BELKA-DX: A Pocket-Sized Radio for Pocket Change
Well, not pocket change for most people, but I couldn’t pass up a clever headline! I want to alert SWLing Post readers to a lower cost option for the new BELKA-DX than the Mobimax source: the ecommerce...
View ArticleFirst look at the new Xiegu GSOC Touch Screen Transceiver Controller!
Yesterday, I took delivery of the new Xiegu GSOC Touch Screen Controller which has kindly been sent to me by Radioddity on loan for a frank evaluation. [Thank you, Radioddity!] GSOC development has...
View ArticleThe new Raspberry Pi 400 All-In-One Keyboard PC Released
On Monday, I received the announcement about the new Raspberry Pi 400 via the Pi Hut. The Pi 400 is essentially a Raspberry Pi 4 built into a keyboard. Wonderful concept that very much takes me back to...
View ArticleTecsun PL-990 in stock again
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Jack Dully, who notes that the Tecsun PL-990X is back in stock at Anon-Co. Click here to check out their ordering page. In addition, Tecsun Radios Australia is...
View ArticleComparing the Icom IC-705 and Icom IC-7300 with the Xiegu GSOC G90 combo
I was recently asked to make a table comparing the basic features and specifications of the new Xiegu GSOC/G90 combo, and comparing it with the Icom IC-7300 and IC-705. This is by no means a...
View ArticleA comprehensive review of the Mission RGO One general coverage 50 watt...
The following review was first published in the November 2020 issue of The Spectrum Monitor magazine: A review of the Mission RGO One ham radio transceiver by Thomas (K4SWL / M0CYI) Wow…I love this! If...
View ArticleThe new Belka-DX speaker option
Many thanks to Alex (EU1ME)–developer and manufacturer of the Belka DX and Belka DSP shortwave receivers–who shares information about a new version of the Belka-DX: [Based on customer feedback,...
View ArticleA first look at the new C.Crane CCRadio Solar portable self-powered...
I remember when I first laid hands on a self-powered portable radio. It was the Baygen FPR1 designed by the amazing Trevor Bayliss. The FPR1 was a large portable radio with a black plastic body, large...
View ArticleRadio Waves: New SiriusXM Satellite, Tour of CHU, Icom ID-52 Delay, and...
Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Because I keep my ear to the waves, as well as receive many tips from others who do the same, I find myself privy to radio-related stories that...
View ArticleMy initial review of the new Mat-Tuner mAT-705Plus on QRPer.com
If you’re an Icom IC-705 owner and have been waiting for Mat-Tuner to address the design shortcomings of their original mAT-705, you might want to check out my initial review of the new mAT-705Plus ATU...
View ArticleThe export version of the Tecsun PL-330 has landed
Tuesday evening, I picked up a package from Anon-Co with the new export version of the Tecsun PL-330 inside. Anon-Co sent this unit to me for evaluation at no charge to me. Anon-Co will start shipping...
View ArticleExport version of the Tecsun PL-330 now at Anon-Co
The export version of the Tecsun PL-330 compact shortwave radio is now available at Anon-Co for $59.99 US. Anna, at Anon-Co, notes that they will begin to take orders on January 11, 2021. Click here to...
View ArticleStephan notes a few issues with his first production run Sangean ATS-909X2
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Stefan, who recently shared two descriptive comments about issues his new Sangean ATS-909X2 is exhibiting. I’ve edited both comments together below: I purchased...
View ArticleThe Tecsun PL-368 is now on eBay
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors, Tom, Markku, Dave Zantow, and Dan Robinson who note that the Tecsun PL-368 is now available via sellers on eBay. Fans of the Tecsun PL-360 and PL-365 will be...
View ArticleInstalling the Belka-DX DSP speaker option
This month, I received my Belka DX speaker option in the post and recently did this very simple install. All it really requires is a small Phillips-Head screwdriver and maybe 10 minutes of time. You...
View ArticleThe new Sangean SG-108 portable HD radio
Many thanks for SWLing Post contributor, Zack Schindler, who shares the following: Sangean released a new MW/FM/HDRadio this year, the SG-108:...
View ArticleNew CC WiFi-3: C.Crane offers discount to CC WiFi customers after demise of...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ron, who notes the following announcement on C.Crane’s website: We were happy to be one of first companies to offer ad-free Internet radio because it allowed...
View ArticleIcom IC-705 firmware v1.20, programming software v1.10, and a new 3rd party...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Markku Koskinen, who notes the following new and updated programs for the Icom IC-705 general coverage transceiver: First, Icom has published firmware version...
View ArticleMei Tao shares new Tecsun M-301 impressions and photos
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mei Tao, who writes: Hi Thomas, These days I’ve just got the Tecsun’s newest product, the M-301 radio and would like to share some detailed information with you...
View ArticlePhotos of the new Tecsun GR-99 emergency radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mei Tao, who writes: Hi Thomas: I’m happy to tell you that yesterday [January 29, 2021] Tecsun released a new model Emergency Radio. I’ve included some photos:...
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