Category Archives: Portable

CC Skywave

The CC Skywave is the latest travel portable radio by C. Crane company. The CC Skywave features: AM (medium wave), FM, Shortwave, NOAA Weather Radio and the AIR band (for airport communications reception). We recently reviewed the CC Skywave on … Continue reading

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CountyComm GP-5/SSB

The CountyComm GP-5/SSB is a new AM/FM/SW portable with a unique vertical form factor–much like a small handy talkie (HT). The GP-5/SSB covers medium wave 520-1710 kHz shortwave 2,300-30,000 kHz and the FM band. A unique feature of a radio in this price … Continue reading

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Etón Traveler III

The Etón Traveler III is the latest compact travel radio by Etón Corporation (Grundig G8 Traveler II was the previous model). New to this model of the traveler is RDS (Radio Data System) which enables FM broadcasters to transmit digital data, like … Continue reading

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Etón Satellit

The Eton Satellit is the latest flagship, full-featured portable from Eton Corporation. New features to this model of the Sattelit include RDS (Radio Data System), ATS (Auto Tuning Storage) and SSB selectable synchronous detection. The Eton Satellit is expected to ship by September 15, … Continue reading

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Etón Mini 400

The Etón Mini is the latest ultra portable travel radio by Etón Corporation (previous models included the M400 and M300). The mini is a bare-bones radio, but has comprehensive shortwave broadcast band coverage. The Mini should be available to purchase from retailers … Continue reading

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Etón Field

The Eton Field is the latest large footprint portable in the Eton/Grundig product line (previous models included the S450DLX and S350). The Field sports a large front-facing speaker, built-in hand strap and simple controls. New to this model is RDS … Continue reading

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Tecsun PL-880

The Tecsun Pl-880 is the latest offering by the prominent shortwave radio manufacturer, Tecsun. The Pl-880 is a dual-conversion receiver sporting SSB reception with fine 10 Hz steps. It appears to have adjustable bandwidth, and a dedicated fine tune control. … Continue reading

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