Category Archives: New Products

This BBC radio adapts programming to match your environs

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Thomas

Thank to SWLing Post reader Mike for passing this along. The possibilities of adaptive radio broadcasts in distance learning alone are most inspiring: (Source: BBC Technology) A radio that is able to change a broadcast depending on where you are … Continue reading →

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Introducing EARL: a rugged, solar-powered GPS and Android tablet with built-in shortwave radio

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Thomas

A good friend recently introduced me to the Earl Backcountry Survival Tablet; a crowd-funded project that may very well come to fruition. What makes this tablet really stand out are its impressive list of features which are all based on outdoor … Continue reading →

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The 2013 Dayton Hamvention

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Thomas

Whew! Back from the 2013 Dayton Hamvention.  You may have noticed the lack of posts over the past week–this is just a hint of how incredibly busy I’ve been following this annual event. Every year that I go to the Dayton … Continue reading →

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CommRadio offering sale on CR-1 for a limited time

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Thomas

Gary writes: There is a limited time sale on the CommRadio CR-1 communications receiver. I received this offer via email today. CommRadio is offering a SPECIAL SALE through Sunday, May 26th, 2013 Purchase a CR-1 Communications Receiver, with the battery included … Continue reading →

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DXtreme Software releases new versions

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Thomas

Bob Raymond, NE1I, owner of DXtreme Software, has just informed me of the release of DXtreme Station Log, Version 10.0 ($89.95 US). While the station log was designed with the amateur radio operator in mind, Bob also noted that his DXtreme … Continue reading →

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CommRadio CR-1 training videos

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Thomas

Don Moore, founder of CommRadio, has uploaded training videos for the CommRadio CR-1. These offer a pretty comprehensive overview of the CR-1, especially in terms of functions and menu structure. Training Video 1 – Overview Training Video 2 – Tuning Training … Continue reading →

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A review of the Degen DE32 shortwave radio: compared with the DE321 and Tecsun PL-380

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Thomas

The Degen DE32 is one of the latest DSP-based analog radios to hit the market. In the past, I have reviewed two others: the Degen DE321 and the Kchibo KK-9803. Tecsun had announced a version of their own–the Tecsun R-2010–which … Continue reading →

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CommRadio CR1 is now available for purchase

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Thomas

You can now purchase the CommRadio CR1 (we recently mentioned) for $500 plus $12 shipping on CommRadio’s website. Don Moore (N0HDX), founder of CommRadio, placed the following statement on the CR-1 order page: As the lead designer of the CR-1, I am … Continue reading →

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SDR Touch: An Android-based software defined radio

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Thomas

Though not available for the shortwave bands, Google Play reviews are mostly positive for the new software defined radio application that will run on your Android phone or tablet: SDR Touch. According to the Google Play page, SDR Touch covers … Continue reading →

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CommRadio is introducing the CR-1, a new tabletop shortwave receiver

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Thomas

US-based CommRadio is introducing a new tabletop, SDR-based, shortwave receiver this year: the CR-1. Their website has a few specifications and the video I’ve embedded below. The CR-1 receives the full medium wave and shortwave spectrum (.5-30 MHz), plus some … Continue reading →

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