"Dan" wrote in message
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On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 20:08:03 -0400, "a" wrote:

Ok, at $50 a pop, I could probalbly afford to buy both, and decide for
myself... but can anyone recommend which would be the better buy?
a


Well, a, I know what a Tecsun PL-200 is, and it's an OK radio.
Single bandwidth, no SSB, but OK otherwise on all bands.

However, I'm looking at Kaito's web page right now, and I don't see an
1100 model. I see the 1101 and 1102, and I would take either over
the Tecsun PL-200. Unless price is a consideration, as the 1102
costs more than the other 2.

I have the 1102 - actually I have 2. It's a great little radio.

Dan

Drake R8, Radio Shack DX-440,
Grundig S650, S700, S800, YB400, YB550PE
Degen DE1102, Kaito KA1102
Hallicrafters S-120 (1962)
Zenith black dial 5 tube Tombstone (1937)
E. H. Scott 23 tube Imperial Allwave in Tasman cabinet (1936)

Sorry... I did in fact mean the 1101. It appears to have similar features,
but it is a tiny bit larger (137x85x25 Kaito vs 125x75x26 Tecsun). I'm
shopping for a travel/pocket/backpacking SW. They're both in the same $
ballpark, so I was wondering if there are distinct differences in quality
etc. I did find the Kaito review, but only pics of the Tecsun.

So... why would you take either Kaito over the Tecsun? The 1102 looks to
be too large for my needs (besides, I've already got a Sony 7600GR), but the
1101 looks very 'tidy'. I'd welcome any comments you might have.

thx

a
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