Tag Archives: Shortwave Radio Reviews

A review of the Lowe SRX 100

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Thomas

I recently had the opportunity to spend some quality time with the Lowe SRX 100 (a.k.a., Target HF3, AKG HF-3, and Garex HF-3), a receiver produced in the UK around 1995-96. It’s not know for being a DXing machine, but … Continue reading →

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A review of the Degen DE1129 portable shortwave radio

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Thomas

The Degen DE1129 is the latest compact, full-featured, DSP-based, AM/FM shortwave radio from Chinese manufacturer, Degen.  It’s available from TecsunRadio.com at $100 US, shipped. I received my sample radio last week, and published my initial impressionsof the unit. Since then, I’ve had … Continue reading →

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The Degen DE1129 unboxed: initial impressions

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Thomas

Yesterday, I received a sample Degen DE1129 from TecsunRadio.com, which is, to my knowledge, the only current distributor of this newest Degen. I paid extra for DHL shipping to get it quickly to my door, as I’ve been very curious … Continue reading →

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Using and setting up the Alinco DX-R8T/E receiver as an SDR (software defined radio)

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Thomas

Some time ago, I posted a review of the Alinco DX-R8T–a surprisingly capable, flexible and affordable dedicated tabletop receiver.  In that review, I explored its capabilities as a tabletop unit, and was favorably impressed. But I knew then that one … Continue reading →

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Frank’s assessment of the Elad FDM-S1

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Thomas

SWLing reader Frank Holden (VK3JFH/VP8DNM) contacted me by email to share his experience with the ELAD FDM-S1–of particular interest because we have yet to see many reviews of this particular software defined receiver. Although the FDM-S1 was announced with some modest … Continue reading →

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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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