New Tecsun PL-368 prototype on display at 2020 Shanghai International...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who shares the following photos and short videos of a prototype Tecsun PL-368 at the 2020 Shanghai International High-End Hi-Fi Expo. The PL-368...
View ArticleElecraft KX1: Back with my portable radio companion
Note: This article was first published on QRPer.com. A few weeks ago, I published a post about radios I’ve regretted selling or giving away. Number one on that list was the Elecraft KX1. Within a...
View ArticleTaking the Icom IC-705 on a shortwave and mediumwave field trip
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, 13dka, who shares the following: Yesterday evening, I took the Icom IC-705 to the dike for the first time (got it on Thursday and spent a lof of time with...
View ArticleHow to find the Tecsun PL-330’s firmware version
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Jaap de Goede, who shares the following note: Thanks for posting the hidden feature table to the Tecscun PL-330. I see more and more videos of the PL-330 popping...
View ArticleRadio Waves: RFI rebroadcasts halted in Taiwan, City Radio, Plans to Recover...
Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Because I keep my ear to the waves, as well as receive many tips from others who do the same, I find myself privy to radio-related stories that...
View ArticleMario suggests a virtual visit to Schulman Auction
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mario Filippi, who writes: You may already know about Schulman auctions, but if not here’s the site: https://www.schulmanauction.com/vintage-electronics/ Even if...
View ArticleListener Post: From a broken console radio to the Kenwood R-600
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Jim Meirose, who recently shared the following listener post: Listener Post by Jim Meirose My interest in radio started around 1960-61. My uncle was going to...
View ArticleRadio Waves: Sculptor Honors Fern Blodgett Sunde, Pack Removes VOA Editorial...
Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Because I keep my ear to the waves, as well as receive many tips from others who do the same, I find myself privy to radio-related stories that...
View ArticleFinding Happiness…
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View ArticleARRL Urges Members to “Strongly” Oppose FCC Application Fees Proposal
(Source: ARRL Newlsetter) ARRL Urges Members to Join in Strongly Opposing FCC’s Application Fees Proposal ARRL will file comments in firm opposition to an FCC proposal to impose a $50 fee on amateur...
View ArticleFTIOM & UBMP, November 1-7
From the Isle of Music, November 1-7: Part 2 of 2 parts: Special guest Zenovio Hernández Pavón, a prolific researcher, author, historian and radio producer in Holguín, helps us explore Holguín’s...
View ArticleFCC Authorizes AM radio stations to operate using all-digital broadcast signals
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Evans, Mike S, and a number of others who have contacted me regarding the FCC’s Authorization of All-Digital AM Radio. Below, you’ll find the FCC press...
View ArticleMatt’s mediumwave audio comparison of the C.Crane Radio 2E and the Potomac...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Matt Blaze, who writes: I did another head-to-head receiver comparison, this time of two MW BCB AM portables: The C.Crane Radio 2/e vs. the Potomac Instruments...
View ArticleA Universal HamRadio Remote HTML5 interface
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ferrie, who writes: [Universal_HamRadio_Remote_HTML5] is an implementation of python server and html5 function to get a web-browsable interface to use your TRX...
View ArticleRob Sherwood on Ham Talk Live tonight (October 29, 2020)
I just discovered Rob Sherwood (NC0B) will be on Ham Talk Live tonight. Rob always has fascinating comments about receiver performance, so this should be a great episode. Here are details: Rob...
View ArticleFCC’s AM digital order did not include DRM
This news item expands on our previous post. (Source: Radio World) No Luck for DRM in the AM Digital Order Digital Radio Mondiale was hoping that the Federal Communications Commission would consider...
View ArticleCHA MPAS Lite: A proper quick-deployment field antenna
Chameleon Antenna recently sent me a prototype of their latest antenna: the CHA MPAS Lite. The MPAS Lite is a compact version of their MPAS 2.0 modular antenna system and designed to be even more...
View ArticleThe new Yaesu FTDX10: Yaesu’s latest hybrid SDR HF transceiver
I’ll admit it: I like what I see here. Yaesu has announced their latest compact 160-6 M transceiver: the FTDX10. Based on the specifications, it looks like it borrows heavily from the FTDX101 series,...
View ArticleIvan demonstrates the incredible SDR# Co-Channel Canceller
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ivan (NO2CW), who shares the following short demo of the new SDR# Co-Channel interference canceller tool: That is simply amazing! Readers note: this powerful...
View ArticleCan you identify this radio in Goldfinger?
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who writes: As a tribute to Sean Connery, who passed away today, let’s see if your readers may identify this radio set found in Goldfinger from...
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