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First Impressions: MLite-880 Interrupted!

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

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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Unplanned Incoming Radio — MLite-880

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

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Re-viewing radios – Zhiwhis ZWS-C919

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

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Re-Viewing Radios – Tecsun PL-660

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

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Incoming Radio — MALAHITEAM DSP4

The title stretches the concept of “Incoming.” My order just put me on the waiting list, with no money changing hands. It’s supposed to be the same size as their DSP3, which is now discontinued, something like 120 x 80 … Continue reading

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My Zhiwhis broke – A support story (concluded)

I planned to do some testing of my top-of-the line Zhiwhis ZWS-C919 and discovered that FM stopped working. I tried the usual reset steps to no avail. Other bands worked, but FM was dead silent. I bought the radio in … Continue reading

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