Category Archives: Shortwave Radio

The new HanRongDa K-603 portable radio

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mei Tao, who writes:

Yesterday, I received a new radio: the HanRongDa K-603, which was sent to me by the manufacture.They want me to test this prototype machine in order to find any bugs. If there is nothing to fix, I believe this radio will hit the market in this or next month.

K-603 is a small portable radio which also has some great functions. Its major features include:

FM, AM, and SW bands

Bluetooth 5.0 connection

TF Card Player

Recording function

Line in

LCD can display three different languages,English?Chinese and another foreign language.

Powered by the BL-5C Li battery

MW channnel space can be switched between 9KHz adn 10KHz.

Tuning methods: Scan, ATS, and direct key entry

The designer told me that this K-603’s fm coverage is from 87MHz to 108MHz, but they will extend it to 64MHz in the next version. That’s really good news.

In a few days, I will test it carefully. If necessary, I will make side-by-side comparisons with my own Tecsun, Sangean, Radiwow, and Degen radios. Then i will present some text and video reviews.

I would like to share some pictures of this new radio with you and other BCLers

Best wishes to you!

Photos

Thank you, Mei Tao! We look forward to your review of the HanRongDa K-603. Yes, please let us know how it compares to your other receivers. We also look forward to any update regarding price and availability. Thanks for sharing those photos!

Radio Deal: The new Eton Elite Field $78.99 with free one day shipping

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Chris Freitas, who notes that the new Eton Elite Field radio is on a “limited time” sale at Amazon.com. The price is a very enticing $78.00 with free one day shipping and free returns.

Click here to view on Amazon.com (this affiliate link supports the SWLing Post).

Important note: like the Eton Elite Executive deal we posted recently, this promotion is noted as a “limited time” deal. It seems that when they run out of their current stock, you may be able to still find the promotional price via Eton, but the shipping date may be pushed out several weeks.

Numbers Station UVB-76: A New Buzzer Twin on 4810 kHz

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(Screenshot: Tudor Vedeanu)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Tom (DF5JL), who writes:

Who doesn’t know the mysterious station “The Buzzer” on 4625 kHz – but now it gets even more exciting: Because since today “The Buzzer” has a twin that transmits on 4810 kHz – fully synchronous. And to make to put a scoop on it: location is apparently near Changdu in China.

Thanks for the tip, Tom!

Yes, I noticed that our friend, Tudor Vedeanu, recently posted a recording of the new Buzzer twin on 4810 kHz:

I’m curious if the new Buzzer frequency is being used 100% of the time? Can anyone confirm?

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Rick compares the Bonito ML200, Cross Country Wireless, MLA-30 and Wellbrook 1530LN

Loop links:

Bonito ML200 (replaced by the Megaloop FX)
Cross Country Wireless
MLA-30 via eBay (partner link)
Wellbrook 1530LN

New VORW Radio International Broadcasts this Saturday!

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Hello readers! You are invited to listen in to a new broadcast of VORW Radio International this Saturday.

The show is 1 Hour in length and will feature a variety of music from the 1960s to Present, including listener requests! It’s a very diverse show where you are guaranteed to hear music of many genres and eras!

Here’s when you can listen on Saturday:

0800 UTC – 3 AM Eastern – 1300 kHz WNQM – Targeting Nashville, TN and audible throughout the Southeast. Mediumwave DX reception reports are appreciated!

2300 UTC – 6 PM Eastern – 6115 kHz WWCR – Targeting North America and Western Europe

0200 UTC – 9 PM Eastern Saturday – 5850 kHz WRMI – Targeting North America

If you can receive this broadcast I encourage you to submit a reception report via email to [email protected] and it will be verified with a QSL.

Happy Listening!

Radio Deal: The new Eton Elite Executive for $100 shipped and free returns

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Christian, who writes with another Eton deal:

Hi Thomas. Just a heads up that Amazon has an Elite Executive for $100 shipped and free returns. This is a new radio and $79 lower than it’s being sold for on Eton’s website.

I’m grabbing one of these (grabbed!) because I am guessing this might be an introductory price since this is such a new radio.

Click here to view on Amazon.com (affiliate link supports the SWLing Post at no cost to you).

Wow! That is an excellent price. Thank you for keeping us in mind when you find these deals, Christian! Perhaps you’ll consider sending us your review of this latest receiver from Eton?