Tag Archives: Shortwave Radio Reviews

A traveler’s review of the Grundig G6 shortwave radio

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Thomas

Last week, I traveled to New York City by air and used trains, taxis and buses en route to Philadelphia. All the while, I carted along my luggage–and it’s a good thing I like to travel light. Indeed, I almost … Continue reading →

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A review of the Degen DE321 DSP shortwave radio

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Thomas

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 →

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Grundig G8 Traveler II on sale at National Geographic

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Thomas

The National Geographic online store has a few Grundig radios on sale. Most notably, the Grundig G8 for $24.95. The G8 is a great little shortwave receiver. I’m very impressed with the performance, especially for a $25 radio (normally, these … Continue reading →

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SWLing.com’s 2010 Radio Gift Buying Guide

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Thomas

(Update: Check out our new 2011 Radio Gift Buying Guide) Would you like to buy a shortwave radio as a gift for someone, but you don’t know a thing about radios? Or, are you thinking about buying a radio for … 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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Review of the Kaito KA 500 Self-Powered Radio

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Thomas

I tested the KA500 along with several other self-powered radios for a project I’m working on in Africa. I found that the KA500 is a very capable shortwave receiver it’s just not nearly as rugged as its current competitors. Here … Continue reading →

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