Category Archives: Technology

Travel Radio

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Kevin

So I’m going on vacation for a while, and of course I have to pick a radio to take along. Tecsun PL-660 I was digging in the cabinet and came across the vinyl fold-over case for my Tecsun PL-660 and … Continue reading →

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LITEMALADSP MLite-880: Review Part 2 — Performance and Conclusions

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Kevin

Note on Antennas In what follows I may refer to various antennas: Frequency coverage The graphic above from the Elecevolve website is supposed to indicate the frequency coverage of the radio; however, the frequencies between 108 and 118MHz can also … Continue reading →

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LITEMALADSP MLite-880: Review Part 1 — Hits and Misses

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Kevin

This is my review of the MLite-880 SDR receiver from Elecevolve. It is based on V1.5 of the firmware and V2.2.0 of the Product Manual. Disclosure: the manufacturer provided this unit to me at no cost and without obligation. The … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: MLite-880 Resumed!

Posted on May 3, 2026 by 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 →

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LiJiANi RD239S got SSB!

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Kevin

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 →

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First Impressions: MLite-880 Interrupted!

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Kevin

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 →

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ATS25 Firmware Alternative

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Kevin

This is just quick note about some new commercial firmware for the ATS25 series of receivers. I hope to take a look at it soon, but in the meantime interested owners of these radios can take advantage of a free … Continue reading →

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