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Category Archives: Technology
Keepers: The Saga Continues
It’s time to downsize — again. I’ve talked about having too many radios before under the topic, “Sharing the love.” Gilles Letourneau over at the OfficialSWLChannel on YouTube gets out an old radio from time to time and renews the … Continue reading
Incoming Radio: HanRongDa HRD-757
In a moment of weakness, I ordered a HanRongDa HRD-757 (aka Raddy RF757, Zhiwhis ZWS-727) from AliExpress for around $72 including tax and shipping. I expect a good bit of similarity between this and my shirt pocket Raddy RF75A (aka … Continue reading
Old v New: MW on Panasonic RF-085 and Qodosen DX-286 — with Antenna
The oldest working radio I have is a Panasonic RF-085 that is almost 50 years old. Panasonic radios are known for their superb MW performance. Now, in addition, I have a Qodosen DX-286, another radio that has made a splash … Continue reading
Posted in Product Reviews, Radio
Tagged MW DXing, Panasonic RF-085, Qodosen DX-286, shortwave radio
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FM Radio Shootout: Part 2
For the start of this tale, see FM Radio Shootout: Part 1. Junior League Update: I received a strongly-worded challenge from the International Little Radio League (ILRL) over my selection of contestants. They contended that the Mesqool CR1015 was oversized, … Continue reading
Posted in Product Reviews, Radio
Tagged Degen DE15, Degen DE28, FM radio, HanRongDa HRD-701, Mesqool CR1015, Tecsun PL-118, Tecsun Q3
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Qodosen DX-286 vs LiJiANi Rd239
I bought the LiJiANi Rd239 in November of 2023 because of long list of features and a blow-out Black Friday price on Amazon. My article, LiJiANi Rd239: A different radio, reviewed the radio. Since then it’s been the radio I … Continue reading
FM Radio Shootout: Part 1
I’ve been having a lot of fun lately with my new Qodosen SR-286 radio that is reported to be outstanding on FM, and indeed it is. But how outstanding? RadioJayAllen gave it 5.5 out of 5 stars. Serious reviewers, like … Continue reading
Posted in Product Reviews, Radio
Tagged FM radio, LiJiANI Rd239, Qodosen DX-286, Tecsun PL-330, Tecsun PL-990
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Qodosen DX-286 vs Sihuadon R-108
I want to compare these radios for a couple of reasons: they are the same size (with the same length antenna), and they got about the same number of MW stations in my daytime band scan. Inside they are powered … Continue reading
Posted in Product Reviews, Radio
Tagged longwave radio, Qodosen DX-286, Qodosen SR-286, shortwave radio, Sihuadon R-108
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