Category Archives: Portables

Kaito WRX911 or Tecsun R-911

The Kaito WRX911 (a.k.a. Tecsun R-911) is a simple portable shortwave receiver with an analog dial. It is a sensitive receiver and perhaps one of the best for its price class. See also: Tecsun R-911 Specs: AM: 530 KHz – … Continue reading

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Kaito KA11

The Kaito KA11 is a portable radio covering AM, FM and shortwave from 5.8 to 18.1 MHz. Specs: Power source: External – 6 VDC 350ma, Battery – Two AA cells [UM3] (not supplied) Coverage: 520 – 1710 kHz, 5.8 – … Continue reading

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C. Crane CCRadio-SWP

The C. Crane CCRadio-SWP is a very small portable shortwave radio with excellent shortwave and mediumwave performance for a radio in its price class. Specs: AM/FM/Shortwave [SW1, SW2 (2300 – 7500, 9200 – 22000 kHz)] Controls include: RF Gain, Bandwidth, … Continue reading

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C. Crane CCRadio-SW

The C.Crane CCRadio-SW is an excellent value for performance. The CCRadio-SW is a larger portable/table top radio (11.25″ x 7.25″ x 3.5″). What makes this radio stand out from its peers? Truly exceptional audio fidelity, very good shortwave and superior … Continue reading

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Grundig G3

The Grundig G3 is one of my favorite portable shortwave receivers. The G3 features AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with Aircraft Band, SSB (Single-Side Band), RDS (Radio Data System) and a Synchronous Detector. I have reviewed it thoroughly on the SWLing Post–please note … Continue reading

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