XHDATA D-226: Field Recordings from Paul in L’Isle-Adam, France
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Paul Jamet, who writes: I read and enjoyed Robert Gulley’s post about the new XHDATA D-226 receiver. As for me, I was contacted by XHDATA and received a receiver...
View ArticleHelmut’s overview of the MLite-880
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Helmut Matt, who shares the following article, which originally appeared on his website: The MLite-880 by Helmut Matt SDR without a PC? Is that even possible?...
View ArticlePocket-Sized DX: Mark’s Roberts Sports 995 Review
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mark (M7MHY), who shares the following review: Impressive Pocket Performance! ‘Shirt pocket’ radios are one of my favourite aspects of the hobby. For me, nothing...
View ArticleCarlos’ Mini Review of the Sony SRF-S84 AM/FM Portable Radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who writes I recently purchased a Sony SRF-S84 radio, which, despite its diminutive size, has excellent sensitivity. From what I’ve researched,...
View ArticleMLite-880: A lot of remarks that may also help you enjoying it more
By 13dka After all the recent buzz and watching and reading every video, review, and discussion thread/group I could find about this radio, as per usual, I knew I had to buy one in order to find out if...
View ArticleA different way to listen to the radio – the CCrane CCWiFi3
By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM I don’t know about you, but my goals when I switch on a radio are not always the same. Sometimes I want to communicate, to send and receive information, such as on the...
View ArticleThe Deepelec DP-666: A very interesting radio
By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM My friend Andy, who is an expert medium wave DXer, calls it his “weapon of choice” and a “DX machine.” In fact, just a night ago, using a YouLoop passive antenna hanging from a...
View ArticleMLite-880 Review: Advanced SDR Performance in a Traditional Portable Design
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Robinson, who shares the following review: MLite-880 Spectrum Display Portable: Advanced SDR Performance in Traditional Portable Clothes by Dan Robinson For...
View ArticleDon Pushes Portable Antennas Further: Loop Size, Performance, and Real-World...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Don Moore–noted author, traveler, and DXer–who shares the following post: Two Portable Antennas for Remote DXing (Part Two) By Don Moore Don’s traveling DX...
View ArticlePortable Antennas for Serious DXing: Don’s Field Tests from Parks to the Open...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Don Moore–noted author, traveler, and DXer–who shares the following post: Two Portable Antennas for Remote DXing (Part One) By Don Moore Don’s traveling DX...
View ArticleRediscovering Simple Radio Joy with the XHDATA D-219
by Thomas (K4SWL) It’s been a long while since I’ve written a receiver review. Years ago, I cranked them out several times a year and genuinely loved the process–evaluating performance, quirks,...
View ArticlePaul Reviews the Radtel RT-880G
by Paul Jamet Looking for a versatile radio? Which radio listener hasn’t dreamed of owning a portable multi-band receiver allowing them to explore the widest possible radio spectrum? For nearly a year...
View ArticleSurprisingly Capable: Mario Checks Out the Raddy RF750 Plus
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Mario Filippi, who shares the following review: Raddy RF750 Plus AM/FM/SW/NOAA Radio by Mario Filippi I purchased one of these tiny radios several months ago....
View ArticleMichael Reviews the Choyong WT2 Multifunction Handheld Radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Michael (BD4AAQ) who shares the following guest post: WT2 Mini Handheld With Everything Radio by Michael Ye (BD4AAQ) What Exactly Is the WT2? No exaggeration....
View ArticleXHDATA D-219: A Classic Budget Shortwave Receiver in Fresh New Colors
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Paul Jamet, who shares the following article: The XHDATA D-219 Receiver Gets a New Look by Paul Jamet Two and a half years ago, I shared my enthusiasm for an...
View ArticleRetekess V112: An Ideal Ballpark Companion
by Aaron Kuhn In my previous post for SWLing Post, I suggested the characteristics of an ideal ballpark radio and considerations for radio selection. While researching that post, I came across the...
View ArticleWeathered, Worn, and Still Tuning: Carlos’ Story of His XHDATA D-808, ‘The...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares the following guest post: “The Beast” by Carlos Latuff Since December 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its height, I have had an...
View ArticleInitial Impressions of the Tecsun S-2200X
By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Bob Colegrove inspired this, with his excellent post “Pressing Buttons. Twirling Knobs and Throwing Switches.” If you haven’t read it, go do so now. And it was our Maximum...
View ArticleCarlos Explores the Sony ICR-N20: A Unique Radio Nikkei Experience from Brazil
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following guest post: SONY ICR-N20 Quick Review by Carlos Latuff In the last century, several Japanese electronics manufacturers...
View ArticleDan Reviews the Radel RT-860
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Van Hoy, who writes: Because I [purchased a RT-470L last year], Radtel sent me news of their brand new RT-860. No need to mod the radio like a Quangsheng. It...
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