Making a good thing better: The C.Crane CC Skywave SSB 2
Last month, C.Crane sent me (and the infamous Jock Elliott–read his review here) a pre-production CC Skywave SSB 2 portable shortwave radio. In full disclosure and to be clear: these pre-production...
View ArticleIvan checks out the new TEF6686 chip radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ivan Cholakov (NO2CW) who writes: Hey I just got a radio from China based on the famed tef6686 tuning chip. Just started checking out the basic functions and...
View ArticlePaul explores the incredibly affordable XHDATA D-219
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who shares the following article that was originally published in the Radio Club du Perche Newsletter. Note that Paul also includes information about...
View ArticleThe HanRongDa HRD-A320: Paul seeks feedback about this new portable radio.
Many thanks to SWling Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who writes: Hi Thomas, After the HRD-737 : https://swling.com/blog/2019/01/inside-the-hanrongda-hdr-737-wide-frequency-receiver/ and the HRD-747 :...
View ArticleVideo: OM0ET’s review of the ATS-120
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who writes: This review of the ATS-120 is quite good and should be of interest to SWLing readers. This is a feature packed portable, with some...
View ArticleGuest Post: A review of the Chaoyuan LC90 Hybrid Shortwave/4G/Internet Radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Michael Ye (BD4AAQ), for the following guest post: The LC90, a Great Radio Spanning Two Worlds by Michael Ye (BD4AAQ) It is an awkward era for radio receivers....
View ArticleIvan compares the new RTL-SDR V4 and the Airspy Discovery HF+
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ivan (NO2CW), who writes: I ran a test of weak signals RTL-SDR v4 against Airspy HF+ Discovery. Using sdr # and a few gain adjustments particular to each of the...
View ArticleCCrane’s new C. Crane CC Skywave 2 . . . and the OODA loop
By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM A software glitch at a power station, a tree branch rubbing against a transformer, a geophysical incident, a weather event, even a civil society misadventure . . . It doesn’t...
View ArticleRadio Waves: The Discovery Dish Pre-Launch, China Radio International,...
Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio. Enjoy! Many thanks to...
View ArticleAnnouncing DXtreme Monitor Log 14!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and supporter, Bob Raymond with DXtreme who shares the following product announcement: Product Announcement DXtreme Monitor Log 14™ DXtreme Software™ has...
View ArticleThe new SDRplay RSP1B Wideband SDR Receiver
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mike (KW1ND), who writes: Good afternoon, Thomas. I see that SDRplay has released their successor to the RSP1A, the 1B model. https://www.sdrplay.com/rsp1b/...
View ArticleRadioSide: A cool, web-based, portable internet radio interface
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alex, who writes: Thomas, I am Alex and a reader of SWLing for quite a while, particularly in terms of reviews and tests, very helpful and I appreciate your...
View ArticleDan’s Overview of the Stampfl Stressless Receiver Kit
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who shares this review of the new Stampfl Stressless receiver: The Stampfl “Stressless” by Dan Robinson Stampfl based in Switzerland is well known...
View ArticleJohn’s In-Depth Review of the Choyong LC90 (Export Version)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and WWLG author, John Figliozzi, who shares the following review: A Review And Analysis Of The Choyong LC90 (Export Version) By John A. Figliozzi General To my...
View ArticleRaddy RE40 Emergency Radio
By Robert Gulley (Guest Post) The Raddy RE40 is another portable shortwave radio offering from Radioddity, but with a twist – it is intended to be an emergency radio first, and a listening-for-pleasure...
View ArticleReplacement power supplies for WJ-8711A/HF-1000A series receivers
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dean Bianco, who writes: Inspired by Chuck Yarbrough ‘s YouTube video, I ordered one of the newly-manufactured replacement power supplies for the...
View ArticleRaddy RF-919: First New Portable to Feature Recording?
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who writes: SWLing Post readers have no doubt seen the appearance of the Raddy RF-919, which is manufactured by Hanrongda in China. I have...
View ArticleAnnouncing the new SDRplay RSPdx-R2 software defined radio!
Many thanks to SWLing Post sponsor and supporter, SDRplay, who shares the following announcement: SDRplay announces the RSPdx-R2 SDRplay Limited is announcing the launch of the RSPdx-R2 which is an...
View ArticleDan’s in-depth review of the new Raddy RF-919 shortwave portable radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who shares the following review: [Note that all Amazon and Radioddity links are affiliate links that support the SWLing Post.] Raddy RF-919...
View ArticleKostas releases the NR-1 Noise Blanker!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Kostas (SV3ORA), for sharing the following product announcement which originally appeared on his website: The NR-1, a revolutionary noise blanker that works...
View Article