Tag Archives: Analog radios

First Impressions: Sangean ATS-909

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Kevin

I wanted to compare a well-regarded analog-tuned radio against modern DSP radios and the Sangean ATS-909 fits that bill.

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Incoming Surprise: Kaito KA1101

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Kevin

Like a fish tempted by a juicy worm, eBay dropped this radio onto my front page and I was hooked. It is a dual conversion superhet radio, as is the other current incoming radio, a Sangean ATS-909. This appears to … Continue reading →

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Tecsun PL-ease: Comparing the PL-330, PL-660, PL-880 and PL-990 Shortwave Radios

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Kevin

Here I compare 4 great Tecsun radios; Three are still in production, and the PL-660 can still be purchased new. PL-660 Introduction The PL-660 was introduced in 2010 and I’ve owned mine since December of 2011; it’s been a great … Continue reading →

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Tecsun R-9700DX Radio Compared

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Kevin

I’ve hesitated to talk about the Tecsun R-9700DX radio much because while other reviewers like it, I was disappointed, and I didn’t want to bad mouth a radio unfairly. In this article, I’ll also refer also to my vintage Panasonic … Continue reading →

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