MLite-880: A lot of remarks that may also help you enjoying it more
By 13dka After all the recent buzz and watching and reading every video, review, and discussion thread/group I could find about this radio, as per usual, I knew I had to buy one in order to find out if...
View ArticleBruce Is Pleased with the BAJEI SDR Portable Receiver
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Bruce (VE3EAR), who writes: Hello Thomas, about a month ago, I bought a portable SDR receiver after reading a few positive reviews about it online. It’s a BAJEI,...
View ArticleThe Deepelec DP-666: A very interesting radio
By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM My friend Andy, who is an expert medium wave DXer, calls it his “weapon of choice” and a “DX machine.” In fact, just a night ago, using a YouLoop passive antenna hanging from a...
View ArticleMLite-880 Review: Advanced SDR Performance in a Traditional Portable Design
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Robinson, who shares the following review: MLite-880 Spectrum Display Portable: Advanced SDR Performance in Traditional Portable Clothes by Dan Robinson For...
View ArticlePaul Reviews the Radtel RT-880G
by Paul Jamet Looking for a versatile radio? Which radio listener hasn’t dreamed of owning a portable multi-band receiver allowing them to explore the widest possible radio spectrum? For nearly a year...
View ArticleXHDATA D-219: A Classic Budget Shortwave Receiver in Fresh New Colors
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Paul Jamet, who shares the following article: The XHDATA D-219 Receiver Gets a New Look by Paul Jamet Two and a half years ago, I shared my enthusiasm for an...
View ArticleA Timeless Receiver: Going Old School with the Lowe HF-150
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dale (W4OP), who shares the following guest post: Going Old School: The Lowe HF-150 by Dale (W4OP) Lowe Electronics of Great Britain introduced their first...
View ArticleWhy Jeff Returned the Qodosen DX-286
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon, who notes that he’s published his thoughts about the Qodosen DX-286 [SWLing Post affiliate link] over on his blog, The Herculodge. While the DX-286...
View ArticleJohn’s Updated Review of the Choyong LC90 Multi-Band & Internet Radio
A Further Review Update on the Choyong LC90 By John Figliozzi, NASWA Journal Shortwave Center Editor Prepared December 12, 2024 Having previously reviewed the overall performance of the Choyong LC90...
View ArticleDan Robinson Reviews the New Tecsun S-2200X Portable Receiver
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and supporter, Dan Robinson, who shares the following review: Tecsun Delivers The S-2200X – New Life For A 16-Year-Old Cabinet Design by Dan Robinson Some months...
View ArticleXHDATA D-220 – A Throwback to a Simpler Time
By Robert Gulley XHDATA recently contacted me about a new portable radio, saying “XHDATA is planning to launch a new portable radio, the D-220, which has good reception and excellent sound quality. Not...
View ArticleJohn’s In-Depth Review of the Choyong LC90 (Export Version)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and WWLG author, John Figliozzi, who shares the following review: A Review And Analysis Of The Choyong LC90 (Export Version) By John A. Figliozzi General To my...
View ArticleDan’s Overview of the Stampfl Stressless Receiver Kit
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who shares this review of the new Stampfl Stressless receiver: The Stampfl “Stressless” by Dan Robinson Stampfl based in Switzerland is well known...
View ArticleTaking a look at the XHDATA D109-WB . . . a sweet spot on the...
By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM The XHDATA D109-WB is a small radio that hits a sweet spot on the price/performance curve, delivering a lot of performance for not a lot of money (probably less than $60 US,...
View ArticleGuest Post: A review of the Chaoyuan LC90 Hybrid Shortwave/4G/Internet Radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Michael Ye (BD4AAQ), for the following guest post: The LC90, a Great Radio Spanning Two Worlds by Michael Ye (BD4AAQ) It is an awkward era for radio receivers....
View ArticleJack examines the C.Crane CC Skywave SSB 2
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Jack Kratoville, who shares the following guest review: CC Skywave SSB 2: Thoughts and impressions by Jack Kratoville I had no intention of purchasing this...
View ArticleRaddy RF75A Review – Pocket Radio with Interesting Bells and Whistles
Radioddity Raddy RF75A By Robert Gulley K4PKM The RF75A is an interesting little radio which (currently) retails on Amazon for ~$53.00 in the States. Before we get into specifics, two things are worth...
View ArticleComparing the Watkins-Johnson WJ-8711 & WJ-8712 with TEN-TEC RX-340 & RX-331...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paolo Viappiani, who shares the following guest post: The WJ-8711 & WJ-8712 vs. Ten-Tec RX-340 & RX-331 Receivers by Paolo Viappiani, Carrara, Italy In...
View ArticlePaolo’s review of the Eton Elite Satellit
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paolo Viappiani, who shares the following guest post: ETON Elite Satellit: an expensive flop by Paolo Viappiani, Italy Introduction After various and...
View ArticlePaul explores the incredibly affordable XHDATA D-219
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who shares the following article that was originally published in the Radio Club du Perche Newsletter. Note that Paul also includes information about...
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