It's gotten good reviews on Amazon and another site I read. And the price is really good. Just wanted to ask opinions from someone that might have used it here.

http://www.amazon.com/M300BL-Mini300PE-Handheld-Shortwave-Metallic/dp/B0002AHS6M/ref=rsl_mainw_dpl?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I'm not knowledgable about radios by any means. Just need something I can carry around.

looks like the newer version of mine which i love and has worked well for years

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/4040.html

Got one for christmas a while back.

SW is entertaining, especially if you speak other languages.

I just bought one of these today. It was the only shortwave radio in stores within 60 miles of my house. It's very nice, compact, lightweight, and the dials turn easily. It's extremely precise and it comes with earbuds and a carrying case. I like it and I think it's a good radio. It tunes in to seven different SW bands for maximum versatility.