Category Archives: General

WWVB

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Kevin

I was rummaging around in a drawer recently and came across an old clock/thermometer with the logo “Radio Controlled” on the front. Indeed, this pocket-sized fellow is a WWVB receiver. The symbol to the left of the time is a … Continue reading →

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The Last Incoming Radio: SI4732 Pocket Mini

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Kevin

I ordered this from AliExpress and have been promised delivery by April 29. This remarkably featured shirt pocket sized radio sells for around $32 with free shipping (even less from other sellers, and on eBay). It even detects single sideband. … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: BAOFENG GM-15PRO Two Way Radio

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Kevin

Introduction This is an unusual purchase, one not for my radio listening and testing hobby, but for practical purposes. It’s for two-way communications in an area with poor cell coverage. The BAOFENG GM-15PRO replaces a pair of really antique Cobra … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: Sansui F50

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Kevin

It arrived a day early. I can’t do an unboxing because there was no box, only a foam shell. The contents were the Media Player/Radio, a USB-Cable and an instruction manual in Chinese. Fortunately the AliExpress seller provided me with … Continue reading →

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Grundig G4000A: Observations Part 1

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Kevin

I hesitate to use the phrase “product review” for something that’s been out of production for a long time. I used the Wayback Machine to scroll through the listings of the G4000A at Universal Radio. They announced it as discontinued … Continue reading →

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Chilly With a Chance of Radio

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Kevin

Today was one of those days when I was grateful to have a radio in my car. An appointment finished early and I was driving home past Pleasant Grove Park in Fluvanna County, Virginia, a fantastic facility for walking, hiking … Continue reading →

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Finding New Content at BlogOrDie!

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Kevin

Stay Updated with BlogOrDie! RSS Feed At BlogOrDie!, we’ve always offered an RSS feed to keep you connected with our latest content. RSS stands for “Really Simple Syndication,” and it’s a standardized way for content providers to distribute their updates. … Continue reading →

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