Carl, this is serious, so i won't add any humor. The Grundig is a very good radio and I have nothing bad to say about it. However if you are really serious about listening to SW radio than a dedicated receiver is what you need. I am talking about the ICOM R-75, the Yaesu FRG-100B or VR-5000; I think Kenwood also has a communications receiver. The thing is these are NOT cheap inexpensive receivers and their prices start at $500+. These are multi-band, multi-mode (AM, FM, SSB, FSK, PSK and CW). These receivers are super sensitive and have a battery of filters that can narrow a signal down to 500Htz or shift the receiver so that an unwanted signal is not heard. Terminals are provided for any perphery equipment you might want to add and there is also computer interfaces. The inexpensive way of getting one of these receivers is the used or demo type. If you are very serious about SW listening then this is the way to go but, it is not cheap. <img src="/images/graemlins/angel.gif" alt="" />
