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by **Davi** » Tue, 31 Aug 2004 07:53:42

I been reading reviews on both the Degen 1102 and 1103 SW radios. Both get
good reviews. Which is the best performer? Only difference I see from
reading is the 1103 uses a needle dial combined with the digital readout.
It appears both are very sensitive to signals. I once owned a Grundig YB 305
portable that had sensational reception on AM and SW with the whip. It
sounds like the Degen 1102 and 1103 are similiar. On Ebay there are some
fluctuations in price for the Degen 1102 and 1103...but looks like either
can be bought for about $60
including shippping with some exploring on Ebay.

by **Vic** » Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:46:24

David, I cannot comment on your desire for a comparison of the two radios but CAN say regarding the DE1103, it is a very nice radio
for the money. I use it almost every day as a night table and portable around the house radio. It comes highly recommended 'for the
money'.

Vic
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> I been reading reviews on both the Degen 1102 and 1103 SW radios. Both get
> good reviews. Which is the best performer? Only difference I see from
> reading is the 1103 uses a needle dial combined with the digital readout.
> It appears both are very sensitive to signals. I once owned a Grundig YB 305
> portable that had sensational reception on AM and SW with the whip. It
> sounds like the Degen 1102 and 1103 are similiar. On Ebay there are some
> fluctuations in price for the Degen 1102 and 1103...but looks like either
> can be bought for about $60
> including shippping with some exploring on Ebay.

by **Jim Hacket** » Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:50:59

I have both and there is NO DOUBT in my mind the 1103 is far superior at
digging out a signal...

Quote:> I been reading reviews on both the Degen 1102 and 1103 SW radios. Both get
> good reviews. Which is the best performer? Only difference I see from
> reading is the 1103 uses a needle dial combined with the digital readout.
> It appears both are very sensitive to signals. I once owned a Grundig YB
305
> portable that had sensational reception on AM and SW with the whip. It
> sounds like the Degen 1102 and 1103 are similiar. On Ebay there are some
> fluctuations in price for the Degen 1102 and 1103...but looks like either
> can be bought for about $60
> including shippping with some exploring on Ebay.

by **Michael Brya** » Tue, 31 Aug 2004 10:14:13

Though I am still awaiting the arrival of my 1103, most of the folks I've
talked to suggest that the 1103 is slightly better than the 1102 because of the
tuning knob and tighter selectivity.

Michael Bryant, WA4009SWL
Louisville, KY
R75, S800, RX320, SW77, ICF2010K,
DX398, 7600G, 6800W, RF2200, 7600A,
Degen 1102, GE SRll, Pro-2006, Pro-2010, Pro-76
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by **john KB5A** » Tue, 31 Aug 2004 10:23:11

I have both. My 1103 is slightly better than my 1102 on all bands, but
they're very close in many respects. The 1103 has significantly better
audio and is more fun to play with, the 1102 is smaller and more
straightforward to operate.
I'd be unhappy to part with either one at this point! So, IMHO, you can't
go wrong with either set.

John

Quote:> I been reading reviews on both the Degen 1102 and 1103 SW radios. Both get
> good reviews. Which is the best performer? Only difference I see from
> reading is the 1103 uses a needle dial combined with the digital readout.
> It appears both are very sensitive to signals. I once owned a Grundig YB
305
> portable that had sensational reception on AM and SW with the whip. It
> sounds like the Degen 1102 and 1103 are similiar. On Ebay there are some
> fluctuations in price for the Degen 1102 and 1103...but looks like either
> can be bought for about $60
> including shippping with some exploring on Ebay.

by **Davi** » Tue, 31 Aug 2004 23:45:32

How does the Degen 1103 and 1102 hold up to the Grundig YB 400? They have
similiar functions, I wonder how they compare for sensitivity, selectivity,
etc.

Quote:> I been reading reviews on both the Degen 1102 and 1103 SW radios. Both get
> good reviews. Which is the best performer? Only difference I see from
> reading is the 1103 uses a needle dial combined with the digital readout.
> It appears both are very sensitive to signals. I once owned a Grundig YB
305
> portable that had sensational reception on AM and SW with the whip. It
> sounds like the Degen 1102 and 1103 are similiar. On Ebay there are some
> fluctuations in price for the Degen 1102 and 1103...but looks like either
> can be bought for about $60
> including shippping with some exploring on Ebay.

by **Bob Monagh** » Wed, 01 Sep 2004 09:14:47

I have the degen 1103 (next to me now, actually ;-)

seemed like a simple choice between them - do you need full coverage (0.1
to 30 mhz)? If so, the degen 1103 provides that, the degen 1102 doesn't.
That's why I bought it. I wanted the option of continuous coverage,
including the 160 meter ham band, and the VLF beacon band (as I'm building
a 160+ khz beacon etc.).

The ergonomics could be better (volume control, buttons..) but I prefer
the tunable "analog" style dial to pressing up/down buttons ;-) But at
this $50-ish price range, for a digital dial double conversion radio with
SSB/CW, what are your other options? ;-)

I should add that I wanted to listen to AM shortwave stations, but as a
ham, I also wanted to be able to listen to ham nets (e.g., hurricane nets
;-) and morse code (to rebuild my speed). If I only wanted AM shortwave
stations, then the degen 1102 might be a better choice. But for the few $$
more, if you can live with the ergonomics, the degen 1103 gives you
complete coverage in a jacket pocket sized radio ;-)

hope this helps - bobm

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Red Wave Radio

Which is best? Degen 1102 or 1103??

Which is best? Degen 1102 or 1103??

Which is best? Degen 1102 or 1103??

Which is best? Degen 1102 or 1103??

Which is best? Degen 1102 or 1103??

Which is best? Degen 1102 or 1103??

Which is best? Degen 1102 or 1103??

Which is best? Degen 1102 or 1103??