Radio Waves: Old Gen FM Radio, Radio Burst Model Challenged, Iceland WebSDR, and Ida Destroys WZRH/KVDU Tower

Radio Waves:  Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Because I keep my ear to the waves, as well as receive many tips from others who do the same, I find myself privy to radio-related stories that might interest SWLing Post readers.  To that end: Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting […]

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Troy reports on the Sony ICF-EX5MK2 analog receiver

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Troy Riedel, for sharing the following report of his Sony ICF-EX5MK2 analog receiver: A report on the Sony ICF-EX5MK2 by Troy Riedel The consensus, ultimate, all-time AM DX radio is the Panasonic RF-2200. I do not nor have I ever owned this radio [yet!]. As such, I do not have […]

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Troy reviews the Audiomax SRW-710S

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Troy Riedel, for the following guest post: A Mini-Review of the Audiomax SRW-710S by Troy Riedel Why would someone want a sub-$20 shortwave radio? Wait … I guess I should be answering questions & not asking them, right? But I’ll give you my answer to “why I want a sub-$20 shortwave […]

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Guest Post: Troy takes us on a tour of his listening post

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Troy Riedel, who writes: I don’t have a “shack”, but I wanted to take the time to share with you my “listening post”. But first, let me start from the beginning.   I’d call myself an amateur astronomer first – and a Shortwave Listener (SWL’er) second (I have never […]

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Protecting your investment: Troy’s radio case recommendations

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Troy Riedel (the Amateur Astronomer), who writes: I’m rather – uh – call it OCD re: equipment cases (and bags/packs). All of my […]astronomy equipment is well secured & cataloged in several dozen cases. I [also] wanted to protect my shortwave radios. I like the neoprene cases that Tecsun […]

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Radio Waves: Great Solar Storm of 1940, Hawaii DJ’s Lack Vital Info, Edison Claims AM/FM Audio Usage Surpasses YouTube, and Radio 4 Longwave Reception

Radio Waves:  Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio. Enjoy! Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors Troy Riedel, Dennis Dura and David Shannon for the following tips: The Great Solar Storm of March 1940 (Spaceweather.com) […]

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Radio Waves: Data RX via Web SDRs, Mystery Signals from Space, Public Media’s role in Democracy, and Pirates SPAM UVB-76

Radio Waves:  Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Because I keep my ear to the waves, as well as receive many tips from others who do the same, I find myself privy to radio-related stories that might interest SWLing Post readers.  To that end: Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting […]

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