Brent,
Would a sw receiver make sense for Carl in the rehab center? Does he have one?
I just picked up a 'degen 1103' off of epay for pretty cheap, outstanding very small reveiver, much better and smaller than my RS dx-398. An incredible bargain btw if anyone is looking for such a thing. Two people are shipping them straight out of China. Ext ant plug, dual BW, ssb, am, fm, easy to use, very sensitive. Comes with ext ant, ear buds,. 110V ac adapt, 4- NiMH batterys, nice carrying pouch.
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4288Anyway, if this sounds like something Carl would be able to use and enjoy I'd be happy to get him one. Please let me know.
Larry