{"id":1456,"date":"2011-11-23T07:09:41","date_gmt":"2011-11-23T11:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=1456"},"modified":"2011-12-15T22:04:55","modified_gmt":"2011-12-16T02:04:55","slug":"swling-com%e2%80%99s-2011-holiday-shortwave-radio-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2011\/11\/swling-com%e2%80%99s-2011-holiday-shortwave-radio-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"SWLing.com\u2019s 2011 Holiday Shortwave Radio Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Would you like to buy a shortwave radio as a gift, but don’t know a thing about radios? Or want help leaving a hint for Santa or Ms. Claus?\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

Following, you’ll find a handful of select radios I recommend for this gift-giving season. I’ve arranged this selection by price, starting with the most affordable.<\/p>\n

This quick guide is basic, non-technical, and to the point. For more comprehensive reviews, please consult our Radio Reviews<\/a> page.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Updated for the 2011-12 holiday season on 23 November 2011.<\/em><\/p>\n

High-tech stocking-stuffer<\/h2>\n

The Degen DE321<\/a> ($21 US)<\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Don’t be fooled by looks: the Degen DE321 is not your dad’s portable shortwave radio. Behind the analog face hides cutting-edge DSP (digital signal processing) technology that makes this slim cell-phone-sized radio a quirky yet pleasing portable.\u00a0 The impact upon your wallet will be slim, as well:\u00a0 this radio will set you back only $21 bucks. One additional note to tuck away–don’t hesitate to order the DE321 if you want to put it in your sweetheart’s Christmas stocking. There’s an approximate two week delivery time, as this radio can only be ordered from vendors in Hong Kong, and airmail doesn’t come with a confirmation date. [Read our recent full review of the DE321<\/a> if you want more details about this little radio.]<\/p>\n