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This radio enables reception of ten shortwave bands as well as AM and FM. The FM band is longer than usual, so you can also receive the Japanese FM band (76-90MHz) if you travel to Japan, or the audio for part of the television band. It has a built-in speaker, DC power jack, earphone jack, telescoping antenna, and wrist strap. It is not quite small enough to be considered a pocket radio, but the slightly larger size seems to improve its performance as compared to most pocket-size shortwave radios. It has good sound quality, not the tinny sound produced by some pocket radios. The slightly larger size also makes it easier to insert and remove batteries, and the radio doesn’t tip over easily. Unlike most smaller radios, it uses 2 “D” size batteries, which gives it much longer battery life. AM and FM reception are both fairly good. Shortwave reception is good for a radio of its size although certainly not as good as most of the more expensive shortwave radios. It was possible to receive stations in Holland, Germany, Cuba, Vietnam, Taiwan and China, although not all at the same part of the night. Stations in Indiana and Florida came in clearly. The telescoping antenna turns 360 degrees, not just straight up or left and right. Reception does not change greatly when the radio is put down or moved slightly, unlike most of the pocket-size radios. The instructions were very minimal but the radio is easy to use. Overall, this is one of the best inexpensive (under $30) shortwave radios, especially when considering sound quality and battery life.
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With the coolest new fashion designers for Autumn landing down from around the world every day on the designer clothing website and in the shops, there’s loads of stunning new pieces to adore. Let us introduce our coolest new fashion talent and our all new favourite bags and shoes of the season, below are the designer names to know right now. There’s an awesome buzz all around jewellery designer Alex Monroe’s pieces, not least for the reason that they are the nicest neck wear around but because the necklaces are decorated with yellow and black bumble bees and cute birds. London’s wonderful designer Christopher Kane has yet again produced the most tremendous piece of the Winter season. This time it’s Christopher’s gorilla print t-shirt for fashion lovers that has Matches wanting one. Don’t forget, we have the stylish Clements Ribero back, designer shop Matches were first in line to retail their Summer 2009 collection of deliciously soft knitwear with brilliantly rich embellishments.
Matches are now stocking the brand new and unusually unique bangles and bracelets by designer Hannah Martin. Jewels that are a little bit dark, a little bit decadent and terribly sexy. Designer shop Matches bring you direct from an airy loft flat in New York City- Haute Hippy, the name says it all. The best of both worlds combine for a wonderfully vintage inspired, beautifully crafted pieces that are amazing, seductive and exceedingly cool. And now for the 2 J chaps, Julian David and the fashion designer Julien McDonald. With extraordinarily soft, feather-light neck scarves in a host of colourways Julian David is the scarf designer to watch and get set up to party in Julien MacDonald’s super gorgeous dresses.
Be completely gobsmacked by the latest collection to hit the rails, it is London based designer label Loha Vete by Max Zubari. These designer clothing pieces are love-worn t-shirts embellished with Zubari’s own personal slogans about life, love and relationships and anything in between. Wear your heart on your sleeve and make conventional clothing a fashion statement. Stay up to date with all the latest Burberry Prorsum fashion styles.
Be sure to check out the designer fashion store Matches site for even more information about these trendy new clothing designers, the very latest must haves and the inside knowledge about all things clothing related on Ruth’s daily blog.