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ATS25 Max Decoder: Against all comers

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Kevin

So now to examine the question: how does the ATS25 Max Decoder compare with other portable radios on shortwave? The rules are simple. An MLA-30+ amplified loop antenna will be connected to an A/B switch, which will in turn be … Continue reading →

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Incoming Radio: Axyebi AB-US-107Y 13000mAh Crank Emergency Weather Radio

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Kevin

This fellow popped up on Amazon, on sale for $25.99. It’s not my usual sweet spot for a radio with its analog tuning dial and no shortwave, but I have come to the conclusion that those two features aren’t important … Continue reading →

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ATS25 Max Decoder: Testing

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Kevin

Normally I wouldn’t be concerned that a radio is a couple of years old, or even 10 years old in case of the Tecsun PL-880, but these ATS radios seem to become obsolete overnight. If I had known better, I … Continue reading →

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ATS25 Max Decoder — Voyage of Discovery

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Kevin

So I have the thing. What can I do with it? I’m getting the impression that this is a tinkerers radio designed for ham radio operators primarily. (Update: the developer said in a video exactly that.) All sorts of interesting … Continue reading →

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ATS25 Max Decoder – First Impressions

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Kevin

I’m interested in this radio for a few reasons. It’s a very different form factor from what I’m used to. It has a metal box and coaxial antenna input that might make it more immune to local noise. It has … Continue reading →

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Competition heats up

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Kevin

A few years back I bought a Tecsun PL-380 that had a thermometer. That was my go to travel radio and the thermometer was convenient. I missed this feature when I traded in the PL-380 on a PL-330. Since then, … Continue reading →

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Sangean ATS-60 Reel Antenna Review

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Kevin

I purchased my Sangean ANT-60 in 2011, 13 years ago. In the intervening years I’ve gotten other similar reel antennas included with shortwave radios I bought. They’re all about the same except for one very important characteristic — how easy … Continue reading →

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