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Tag Archives: FM radio
First Impressions: BAOFENG GM-15PRO Two Way Radio
Introduction This is an unusual purchase, one not for my radio listening and testing hobby, but for practical purposes. It’s for two-way communications in an area with poor cell coverage. The BAOFENG GM-15PRO replaces a pair of really antique Cobra … Continue reading
Posted in General, Product Reviews, Radio
Tagged BAOFENG GM-15PRO, FM radio, GMRS, Two-way radio, Walkie Talkie, Weather Radio
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World Radio Day – 2025
I think I’ll sit in my recliner with my old friend, Eton Elite Executive, hooked up to my new friend, long wire antenna. I listened to some shortwave and then thought I’d try out FM. The radio was already tuned … Continue reading
ATS25 Max Decoder — Voyage of Discovery
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
Posted in Product Reviews, Radio
Tagged ATS25 Max Decoder, FM radio, RDS, 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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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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The Burning Question: is the Qodosen SR-286 worth it?
Introduction The Qodosen SR-286 set me back $129 US, a price tag that made me pause before purchasing. I wasn’t buying a radio on a whim. What drew me in was its novelty and the promise of improved performance compared … Continue reading
Posted in Product Reviews, Radio
Tagged FM radio, longwave radio, Qodosen DX-286, Qodosen SR-286, shortwave radio
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