Tag Archives: FM radio

World Radio Day – 2025

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Kevin

I think I’ll sit in my recliner with my old friend, Eton Elite Executive, hooked up to my new friend, long wire antenna. I listened to some shortwave and then thought I’d try out FM. The radio was already tuned … Continue reading →

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ATS25 Max Decoder — Voyage of Discovery

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Kevin

So I have the thing. What can I do with it? I’m getting the impression that this is a tinkerers radio designed for ham radio operators primarily. (Update: the developer said in a video exactly that.) All sorts of interesting … Continue reading →

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FM Radio Shootout: Part 2

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Kevin

For the start of this tale, see FM Radio Shootout: Part 1. Junior League Update: I received a strongly-worded challenge from the International Little Radio League (ILRL) over my selection of contestants. They contended that the Mesqool CR1015 was oversized, … Continue reading →

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FM Radio Shootout: Part 1

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Kevin

I’ve been having a lot of fun lately with my new Qodosen SR-286 radio that is reported to be outstanding on FM, and indeed it is. But how outstanding? RadioJayAllen gave it 5.5 out of 5 stars. Serious reviewers, like … Continue reading →

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The Burning Question: is the Qodosen SR-286 worth it?

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Kevin

Introduction The Qodosen SR-286 set me back $129 US, a price tag that made me pause before purchasing. I wasn’t buying a radio on a whim. What drew me in was its novelty and the promise of improved performance compared … Continue reading →

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