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Radio en Úbeda
I want to make a bit of a change in the blog and I haven’t quite figured how to do it. The idea is to add some travel content and some photography, but without watering down the radio focus. It … Continue reading
Looking for the Ultimate Travel Radio
I like to take my shortwave listening hobby with me when I travel. Tecsun PL-380 I think my first international trip with a radio was in 2011 and the radio was a Tecsun PL-380 that I bought around the end … Continue reading
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Tagged AMNVOLT, ATS Mini, Qodosen DX-286, SI4732 Pocket Mini, Tecsun PL-330, Tecsun PL-380, Travel
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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
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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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Grundig G4000A: Observations Part 2
Shortwave I wanted to test a collection of “comparable radios.” Given that we’re comparing a vintage radio to newer ones, there’re not exactly comparable. The Tecsun PL-660, bought not long after my original G4000A, is the only one with similar … Continue reading
Top Ten Portable Shortwave Radios for 2025
Most “top ten” lists online are garbage. I found a top 10 shortwave radio list, two of which didn’t even receive shortwave! I’m taking the question seriously, and there are no affiliate links in what follows. When considering candidates for … Continue reading
ATS25 Max Decoder: Against all comers
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
Cloudy With a Chance of Radio
As the year 2024 winds down we had a warmer day (48°F) and I thought I’d head out to the yard on this cloudy Christmas afternoon for a quick band scan. I use ATS scans on my radios quite a … Continue reading