Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard Langley, who shares his latest shortwave radio schedule for the BBC World Service technology program, Click.
Click on the image below to view the schedule, or simply click here to view the schedule as a PDF.
Click to enlarge.
Blinq.com has another “open box” deal on the Sony ICF-SW7600GR.
As I mentioned last time one of these surfaced on Blinq, this is a great deal for an excellent radio (that’s getting more and more difficult to find).
Actually, if you’re clever (!) you can get a 10% discount code…
If you’ve never visited Blinq.com, or if you open their website in a private/incognito window, Blinq will typically pop up a window offering 10% off for new shoppers as long as you subscribe to their newsletter. You then receive a coupon code via email you can use with the first order.
Click here to view the open box Sony ICF-SW7600GR on Blinq.com.
(Source: 73 Radio Row press release)
A new website designed for radio amateurs, SWL’ers, CB’ers and all communications hobbyists has launched on the Internet recreating the atmosphere of the famed Radio Row in New York City.
According to its founder, Richard Fisher, KI6SN, “’73 Radio Row’ takes its cue from an era when New York’s legendary radio district bustled with communications fanatics shopping for surplus and used gear along Cortlandt Street in Lower Manhattan.” 73 Radio Row’s Web address is: http://www.73RadioRow.com
The site features used radio receivers, transmitters and transceivers, as well as unbuilt kits, new/old stock antennas, Morse instruments and station accessories of all kinds.
“We are crazy about radio, the same as everyone else,” Fisher said. “RETRO is NOWtro.” For complete details, visit: http://www.73RadioRow.com or write to: [email protected]. Call (951) 395-1923.
I discovered 73 Radio Row right after it launched–I ordered a portable ER TiCK Deluxe Keyer for the very affordable price of $26 US shipped.
The keyer was dispatched immediately and I received it within a couple of days.
I know Richard Fisher (KI6SN) quite well and can certainly vouch for his integrity. In fact, he’s even giving a portion of 73 Radio Row proceeds to Ears To Our World–what a nice guy!
Curtain antennas in operation at RCI Sackville
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Jason, who shares the following:
Not sure if you’ve seen this Indiegogo campaign to help finish a doc on the RCI transmitter site…I think I may have first heard about this from your blog?
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/spectres-of-shortwave-last-steps#/
Thanks, Jason! Yes, you might have heard about Spectres of Shortwave here as I’ve been posting updates on the SWLing Post since 2013! I’m very happy to see the film nearing completion. Since my wife has worked in film production, I’m well aware of the enormous amount of time and effort it takes to produce a documentary on a shoestring budget.
I just sent support to Amanda through Indigogo. Click here if you’d like to support her, too.
Amanda is also posting preview clips on her Indigogo page–here’s a teaser she posted yesterday:
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ken McKenzie, for sharing the most comprehensive video you’ll ever find on restoring the Sony CRF-320 receiver:
Click here to watch on YouTube.
Make sure you check out Mr. Carlson’s YouTube channel, Mr. Carlson’s Lab where you’ll find repair videos ranging from solid state to tube gear.
Thanks for the tip, Ken!
Commenting on our post regarding the Kurzwellen Empfänger Siemens receiver, SWLing Post reader “13dka” writes:
Some more info (mostly about the tuning procedure) [of the Kurzwellen Empfänger Siemens] here:
http://www.shortwaveradio.ch/radio-e/siemens-e311-e.htm
BTW this site is a comprehensive source on classic shortwave radios that enjoyed some popularity in central Europe.
Indeed! I have stumbled across ShortwaveRadio.ch many times before doing research and meant to mention it here on the SWLing Post. Thank you for the reminder!
What’s so impressive about this site is that it’s in both German and English.
If I ever make it to the excellent Friedrichshafen ham radio convention, I’ll have ShortwaveRadio.ch bookmarked on my smartphone to help me ID all of those amazing European boat anchors in the flea market!
Thanks again for the tip!
Once again, the intrepid Dan Robinson has discovered an eBay gem. Dan notes:
From eBay Germany comes this rarely seen and apparently in beautiful condition relic:
Wow–Dan–what a beautiful receiver! It has a dial blind like my BC-348-Q, but a dial design like my Hammarlund SP-600. The best of both worlds, in my opinion.
And the green indicator lamps? Classy!
I assume, by the design, that this is a Cold War era receiver? I’m afraid I’m not at all familiar with Siemens receivers of the era.
Post readers: If you can shed light on this particular Siemens receiver, please comment!