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44B or 18B?

TA Forbes
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04-30-2014, 12:28 AM

Both sets do not come up for sale often.

The 44B is the better radio as far as reception. And it has four bands.

The 18B is probably a bit rarer than the 44B. More power, but fewer opportunities to listen to shortwave.

I would buy the 18, but that is because I already have two 44s.

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44B or 18B? - by tab10672 - 04-29-2014, 11:27 PM

RE: 44B or 18B? - by Arran - 04-29-2014, 11:45 PM

RE: 44B or 18B? - by tab10672 - 04-29-2014, 11:52 PM

RE: 44B or 18B? - by TA Forbes - 04-30-2014, 12:28 AM

RE: 44B or 18B? - by Steve Davis - 04-30-2014, 08:01 AM

RE: 44B or 18B? - by tab10672 - 04-30-2014, 12:40 PM

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