it is a marvelous piece of vintage radio equipment comparable to larger full band communications receiver models. But with one major flaw: SW100's clam design is very fragile that utmost care must be taken when operating this radio. Also replacement parts are already obsolete so if you got the board damaged chances are you won't find any parts replacement available in stores, especially the SMD IC's and FET transistors. It's very pricey to repair, even if you're just looking for junked/ scrap non-working SW100 to scrounge for parts it would cost you considerable amount of money.
Looking to buy it,looks like a nice little sw radio
it is a marvelous piece of vintage radio equipment comparable to larger full band communications receiver models. But with one major flaw: SW100's clam design is very fragile that utmost care must be taken when operating this radio. Also replacement parts are already obsolete so if you got the board damaged chances are you won't find any parts replacement available in stores, especially the SMD IC's and FET transistors. It's very pricey to repair, even if you're just looking for junked/ scrap non-working SW100 to scrounge for parts it would cost you considerable amount of money.