Degen Kaito KA321 Pocket-size 10-Band AM/FM Shortwave Radio with DSP (Digital al Processing), Black - C2i_Inv_1370

SADLY ALL Shortwave Bands did not work .. ZILCH! Seems like a dated design (old style slider band switch), and though it claims to have a DSP (it may have some sort of basic DSP) , it still seems very much like a dated design.. Also build quality seemed flimsy,,, cheap plastic , tacky all round, and really really cheap overpriced item.. just avoid and find a better quality radio receiver..

good,smart,slim& crystal sound

For the price this radio is perfect. Small, good reception, loud enough and batteries last a good long while. I use it all the time out on the work bench where power outlets are a premium (for me lol). Great for camping, EDC, power outages, etc. I bought this and an Eton Mini for double the cost, and this is just as usable. The Eton features extend this one, but the main difference is the digital tuning. IF you have bad hands, get the digital tuning, otherwise there is no reason to spend that extra cash. This one is plenty good enough.

EDIT: I bought the radio in September 2013, and almost 2 years later it still works great, and I still use it. A great pocket radio - great price and it seems made to last! I am thinking of buying another even, as having another one of these around the house will be nice in case I lose this one (perish the thought). I didn't expect very much when I ordered this product because, while the reviews were generally positive, I didn't think a pocket radio with FM/AM and shortwave could be all that great at such a cheap price. I'm happy to say my doubts were wiped away as soon as I had the radio in my hands using it the first time! I have had the radio for a few weeks and it has worked without issue during this time. I use it almost every day, mostly for FM but I like to also scan the shortwave band to see what I can pick up. The shortwave doesn't work as well inside of the house but it can be surprisingly quite clear when I tune it outside. I have listened to shortwave programming from China, Australia, etc. It is not my first shortwave radio, actually my second, but the price is about 1/5th the other one I purchased. That radio had digital tuning while this radio has only an analog interface. If you're new to shortwave listening, remember to start with the upper frequencies for daytime reception scanning and near the bottom for nighttime reception. Just a general rule that should save time when you just want to see what's currently broadcasting. Tuning is at times difficult because you can move past the best tuning spot with just a tiny move of the dial. After you get it just right, the station sounds very clear over the built-in speaker and never drifts or fades! Selectivity is superb, the FM channel you're listening to never sounds mixed with another. I never hear the station drop out in reception unless I'm moving it around the room, and even then it performs well. Shortwave is unpredictable by nature and with only the included whip antenna, you can't expect it to be very stable, so you may need to clamp a long wire to it which I haven't tried yet. The sound with headphones is a very pleasing stereo, not mono, which was something I was looking for in the radio before I ordered it. Sound is great either way, so no worries in this regard. On headphones, a slight amount of static may be heard in the background. This doesn't bother me as I barely notice it though it's something you should consider. Finally, I can't say enough about the battery life. If you're like me, you've long since started using rechargeable batteries because it's so much more convenient for many devices which seem to suck batteries dry in no time. This radio has been using the same regular AA batteries I put in it when I got it, and I haven't had to change them yet. I am very pleased that the radio seems to last a long time between battery changes, and I'm sure you will be, too. Although there is no low battery indicator like some radios, the little red LED that shows a station is tuned in is likely to dim at some point before the batteries are about to die, so I am watching to see if I can use that as a warning indicator. In summary, the interface is simple and meant for a low budget but it is not a low quality radio for the money. I think you're getting quite the deal with this product, so I highly recommend it - even if you have a much more expensive radio with big speakers sitting around, you should just buy one of these to have as a convenient, portable radio. Best pocket FM radio I've ever owned so far.

Excelente radio analógico. Buen sonido

A very reasonably priced short wave radio that does a decent job of picking up stations over all its bands. Its small size makes it very portable, and I intend to take it with me when travelling.

Great reception for FM. I can not believe how loud and clear it is. Can listen to CBC Radio 2 while using the BBQ. I would have given it 5 stars if the AM reception was better. It is okay, but tuning in AM is sometimes iffy. The AM stations I need do come in, which is good with Roughrider season coming up. I have not really had time to test SW. For its size, this a good portable.