[E. Pluribus Unum]

TECSUN PL-380

[mylife]

I really like the Tecsun PL-600.

[Nowhere Man]

HMmm, it’s been a while since I really looked into that, I’ve been into that since I was kid in the 1970’s. I have a Grundig Aviator G6 (Buzz Aldrin edition) that is digital, size of a cigarette pack and takes two AA batteries that I got at Radio Shack on clearance in 2009 for $60. It gets SSB too although the tuning is awkward until you get used to it. I’d keep an eye out for various Eton/Grundig brands like the Grundig G5 for example.

[Zionist Conspirator]

My shortwave radio is the cheapest one that has the full shortwave spectrum. It's a Sangean that I ordered from the shortwave store.

A word of advice: if they offer you a second, analogue set for one cent more, be sure and check all the boxes. I checked one of the boxes but didn't check the one that said "add checked item to order" and I didn't get it!

[steve86]

Definitely get a radio with SSB capability.

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4288

Love my Degen.

[Baynative]

Interesting question since the intrusion of government is growing with their ability to monitor everyone and everything, shortwave and CB may be coming back in style as a way to communicate.

[SkyDancer]

My grand dad gave me an old Hallicrafters S-40B - loved it. I still have it and it’s in great condition. Someone told me the value of it is around $400.

[Nowhere Man]

I looked around, the Grundig G3 seems to be a good one.

[logitech]

Analog radio will never be outdated. It is your friend.

[meatloaf]

Get a used Radio Shack DX440 or the equivalent Sangean model off eBay. Check out the reviews on the internet. New it was $200+ twenty years ago. It’s still a great radio.

[Victor]

I LOVE my Grundig S-350...runs on 120vac or (4) D cells....during Hurricane Sandy the radio lasted 2 weeks on battery and the batteries were still good.

They go for about $80 brand new on Ebay.....

This radio has AM/FM/Shortwave (2 bands)

[RonboTex]

I am a ham radio operator and I’m a bit spoiled since I have two transceivers; a Yaesu FT-450, and a ICOM IC-703 with decent external antennas.

Recently however, I decided that I wanted a SHTF, battery operated, portable, SW radio to be able to listen foreign news broadcasts as well as listening in on the ham bands.

For about $70 on Amazon, the chinese made Tecsun PL-600, that another Freeper already recommended is the best bang for the buck I’ve seen. It comes with a roll up wire antenna but it is even usable with the built in whip.

If you still desire an old style, analog, SWL receiver, you can look on ebay or a ham site like QRZ.com where you can pick up a used one.

[tentmaker]

http://www.kaitousa.com/WRX911.htm

You can get this from amazon for $20

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Used to have one of these.....until hubby accidentally threw it out because the aerial was broken. Arrrrrgh! LOVED that radio!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B0009IHD6W/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&coliid=I4P7JOBGO3W01&n=228013&s=hi&colid=2ZHBHTI3RIMWF

[Chode]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numbers_station

[stratplayer]

I have had a Grundig S350 for several years. I would like one just like it if it broke. Digital display with analog fine tuning. Am/Fm/Sw/Sw. About $100 @ Radio Shack

[RightGeek]

Bump for later

[Jet Jaguar]

Ping

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Heh.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwJdGWcNAqk

[dfwgator]

My Realistic DX-440 is still going strong after 20+ years. Unfortunately, there isn’t that much out there anymore.