Steve,
He won't or can't answer your question. Every Chinese company has
"connections" with the Communist Party:
In this link are some interesting comments from a corrupt CCP businessman:
http://english.epochtimes.com/news/5-1-28/26080.html

"dxAce" wrote in message
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wrote:

More to the point, what does your question have to do with Degen radios
and shortwave listening. [?]

It was a legitimate question regarding DEGEN radios. (And other Chinese
sets as
well)

You may not like being reminded that by your purchase you help fund the
PLA and
help promote slave labour?

Got a problem with that, 'tard boy?

dxAce
Michigan
USA

I am impressed that the designer of the DE1103
has given us some insight into that radio and more importantly has
asked the SWL community for suggestions on how to design a new radio.
That is a first for me.

I think we should focus this discussion on Degen and their shortwave
radios. And I'm sure you agree.

dxAce wrote:
Joe Analssandrini wrote:

Dear Sir,

At the risk of posting too much, may I say that I understand that
Degen
is one of China's leading radio manufacturers. As such, I hope that
the
design of this radio is a "no-holds-barred" short wave receiver of
absolute top quality. Ergonomics especially should be
user-friendly.
Menu-driven radios are perfectly acceptable IF the owner's manual
is
comprehensive and complete. (I own an AOR AR7030 Plus, the best
performing radio I have ever owned, which I find very easy to use
due
in part to its superb owner's manual. Though menu-driven, its
ergonomics are superb.) NO "FRILLS" (such as a "fake" analog dial)
should be on this radio; everything incorporated should be there
for a
distinct purpose: the best possible reception of the signals
desired.

I sincerely hope you will take into consideration my suggestion to
incorporate the various new terrestrial digital reception modes. It
is
not necessary (nor, in my opinion, desirable) to incorporate XM or
Sirius satellite "pay" reception into this forthcoming radio.
Satellite
radio can better be served by another separate receiver.

As I stated above, ABSOLUTE TOP QUALITY in DESIGN, COMPONENTS, and
CONSTRUCTION QUALITY are of PARAMOUNT importance.

Degen should market this radio in the USA under its own name. If
the
radio is a great one, this will give impetus to awareness of the
Degen
name in the United States.

I believe that, if any company can design and market a near-perfect
short wave radio, Degen is that company.

My question is: What relationship does DEGEN have to the PLA
(People's
Liberation Army)?

dxAce
Michigan
USA