Check out this video of Dan Robinson comparing his Sony ICF-6800 with the JRC NRD-301A, Eddystone 1650/9, RFT EKD-515, Drake R7A, and the WJ8718A/MFP:
Thanks for sharing, Dan! Impressive lineup!
SWLing Post reader, Chris, writes:
“I just wanted to let you know that I just put together the Tecsun 2P3 AM radio kit over the holiday break. I wanted to also let you know that I made a YouTube review on this radio and some of the short comings on this little radio. I think that some of your readers may be interested also. I have the link below for your review and if you like, you can share it with your readers.”
Many thanks, Chris, for sharing your video! I plan to purchase this kit soon and look forward to referencing your video again and appreciate your advice.
Click here to view Chris’ video on YouTube, or simply watch via the embedded video below:
The Tecsun 2P3 AM radio kit is available from various sellers on eBay–click here to search.
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Thomas Ally, who points out that Tom Stiles has published an array of videos featuring the Eton Satellit. The actual reviews and features begin with TRRS #0446.
Click here to view the complete Eton Satellit video thread on Tom’s Radio Room Show.
SWLing Post contributor, Dave Zantow (N9EWO), writes:
Allan’s (W2AEW) excellent “You Tube” Video has just been posted here on the CountyComm GP-5/SSB:
Many thanks for sharing this video, Dave!
Readers: I suggest you check out the library of informative videos Allan (W2AEW) has created over the years and even subscribe to his YouTube channel. His tutorial videos are quite professional and he does a brilliant job explaining complex electronic principles. Indeed, be sure to check out one of his latest on the ETOW HumanaLight kit:
My good buddy, Dave Richards (AA7EE), has just posted videos of his home-brew regenerative receiver–nicknamed “The Sproutie.” [You may recall an earlier post about this very receiver.]
Below, you’ll find a video where Dave tunes in broadcasters with The Sproutie–she certainly has ears!
Dave, that’s a simple, beautiful little radio you’ve built there. I love the HRO knob–form and function at its best.
Readers: be sure to check out Dave’s full post about the Sproutie along with another video. If you haven’t yet, bookmark Dave’s blog–it’s a good one!
The Eton Traveler III
I just discovered that SWLing Post reader, Tom Stiles, has made a video review of the new Eton Traveller III:
Tom is a great fellow (usually posts as “Another Tom” in our comments!) and has an extensive collection of radio related videos on his YouTube channel. Thanks, Tom!
London Shortwave, a regular contributor to the SWLing Post, lives in London, England and copes with serious amounts of radio noise (QRM) at his home. Unlike many urban radio listeners, the QRM didn’t chase him away from the hobby, rather he looked at it as a challenge. Besides taking his radio kit outdoors to escape the noise, he also has a noise mitigation set-up at his home which has been refined over the years.
London Shortwave shared this video demonstration earlier this year on his YouTube channel. Here’s his description:
In this video I demonstrate an improvement to indoor radio reception quality, which is possible to achieve in an urban environment.
I compare using a Tecsun PL-390 portable receiver to a radio set-up that combines Lowe HF-150’s sync detector, the Wellbrook active loop antenna and real-time noise reduction software.
I recently told London Shortwave that he’s a QRM-fighting Samurai; I believe he certainly deserves the title!
Any other QRM Samurai’s out there?