"Frank H" wrote in message
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Thanks everyone! Good point about no resale value, but it's not an
issue for me - I just want a small SW/AM/FM radio that I can take
travelling and camping.

The last thing you want to do while travelling or camping is trying to
figure out how to manipulate the radio - i.e. memory access, volume control,
a useless LCD display that takes up almost 50% of the face of the radio.

My rule for good radio ergonomics is - after initially studying the radio
can the controls be easily and accurately controlled while blindfolded?
Consider this the next time you are curled up in your sleeping bag.

Of course most people don't buy a product considering its resale value. But
that is not the point. The point is if you are deciding to purchase a
product for keeps why compromise on poor ergonomics and memory access? You
will kick yourself every time you turn it on. Then you WILL want to sell
it! In the 1103's case you will either give it away or throw it against the
wall on your way to buying another more user friendly product which you
should have purchased in the first place.
Ref: $130 Sony ICF-SW7600GR - it comes with a Sync Detector which is not
available in any other new portable at any price. It's resale value is not
$zero because it is a desirable product. ALL of its controls can easily be
manipulated blindfolded. Including its memories. Its performance it its
price class is second to none. Especially when teamed with a highly
desirable AN-LP1 antenna.

Hey, its your travel/camping time and money. It's only a hobby.