Will try not to repeat what others have written - but I did end up buying the cheaper Chinese version, the Degen DE1103, for approx. 1/2 the price from ebay. Included the 110V plug-in power supply, really great ear-bud headset, a cute cloth bag/cover for the radio, rechargeable batteries, wire antenna. You do have to read the manual to really know how to use it (English manual came on a little CD with the radio). For example, the batteries do not charge unless u set them on a charge time (by pressing "vol" and a number - when the radio is plugged in but powered off).Amazing reception of FM stations in addition to the stellar shortwave reception. Wife loves the old look analog appearance of the tuning display.Highly recommend this or the equiv. Degen radio.