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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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Top Ten Portable Shortwave Radios for 2025

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Kevin

When considering candidates for the list, I asked what’s new and what’s interesting. What adds value? What makes it a solid radio in its class and why someone would be pleased to own it? So here’s my top 10 list. … Continue reading →

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Incoming battery: Nuynix PS21K – FRAUD ALERT!

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Kevin

More or less random pick from Amazon, $18.99 before coupon. It can charge from USB or solar (slow) and output up to 3A at 5V. It’s rated at 38,800 mAh. FRAUD ALERT This isn’t what it claims to be. I … Continue reading →

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Senator Graham wants crazy people to buy their guns privately

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Kevin

I just listened to a telephonic town hall meeting with South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who voted to block a universal background check bill in the Senate. Graham told a story of a woman who was determined to be mentally … Continue reading →

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Auto Cool [not]

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Kevin

What a cool idea! What a lousy product! The Auto Cool is a solar-powered fan that’s supposed to keep your car cooler inside when parked in the sunshine. It mounts atop the side window. Here’s what’s wrong with this cool … Continue reading →

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