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Tag Archives: SSB
How to use SSB on the Raddy RF760
The Raddy RF760 is a remarkably feature-packed radio with everything from longwave to UHF coverage, variable bandwidths and steps, a squelch, weather alerts and even single sideband (SSB). Only 11 buttons and a “flying shuttle button” (tuning knob) for all … Continue reading
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
Qodosen SSB?
You can tell from articles here at BlogOrDie! that the Qodosen DX-286 is among my favorite radios. When I went on my vacation earlier in the year I took my Tecsun PL-330 only because it supports SSB and I wanted … Continue reading
Tecsun PL-ease: Comparing the PL-330, PL-660, PL-880 and PL-990 Shortwave Radios
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
Posted in Product Reviews, Radio, Technology
Tagged Analog radios, DSP radios, Radio comparisons, shortwave radio, SSB, Tecsun PL-330, Tecsun PL-660, Tecsun PL-880, Tecsun PL-990
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SSB!
I’ve owned a radio with SSB and CW reception at least since I was 17 years old back in 1967, starting with the Lafayette Radio Electronics KT-340 I built from a kit. I got into collecting shortwave radios a decade … Continue reading
Posted in Product Reviews, Radio
Tagged Eton Elite Executive, RDL-SDR Blog, shortwave radio, SSB, Tecsun PL-330, Tecsun PL-660, Tecsun PL-880, XHDATA D-808
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Receiving SSB on a radio without a BFO
Single sideband transmission is a way to transmit radio signals more efficiently. It’s used by amateur radio operators and commercial services. Most of the crop of moderately-priced shortwave receivers can’t receive SSB transmissions, making them sound like Donald Duck. More … Continue reading