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Tag Archives: longwave radio
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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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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Antenna + ground
When I was a young shortwave listener 56 years ago, I had a Lafayette KT-340 desktop radio with connectors on the back for an antenna and a ground. I always hooked up my 75-foot long wire to the ANT post … Continue reading
Posted in Radio, Technology
Tagged Antennas, Grounding, long wire antenna, longwave radio, Tecsun PL-990
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