Category Archives: Radios

Annual InfoAge Radio Electronics Auction, April 27th 2013

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Thomas

If you live near Wall, New Jersey and love antique radios, this is the auction for you. Proceeds benefit InfoAge, the Radio Technology Museum and National Broadcasters Hall of Fame. View the auction catalog by clicking here, full auction details below: … Continue reading →

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Is Amazon.com selling used, defective Grundig G3′s?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Thomas

After posting the Grundig G3 deal from Amazon.com last week, many of you sent a message saying that you had snatched one up at that excellent price. However, readers Gary and Dave will be sending theirs back.  Here are their … Continue reading →

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Excellent price for Grundig G3 at Amazon

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Thomas

Thanks to both Mike and Gary for pointing out that the Grundig G3 is currently $47.21 with free shipping at Amazon.com. That is the lowest price I’ve ever seen for this excellent shortwave portable. I’ve noticed that the price has … Continue reading →

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SW Radio Africa: Police targeting children in radio raids

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Thomas

(Source: SW Radio Africa) By Nomalanga Moyo 14 March 2013 The illegal seizure of wind-up radios reached new levels this week with reports that the police are now using primary school pupils to source information about the receivers. Villagers in … Continue reading →

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Video: Fenu navigates the CommRadio CR-1

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Thomas

For more information, check out Fenu’s website.

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Daniel shares recent QSLs

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Thomas

Daniel (W3DI) writes: I have been enjoying some shortwave broadcasts recently and received some nice QSL cards. Wanted to share the cards and some station information. Daniel addeded: Shortwave listening was my first step to becoming an amateur [radio operator]. First … Continue reading →

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Trevor Baylis in the Vintage Vault

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Thomas

Earlier this week, I posted an article about wind-up (clockwork) radio inventor, Trevor Baylis. I recently discovered a 1995 episode of RNW’s Media Network, which featured Baylis–and the clockwork radio–in the context of inventions that would carry us beyond the new millenium: … 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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Making A Transistor Radio by George Dobbs

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Thomas

Those of you who are ham radio operators (especially QRPers) are familiar with the name George Dobbs (G3RJV). In 1972, Reverend Dobbs wrote a book called, Making A Transistor Radio and now it’s available online. Making A Transistor Radio is a clear, … 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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