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   From: et472@ncf.ca   
      
   On Sun, 22 Apr 2012, ckozicki@snet.net wrote:   
      
   > I realize that Krieger. I just wondered why the multi-band model wasn't   
   > made for the States.  There are quite a few uf us here who know how to   
   > navigate world band and I like the combination of it with cassette and   
   > auxiliary input that can be used for iPod.   
   >   
   It's marketing.  Someone in Africa, for example, might be kind of   
   dependent on shortwave, so when they buy a boombox, they want that   
   capability.  Someone in North America isn't likely to want shortwave if   
   they are buying a boombox. They'll buy a more special shortwave radio,   
   because they can afford it, because it's a secondary thing.  In Africa, it   
   may be a primary thing, needing shortwave.   
      
   Chances are good it won't be a particularly good shortwave receiver.   
   Meanwhile, you could buy a standard boombox, making sure it has external   
   audio input jacks and then use it with any shortwave radio, getting much   
   better performance.   
      
       Michael   
      
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