The SWLing Post 2015-2016 Shortwave Radio Buyer’s Guide
This article originally appeared in the November 2015 issue of The Spectrum Monitor magazine: Despite the often-expressed view that shortwave may be on the decline, if one were to look at this year’s...
View ArticleBest solution to restore a vintage plastic radio chassis?
Friday, I brought home an untested, slightly grimy, Sony ICF-5500W. I purchased it through Goodwill for $20. I crossed my fingers as I put three C cells in the radio and turned it on. Fortunately, I...
View ArticleJay reviews the Panasonic RF-2400 AM/FM radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ron, who shares this review of the Panasonic RF-2400 by Jay Allen. Jay begins his review: Definitely a no-frills set the Panasonic RF-2400 is a basic AM/FM...
View ArticleHistoric Ocean Gate antenna field may be removed
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ulis K3LU, for sharing the following story from newsworks.org: Pole removal project planned for Good Luck Point tidal marshlands The iconic poles emerging from...
View ArticlePhil’s initial impressions of the Degen DE27
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Phil Ireland, who comments: I’ve just received my Degen DE27 from China. Interesting little radio, I haven’t had a good chance to put it through its paces yet but my...
View ArticleFessenden Christmas Eve Commemorative Transmissions
This was reported in the ARRL Newsletter: Brian Justin, WA1ZMS, will again put his 600 meter Experimental Station WG2XFQ on the air on for a Christmas Eve commemorative transmission. WG2XFQ will...
View ArticleAlcaravan Radio Christmas QSL
Many thanks to Rafael Rodríguez R., QSL Manager for Alcaravan Radio, for sharing this Christmas QSL Card:
View ArticleUkraine to launch radio station for troops
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, David Iurescia (LW4DAF), who shares this article via Sputnik News: Ukraine plans to launch a new radio station for the military in 2016. Alexei Makukhin, an advisor...
View ArticleRadio France to shut down mediumwave
La Masion de la Radio, Paris, France, (Photo source: Gérard Ducher via Wikimedia Commons). Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Marc, who shares this news from Radio France. The article (in French) notes...
View ArticleMediumwave: France, Luxembourg and Germany go silent
On Facebook, Mike Terry reminded me: “Tomorrow France, Germany and Luxembourg go very quiet on medium wave.” He’s right–there will be more empty space on the AM broadcast band for those living in or...
View ArticleAyar notes LW and MW transmitters still active in France
In response to our previous post about France, Germany and Luxembourg leaving the AM broadcast bands, SWLing Post contributor Ayar (HB9EVW) comments: It is indeed a sad day for AM broadcasting. Not...
View ArticleSangean DT-500W: a new AM / FM / Weather Alert Pocket Radio
Many thanks to my pal, Jeff McMahon from The Herculodge, who has just apprised me of a new Sangean AM/FM/WX portable: the DT-500W. Jeff learned about the new pocket radio via a comment on his blog. It...
View ArticleNorway DXer tunes into CBC Saskatchewan
Many thanks to my pal, Sheldon Harvey (of the International Radio Report and CIDX), for sharing this news item from the CBC News in Saskatchewan: Ole Forr is a 58-year-old radio lover who tunes into...
View ArticleRecordings of final mediumwave broadcasts from Luxembourg, France and Germany
Many thanks to several of you who recorded the final sign-ons and sign-offs of several European broadcasters who pulled the plug on mediumwave transmissions this past weekend. SRAA contributor, Richard...
View ArticleA high-gain ferrite bar antenna for the PL-360/PL-365 and CountyComm GP5 series
If you own a Tecsun PL-360, PL-365 or a CountyComm GP5/DSP or GP5/SSB, you might take note of this large ferrite bar antenna offered by a Greece-based seller on eBay. As you can see in the image...
View ArticleJames reviews the Heathkit Explorer Jr. GR-150 TRF AM radio receiver kit
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, James Surprenant (AB1DQ), who shares this review and photos of the new Heathkit Explorer Jr. TRF AM radio receiver kit: Heathkit Explorer Jr. Review I received...
View ArticleNetherlands: proposal to open mediumwave band to low-power stations
(Source: Mike Terry via Medium Wave Circle FB Group) Ydun’s Medium Wave Info By Marcel Rommerts 12 January 2016 After switching off a number of high power transmitters in 2015, at the end of December...
View ArticleDX Fiend: Gary DeBock’s guide to building the ultimate FSL antenna for the...
SWLing Post contributor, Gary DeBock, is an acclaimed innovator in the realm of Ultralight DXing–he’s well-known for constantly pushing the envelop on these inexpensive DX receivers. This time, Gary...
View ArticleRon approves of the high-gain ferrite bar antenna
In response to our post about the high-gain ferrite bar antenna for the Tecsun PL-360/PL-365 and CountyComm GP5/DSP and GP5/SSB, SWLing Post contributor, Ron, writes: …and it’s worth it. On MW there is...
View ArticleeBay find: Acoustical Manufacturing of England
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Korchin (K2WNW), who writes: I remember when I was a young kid back in Saskatoon, being invited over to a friend’s house to hear his “English stereo.” We...
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