Author Archives: Kevin

About Kevin

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

V1 v V3 v PL-330: ATS Mini Sensitivity

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Kevin

Now that I’ve started using the Si4732 ESP32 ATS V3, I’ve been disappointed. The technology is amazing, features overwhelming and the operation is close to optimum for a device with just an off-on switch and a knob. But to be … Continue reading →

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Killing the Noise: Part 3

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Kevin

For some reason the 1985 movie title, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, came to mind, perhaps mock titled for a sequel that was never intended to happen. This story keeps on going, and going. In Part 3 episode I track … Continue reading →

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Killing the Noise: Part 2

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Kevin

I’m plagued with radio interference. Here I continue my efforts to rid myself of it. The Elephant in the Room Katie is obviously not an elephant, but she casts an elephantine shadow over shortwave listening at my house thanks to:

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WUT v WOW

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Kevin

I often use and mention my Wire Up a Tree antenna (WUT). It’s about 20 feet long and runs diagonally up a tree. It 22 gauge “magnet wire” and because of its dark color, virtually invisible. It’s located some distance … Continue reading →

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A Little More Radio: ATS Mini

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Kevin

One thing was painfully obvious in my Little Radio Review, the ATS Mini isn’t very loud. I have a solution, hooking up the radio via audio cable to my Sony SRS-XB20 speaker. The problem with that solution is that the … Continue reading →

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A Little Radio Review

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Kevin

Several small shortwave radios reside in my accumulation and I’m interested to see how they compare, especially how newer ones compare to older ones. At least a dozen of my radios fit the “Ultralight” category (volume under 20 cubic inches), … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: Jazmm 213

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Kevin

Kudos to Amazon who delivered the radio less than 12 hours after I ordered it. The package includes box, radio, User Manual, Thank You card and USB-C charging cable. First Impressions Like Amazon reviewers, I found it smaller than expected, … Continue reading →

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