Included in the box are a user manual, carry pouch, rechargeable batteries, ac adapter, ear buds and a. Kay 1520a swept frequency generator operations and maintanance manual. Shop agm degen de1103 fmmw swlw shortwave dual world digital radio receiver. The ladder sign will disappear when the radio is in normal use. I used three radio receivers as a basis for comparison,i. Apr 03, 2018 the kaito ka1103 fm mw lw sw portable radio is a powerhouse on the shortwave bands. This quality receiver includes full coverage shortwave and is packed with more features per dollar than any other radio we have seen. Manual a radio for all amfmsw radio voice and radio recorder mp3 player from usb and micro sd card.
Pll fm stereoswmwlw dualconversion synthesized world receiver. Kaito ka1102 portable radio overview and full product specs on cnet. Shop hot radio degen de1103 digital fm stereo am lm sw ssb world band portable. The kaito ka1103 degen de1103 shortwave receiver the kaito ka1103 a. Am coverage is from 5201710 khz and shortwave coverage is ten bands. These loops are compact, good for apartment, travel and are broad band from mw to sw. The ka1103 can decode ssb single side band broadcasts though its ssb circuitry, 1 khz tuning steps and clarifier. Degen de1103 dsp fm sw mw lw ssb digital world external. This radio comes with 3 nimh rechargeable batteries and the ac adaptor and charges the batteries automatically while in the radio.
Or contact us at toll free number 1866 524 8676, 909 628 6088. Practically by design a loop antenna for this purpose medium waves is a wire wounded in several turns then connected with a variable capacitor. Our other radio shack shortwave which was excellent tuned by 5 units in shortwave. Kaito 1103 short wave radio pll fm stereoamswssblw. Kaito ka1103 fm stereoswmwlw digital world receiver, silver. It is widely regarded as having reception and clarity equal to radios 2 to 3 times its cost. This new shortcoming forced me to add an additional deficiency to the de1103 deficiencies list overload when using the external antenna. Though lw doesnt appear on the dial face, the 1103 covers lw from 100 to 519 khz. This digital pll dual conversion world band receiver will keep you connected to a very comprehensive frequency range including fm, am, short wave and long wave stations with both a digital readout and a simulation of the oldfashioned analog dial. The kaito ka1103 fm mw lw sw portable radio is a powerhouse on the shortwave bands. The first one lasted at leat 6 years before i got it wet in salt water.
The kaito ka1103 receives full spectrum fm, am and shortwave with single sideband. Degen de1103 service manual download, schematics, eeprom. Unfollow kaito ka1103 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. When you purchase a kaito 1103, you dont get just a radio, you get an entire radio package.
Its small, easy to use, feature packed, and even charges its own batteries. The swling post 20152016 shortwave radio buyers guide. Retro look, modern appeal the first thing thats striking about the. Im nearly stunned at the capability included in this multiband radio and i havent even discussed the ssb capability. Degen de1103 also know as the kaito ka1103 shortwave. Users manual book of the ka1103 shortwave radio kaito. The kaito ka1101 is a dual conversion portable radio covering am, shortwave and fm. Nov 27, 2015 obviously, the new dsp version of the degen de1103 is especially prone to imaging on the shortwave bands.
Now the difference in selectivity with the yb400 is understood. Other than some strange ergonomics, this radio offers a lot of value and performance for the money. This digital dual conversion world band receiver will keep you connected to a very comprehensive frequency range including fm, am, short wave and long wave stations with both a digital readout and a simulation of the oldfashioned analog dial. Included in the box are a user manual, carry pouch, rechargeable batteries, ac adapter, ear buds and a long wire antenna. Please read the manual thoroughly before operating and keep this book in a safe place for future reference.
The only way to determine if this is the newer version is by looking for. Sw coverage is indeed complete, starting from 1711 khz, and not 3000 khz, all the way to 29999 khz. Degen de1103 pll digital amfmlw ssb sw shortwave radio worldband receiver. Most of what has been described about the de1103 on eham is accurate. The newly released kaito ka1103 is an improved and more advanced version of widely praised ka1102. An owners manual and quick reference guide are included. Click here to download the manual ka1103 users manual book. Kaito ka801, i decided to make a few videos about it.
Antique radio forums view topic indoor sw antennas. Please follow battery charging programming instructions in the owners manual prior to use. View and download degen de1103 operation manual online. Users manual book of the ka1103 shortwave radio learn more. Please do not use any other ac adaptor with the de1103 as this may damage the rechargeable function of the radio. The swap worked for me also, and my de1103 performs as well as my ka1103 which was purchased as replacement. Kaito ka1103 portable radio overview and full product specs on cnet. The kaito ka1103 packs a lot of bangforyourbuck if youre looking for an inexpensive, ultraportable entry into swling. The kaito ka1123 degen de1123 is a portable radio covering am, shortwave and fm.
Am coverage is from 5221710 khz and shortwave coverage is 2300 to 23000 khz. I having carelelessly my de1103 shocked into silence on a dry winters day, i had nothing to lose, and decided to try it. Therefore, the value of the band pass of 4 khz has a reserve on the better side. Kaito ka11 kaito has introduced a new pocketsized world band portable radio, the ka11. Operating on battery disconnect external power source before operating on battery power. Kaito ka1103 amfm shortwave radio the kaito ka1103 is an excellent value in a shortwave portable. The kaito ka1103 is a dual conversion portable radio covering am, shortwave and fm. The new degen de1103 version actually suffers overload from powerful sw signals. Insert three aa batteries with correct polarity as shown in the compartment. The 2015 model of the degen de1103 implements a dsp chip the silicon labs si4735d60.
When the sound becomes weak and distorted, and battery. An affordable single side band receiver with some character. Its only 6 12 x 4 x 1 inch thick, with a solid, but not heavy, feel to its case, and looks like a mini portable radio of 25 years ago with an lcd screen showing a simulated analog dial with fm, am and 10 shortwave broadcast bands. The original kaito ka1103degen de1103, tecsun pl310et, and the tecsun pl380 to name a few. When i discovered that degen had recently refreshed the receiver design of the de1103, i was intrigued, to say the least. In the 2014 buyers guide we included several other compact travel radios worth considering. Kaito 1103 short wave radio pll fm stereoamswssblw dual. Degen de1103 is an exceptional portable shortwave radio. In fact, its the only receiver ive ever tested that has overloading issues at this testing location where i tested the original degen de1103, by the way. The degen scans through the band digitally and pauses automatically when it finds a signal. Degen specifies the value of 4 khz for the band pass of the narrow filter in the de1103.