Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dave Zantow (N9EWO), who writes:
Our greatly “Updated” SDRplay RSP1A review is now available (with new number two 2019 manufactured test sample). As usual with our web pages be sure and have pop up blocker on full (allow no pop ups) and browser security settings at default or above.
Thanks for sharing this, Dave!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dave Zantow (N9EWO), who writes:
A greatly updated and expanded review on the AOR AR-DV1 has now been posted by me. Made a few typo corrections and some minor text changes from the first draft a few days ago, so I hope I have all of those fixed now ?
http://n9ewo.angelfire.com/ardv1.html
Also just updated (again) the Sangean DAR-101 MP3 recorder review. Some minor text changes plus added 4 internal photos (bottom of it’s page). I have never seen any internal photos anywhere on the internet of the DAR-101. Now there is.
http://n9ewo.angelfire.com/dar101.html
Again for reading any of my web pages, be sure and have your Pop Up stopper on FULL (do not allow ANY pop ups) and your security settings on your browser set at least to default. Otherwise Angelfire can be rather nasty with junk. If all else fails turn off your Java Script.
Many thanks for sharing, Dave!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dave Zantow (N9EWO), who writes:
Now you just just had to talk about the Icom IC-735.
In the final episode from the 1992 BBC 8 part series “Pole To Pole with Michael Palin” (Bitter End), you will see a couple of IC-735’s used.
They are located about 7:04 and 28:08 (minutes) in the video:
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2iszgj
Click here to view the video in a separate window.
Thanks for sharing this, Dave. I absolutely loved this travel series and watched it many years ago. I’m also a big fan of Michael Palin. I think it’s time to re-watch it especially knowing the IC-735 makes a cameo!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dave Zantow (N9EWO), who notes that he has updated his Sangean DAR-101 recorder:
Yes, a newly tested (latest production) sample of the [DAR-101]. My years old “lightly used” sample died back in the fall. New one seems to work less sluggish with the updated firmware as well as adding monitor speaker selection in the menu’s.
http://n9ewo.angelfire.com/dar101.html
The AC Adapter info should also be valid for the ATS-909X as well.
Nice standalone MP3 recorder with a built in amplifier and large speaker.
Thanks, Dave. This is a very tempting purchase. I do quite a lot of off-air recordings for the SWLing Post and, especially, the Shortwave Radio Audio Archive. I typically use my Zoom H2N for line-in recordings, but at home would prefer something that would sit on my desktop better and with a built-in speaker. The DAR-101 might fit the bill.
I see that it’s currently $81.52 on Amazon right now (affiliate link) and $99.95 at Universal Radio.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dave Zantow (N9EWO), who writes:
You like to point out SW radios on TV shows. I caught a part of a episode of “Family Ties” (Season 2 Episode 11, “Birthday Boy”) where Alex was given a Sony ICF-2001 (it was the original 2001 version of course). Time : 3:24 into the program. NOTE : It’s actually a 1984 episode not 1982 as given in the video link ! About that time the ICF-2001 was discontinued (or was on the way out). Enjoy:
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4p2an6
Click here to watch at DailyMotion.
Wow! Somehow I missed this episode in the 1980s–I know I would have remembered the ICF-2001! I’ll add this find to our ever growing archive of radios in film. Thanks, Dave!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dave Zantow (N9EWO), who writes:
My Icom IC-R75 review now posted. Being on the market for over 15 years of course they are available on the used market without too much trouble. Yes : Kiwa Electronics (Craig) are still doing the audio modifications.
Thanks for sharing, Dave! The R-75 enjoyed a longer market life than most other tabletop receivers of the past. As you state, there are deals to be found on the used market!
Click here to search eBay and also check QTH.com’s classifieds.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dave Zantow, who shares the following comment regarding our recent post that highlighted the JRC NRD-301A:
Please note that my JRC NRD-301A review can still be found on my web page.
Excellent construction, but we found it not so great in other area’s. For the big money it was a disappointment (especially when compared to todays technology).
Many thanks, Dave!