Category Archives: Portables

Sony ICF-SW7600GR

Posted on January 2, 2011 by admin

The Sony ICF-SW7600GR is one of the best sub-$200US portable shortwave radios on the market.  One of its outstanding features is its synchronous selectable sideband. We find that the sync detector on this Sony is the best in its class. … Continue reading →

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Sangean PT-633

Posted on January 2, 2011 by admin

The Sangean PT633 ProTravel is a compact analog radio featuring AM, FM and nine shortwave bands Specs: Tuning LED. LCD Display W / Clock. Frequencies FM 87-108.5 AM 520-1710 SW 5.90 ~ 6.20; 7.10 ~ 7.35; 9.40 ~ 9.90; 11.60 … Continue reading →

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Sangean PT-80

Posted on January 2, 2011 by admin

The Sangean PT-80 ProTravel is a compact digital radio featuring longwave, AM, FM plus continuous shortwave coverage. Specs: Analog Tuned w / Tuning LED. Rotary Tuning Control. Large Readable Face. Frequencies FM 87.5-108 AM 520-1710 SW 4.75 ~ 5.06; 5.90 … Continue reading →

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Sangean PT-50

Posted on January 2, 2011 by admin

The Sangean PT-50 is a portable FM / AM / SW 1-7 analog shortwave receiver with world times. Specs: Rotary Analog Tuning. Backlit LCD Display. Built-in Clock. Frequencies FM 87.5-108 AM 530-1710 SW 4.75 ~ 5.06; 5.90 ~ 6.20; 7.10 … Continue reading →

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Sangean PT-10

Posted on January 2, 2011 by admin

The Sangean PT10 ProTravel is a compact analog radio featuring longwave, AM, FM and nine shortwave bands. Specs: Analog Tuned w / Tuning LED. Rotary Tuning Control. Large Readable Face. Frequencies FM 87.5-108 AM 520-1710 SW 4.75 ~ 5.06; 5.90 … Continue reading →

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Sangean SG-622 or RadioShack DX-397

Posted on January 2, 2011 by admin

The Sangean SG-622 (a.k.a. RadioShack DX-397) is an analog AM, FM, shortwave radio. It is affordable, simple and surprisingly sensitive for the casual broadcast listener. Specs: Coverage AM 530 to 1710 kHz The ten shortwave bands cover: 4.5-5.05, 5.8-6.3, 7.1-8, … Continue reading →

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Sangean ATS-909X

Posted on January 2, 2011 by admin

The ATS-909X is the flagship of the Sangean line, replacing the Sangean ATS-909. Note that reviews on (at least) the first production run of the ATS-909X have been luke warm at best. Specs: Pages: 18 Presets / SW 39 Pages: … Continue reading →

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Sangean ATS-505P

Posted on January 2, 2011 by admin

The Sangean ATS-505P is an FM / MW / LW / SW PLL Synthesized portable receiver. Specs: PLL Synthesized Digital Tuning. Professional digital multi-band world receiver. Backlit LCD Display. Frequency FM 87.5-108 AM 517-1710 SW 1.711-29999 kHz (Continuous) LW 153-279 … Continue reading →

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Sangean ATS-404

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The Sangean ATS-404 is an FM/ MW/SW PLL Synthesized receiver. Specs: PLL Synthesized Digital Tuning. 45 Memory Presets. Auto Tuning System (ATS). 10 Key Pad Tuning & Input. Backlit LCD Display. Frequencies: FM 87.5 – 108 AM 516 – 1710 … Continue reading →

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Kchibo D96L

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The Kchibo D96L is a notable “ultralight” DSP-based shortwave radio. Specs: Frequency Modulation: (FM) 87-108 MHz 64-108 Mhz (DIY); Medium-wave (MW) 522-1710KHz (9KHz step) 520-1710KHz (10KHz step, DIY); Short-wave (SW) 2.30-21.85 MHz Memories: (total 900) FM (FM) 300 MW (AM) … Continue reading →

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