The lab599 Discovery TX-500 QRP transceiver price and anticipated delivery...
This evening, I discovered that HRO now has the long-awaited lab599 TX-500 transceiver available for purchase on their website. I had actually placed an order for the radio, but I’ve asked to cancel it...
View ArticlePhotos of the lab599 Discovery TX-500 in the field
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Don (W7SSB), who shares the following photos of the new lab599 Discovery TX-500. Don notes that all of these photos were taken in Russia–where the TX-500 is...
View ArticleThe new Silphase R1 SDR receiver
I’ve just learned about a new SDR receiver in development by the Polish company Silphase. It’s called the Silphase R1 and appears to be a stand-alone, high-performance SDR receiver. What could set this...
View ArticleSilphase R1 videos and information about power and antenna ports
We’re starting to get a little more info about the recently posted Silphase R1 SDR receiver. At this point, the radio isn’t in production and is obviously only in a prototype stage so there are a lot...
View ArticleNew Dragonfly wide band SDR with 32 MHz bandwidth
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Franco (K4VZ), who writes: Last night I came across a new SDR receiver from China called ‘RX-666’. On paper its specs are interesting: 16bit ADC, max sample rate...
View ArticleThe New RX-888 16 bit ADC Direct Sampling SDR with 32 MHz bandwidth
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, H. Garcia (PU3HAG), who writes: While doing the daily eBay and AliExpress strolling for new and cool radio stuff, this showed up: RX888 ADC SDR Receiver...
View ArticleIcom IC-705 approved by FCC: pricing and availability update
I’ve just learned via Universal Radio that the new Icom IC-705 has been F.C.C. approved and is scheduled to start shipping in the US “early Fall 2020.” Shipping/Availability Consensus from other...
View ArticleIcom announces the new ID-52A/E HT with color display and Bluetooth
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors, Paul and John (KC8RZM), who share the following press release from Icom: Icom releases the ID-52A/E Amateur Handheld Transceiver with Color Display and...
View ArticleGeorge reviews the new Tecsun PL-990
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, George Joachim, who shares the following review of the Tecsun PL-990. AS George points out, the PL-990 in the following review is not the “export” model Anon-Co...
View ArticleVideo: Josh’s Lab599 TX-500 Deep Dive & Review
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Don (W7SSB), who notes that Josh (KI6NAZ) at Ham Radio Crash Course has just posted his final TX-500 video. If you’ve been considering the TX-500, it’s very much...
View ArticleLet’s hit the field with the new lab599 TX-500 Discovery QRP transceiver!
Yesterday, I took delivery of a lab599 TX-500 Discovery QRP transceiver. Many thanks to Josh at Ham Radio Crash Course for shipping it here and Ham Radio Outlet for trusting me with this fine machine...
View ArticleDetailed photos of the Tecsun PL-990x and difference between it and the PL-990
This week, I received a pre-production unit of the Tecsun PL-990x. You might have noticed the “x” in the model number which is used to specify the particular model that will be exported and distributed...
View ArticleListening to shortwave broadcasts with the lab599 Discovery TX-500
The lab599 TX-500 Discovery is a general coverage transceiver with AM mode, which means it can do double-duty as a shortwave receiver. If you’ve been following previous TX-500 posts, you’ve seen me...
View ArticleTecsun PL-990x Initial Assessment
SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, and I have been evaluating a pre-production model of the Tecsun PL-990x portable shortwave radio–the same model which will be soon sold by Anon-Co. Dan has just...
View Articlelab599 Discovery TX-500: Answers to your questions…
I shipped the lab599 Discovery TX-500 I’ve been evaluating to HRO yesterday. I’ve had it on the air now for a week with intense use. I’ve activated a total of 8 parks in 7 days–via the Parks On The Air...
View ArticleThe $50 tinySA spectrum analyzer is here!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Evans (W4/VP9KF), who writes: At last, the tinySA is out and target is $50 (orders at R&L): https://www.tinysa.org/wiki/ tinySA Introduction Video The...
View ArticleElecraft posts photos of the new K4 transceiver in production
Elecraft had hoped to start shipping the new K4 flagship transceiver this week and I’m sure it’s been a real challenge realizing this goal in the day and age of the Covid-19 pandemic. This morning,...
View ArticleThe ELAD FDM-S3 is in production and shipping to distributors!
(Source: Elad USA) Elad USA Inc. 618 Cummings Chapel Road Ridgeville, SC 29472 sales@elad-usa.com or call 312-320-8160 (10am-6pm) PRESS RELEASE Elad S.R.L. Italy and Elad USA Inc. Elad are pleased to...
View ArticleAnon-Co publishes pricing and availability of Tecsun PL-990x packages
Anon-Co has just posted pricing and availability of the Tecsun PL-990x: The PL-990x package like the pre-production unit I received costs $235 US shipped free via the postal service or via FedEx for an...
View ArticleCHA MPAS Lite: Chameleon designs a new compact portable antenna system
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Don, who notes that Chameleon Antenna has just introduced the CHA MPAS Lite: a modular portable antennas system covering from 6M – 160 meters. I know a number of...
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