Author Archives: Kevin

About Kevin

Just an old guy with opinions that I like to bounce off other people.

Incoming Radio: Sansui F50

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Kevin

Just hours after saying I wasn’t going to buy another radio, I bought another radio. I almost hesitate calling this a radio because most of the real estate is devoted to playing media. I frankly don’t understand how someone can … Continue reading →

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Grundig G4000A: Observations Part 2

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Kevin

Shortwave I wanted to test a collection of “comparable radios.” Given that we’re comparing a vintage radio to newer ones, there’re not exactly comparable. The Tecsun PL-660, bought not long after my original G4000A, is the only one with similar … Continue reading →

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Grundig G4000A: Observations Part 1

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Kevin

I hesitate to use the phrase “product review” for something that’s been out of production for a long time. I used the Wayback Machine to scroll through the listings of the G4000A at Universal Radio. They announced it as discontinued … Continue reading →

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AI, What’s That Station I’m Listening To?

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Kevin

It’s a simple question: I was listening to a shortwave radio with a 40-foot long wire antenna tuned to 11900 kHz at 9:17 AM local time today here in central Virginia USA. There was a male-sounding announcer in English and … Continue reading →

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Shortwave Schedules

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Kevin

I rely heavily on shortwave schedules to help me figure out what I’m listening to on the radio. While we may not be as well off as our forebears in terms of international shortwave stations to listen to, we are … Continue reading →

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Incoming Radio: Grundig G4000A

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Kevin

Scarfed this up on eBay: I guess this is a case of seller’s remorse and the “sharing the love” thing. I originally bought one in July of 2011, but I sold it during the great disgorgement a few years back, … Continue reading →

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Chilly With a Chance of Radio

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Kevin

Today was one of those days when I was grateful to have a radio in my car. An appointment finished early and I was driving home past Pleasant Grove Park in Fluvanna County, Virginia, a fantastic facility for walking, hiking … Continue reading →

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