Category Archives: Radio Modifications

Bill helps with low-power, license-free broadcasting

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Thomas

In reference to our post, Dave’s FM Station Empire, SWLing Post reader Bill writes: Nice article on the use of low power broadcasting. For the last 5 years my site, HobbyBroadcaster.net, has been helping radio enthusiasts along with schools and … Continue reading →

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A simple upgrade for your Ten-Tec Model 1254 shortwave receiver

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Thomas

In the video below, Alan (W2AEW), shows us the installation and basic operation of an upgraded micro-controller for the Ten Tec Model 1254 Superhet Receiver Kit. As Alan points out in the video, this is one of two upgrades offered … Continue reading →

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Modify a Realistic DX-394 for DRM

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Thomas

Do you have a Realistic DX-394? If so, you can modify it to become a DRM (Digital Radio Mondial) receiver. Simply follow these very well documented instructions. Thanks to Mike on the DRMNA email list for bringing this cool mod … Continue reading →

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Video: Listening to sunspots on your shortwave radio

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Thomas

Digital Journal  reported that last weekend’s Sunspot 1302 was so strong that it had been detected via shortwave radio.  The following video marries the shortwave audio with images from the sunspot: A little shortwave radio astronomy courtesy of the Solar … Continue reading →

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New Shortwave Radio–The Thanko Raremono USB Shortwave

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Thomas

I can’t wait to review one of these. It’s a new, inexpensive, computer-controlled shortwave radio by the Japanese company, Thanko. The jury is out about its performance, but it does have the following features: AM, FM and good Shortwave coverage … Continue reading →

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The Ten-Tec RX-320D – A little black box with big punch

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Thomas

When I began SWLing.com, I did so with the beginner in mind, and to that end, I more or less limited my product reviews to portable radios. Portables are easy to use, simple, and affordable; what’s more, the technology behind … Continue reading →

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Modify An Icom IC-735 To Work DRM

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Thomas

Are you a ham radio operator and/or SWLer that would like to dabble in DRM (Digital Radio Mondial) but don’t have a purpose-built  receiver? A friend recently brought to my attention a clearly-outlined DIY photo instructional for a modification you … Continue reading →

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