Author Archives: Kevin

Preface With the firmware flashed back to its original V1.4 and the radio operating again, I resume my first impressions post with a warning I recall from some manufacturer’s website that goes something like: If it isn’t broken, don’t update … Continue reading →

I’m just noting that there is a new variant of the venerable LiJiANi RD239 with SSB and App control for sale. It’s at AliExpress for about $103 US. The product photo shows the same Radio-C app used by some of … Continue reading →

Fresh Out of the Box Nice box, well padded. I was at first concerned by the empty plastic battery case included, but the battery was included, already installed in the radio. The battery was about half charged. It comes with … Continue reading →

I received a note today from Elecevolve, the manufacturer of the MLite-880, offering a review unit. Nearly all the radios I review are ones I purchase outright, but this will be one of those rare exceptions. The MLite-880 was not … Continue reading →

Most of my reviews are written within 3-4 days of receiving the radio. While I try to give the receivers a workout, cover the main points and present a case for or against, opinions change over time; some radios even … Continue reading →

Most of my reviews are written within 3-4 days of receiving the radio. While I try to give the receivers a workout, cover the main points and present a case for or against, opinions change over time; some radios even … Continue reading →