[KL7AA] Portable Shortwave Radios

[Steven J. Shamburek]

To the Anchorage Radio Community,

I am still working on my license.  I have paid my dues to the Club.  I am
looking for a portable shortwave radio in particular in case of emergencies.
I have looked at three models:

Sangean ATS-909X BK AM/FM/LW/SW World Band Receiver 

and

Tecsun PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM, Longwave &
Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception

and

CC Skywave SSB AM, FM, Shortwave, NOAA Weather + Alert, Scannable VHF
Aviation Band and Single Side Bands Small Battery Operated Portable Travel
Radio

What has been the experience of members with these three radios or other
portables?  They are all somewhat comparable in price, yet I really do not
know how to compare features.  Any advice is appreciated.

Thank you for any assistance.

Have a pleasant holiday.

Steve Shamburek

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