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HanRongDa HRD-701 — Many Features, tiny package

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Kevin

As one can see from the photograph, the HRD-701 is one of the smallest shortwave radios on the market, but its designers packed in a world of features underneath that small exterior sporting just 7 buttons, a switch and two … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: Zhiwhis ZWS-777 (used)

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Kevin

That was my first impression, how small it was. The case is metal and the device feels heavy.

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Incoming Radio: Zhiwhis ZWS-777

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Kevin

I already talked about the Zhiwhis ZWS-777, aka HanRongDa HRD-777, aka Raddy RF750 Plus in Looks Cool: Zhiwhis ZWS-777. I said I wasn’t inclined to buy one. A few bits of new information piqued my interest. First, it appears intended … Continue reading →

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Product Review: JOC J-101W

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Kevin

I’ve hurried through this review because I really don’t think much of the product. I refer the reader back to my prior articles for some details: It’s a cheap (under $23 with shipping) radio and music player. It’s not defective. … Continue reading →

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Incoming Radio: Zhiwhis ZWS-802 + W3 Repeater

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Kevin

I noted before a new variant of the LiJiANi Rd239 for sale at AliExpress, interesting because it added app control, SSB, and communicating with an external (possibly outdoor) repeater. The repeater model was identified as “W2.” This was clearly interesting … Continue reading →

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Happy belated National Yellow Radio Day

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Kevin

June 1 was National Yellow Radio Day, and all I can say in my defense is that I was traveling 6 time zones away from home without a yellow radio on that day. I have a few yellow radios: The … Continue reading →

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Radio Time

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Kevin

I was in the chat room of the OfficialSWLChannel on YouTube when someone commented that the clock on their radio wasn’t accurate. I got out a few of mine and observed some a minute or so off, some more, but … Continue reading →

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