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Shortwave radio in the news- Travel Gadgets: Shortwave radio is the way to go - Times LIVE May 17, 2012
- Tamil Gov't Starts Radio Broadcast to Sri Lanka on May 18th - 3rd Anniversary ... - EIN News (press release) May 16, 2012
- Templeton Award to the Dalai Lama - Voice of America May 16, 2012
- Shortwave Gathering Identifies Broadcast Opportunities - Radio World May 15, 2012
- Greenwich Boasts Historic Communications Feat - The Daily Greenwich May 15, 2012
- Gerry Jackson, founder, SW Radio Africa - The Guardian May 14, 2012
- In Zimbabwe's Media, It's All About Robert Mugabe - NPR May 13, 2012
- Zimbabwe exile shortwave station wants more information about license denial - Radio Survivor May 12, 2012
- Murrow Shortwave Site Rededicated - Radio World May 9, 2012
- Villagers treasure Shortwave radio - The Zimbabwean May 9, 2012
- RNW Media Network
- This is a searchable archive of over 15,000 international media stories published from Oct 2003 - March 2012
- Kenya: CCK to take back unused frequencies
- Rwanda: Parliament radio goes on air
- Radiofax audio archive to mark 20 years since closure
- Swaziland to ban anti-Mswati tweets
- Web address controversy deepens after US warning
- New company building a search engine for television
- EU willing to support Portuguese on Euronews
- Kenya to ban analogue TV imports
- Christian TV Network bosses accused of massive fraud
Category Archives: Reviews
Rethinking Internet Radio, Part One
At the SWLfest this year, I attended a forum about web/Internet radio that resulted in my reconsideration (and, frankly, increased appreciation) of this now-conventional medium. If you’re already familiar with web radio, you may find this post a bit primary … Continue reading
Rethinking Internet Radio, Part Two: Using the Cricket Muve ZTE Score Mobile Phone as a Web Radio
At the SWLfest this year, I attended a forum about web/Internet radio that had a significant influence on my thinking about the subject, and which I discuss in Part One of this post. In short, I decided that I wanted to take … Continue reading
A review of the Kchibo KK-9803 shortwave radio
Admittedly, my expectations were quite low when I ordered the re-engineered Kchibo KK-9803 for a mere $14.90 from a seller on eBay. It is, without a doubt, the least expensive portable shortwave receiver I’ve ever purchased new. Now I know … Continue reading
Posted in Radios, Reviews, Shortwave Radio Reviews
Tagged Kchibo, Kchibo KK-9803, Kchibo KK-9803 Review, KK-9803
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SWLing.com’s 2011 Holiday Shortwave Radio Buying Guide
Would you like to buy a shortwave radio as a gift, but don’t know a thing about radios? Or want help leaving a hint for Santa or Ms. Claus? Following, you’ll find a handful of select radios I recommend for … Continue reading
Posted in Radio Gift Guide, Radios, Reviews
Tagged 2011 Radio Gift Guide, Alinco DX-R8T, Alinco DX-R8T Review, Black Friday Radios, Degen DE321, Degen DE321 review, Grundig S450DLX, Grundig S450DLX review, Shortwave Radio Christmas Gifts, Shortwave Radio Gift Guide, Sony, Sony ICF-SW7600GR, Tecsun PL-600, Tecsun PL-600 review, Tecsun PL-660, Tecsun PL-660 review, Ten-Tec, Ten-Tec RX-340
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A review of the Degen DE321 DSP shortwave radio
The Degen DE321 is the first of a new type of radio hitting the market–a DSP-based receiver with an analog tuning dial. I was very intrigued by this radio since both it and the future Tecsun R-2010 are the newest … Continue reading
Posted in Radios, Reviews
Tagged DE321 review, Degen DE321 review, Kaito WRX911, Radio Reviews, Shortwave Radio Reviews, WRX911
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Review of the Alinco DX-R8T tabletop shortwave receiver
Last year, when I saw the announcement that a new tabletop radio–the Alinco DX-R8T–was about to hit the market, I almost fell out of my chair. A new tabletop on the market? Could it be true? Over the past few … Continue reading
Posted in DRM, Reviews
Tagged Alinco, Alinco DX-R8, Alinco DX-R8 Review, Alinco DX-R8E Review, Alinco DX-R8T, Alinco DX-R8T Review, DRM, DX-R8T Review
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Throw away AC adapters, invest in rechargeables
I receive a lot of emails from readers and listeners who are new to shortwave radio. The bulk of the emails I receive ask for advice about which radio to pick for travel, for home, or for work. A lot … Continue reading
SWLing Book Review–Roger Tidy’s Hitler’s Radio War
Not only am I a long-time radio enthusiast, but I’m also something of a history buff—I have a particular affection for WWII era radios, often experiencing virtual time travel while listening to, for example, my Hallicrafter’s SX-24, or my father’s … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Broadcasters, Nostalgia, Reviews
Tagged Hitler's Radio War, Hitler's Radio War Book Review, Roger Tidy
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The most durable portable shortwave radios for traveling
I receive a lot of emails from SWLing.com readers, quite often from those who about to embark upon international travel–sometimes to remote locations–and who are looking for a durable travel shortave radio. These travelers are looking for a basic travel … Continue reading
Posted in AM, Radio Gift Guide, Radios, Reviews, Shortwave Radio Index
Tagged Best Portable Shortwave Radios For Travel, Best Travel Shortwave Radios Review, County Comm ETFR Review, Durable Portable Radios, Durable Shortwave Radios, G6, Grundig G6, Grundig G6 review, Grundig G8 Review, Rugged Shortwave Radios, Sony ICF-SW7600GR, Sony ICF-SW7600GR Review
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Ultralight shortwave radios now tagged in the Shortwave Radio Index (SWRI)
I have gone through the SWRI and tagged all portable shortwave radios that are considered “ultralights” by the ultralight “Definitions Committee.” Note that “ultralight dxing” is primarily a Mediumwave hobby, but you will find that many of the best performing … Continue reading
Posted in Radios, Reviews
Tagged C. Crane, Mediumwave, MW, Shortwave Radios, Tecsun PL-310, Tecsun PL-380, Ultralight DXing
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