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Grace Digital Mondo+ Kickstarter
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Tom Ally, who writes: I remember that article you wrote about Wi-fi radios and just saw this Kickstarter on Facebook that may interest you:...
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pantronX Titus II quick update
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ed, who notes: I just received a status update on the pantronX Titus II portable SDR from Mike, their chief engineer. Mike said the self-contained SDR portable...
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Cornell engineers invent two-way radio on a single chip
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Tom Ally, who shares the following news via the Cornell Chronicle: Engineers devise two-way radio on a single chip Two-way communication requires, of course,...
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Photo of the new Elad FDM-S3
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Rafman, who shares the following photos that were originally posted by Alberto (I2PHD) on the Elad email reflector. Alberto noted: “Here it is…. shown for the...
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USB Battery Pack Keep-Alive Load Kit
(Source: Southgate ARC) USB power banks are a convenient way of powering low power USB devices in the field. Unfortunately, as they are designed for charging phones and tablets, many have an internal...
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The Icom IC-7610 transceiver: a few details emerge
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mike Hansgen (K8RAT), who shares the following post from Icom UK: The IC-7610 (Source: Icom UK) Icom Inc. has released more details about the launch of the...
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Videos of the Icom IC-R8600 in action
Many thanks to a number of Post contributors who’ve shared a link to links to bcloyaji’s YouTube Channel where a few videos of the Icom IC-R8600 have been posted. (Thank you for your patience, as...
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PantronX Titus II DRM receiver update via Wavescan
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard Langley, who writes: There was a segment on the latest episode of AWR’s Wavescan (9 April 2017) about the Titus II DRM receiver recorded during the...
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The new Cross Country Wireless HF Preselector
(Source: Southgate ARC) Cross Country Wireless release HF Preselector Cross Country Wireless have released a HF Preselector. It is a passive high Q design that does not use an amplifier or external...
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Video: Icom IC-R8600 sync detector in action
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dave Zantow (N9EWO), who shares the following: For your listening pleasure. Here is the best video yet showing the Icom IC-R8600’s Sync Detector in use. Sounds...
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Mike’s SDRuno tutorial videos for the SDRplay RSP series
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mike Ladd (with SDRplay) who notes that he has been working on a series of tutorials for operating the SDRuno. In the past week, I’ve had no less than two...
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Book review: A History of Soviet Radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, William Lee, who forwards this review of book on domestic radio history in Russia: Russia in the Microphone Age: A History of Soviet Radio, 1919-1970 Click here...
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CC Buds-Pro: new in-ear phones from C.Crane
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Troy Riedel, who shares the following sales flyer from C.Crane: NEW! CC Buds-Pro Designed and built for voice clarity and less listening fatigue A recent post...
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Travelling and DXing with the Bonito MegActive MA305 antenna
Ok, so officially it wasn’t a DXpedition; it was a well needed vacation in the sun after several hectic months of work, some of which involved travel to slightly more exotic locations. However, these...
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PantronX Titus II DRM receiver June 2017 update
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ed, who writes: Here’s an update on the PantronX Titus II DRM boombox from Mike at PantronX: “We are first fulfilling large orders from international...
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The WDX2RADIO Timeless Classic longwire antenna
Mike (N1YKH) writes: Hi Thomas, Just wanted to promote an antenna I sell for a fellow HAM, It sells via http://www.dipolesusa.com/shortwave.html WDX2RADIO Timeless Classic. 50′ foot longwire antenna...
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Ron discovers a new VLF converter
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ron, who writes: A firm in the UK is now offering new VLF converters in built, ready to go form or in kit form. Coverage is 10-500 khz full LW band or 0.1-100...
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A new Heathkit: The Precision RF Meter – HM-1002
Heathkit recently sent the following link to their “Insiders” email list: Dear Heathkit Insider We have opened advance orders for our newest product, the HM-1002 Heathkit® Precision RF Meter™, for our...
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The Digitech AR-1780: a new SSB shortwave portable
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Cap Tux, who writes: This radio seems to have recently been released in Oz, no idea of its performance on SSB et al. but seems to do everything the C.Crane...
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Icom IC-R8600 pricing and availability
The new Icom IC-8600 at the 2017 Hamvention At the 2017 Hamvention, I spent a little time checking out Icom’s latest wideband communications receiver: the IC-R8600. Check out the photos above and...
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