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Update: Sangean ATS-405 review
After publishing my initial review of the Sangean ATS-405 on July 25, I contacted Sangean and requested a sample radio for comparison purposes. Back story: there were some receiver performance issues...
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Video: Stephen’s Poldhu Radio Kit
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Stephen Cooper, who recently shared a video on the SWLing chatroom: I’m a sucker for cute radio kits, so I purchased one of these from the UK-based seller on...
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The Sangean PR-D19 AM/FM Stereo Radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ron, has learned about the new Sangean PR-D19 AM/FM stereo radio via Jay Allen’s website. Jay is in the process of evaluating this radio. It appears Amazon is...
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Jay reviews the Sangean PR-D19 AM/FM radio
Many thanks to Jeff, over at the Herculodge, who writes: “Jay Allen reviewed Sangean PR-D19. He likes it a lot.” Click here to read Jay’s full review.
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National RF 75-NS-3 receiver kit
National RF, of California, has introduced a new “semi-kit” receiver: the RF 75-NS-3. Here’s an excerpt from the product description page of the National RF website: National RF’s 75-NS-3 receiver is...
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Jeff gives high marks to the Sangean PR-D4W
My pal, Jeff McMahon, over at the Herculodge, has just posted a video review of the Sangean PR-D4 portable radio. In summary, he writes: “It’s a great radio with top FM, AM, and speaker sound. It...
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Jeff’s Updated Sangean PR-D4W Review
Many thanks to Jeff McMahon, from the Herculodge, who shares an update to his Sangean PR-D4W review. The good news is that Jeff continues to be impressed with the PR-D4W and ranks it above the...
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DXtreme Reception Log X
SWLing Post sponsor, Bob Raymond (NE1I) at DXtreme, writes: I’m pleased to announce that the latest version of our logging software for radio and TV monitoring enthusiasts is now available:...
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New from Heathkit: the Explorer Jr TRF AM radio receiver kit
The Heathkit Explorer Jr. (Image Source: Heathkit) Yes, the legendary Heathkit company is back and their first kit is a simple Tuned Radio Frequency (TRF) AM/mediumwave analog receiver: the Explorer...
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The AOR AR-Mini B is back (and on sale at Universal Radio)
While browsing the front page of Universal Radio recently, I noted that the AOR AR-Mini B handheld communications receiver is currently on sale. This surprised for two reasons: I thought the AR-Mini B...
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C.Crane fixes CC Skywave overloading
Many thanks to SWLing Post readers, Mark and Alan, who were both recently notified by C.Crane that the CC Skywave has been updated. Mike purchased the CC Skywave early this year after reading our...
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Avion DRM Receiver now shipping via Amazon India
The Avion portable DRM receiver is now available on Amazon India (click here to view). It’s being sold for 14,999.00 INR (roughly $230 US). At time of posting, The Avion DRM receiver only has one...
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A DSP version of the Degen DE1103?
[Click here to read our update to this post.] SWLing Post reader, Dan, recently sent me this link to the Degen DE1103 on AliBexxpress: http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32521065066.html The vendor notes a...
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Tudor confirms: a new version of the Degen DE1103
After publishing our previous post about a potentially redesigned Degen DE1103 with DSP, SWLing Post reader, Tudor, comments: Yes, the DE1103 looks like it’s been redesigned. You can see it dissected...
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Not all Degen DE1103 eBay listings are the new DSP vesion
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Eric Weatherall, who writes: I’ve been interested by news of the updated DSP version of the Degen DE1103. I just saw an eBay auction for a used DE1103 which listed...
View ArticleWRTH 2016 coming soon
Many thanks for reminding us, Andrea! World Radio TV Handbook 70th Edition is coming soon @SWLingDotCom pic.twitter.com/Nh8M2LLUGX — Andrea Borgnino (@aborgnino) November 6, 2015 Hard to believe this...
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The Tecsun S-8800: A new receiver in the works
SWLing Post contributor, OWL, writes: It seems that Tecsun has a new large portable in line. Someone posted a photo of a new Tecsun product catalogue which shows a new model S8800. The Tecsun BCL-3000...
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Andi provides detailed info and photos of the new Degen DE1103 DSP
Regarding the new DSP version of the Degen DE1103, SWLing Post contributor, Andi_84, writes: I’ve opened [my Degen DE1103] and checked the semiconductors inside. It’s definitely based on a Silicon...
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Tecsun S-8800 launch possibly first quarter 2016
After learning about the new Tecsun S-8800, yesterday, I contacted Anna at Anon-Co and asked for any information regarding specs and availability. Anna replied: “Regarding the S-8800, there is no...
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Updated release: “At The Tone: A Little History of NIST Radio Stations WWV &...
Almost five years ago, I wrote about a unique collection of archived recordings called At The Tone: A Little History of NIST Radio Stations WWV & WWVH. Producer Myke Dodge Weiskopf recently...
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