Not So Identical: Jeff Compares the PL-660 and PL-680
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon, who notes that he’s just published a new article exploring why the Tecsun PL-660 and PL-680 “twins” aren’t quite twins after all. Jeff compares …
Farewell to The Herculodge
Many of you long-time SWLing Post readers may also be followers of my good friend Jeff McMahon’s blog, The Herculodge. Since 2006, Jeff has been writing thoughtful, candid, and often entertaining a…
Jeff Takes a Look at the Tecsun PL-330
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon, who notes that he’s published a new article on the Herculodge reflecting on his latest impulse radio purchase: the Tecsun PL-330. Jeff shares ho…
Jeff on the Ritual and Romance of Radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon, who notes that he’s just published a new piece on his blog, the Herculodge. In it, he explores why listening to classical music on a high-perfor…
RFI, FM Habits, and Jeff’s Tabletop Radio Temptation
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon for sharing a recent Herculodge post, where he battles radio frequency interference (RFI) while trying to enjoy his Tecsun PL-990—only to find hi…
Comparing the Tecsun PL-880 and PL-660 in an RFI-Rich Environment
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon, who notes that he’s published a new post on his blog, The Herculodge. This time, Jeff examines the Tecsun PL-880 vs. PL-660, exposing the quirks…
Jeff rediscovers the Tecsun PL-660
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon over at The Herculodge for his recent post, “Dude, You Really Love Radios: A Nostalgic Ode to the Tecsun PL-660.” Jeff reflects on rediscovering …
Jeff’s short review of the Tecsun PL-880
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon, who notes that he’s recently published a short review of the Tecsun PL-880 on his blog, The Herculodge. Jeff has discovered something that…
Why Jeff Returned the Qodosen DX-286
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon, who notes that he’s published his thoughts about the Qodosen DX-286 [SWLing Post affiliate link] over on his blog, The Herculodge. While the DX-…
Sangean PR-D12: Jeff’s first radio review in ten years
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon, who writes: Hi Thomas, I hope all is well. The fires here in Los Angeles prompted me to buy 3 radios, including this Sangean PR-D12 (a Tecsun PL…
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