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WRTH 2017: A look inside
I received my copy of the 2017 World Radio and TV Handbook (WRTH) directly from the publisher last week, just prior to Christmas holiday ravels. As I mention every year, I look forward to receiving...
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Updated version of the Sangean ATS-909X?
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Avo Ohanian, who writes: I had read with interest a review on Amazon about a purchaser receiving a Sangean ATS-909X in black with the firmware listed as “P-01”....
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Icom IC-7200 back in production
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dave Zantow (N9EWO), who writes: Just FYI. Yes, the Icom IC-7200 is “Back in Production” ” The Icom IC-7200 HF DSP Transceiver is back in production once again...
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Muzen Audio handcrafted radios
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, John Figliozzi, who writes: This [company] was mentioned in regard to the CES show out in Las Vegas: http://www.airsmartaudio.com/ It’s a Chinese company with a...
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PantronX Titus II update
Many thanks to Mike at PantronX who has provided the following update on the Titus II portable SDR: As you can imagine the response to Titus has almost been overwhelming! Pre-orders far exceeded our...
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Cloud-SDR: a remote access system for a number of popular SDRs
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Sylvain (F4GKR), who writes: I am Sylvain, from Cloud-SDR, a new company selling software to get remote access to your existing SDR receivers through the Internet....
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Herrington sale features Grundig shortwave radios
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Troy Riedel, for sharing a link to this sale at Herrington, where a number of Grundig models have been discounted. Looking through Herrington’s selection of...
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TECSUN S-8800e availability in Europe and Bertrand’s first impressions
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bertrand Sthhle (F6GYY), who writes: Hi Thomas, The new SSB portable receiver TECSUN S-8800 has been available from Germany, since the beginning of 2017....
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Another review of the Tecsun S-8800
In reply to our Tecsun S-8800e overview, SWLing Post contributor, Hymefly, comments: I own this radio. Its performance on AM and shortwave is better than my Kaito 1103 and Sangean ATS-909x. My Grundig...
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The Icom IC-R8600 shipping early 2017
The Icom IC-R8600 (Image source: Icom) This morning, while browsing the latest ARRL QST magazine, I noticed an advertisement for the new Icom IC-R8600 wideband receiver. If you recall, last August,...
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Tecsun S-8800 English Operation Manual
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dennis Dura, for sharing a PDF copy of the English Operation Manual via Australian distributor Tecsun Radios Australia. Click here to download (PDF).
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New Grundig Edition Field BT and Eton FRX5-BT at HRO
The Grundig Edition Field BT Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ken Hansen (N2VIP), who writes: At HRO we’ve just taken delivery on two new SW radios from Eton, the Field BT ($129.95) and the...
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Tom Stiles’ preliminary look at the new Eton Executive Traveler III
I’ve just discovered our buddy, Tom Stiles, has taken delivery of the new Eton Executive Traveler III. He’s posted a casual overview of this little receiver on his YouTube Channel: Click here to view...
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SDRplay RSP2 Pro now shipping from HRO
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ken Hansen (N2VIP), who notes: Ham Radio Outlet has the SDRplay RSP2pro in-stock for $192.95. As a reminder, the SDRplay RSP2pro is the version enclosed in a...
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Tecsun S-8800: Unboxing, photos, and initial impressions
Yesterday, I received a Tecsun S-8800 from Anon-Co in Hong Kong. I like opening radio boxes to find a cardboard insert like this one. It protects the radio and has so much less waste and individual...
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The Tecsun S-8800 tuned to Radio Guinea
Yesterday, while comparing the new Tecsun S-8800 with the PL-880 and ICF-SW7600GR (on the tail gate of my truck) I tuned to Radio Guinea and was instantly reminded why I love music over shortwave....
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Tecsun S-8800 update
If you’re considering purchasing the Tecsun S-8800, this is an important post. I’ve had the S-8800 for about two weeks and had planned to have audio clip comparisons prepared and posted by now. My...
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The new Elad FDM-S3 SDR: screenshot of the entire FM broadcast band
Click to enlarge. Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Rafman, who shares this tip via the Elad Yahoo Group where Elad engineer Franco writes: Today I can show new hardware capabilities of FDM-S3:...
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New RX7300 adds receive-only antenna port to Icom IC-7300
(Source: Southgate ARC) New receive antenna socket for IC 7300 IHSG and Vibroplex/INRAD announce the release of a new accessory product for the Icom IC-7300 which provides a receive antenna socket on...
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The W6LVP magnetic loop antenna
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Troy Riedel, who asks: Just curious if you or anyone you know have any experience with Magnetic Loops from W6LVP? […]Here’s his eBay page – 458 feedbacks and...
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