Alinco DX-R8T<\/a>. We will be posting a review of this receiver, so check back soon!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Last night, I tuned to the pirate radio watering hole of 6,925 kHz shortwave. I caught a bit of the Southern Relay Network as they played several hurricane and storm themed songs. I recorded a bit of the end of the show for you. 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Last night, I tuned to the pirate radio watering hole of 6,925 kHz shortwave. I caught a bit of the Southern Relay Network as they played several hurricane and storm themed songs.<\/p>\n