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Frank recommends the MFJ-1886 magnetic loop antenna
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Frank M. Howell, who left the following comment on our indoor antenna post yesterday: You omitted the MFJ Receive Loop….it outperforms my Wellbrook ALS-1530+....
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External Ferrite Antenna by playloudfm
Posted by SWLing Post contributor Troy Riedel: I just noticed something on eBay. Seller “playloudfm” based in Greece (100% feedback rating), the first to offer the high gain external ferrite antenna...
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Yaesu FT-818 details emerge (and beware of the fake “leaked” photo!)
I’ve been following news about the Yaesu FT-818: the next iteration of the venerable Yaesu FT-817ND QRP general coverage transceiver. The FT-817 series has been on the market for nearly two decades. I...
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A review of the Tivdio HR-11S self-powered shortwave radio
A few months ago, the radio manufacturer Tivdio contacted me to see if I would be interested in evaluating their new Tivdio HR-11S self-powered emergency radio. I receive requests like this...
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The Uniden SDS100 True I/Q Scanner
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dave Zantow (N9EWO), who shares information about the new flagship handheld scanner from Uniden: the SDS100. Here are the details from Uniden’s press release:...
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The new Tivoli Model One Digital has AM (for Australians only)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dennis Dura, who shares the following article from The Sydney Morning Herald (my comments follow): Australians like AM radio, but it’s just about impossible to...
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An initial look at the C. Crane CCRadio-EP Pro
Earlier this week, I took delivery of the latest radio from C. Crane: the CCRadio-EP Pro. C. Crane sent me an early production model for evaluation. Since posting an announcement last November,...
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CATSync: A new tool to control WebSDRs with your tabletop radio
(Source: Southgate ARC) Introducing CATSync – The new CAT tool for WebSDRs Oscar, DJ0MY, has developed a new software tool for radio amateurs and SWLs. CATSync allows the user to control public WebSDR...
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The Muzen OTR: initial look and impressions
A lot of SWLing Post readers have been contacting me lately noting that they’ve received their Muzen OTR/Radio Caroline FM radio and Bluetooth speaker. Muzen started shipping the new OTR to their...
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XHDATA D-328: Want a free or half-price review unit?
The folks at XHDATA have reached out to me with a deal for SWLing Post readers who live in the US and have an account with Amazon.com. They have just introduced an inexpensive portable radio, the...
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Video: Band scanning with the C. Crane CCRadio-EP Pro
I’m in the process of writing up a review of the C. Crane CCRadio-EP Pro, but a number of readers have been asking about how pronounced muting is between frequencies while band scanning. To be clear,...
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Guest Post: A review of the XHDATA D-328 portable radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Aaron Kuhn, who shares the following guest post: XHDATA D-328 Radio Review by Aaron Kuhn Disclosure: This radio was supplied at a 99% discount by the...
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The Professor reviews the XHDATA D-328
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, The Professor, who shares the following review of the XHDTA D-328: First off, this is the best radio I’ve ever operated… that cost me less than ten dollars new....
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Blackloud SounDot AF1 earphones offer FM reception for iPhones
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard Langley, who shares this article from Radio World. Here’s an excerpt: Headsets Deliver FM to Mobile Devices, No Chip or Internet Required [The BLACKLOUD...
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A full review of the C. Crane CCRadio-EP Pro AM/FM portable radio
Without a doubt, C. Crane Company has become an established name in our radio community as a retailer and manufacturer that focuses on the world of broadcast listening. The company’s ads, website, and...
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Guest Post: Review of the TYT SF-401 Plus Frequency Counter/Tone Meter
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mario Filippi (N2HUN), for sharing the following guest post: TYT Frequency Counter/Tone Meter Review by Mario Filippi (N2HUN) All photos courtesy of author Most...
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VOK shifts broadcast schedule due to North Korea time zone change
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, DanH, who writes: I put up a couple of videos on my “Willow Slough DX” YouTube channel nine hours ago that may rate at least an Arte Johnson (Laugh-in) “verrry...
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Black Cat Systems’ 22 Meter Band Part 15 CW Beacon Kit
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Robert Gulley (AK3Q), who notes that Black Cat Systems has developed a simple 22 meter beacon kit. The price is $20 shipped! A few details: The kit includes the...
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Coming soon: A Spectrum Analyzer function for SDRplay RSP series SDRs
(Source: SDRplay) Steve Andrews contacted the SDRplay forum recently to share ideas for a new Spectrum Analyser tool for use with SDRplay RSPs. A lively discussion started, with a lot of enthusiasm...
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New antenna from Bonito: The MegaDipole MD300DX wideband active dipole
Many thanks to Dennis Walter at Bonito for sharing the following product announcement: MegaDipole MD300DX wideband active dipole The MegaDipole 300DX is a broadband active dipole with a maximum upper...
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