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A traveler’s review of the Grundig G6 shortwave radio
The Grundig G6 makes for an excellent travel companion Last week, I traveled to New York City by air and used trains, taxis and buses en route to Philadelphia. All the while, I carted along my...
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Fernando’s review of the Bonito 1102S RadioJet software defined receiver
The Bonito 1102S RadioJet - Click to Enlarge SWLing Post reader and fellow SW radio reviewer, Fernando, has apprised us of his review of the Bonito 1102S RadioJet. While his site is in German, which we...
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CDNSE Newstar DR111 First Review
The DR111 DRM Radio (Photo: Chengdu NewStar Electronics) Based on this initial review, it appears that the CDNSE Newstar DR111 is an improvement over the company’s last portable DRM radio, the DiWave....
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The Tecsun PL-380: a great travel radio
My Tecsun PL-380 and Eagle Creek pack SWLing Post reader, Alan, commented on our “most durable radios for travel” post: You should include the Tecsun PL-380 [on] the list. It is an excellent tuner with...
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CNET reviews the Grundig G2
Joshua Goldman, with CNET, has written a review of the Grundig G2. What’s more, he offers a fairly thorough review of the Grundig G2′s features and design. First of all, I’m very impressed that CNET...
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Frank’s assessment of the Elad FDM-S1
The ELAD FDM-S1 Software Defined Receiver SWLing reader Frank Holden (VK3JFH/VP8DNM) contacted me by email to share his experience with the ELAD FDM-S1–of particular interest because we have yet to see...
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Using and setting up the Alinco DX-R8T/E receiver as an SDR (software defined...
The Alinco DX-R8T (DX-R8E in Europe) can be used as a traditional tabletop or as a software defined receiver Some time ago, I posted a review of the Alinco DX-R8T–a surprisingly capable, flexible and...
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The Degen DE1129 unboxed: initial impressions
Degen DE1129 and box (Click to enlarge) Yesterday, I received a sample Degen DE1129 from TecsunRadio.com, which is, to my knowledge, the only current distributor of this newest Degen. I paid extra for...
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A review of the Degen DE1129 portable shortwave radio
My Degen DE1129 as tested (Click to enlarge) The Degen DE1129 is the latest compact, full-featured, DSP-based, AM/FM shortwave radio from Chinese manufacturer, Degen. It’s available from...
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Ragnar’s review of the RFspace NetSDR
The RFspace NetSDR wideband receiver A few weeks ago, I posted a link to Universal Radio’s used receiver page which featured a used RFspace NetSDR. Ragnar Daneskjold (of Pirates Week fame) jumped on...
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A review of the ShouYu SY-X5 DSP shortwave radio
The Shouyu SY-X5 mechanically-tuned, DSP portable radio. (Click to enlarge) The ShouYu SY-X5 shortwave radio came to my attention only a few weeks ago. It is yet one more mechanically-tuned, DSP based,...
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Review of the Elecraft KX3: world-class transceiver, superb shortwave receiver
I originally wrote this review for Monitoring Times Magazine, May 2013 issue (pages 56-57). The review that follows has been expanded and includes updates. The Elecraft KX3 Transceiver (Click to...
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Mechanically-tuned portable DSP radios: a shootout
Three of the five contenders: The Degen DE32, Degen DE321 and Tecsun R-2010D (Click to enlarge) Following is my premiere shortwave radio column for the January 2014 issue of The Spectrum Monitor...
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Mega Review: the Tecsun PL-880, PL-660, Sangean ATS-909X, and Sony...
This article, which extensively reviews–and compares–the Tecsun PL-880, PL-660, the Sangean ATS-909X, and the Sony ICF-SW7600GR, originally appeared in the June 2014 issue of The Spectrum Monitor...
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Video: Tom reviews the Eton Traveller III
The Eton Traveler III I just discovered that SWLing Post reader, Tom Stiles, has made a video review of the new Eton Traveller III: Tom is a great fellow (usually posts as “Another Tom” in our...
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Jay Allen reviews the Eton Traveler III
The Eton Traveler III A big hat tip to SWLing Post reader, John, who shares this link to Jay Allen’s review of the Eton Traveller III via the excellent Herculodge blog. Teaser? Jay comments that the...
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Shoot-out results: Top ultra-portable shortwave
Thanks to all who participated in our ultra-portable shoot-out! A little over a week ago, I posted recordings of shortwave broadcasts, weak and strong, in an attempt to evaluate which recording–thus...
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The SWLing Post 2014-2015 Shortwave Radio Buyer’s Guide
The following article originally appeared in the November 2014 issue of The Spectrum Monitor magazine. Although many large government shortwave broadcasters are departing the shortwave radio scene,...
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A review of the Elad FDM-S2 software defined receiver
The following review originally appeared in the November 2014 issue of The Spectrum Monitor magazine. At the Dayton Hamvention this year, I made it a special point to check out the Italian radio...
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Elad FDM-S2: Eric’s method of mitigating strong local signals
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader Eric Cottrell, who writes: “Thanks for your excellent review of the Elad FDM-S2. I bought one and received it yesterday. I tried out the software earlier this week by...
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