Ron and Buddy,

Actually, the E1 does not have a handle, and it runs on 4 D batteries. 
Although it is technically portable, I wouldn't recommend bringing it along 
for a day at the beach because the batteries make it heavy, and the lack of 
a handle makes it difficult to carry.  That aside, though, it's a very nice 
radio, and I speak from personal experience.

Steve

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From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 00:10
Subject: Re: Sangean receiver with XM module


>I haven't seen one, but no--it's portable, but it's one of those
> so-called "portatop" receivers, which is to say, it can be carried
> (because it has a handle and runs on batteries), but is best left at
> home (because it's big and relatively heavy). At least, that's what
> the specs tell me. Kevin would be better able to comment.
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