What is a good SW radio at a reasonable price?

[Klif]

I'm a Ham radio operator and have HF and VHF gear and antennas. I was talking to a buddy and he wanted to know about a good SW radio that will "listen" out a ways if the internet and TV are off the air. I'm embarassed since I have a few good Short Wave radios but can't give a recommendation for a good multi-band radio that has maybe a built in solar charger and/or crank (not one of those plastic handled ones) and can be hooked up to an external antenna and maybe even come shielded from EMP.

Does such a thing exist for less than a ton and a half of dollars?

Thanks,
Cliff
DE N5GWU

 

[wolfmanrogers]

Your definition of reasonable and mine might be totally different. Do you want good or do you want garbage?

 

[thevalueman]

I'm in for knowledge

 

[KitCarson]

Sony ICF-2010. Not a survival-type radio but the best portable SW radio ever made. Out of production but used ones are out there.

 

[keith089]

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[Klif]

Your definition of reasonable and mine might be totally different. Do you want good or do you want garbage?

I know what my HF and VHF gear cost and reasonable is a price comparable to them. Garbage is garbage and if you buy something for $100 bucks it will usually make a good boat anchor. Reasonable for a short wave radio that will do what I think is needed is between 300 and $500. Your mileage may vary.

 

[thevalueman]

Baofeng -> The Official Baofeng Store | Get the Latest Baofeng News

Baofeng official website provides you with the most cost-effective long-range Baofeng two-way radios and meets all your amateur and commercial need. With OEM, ODM ability, quotation for bulk order is available. Contact us directly for a best price!

www.baofengradio.com

IF you buy anything.....anywhere....BE CAREFUL!!! there are soooo many China copies out there!!! I know this from experience!!! bought what I thought was a Baofeng off eBay....did my homework....still got screwed!!! eBay, even after I proved to them that they are fake, did nothing....eBay basically encourages fake sellers....it's money to them, what do they care....I would go the manufacturer, if possible, and buy there....

 

[earl777]

Older thread but I am interested in a SW for listening.

 

[Ken Ford]

Several listing for good equipment.

 

[Bluesnipe]

C Crane Skywave is good bang for the buck. And probably the least expense receiver worth buying.