Category Archives: Technology

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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ESP32 – Si4732 ATS Mini: Firmware Upgrade 2.28 (Updated)

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Kevin

A firmware update was released for the ATS Mini earlier today (July 1, 2025) and I quickly grabbed it and installed it on my V3 and V1 models. The latest version is always found on GitHub here. There are two … Continue reading →

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Incoming Radio: ATS Mini V3S

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Kevin

One AliExpress seller is selling an updated version of the ATS Mini they are labeling V3S. Specifically, the differences identified are: It’ll arrive when it does (estimated delivery date: Jul 20, 2025). One buyer who has already received one complained … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know You: HanRongDa HRD-908

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Kevin

I took my new HRD-908 outside at around sunset local time (00:39 UTC) to see what it could do. It hits the ball out of the park on FM. The speaker is great, MW sucks and so does the manual. … Continue reading →

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