One of the most sophisticated and powerful miniature radios in the world, the Kaito KA1121 PLL Crystal Synthesized World Receiver is a world class performer.  Build quality is absolutely outstanding, with a MUCH more solid feel than units such as the Grundig Yacht Boy or similar units (which offer nowhere near the performance of the KA1121). 

The KA1121 offers top performance on all the following radio bands: Shortwave, Mediumwave (regular AM), Longwave, FM Stereo, and NOAA Weather Band.  SSB capability to monitor ham transmissions.  Its performance rivals units costing 5 times as much, and outperforms nearly all portable radios.  Sensitivity and selectivity are outstanding.  We are shortwave aficionados, and could not resist this little unit!  It is a MUST HAVE for anyone who loves radio or enjoys monitoring distant signals from around the globe.

The KA1121 is the first of its type to incorporate a DETACHABLE MP3 player/recorder that can be set by the radio’s internal timer to record your favorite programs at any time during the day, or even to download any other MP3 or other files off your computer for portable listening anytime, anyplace. 

As a BONUS exclusive to the USA version, it will also have the ability to receive the 24 hour NOAA weather broadcasts through digital tuning channels.  The ability to record in MP3 format is an extremely useful feature and was previously only available through expensive units that recorded onto a cassette tape (and most of these had substandard performance which detracted from their desireability).

Shortwave reception is tops by any standard.  Countries from around the world can be monitored with ease thanks to the KA1121’s superior reception and advanced technology.  No subscription fees required!  Just turn it on and you are ready to go.  Countries like Japan, the Netherlands, Cuba, Russia, China, Jordan, London (UK), Germany, and too many others to mention are easily received on the shortwave bands.  This technology also allows the user a full 400 programmable frequency settings, with 100 station names that are fully customizable by the user, more than enough to please the most discriminating listener.  The MP3 player can be docked in the radio and used in conjunction with it, or can be undocked and carried in a pocket (the MP3 player is smaller in area than a business card, though thicker).  FM, AM, and other bands reception are also superior to anything anywhere close to the size of this unit, and are a DX’ers dream!  The radio incorporates an onboard antenna, and there is an external antenna port for the user to connect his or her favorite external antenna which encourages experimentation with homemade rigs or commercial units.  Single Sideband capabilities allow the user to monitor ham radio operators from around the world!

The radio comes standard with earphones, carry case, NiMH rechargeable batteries, a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery for the MP3 player, AC adapter, a USB cable for connecting to a computer, Installation CD, extra soft antenna (for external use), and user’s manual.  By simply plugging in the unit, both the batteries in the radio and the miniature rechargeable battery in the MP3 player are automatically recharged.  No battery purchasing required.  This radio has it all!

Frequency coverage: AM: 140 Khz - 520 Khz (LW), 520 KHz - 1710 Khz (MW), FM Stereo: 70Mhz- 88.0Mhz (Low FM), 88.00Mhz - 108 MHz(Upper FM), SW: 3000 KHz - 29,999 KHz

Shipping within the lower 48 United States runs $21.95.  Shipping to Canada runs $32.00.  Worldwide shipping to just about anywhere else for $41.00.  Insurance runs $7.60.  Paypal payments from confirmed addresses please.   We accept just about any payment option and will try to work with you any way possible .  Thanks!!