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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Blitzfike" data-source="post: 2433949" data-attributes="member: 807">Don't forget this is posted in the prepping section. To me, that predicates its use as an item we would find of use in our SHTF situations. We don't know what conditions will be in a worst case situation, but it pays to prepare for the worst. To me, that means that if I am wanting a receiver in my kit, it must be as capable as possible. There may well be no radio traffic at all in the commercial spectrum, and we may be depending on information from hams around the world. In that case, I need a radio that is capable of picking up broadcasts in SSB or single side band mode that most hams use today on HF radio. Lots of shortwave receivers neglect this feature, so in looking at what is available, that is a must in my opinion.  Here is one such receiver  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICF-SW7600GR-Shortwave-Receiver-Reception/dp/B00006IS4X/ref=lp_172653_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1394218021&sr=1-8" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICF-SW7600GR-Shortwave-Receiver-Reception/dp/B00006IS4X/ref=lp_172653_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1394218021&sr=1-8</a>  Not the cheapest radio out there, but would give you a much better chance of getting useful info.  Here is another and maybe a better radio.  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Grundig-Globe-Traveler-Portable-Shortwave/dp/B001QTXKEW/ref=sr_1_27?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1394218735&sr=1-27" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Grundig-Globe-Traveler-Portable-Shortwave/dp/B001QTXKEW/ref=sr_1_27?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1394218735&sr=1-27</a>Both of these use 4 AA size batteries and I would recommend a couple of sets of rechargeable batteries and a solar charger to go with it. Do a bing or google search and be sure to look for SSB capability on the receivers. I hope this helps some.</blockquote>

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