the shelves after food shopping.
Posted by: Ken K. in NJ | May 16, 2011 at 05:42 AM
It has been a while since reading something optimistic about the future of shortwave radio, but this morning I stumbled upon this article:
http://mt-shortwave.blogspot.com/2011/05/shortwave-is-not-dead.html
Made me feel happy:).
Posted by: Mischa | May 16, 2011 at 05:51 AM
Hmmm... I guess I like the analog Prison Radio.
What a concept.
http://www.123radios.com/BuyItNow.asp?PID=2207
http://www.123radios.com/BuyItNow.asp?PID=2453
Posted by: Terry | May 16, 2011 at 09:21 AM
The international broadcasters mentioned in the above article do not target North America, so as far as I'm concern shortwave radio is dead.
And I'm sure the new Sangean SR-35 radio will have a superior build quality and level of performance to the cheap Sony mentioned above.
Posted by: Tom Welch | May 16, 2011 at 10:26 AM
For your reading enjoyment, here's Jay Allen's new review of the Zenith Royal 700 "Lunchbox" radios:
http://radiojayallen.com/zenith-royal-700-series-the-lunchbox-radios/
Posted by: Gary | May 16, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Gary- By coincidence I am am sellinn an excellent Zenith Royal 710 on ebay,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300558049721&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
It is everything Jay Allen says about the 700 series!
Posted by: Ed S. | May 16, 2011 at 06:21 PM
That's a nice looking radio, Ed.
Posted by: Gary | May 16, 2011 at 08:24 PM