Any experience with the Tecsun TU-80 enthusiast-grade FM tuner?
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, George, who writes: Hi Thomas -I hope you’re keeping well. […]I have had my eye on the Tecsun TU-80. However, I seem to find no videos on its use and no reviews....
View ArticleVideo: Nick compares the new Tecsun PL-368 with other portables
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Nick Booras, who writes: Hi Thomas I posted a video of this radio compared to a couple other popular radios. Thought your viewers might be interested. This 368...
View ArticleDesheng retailing the Tecsun H-501 at 1500 Yuan
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Robert Richmond, who writes: You probably have seen the info months ago, but I just noted Tecsun China has officially launched the Tecsun H-501 receiver in China...
View ArticleThe new HanRongDa HRD-747: Mei Tao shares preliminary info and photos
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mei Tao, who shares the following: Hi Thomas: Before the Chinese New Year, I received a prototype of the HRD-747 radio and was asked for suggestions on how to...
View ArticleThe new Chameleon CHA RXL amplified magnetic loop antenna
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Chris Rogers, who writes: Hi Thomas, An interesting new product has just been released for pre order, a US made Chameleon model CHA-RXL receive loop covering...
View ArticleDan receives his new Sangean ATS-909X2
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, DanH, who writes: Thomas, My Sangean ATS-909X2 arrived in excellent condition late this Friday afternoon. I will enjoy a shortwave session with the radio this...
View ArticleDan’s first impressions of the new Sangean ATS-909X2
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, DanH, who shares the following guest post: Sangean ATS-909X2 First Impressions by DanH A few hours spent tuning a new radio are enough to make me feel confident...
View ArticleDan provides an update to his Sangean ATS-909X2 first impressions
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, DanH, who shares the following update to his first impressions of the Sangean ATS-909X2: Update: Sangean ATS-909X2 First Impressions by DanH Sangean USA will...
View ArticleReviewing a pilot C.Crane CC Wifi 3 and taking a closer look at radio station...
In January 2021, C.Crane announced the latest addition to their radio line-up: the C.Crane CC WiFi-3. C.Crane was one of the first radio manufacturers that embraced the world of Internet radio with...
View ArticleW2ENY: New military handset and other accessories for the Mission RGO One
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Don, who notes that W2ENY has developed a full suite of products for the Mission RGO ONE (click here to read our review of the RGO One). Don notes that W2ENY is...
View ArticleA new Belka-DX DSP Speaker from Mobimax
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Markku (VA3MK), who shares a link to this new Belka-DX speaker option from Mobimax: This speaker option is similar to the one we featured a few months ago, but...
View ArticleThe Sangean ATS-909X2 has landed
This morning, I took delivery of an ATS-909X2 that Sangean dispatched for me to evaluate. I’ll be writing a review of this radio for an upcoming issue of The Spectrum Monitor magazine. I won’t lie:...
View ArticleAny thoughts on this inexpensive Si4732-based receiver?
I’ve received a number of inquiries from SWLing Post readers lately regarding an inexpensive Si4732-based mini stand-alone receiver being sold on Amazon and eBay for around $56-66 US shipped. The radio...
View ArticleSangean ATS-909X2: Dan’s quick update with notes about firmware updates
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, DanH, who provides the following update and news as he evaluates the new Sangean ATS-909X2: I have a few items to report after hitting the six weeks mark with...
View ArticleDan’s review of the flagship Tecsun H-501x portable shortwave receiver
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, for the following guest post and review: The H-501: Jewel in the Tecsun Crown, With Some Attractive Features by Dan Robinson Since 2020, there has...
View ArticleStarting to compare the Tecsun H-501x and Sangean ATS-909X2
I took delivery of the Tecsun H-501x yesterday morning and the Sangean ATS-909X2 last week. I’ve been waiting for these portable receivers for what seems like ages, and both arrive within one week of...
View ArticleSangean ATS-909X2: Dan’s final evaluation post firmware upgrade
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, DanH, who provides his final evaluation of the new Sangean ATS-909X2: This should be the last update for my multi-part introduction to the new Sangean ATS-909X2....
View ArticleDan reviews the Tecsun PL-368: “Large Receiver Features In Smaller Vertical...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, for the following guest post and review: Tecsun PL-368: Large Receiver Features In Smaller Vertical Handheld by Dan Robinson It was back in 2020...
View ArticleRadio Deal: Sangean ATS-909X2 price drop on Amazon
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors, Toy Riedel and Robert Gulley, who note that the price of the Sangean ATS-909X2 has dropped to $259.49 on Amazon.com. Amazon pricing is dynamic, so could change...
View ArticleBelka-DX: Installing the new speaker and battery pack from Mobimax
Last month, Mobimax announced a new speaker option for the Belka-DX DSP receiver. This speaker is slightly different from the original Belka-DX speaker in that it has a full-size battery pack and...
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