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Tag Archives: Panasonic RF-085
MW antenna jack: who knew?
Radio manuals usually describe the external antenna jack as dedicated to bands above medium wave. Using an external MW antenna is typically accomplished by some sort of magnetic coupling. I think the first radio that I knew allowed the external … Continue reading
Posted in Radio
Tagged Eton Elite Executive, external antenna, Grundig G5, MW Antenna, Panasonic RF-085, Qodosen DX-286, Raddy RF760, Radio Jay Allen
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Old v New: MW on Panasonic RF-085 and Qodosen DX-286 — with Antenna
The oldest working radio I have is a Panasonic RF-085 that is almost 50 years old. Panasonic radios are known for their superb MW performance. Now, in addition, I have a Qodosen DX-286, another radio that has made a splash … Continue reading
Posted in Product Reviews, Radio
Tagged MW DXing, Panasonic RF-085, Qodosen DX-286, shortwave radio
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MW DX Project
I don’t pay much attention to MW radio (typically called AM in the US) because FM sounds better and MW stations around here are typically full of political garbage, but perhaps I can find something of interest since I have … Continue reading
Posted in Radio, Technology
Tagged Kaito WRX911, MW DXing, Panasonic RF-085, Tecsun PL-330
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Tecsun R-9700DX Radio Compared
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
Posted in Product Reviews, Radio, Technology
Tagged Analog radios, Panasonic RF-085, shortwave radio, Tecsun R-9700DX, Vintage radios
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