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Degen DE1128

The Degen DE1128 is a portable shortwave radio receiver with MP3 playback and recording. We will update this page with new information about the DE1128 when it becomes available. Also, check our SWLing Post for updates. (Update 13 Jan 2012: … Continue reading

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Grundig G2 Reporter

The Grundig G2 Reporter is the newest radio in Grundig’s portable shortwave radio line-up. The Grundig G2 starting shipping in April 2012. This will be the first shortwave radio Eton/Grundig have released since the Grundig S450DLX. Features: AM/FM/WB frequencies Dual … Continue reading

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Medav LR2 (discontinued)

The Medav LR2 is a professional software defined radio manufactured by Medav in Germany. This radio received an excellent review in the 2011 World Radio TV Handbook. Specifications: Frequency range: 100 kHz to 30 MHz Direct sampling of HF signal avoids … Continue reading

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Universal Radio now offering a selection of Tecsun portables

Good news:  Universal Radio is now offering Tecsun radios for the US market. So far, they have the PL-360, PL-606 and PL-660 listed. The Shortwave Radio Index listings for these Tecsun radios now also link to the appropriate Universal Radio catalog … Continue reading

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Kchibo KK-9803

The Kchibo KK-9803 is a portable shortwave radio with an analog dial, but DSP tuning inside. Like the recently reviewed Degen DE321 and the Tecsun R-2010, this is basically a digital radio with an analog face. It’s worth noting that Kchibo … Continue reading

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Bonito 1102S RadioJet

The Bonito 1102S RadioJet is the latest in PC Controlled receivers from Germany. The new Bonito RadioJet 1102S shortwave receiver combines innovative design with the advantages of modern computer technology. One unique feature Bonito pushes is the low noise floor, which … Continue reading

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Degen DE321

The Degen DE321 is a new DSP-based, portable analog shortwave radio. Like the Tecsun R-2010, what makes this radio unique is the fact that it’s analog, very inexpensive and DSP-based. Please click here for our own full review of the … Continue reading

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Tecsun PL-398BT, PL-398MP and Tecsun PL-505 now available for purchase

In August, we announced that Tecsun was coming out with several new models this year. Three of them–the Tecsun PL-505, Tecsun PL-398MP and PL-398BT–are now available for purchase on eBay. See links below. The PL-398BT is the most innovative portable … Continue reading

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Degen DE1127

The Degen DE1127 is a portable, DSP-based shortwave, MW, FM stereo receiver with a built-in 4GB MP3 player and recorder. This unit can record via built-in microphone or via radio broadcasts. Currently, the Degen DE1127 is only available from sellers on … Continue reading

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Tecsun PL-398MP

The Tecsun PL-398MP is a portable DSP-based shortwave radio. Its predecessor is possibly the Tecsun PL-390. It is certainly a familiar Tecsun design and layout–ergonomics appear to be in-line with their current models. The biggest new feature on the (future) Tecsun PL-398MP … Continue reading

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