[japaneseghost]

Could someone pls post the specs to buy a good one? thanks

[Azzurri]

The stations seem to change frequency so frequently. Does anybody know of a good source which keeps up to date with shortwave programming information?

[jbstrick]

The Sony 2010, RadioShack DX-398 and The Grundig YB-400 are good radios. Be careful this can be very addicting.

[nygoose]

This might help: Worth Getting a Shortwave Radio

[Vinnie]

Here is the Radio Netherlands buying guide site NL Buying Guide

A lot depends on how much you want to spend. Just be sure any shortwave radio you buy can pick up Single Side Band (aka SSB), Hams use SSB almost exclusively. I would also recommend a portable, in case the sh** hits the fan.
In portables, Sony 2010( the best), Radio Shack DX 398( same as Sangean 909), Sony 7600GR