Radio Waves: Radio Survivor Covers Pirates Pt. 2, Radio Scatter 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 ArticleGary DeBock’s 2021 Ultralight Radio Shootout!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Gary DeBock, who shares his extensive 2021 Ultralight Radio Shootout. This is truly a deep dive featuring five popular ultralight portable radios and examining...
View ArticleRadio Deal: AN200 loop antenna on sale at Ham Radio Outlet
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Grant Porter, who notes that Ham Radio Outlet has the Eton/Grundig AN200 loop antenna on a closeout sale for $15.00. As Grant notes, this is an especially great...
View ArticleRadio Waves: CC Solar Review, National Amateur Radio Operators Day Proposed,...
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 ArticleThe Chameleon CHA RXL amplified wideband loop antenna
A few weeks ago, Chameleon Antenna sent me a pre-production model of their new wideband magnetic loop antenna called the Chameleon CHA RXL. I’ve evaluated and reviewed a number of Chameleon’s ham radio...
View ArticleGuest Post: Listening to Comb Stereo on Shortwave
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, TomL, who shares the following guest post: Comb Stereo on Shortwave by TomL Comb Stereo is an old technique being implemented over shortwave by the main sound...
View ArticleBBC Radio Stations Broadcasting Re-Tune Instructions
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Hemphill (WD9EQD), who writes: Hi Thomas, The BBC in their transition to digital radio has started closing some of their AM radio stations. See following...
View ArticleGuest Post: Remembering the great “Radio Moving Day” of 1941
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Hemphill, who shares the following guest post and addendum to his most recent post on BBC Re-Tune messages: Radio Moving Day by Bill Hemphill (WD9EQD) After...
View ArticleGiuseppe’s Tecsun S-8800 aluminum case is a self-contained listening post!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Giuseppe Morlè (IZ0GZW), who shares the following video and notes: I recently bought a Tecsun S-8800 to be used mainly on shortwave. I carry it in an aluminum...
View ArticleMedium Wave Circle website sports updates and upgrades
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Steve Whitt, who writes: Hello Thomas Just a brief note to tell you about exciting developments here at the Medium Wave Circle. We’ve just launched our new-look...
View ArticleThe Icom IC-705: Is this really a new holy grail SWL/BCL receiver?
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, 13dka, who shares the following guest post: The Icom IC-705: Is this really a new holy grail SWL/BCL receiver? by 13dka When Thomas got wind of its development...
View ArticleFran Blanche opens a Retekess TR604 DSP AM/FM radio
Many thanks to my buddy, Skip, who shared the following video on his Facebook page: Click here to view on YouTube. Spread the radio love
View ArticleRadio Waves: Navajo Nation Airwaves, Yamata Transmitting Station at 80, ARRL...
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 ArticleGuest Post & Review: Test Driving the Russia-Made Malahit DSP-2
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, for the following guest post: Test Driving The Russia-Made Malahit DSP-2 Poised on Edge of Greatness? (Some Challenges To Overcome) by Dan...
View ArticleRadio Waves: 20K Hz & The Buzzer, Cuba Jamming, Rugby Radio Station soon a...
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 ArticleThis Noyce Joyce radio kit features IN-17 Nixie Tubes
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Jeff McMahon, who shares a link to a Nixie Tube radio kit via the retailer Shop Simo. We’ve no clue how well the radio might perform, but it covers AM/FM, can...
View ArticleRecommendations for an HF/VHF/UHF station in an apartment or flat
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Jamie, who writes: Hi, I would like to ask a few questions about what would be a good set up for my situation. I am in a 2 storey property, which is not owned by...
View ArticleRadio Waves: 8 Meter Experimental Station, Forgotten Music Festival Found,...
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 ArticleJock discovers the joys of ATS tuning with the C.Crane CC Skywave SSB
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Jock Elliott (KB2GOM), who shares the following guest post: Really cool trick the CCrane Skywave SSB will do — the “radio butler”? To paraphrase Ratty from Wind...
View ArticleRCA Radio Tours Map circa 1934
My friend, Maristella Feustle, recently shared this classic RCA “Radio Tours” map of North America. RCA printed this in 1934–during the Great Depression–when most people could not afford to travel....
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