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Bonito’s new shortwave products
This year at the Dayton Hamvention, I stopped by the Bonito booth in Hara arena. I noticed a number of new products Bonito has introduced specifically for the SWL/DXer market. Bonito has kindly...
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CountyComm GP5/SSB delayed at port
Many thanks to Dave Zantow who points out the following message on Universal Radio’s product page for the CountyComm GP5/SSB: “These radios arrived to the San Diego, CA dock in late November. Due to a...
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The Tecsun PL-680: A new portable in the works?
(Photo source: Nevada Radio) SWLing Post reader, Antonio, writes: “It seems that a new radio is on the horizon. Nevada Radio, in the U.K., has announced the new Tecsun PL-680.” Thanks,...
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Review of the C. Crane CC Skywave portable radio
While electronics manufacturer C. Crane offers a number of unique AM/FM radios, including some of the best portable medium wave receivers on the market, they’ve traditionally only had two models of...
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1 Radio News equivalent for iPhone
Regarding the new 1 Radio News App for Android devices, SWLing Post reader, Erica comments: “I too wish 1 Radio News were available for iPhone. The nearest thing I know of however is an app called...
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Shortwave Receivers, Past & Present: a book for every radio enthusiast
Last month, I received an unexpected–and most welcome–package: a copy of Fred Osterman’s Shortwave Receivers Past & Present, now in its fourth edition. My copy was a signed version, sent to those...
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Tecsun PL-680 could be available in January 2015
(Image source: Nevada Radio) Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Steve, who writes: Anna from Anon-co (eBay seller) sent me this little tidbit of info on the PL-680 […] I thought I would pass it along...
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Eton Satellit in stock and shipping from Amazon
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Mike, who notes that Amazon.com is now shipping the Eton Satellit with a potential arrival date of before Christmas (at least, as of today). Current price is...
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WRTH 2015: A look inside
I received my copy of the 2015 World Radio and TV Handbook (WRTH) directly from the publisher last week. As many SWLing Post readers know, I always look forward to receiving this staple radio reference...
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A review of the CountyComm GP5/SSB portable radio: a great preparedness radio
On Tuesday I received the new CountyComm GP5/SSB portable shortwave radio, a sample sent me from CountyComm. If you’re familiar with the current shortwave portable landscape, then you’ll quickly note...
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Jay reviews the Eton Satellit
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Ron, who notes that Jay Allen has just posted his review of the Eton Satellit. Click here to read. There are now several user reviews on Amazon.com as well; its...
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Charging the Tecsun PL-880 with the C. Crane Witness AC Adapter
SWLing Post reader, John Case, comments: “I bought a C. Crane Witness AC Adapter to try it out on the PL-880. It is rated at 900 mA, more than enough to handle the PL-880. I think it is more than...
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Interval signal ringtones via PCJ
PCJ International has sent a press release regarding a series of interval signal ring tones they are selling on their web site. PCJ states: Package one includes 35 interval signals from the past and...
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DXtreme Station Log — Multimedia Edition, Version 11.0
I just received the following note from SWLing Post sponsor, Bob Raymond (NE1I), at DXtreme software: DXtreme Software is proud to announce the release of: DXtreme Station Log — Multimedia Edition,...
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The Quadrus SDR: A New Military-Grade Software Defined Radio Receiver
Dr. Bertalan Eged of Spectrafold Technologies recently contacted me regarding a new military grade SDR they’ve produced: the Quadrus SDR. Today is the Quadrus official release. The Quadrus SDR has...
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Shortwave Radio Recordings: Detecting Radio Guyana/Voice of Guyana
Yesterday I learned that Voice of Guyana (a.k.a. Radio Guyana) is back on the shortwaves after being off-air for many years. Evidently, the station repaired some of its transmitters and antennas with...
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The Tecsun PL-680 now shipping
SWLing Post reader, Steve, writes: Anna [at Anon-Co] has the PL-680 in stock according to a email I received from her this morning. Readers who are interested in ordering the radio should be aware of...
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Unboxing the Tecsun PL-680
When I got home, after a very long day, I found that FedEx delivered the Tecsun PL-680 I ordered from Anon-Co. I haven’t even had a moment to listen to the PL-680 yet, but I hope to make time...
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Reader Survey: Comparing the Tecsun PL-660 and PL-680 on AM shortwave
I’ve been spending a little time with my new Tecsun PL-680 today, and it’s been most interesting. Of course, I’ve already begun to form a few opinions about the radio and am taking notes. Yet I never...
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Reader Survey: Comparing the Tecsun PL-680 and PL-660 synchronous detection
The results from the PL-680/PL-660 reader survey have been pouring in! As of this posting, over 160 readers have participated by listening to and evaluating the AM shortwave audio samples. Thank you!...
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