Category Archives: Videos

TX Factor Episode 8

Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, David (G4EDR), who writes:

“I thought you and the many readers of your SWLingPost would be interested in the latest edition (8) of TX Factor a UK produced online TV programme.

It features two employees of the BBC who are also radio amateurs and shows them in their working environment as studio managers and continuity announcers on BBC radio.

Just navigate to http://www.txfilm.co.uk/txfactor/txfactor.shtml and select watch now for episode 8.

There are also items about Icom UK and Practical Wireless magazine.

Thanks for hosting your SWLingPost, I really enjoy it.”

Many thanks again, David! Another brilliant episode! At time of posting, the TX Factor site was down, but their YouTube channel, of course, is working fine. I’ve embedded the video below:

My buddy Eric (WD8RIF) also alerted me that this episode had been published. I love watching TX Factor–I’m so impressed with both their programming and production quality.

TX Factor Team: Keep up the good work!

This African ISP commercial may be the best amateur radio promotion ever

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Many thanks to my buddy Ulis (K3LU) for sharing this brilliant commercial:

Sproutie hears the Shortwave Shindig

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SWLing Post reader, Dave Richards (AA7EE), made a short video of his regen receiver “Sproutie” tuned to the Shortwave Shindig Friday evening.

Dave writes:

“I was quite pleased with the fidelity. Of course, the skirts on a regen are quite broad, even though the nose of the selectivity curve is fairly narrow. The signal was a bit lower in level and noisier at the beginning of the show but by the time it got to this segment, it was a nice strong signal. Sorry – no S-meter here, so that is the best I can do!”

Dave, thanks for sharing this video! Sproutie did a brilliant job tuning in a program from across the continent. I’m also most impressed with Sproutie’s audio. Amazing!

Readers, click here to read a previous post about Dave’s home brew regen receiver, “Sproutie.” Also, be sure to bookmark Dave’s blog by clicking here.

Video: Dan compares the Sony ICF-6800W with several benchmark receivers

Video: Chris reviews the Tecsun 2P3 AM radio kit

Tom Stiles’ Eton Satellit video reviews

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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.

Allan’s video review of the CountyComm GP5/SSB

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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:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuEPJ3qGu_g

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:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfgX93o8HzY

Click here for our full review of the CountyComm GP5/SSB.