Author Archives: Kevin

About Kevin

Just an old guy with opinions that I like to bounce off other people.

Si4732 ATS Mini V3S

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Kevin

My Si4732 ATS Mini ordered July 1 from the TOOLTOP Global Store on AliExpress arrived in exactly 13 days, 6 days ahead of schedule. Version 3S fixes the battery drain issue, and one can see from this photo that the … Continue reading →

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SM-616: Preparing Video

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Kevin

I have a special early edition DVD of the movie Koyaanisqatsi, autographed by the director, Godfrey Reggio. I thought that if I had a DVD without copy protection, that would be it, and I was apparently correct; however, my first … Continue reading →

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SM-616: First Impressions

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Kevin

First impressions: Unboxing The first thing I noticed about the package, the product and the manual is that there is no brand mentioned. It is a SM-616, but no Ongteed and no Semier. The side of the box has basic … Continue reading →

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An Uninvited Guest

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Kevin

Arrival When I opened the latest box of Qodosen DX-286 returns from Amazon, I expected the usual: a compact LW/MW/SW/FM radio packed in its familiar product box with hard plastic case, manual, stickers, plush bag and charging cable. What I … Continue reading →

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Incoming Radio: SM-616

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Kevin

This was a Prime Day deal for $21.77. I ordered one yesterday (July 9). The price was just too low to pass up. And for proof of the deal, this is a snip from my Amazon invoice: Perhaps others thought … Continue reading →

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Prime Day Deals

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Kevin

If you’re interested in starting to listen to shortwave radio, there are some notable deals on Amazon.com during their Prime Day promotion. And no, I don’t get any commission on products I mention here. Down below this article appears a … Continue reading →

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Daily Driver Weather Radio: HRD-908 or ZWS-2514?

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Kevin
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