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Jeff reviews the Sangean WR-2
I’ve just learned that my buddy Jeff, over at the Herculodge, has reviewed the Sangean WR-2. Jeff writes: I haven’t had a Sangean WR-2 in a year because a year ago Southern Cal Edison fried all the...
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WRTH updates A16 schedule
(Source: Sean Gilbert via WRTH Facebook page) WRTH has released an A16 broadcast schedules update PDF file. This file details frequency changes as well as other scheduling amendments. Included are the...
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Jay reviews the new Sangean DT-160 AM/FM portable radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ron, who shares a link to Jay Allen’s review of the new Sangean DT-160 and notes: https://radiojayallen.com/sangean-dt-160-amfm-mini-portable/ 100 hours on two...
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Ron’s mini review of the Sangean DT-160 AM/FM radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ron, who shares his impressions of the new Sangean DT-160: The DT-160 just came in and here are a few impressions: 1.) The heft and feel of this set is superb…it...
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Sangean DT-160CL: The correctional version of the DT-160
After publishing a post referencing the new Sangean DT-160 AM/FM radio, a number of readers noticed that Sangean has also produced a clear-cased version of the DT-160: model number DT-160CL. This...
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Jeff reviews the Sangean DT-160
My buddy, Jeff McMahon, has just published a review of the Sangean DT-160 on his blog, the Herculodge. It’s well-worth reading if you’re considering a DT-160. Overall, Jeff believes the DT-160 is a...
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Selecting a budget antenna for urban radio listening
Yesterday, an SWLing Post reader contacted me with questions regarding budget antenna choices for an urban apartment. He’s about to purchase an SDR, but knows that a decent antenna capable of coping...
View ArticleMedium Wave DX: CBC Radio 1 Gander, 1400 kHz, remarkably clear signal in...
http://swling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Medium-Wave-DX-1400-kHz-CBC-Radio-12C-Gander2C-Canada2C-best-reception-to-date-7-kHz-filter-BW21.mp4 CBC Radio 1, Gander, heard in Oxford UK A really...
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Unboxing the Sangean DT-160CL and setting up an endurance test
Yesterday, I received my Sangean DT-160CL–the correctional version of the DT-160–from Amazon. Even though the Amazon product page showed 5 units in stock on July 29, and though I get free two day...
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The Sangean HDR-16: Dan takes notice
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Hawkins, who comments in reply to our post about the Sangean HDR-18: Darn. Just when you thought you read a review of the latest Sangean radio another one...
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Paul’s review of the Kaito KA108
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Dobosz (K8PD) who shares his review of the Kaito KA108. Paul originally wrote this for the Michigan Area Radio Enthusiasts and has kindly allowed us to post...
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Update: Sangean DT-160CL v Sony SRF-39FP
It’s been thirty seven hours since I started the Sangean DT-160CL versus Sony SRF-39FP endurance test and both radio are still going strong. So far, the DT-160CL’s battery indicator still shows full...
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Update 2: Sangean DT-160CL v Sony SRF-39FP
It’s been eighty seven (!!!) hours since I started the Sangean DT-160CL versus Sony SRF-39FP endurance test and both radio are still going strong. My iPhone stopwatch has been tracking the test. I’ve...
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Radio Northern Ireland WRMI Broadcast
Radio Northern Ireland will be broadcasting via WRMI on 9955khz at 0130 UTC on Monday. This is a regular show from Radio Northern Ireland. Jordan Heyburn from Radio Northern Ireland has made changes...
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Tom Servo reviews the Sangean DT-160
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Tom Servo, for sharing the following review of the Sangean DT-160. His review was originally posted on the radio discussions forum: Got my Sangean DT-160 today....
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Update 3: Sangean DT-160CL v Sony SRF-39FP
My iPhone’s stopwatch has been tracking the endurance test. It’s been one hundred nine hours since I started the Sangean DT-160CL versus Sony SRF-39FP battery endurance test and both radio are still...
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Update 4: Sangean DT-160CL v Sony SRF-39FP
If you’ve been following the Sangean DT-160CL versus Sony SRF-39FP battery endurance test, I have some news to report: one of our competitors has finally thrown in the towel…! Yesterday, while I was...
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Warsan Radio 7750 kHz Baydhabo Somalia; on the Sony ICF-2001D telescopic antenna
Hi there, great to hear this new station broadcasting from Somalia, during an early evening DX’pedition at my usual spot – a local Oxfordshire wood! Even better to hear it with just the telescopic...
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The Sony ICF-5500W: My morning companion
I spent this morning doing a lot of work around our property. When it was time for a break, I turned on my trust Sony ICF-5500W and tuned to WTZQ: one of my favorite regional AM braodcasters. Though...
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200m longwire update: rarely heard Radio Tawantinsuyo 6173.9 kHz, Peru,...
Hi there, I thought I would share my first reception of Radio Tawantinsuyo, from Cusco, Peru, recorded during the inaugural test of my 200 metre longwire antenna. Of course this particular reception...
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