Category Archives: Radio

Radio Collecting and listening

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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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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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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Artificial Radio Intelligence

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Kevin

In preparation for my upcoming article on “The Best Portable Shortwave Radios for 2025,” I asked Microsoft Copilot AI to consider a list of radios I’ve not personally used. It responded and in is confusion added a radio I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Powering the MLA-30+ Biasing Tee

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Kevin

The Usual Uninteresting Solution There are a couple of issues one reads about related to the topic of this article. One is that AC powered USB supplies introduce noise, and that battery USB supplies will sometimes automatically shut off because … Continue reading →

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