Sangean ATS-909X2: Uli is seeking information about firmware version 78

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Uli (DK5ZU), who writes: Hi Thomas, I hope you are fine! I just bought a Sangean ATS-909X2 despite of the mixed reviews it earned in the beginning. There are a lot of reviews as on SWLING and other sources. But I think no newer models have been reviewed. Mine […]

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Stephan’s replacement Sangean ATS-909X2 has a few issues

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Stephan, who shares a follow-up report after receiving a replacement Sangean AT-909X2 from Sangean Europe. Click here to read Stephan’s initial report along with Sangean America’s comments. Stephan shares the following update: Below are some of my observations on my recently arrived ATS-909×2. I spent two week-ends to carefully […]

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Dan Robinson reviews the Sangean ATS-909X2

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, for the following guest post and review: Sangean v Tecsun in the Battle of Late Shortwave Era Portables:  The ATS909x2 by Dan Robinson Some years ago – actually more than a decade – I decided to give Sangean a shot at winning me over in the shortwave portable category. I […]

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Radio Deal: Sangean ATS-909X2 price drop on Amazon

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors, Toy Riedel and Robert Gulley, who note that the price of the Sangean ATS-909X2 has dropped to $259.49 on Amazon.com. Amazon pricing is dynamic, so could change without warning. If you’ve been waiting to pull the trigger, now is a good time! Click here to check out the Sangean […]

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Sangean ATS-909X2: Dan’s final evaluation post firmware upgrade

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, DanH, who provides his final evaluation of the new Sangean ATS-909X2: This should be the last update for my multi-part introduction to the new Sangean ATS-909X2. I am not expecting major new factory revisions or modifications for this fine radio. I received the 909X2 from Amazon on Sunday, February 21, 2021. This […]

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Dave’s review of the Sangean ATS-909X2

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who notes that Dave (N9EWO) has posted his review of the Sangean ATS-909X2. Click here to view. I must admit: as I put the Sangean ATS-909X2 through the paces, I’m impressed with this fine machine. While no radio is perfect, the ‘909X2 has enthusiast-grade characteristics. The ATS-909X2 […]

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Starting to compare the Tecsun H-501x and Sangean ATS-909X2

I took delivery of the Tecsun H-501x yesterday morning and the Sangean ATS-909X2 last week. I’ve been waiting for these portable receivers for what seems like ages, and both arrive within one week of each other. My initial impressions are positive for both radios, but I know it’s time to start some proper comparisons. These […]

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