Here is a reply to my Kaito radio question from Buddy that came to me, 
rather than going back to the list.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Mike Duke, K5XU" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:46 PM
Subject: Re: More About SW Receivers with Keypads


The kaito KA1102 and KA110 are rebadged/rebranded Degen DE1102/1103, 
reviews for which can be had on RadioIntel.com. Small radios and a bit 
quirky, but people seem to like them.
--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On Oct 1, 2012, at 6:38 PM, "Mike Duke, K5XU" <[log in to unmask]> 
wrote:

> Has anyone played with the Kaito models?
>
> I think I'm spelling it right.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:34 PM
> Subject: Re: swl radio with keypad entry
>
>
> I'm curious to know if anyone's played with the Tecsun PL-660. While
> it =
> has a keypad, I have no idea of how blind user friendly it is.
> However, =
> for $120 at the high end, $110 or so on eBay after shipping, with 
> air
> =
> band and a sync detector, it doesn't sound half bad.
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>
>
>
> On Oct 1, 2012, at 5:35 PM, Christopher Moore <[log in to unmask]> 
> =
> wrote:
>
>> Hello guys,
>> A friend of mine is looking for a shortwave receiver with keypad=20
>> frequency entry.  I've had a Yachtboy for many years here, and he =
> would=20
>> probably like something similar.  I think he's willing to spend
>> $100 - =
> $200.
>> =20
>> Any suggestions?
>> =20
>> 73 Chris w1gm