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Zhiwhis ZWS-2415: On Shortwave
The Zhiwhis ZWS-2415 is shipped with a 3-meter clip-on wire antenna, so that’s how I did my initial test today. I went up to the local pickleball court where there is a convenient picnic table and set up the wire … Continue reading
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Tagged Radio comparisons, shortwave radio, ZWS-2415
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Zhiwhis ZWS-2415: First Impressions
Unboxing It comes in a nice box with outstanding padding. Here are the photos and some initial comments.
Incoming battery: Nuynix PS21K – FRAUD ALERT!
More or less random pick from Amazon, $18.99 before coupon. It can charge from USB or solar (slow) and output up to 3A at 5V. It’s rated at 38,800 mAh. FRAUD ALERT This isn’t what it claims to be. I … Continue reading
Blog or Die: Seal of Approval
So I asked Microsoft Copilot: “I have a blog called Blog or Die! Can you design a seal that says “Blog or Die – Seal of Approval.” Image should be simple and minimalist.” Copilot: “Your “Blog or Die – Seal … Continue reading
Incoming Radio! Zhiwhis ZWS-2415
But, but, but, I thought that unpronounceable green thing was the incoming radio (Incoming Radio: Sttfaishen S10). It didn’t work out. Not only was the product description wrong (color and size), it just didn’t work well on weather band. So … Continue reading
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Tagged Emergency Radio, Incoming radios, shortwave radio, Zhiwhis ZWS-2415
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Snake Bit by Emergency Radios
Some of this comes from old memories, but I think it’s fairly accurate. Kaito Back in the day I bought a nice emergency radio, a Kaito KA-600. It had many features, including LW, MW, FM, SW and weather bands. It … Continue reading
Incoming Radio: Sttfaishen S10
There seems to be an influx of newer and even more powerful battery emergency radios on the market. This Sttfaishen S10 had a 20% off coupon with a final price of $31.99 on Amazon for a 20000 mAh battery charger, … Continue reading
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Tagged Emergency Radio, Incoming radios, Radio comparisons, Sttfaishen S10
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