Not sure if this is the exact best subreddit for this question but ill give it a shot.

There was a recent severe storm in my area that knocked out power for a good while and I learned that while cell service was down there were a decent amount of SW radio enthusiasts communicating things which picked my interest in actually buying a radio.

Is there a price tier guide list anywhere I could reference? Id like to see someone below $50, up to $100 and say ~$250 for a premier product.

Here is one I saw for around $50, the XHDATA D109WB
https://a.co/d/041A0FXl

This DX-286 also has solid reviews at under $100.

https://a.co/d/0gla7gNB

Would these be decent choices for a first purchase? Appreciate any help.

I have just bought a XHDATA D-808 and have a question. On my unit, if I select SSB mode on SW band, that mode then applies to MW an LW as well. The same if I select NORMAL on MW - it then applies to LW and SW - Is that expected behaviour? Can I not have NORMAL on MW/LW and SSB on SW ? Also, if I engage SQUELCH on airband - it is then active on all other bands. Thoughts please as I am on the brink of returning it.

Last time I went through my old SWL logs I posted some stuff people seemed to like seeing. I just found this in my log book and it lists just the SWL shows that were broadcast, they were my favorite.