Category Archives: Degen

Degen DE32

Posted on February 25, 2013 by admin

The Degen DE32 is a small DSP-based shortwave radio with analog styling and the ability to play digital audio via a Micro SD card.  The DE32 is much like the Degen DE321 (review) and the Kchibo KK-9803 (review) in that it is a DSP, but uses … Continue reading →

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Degen DE1129

Posted on August 13, 2012 by admin

The Degen DE1129 is a new portable shortwave radio receiver and MP3 player/recorder. A smaller cousin of the DE1128, the DE1129 has switchable 9/10 kHz steps on the mediumwave band–something that prevented the DE1128 from ever catching on in North … Continue reading →

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Degen DE1128

Posted on January 11, 2012 by admin

The Degen DE1128 is a portable shortwave radio receiver with MP3 playback and recording. We will update this page with new information about the DE1128 when it becomes available. Also, check our SWLing Post for updates. (Update 13 Jan 2012: … Continue reading →

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Degen DE321

Posted on October 22, 2011 by admin

The Degen DE321 is a new DSP-based, portable analog shortwave radio. Like the Tecsun R-2010, what makes this radio unique is the fact that it’s analog, very inexpensive and DSP-based. Please click here for our own full review of the … Continue reading →

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Degen DE1127

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin

The Degen DE1127 is a portable, DSP-based shortwave, MW, FM stereo receiver with a built-in 4GB MP3 player and recorder. This unit can record via built-in microphone or via radio broadcasts. Currently, the Degen DE1127 is only available from sellers on … Continue reading →

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Degen DE1126

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin

The Degen DE1126 is an ultra-thin, portable shortwave radio receiver with a built-in 4GB MP3 recorder/player. As with most Degen radios, the DE1126 is primarily available through eBay sellers in Hong-Kong. Please see our link below which automatically searches eBay … Continue reading →

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Kaito KA 500 or Degen DE 500 Self-Powered Radio

Posted on January 28, 2011 by admin

The Kaito KA500 (a.k.a. Degen DE500) has all the features that you need in an emergency situation in North America. There are six ways to power the KA500: dynamo cranking, solar panel power, three AA cells, built-in Ni-MH battery pack, … Continue reading →

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Kaito KA 008 or Degen DE 008 Self-Powered Radio

Posted on January 28, 2011 by admin

The Kaito KA008 (a.k.a. Degen DE008) is a self-powered radio covering AM, FM and four shortwave bands: 4.0- 9.0, 9.0-14, 14-19 and 19-26.1 MHz. Specs: MW Band 530 – 1710 kHz SW Band 1 4000 – 9000 kHz SW Band … Continue reading →

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Kaito DE15 or Degen DE15

Posted on January 2, 2011 by admin

The Degen DE15 is a portable radio covering AM, shortwave and FM. Specs: POWER SOURCE External 5 VDC 120ma Battery Three AA cells [UM3] (supplied) Charge Time 1 to 6 hours Run Time up to 15 hours (earphones) RECEIVER AM … Continue reading →

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Kaito KA1123 or Degen DE1123

Posted on January 2, 2011 by admin

The Kaito KA1123 (a.k.a. Degen DE1123) is a portable shortwave radio with built-in MP3 recorder. Note that this radio is also branded as the Kaito KA801, Degen DE810, KA1125, KA800. Specs: POWER SOURCE External 5 VDC 120ma Battery Three AA … Continue reading →

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