Category Archives: Portables

Panasonic RF-562D

Posted on February 25, 2013 by admin

The Panasonic RF-562D is a simple, portable analog shortwave radio. The RF-56D covers a major portion of the shortwave broadcast band (4.75 to 18 MHz) as well as AM (medium wave) and FM. The RF-562D can be purchased from a … Continue reading →

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Degen DE32

Posted on February 25, 2013 by admin

The Degen DE32 is a small DSP-based shortwave radio with analog styling and the ability to play digital audio via a Micro SD card.  The DE32 is much like the Degen DE321 (review) and the Kchibo KK-9803 (review) in that it is a DSP, but uses … Continue reading →

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Sony ICF-F11S

Posted on August 29, 2012 by admin

The Sony ICF-F11S is a simple analog portable shortwave radio produced primarily for markets in Asia. Shortwave coverage spans from 2.3-7.35 MHz. Be aware that there is a cosmetically identical model called the Sony ICF-F12S which has shortwave coverage from 5.9-18 … Continue reading →

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Sony ICF-F12S

Posted on August 29, 2012 by admin

The Sony ICF-F12S is a simple analog portable shortwave radio produced primarily for markets in Asia. Shortwave coverage spans from 5.9-18 MHz. Be aware that there is a cosmetically identical model called the Sony ICF-F11S which has very limited shortwave coverage. … Continue reading →

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Degen DE1129

Posted on August 13, 2012 by admin

The Degen DE1129 is a new portable shortwave radio receiver and MP3 player/recorder. A smaller cousin of the DE1128, the DE1129 has switchable 9/10 kHz steps on the mediumwave band–something that prevented the DE1128 from ever catching on in North … Continue reading →

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Quantum FX R25U

Posted on July 28, 2012 by admin

The Quantum FX R25U is an analog portable shortwave radio with USB input and player support. As with other Quantum radios, there is very little information available regarding the technical specifications. So far, this radio is only available via eBay (see link … Continue reading →

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Quantum FX J-114U

Posted on July 28, 2012 by admin

The Quantum FX J-114U is an analog portable shortwave radio with USB and SD card player support. As with other Quantum radios, there is very little information available regarding the technical specifications. So far, this radio is only available via … Continue reading →

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Quantum FX R18US

Posted on July 28, 2012 by admin

The Quantum FX R18US is a portable analog shortwave radio with a USB and SD (card) inputs. There are very few details known about this radio–indeed, no true specifications. They claim AM/FM and SW 1-7 coverage, but no frequency ranges … Continue reading →

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Tecsun R306

Posted on January 22, 2012 by admin

The Tecsun R306 is a very simple, portable, analog shortwave radio. With a sliding volume control, large switches and traditional tuning knob, the R306 is marketed to radio listeners who need a simple, no frills receiver. The Tecsun R306 is … Continue reading →

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Degen DE1128

Posted on January 11, 2012 by admin

The Degen DE1128 is a portable shortwave radio receiver with MP3 playback and recording. We will update this page with new information about the DE1128 when it becomes available. Also, check our SWLing Post for updates. (Update 13 Jan 2012: … Continue reading →

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