Rediscovering 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, quirk…

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Paul 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 y…

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Initial 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 o…

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Qodosen DX-286 First Impressions

By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM There was quite a bit of excitement in the ultralight radio community in 2024 when folks “discovered” the Qodosen DX-286 radio. The very first version of this radio was the …

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John’s Updated Review of the Choyong LC90 Multi-Band & Internet Radio

A Further Review Update on the Choyong LC90 By John Figliozzi, NASWA Journal Shortwave Center Editor Prepared December 12, 2024 Having previously reviewed the overall performance of the Choyong LC9…

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Dan Robinson Reviews the New Tecsun S-2200X Portable Receiver

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and supporter, Dan Robinson, who shares the following review: Tecsun Delivers The S-2200X – New Life For A 16-Year-Old Cabinet Design by Dan Robinson Some mon…

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Checking out the XHDATA D-808

By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Size matters . . . especially when it comes to antennas. In general, the more aluminum or wire you can get up in the air (presuming, of course, that it is properly designed)…

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Dan’s in-depth review of the new Raddy RF-919 shortwave portable radio

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who shares the following review: [Note that all Amazon and Radioddity links are affiliate links that support the SWLing Post.] Raddy RF-919 Rec…

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John’s In-Depth Review of the Choyong LC90 (Export Version)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and WWLG author, John Figliozzi, who shares the following review: A Review And Analysis Of The Choyong LC90 (Export Version) By John A. Figliozzi General To m…

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Taking a look at the XHDATA D109-WB . . . a sweet spot on the price/performance curve

By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM The XHDATA D109-WB is a small radio that hits a sweet spot on the price/performance curve, delivering a lot of performance for not a lot of money (probably less than $60 US,…

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