My article this week will compare the Wellbrook versus LZ1AQ wideband receiving loops. Both perform really well for MW and SWL. Read more
Tag: hamr
Radio Propagation Basics in 2022
I spent some time writing about radio propagation basics in 2022. Unlike electronic circuits, sending signals through the ionosphere is really complex. Read more
SWBC Translation in 2022
My surprisingly successful project this year was automated SWBC translation. It is easy to set up and works fairly well. Read more
Diversity Reception Primer – Improving Radio Reception
It started nearly a century ago, with efforts to reduce the effects of multipath fading. Here’s the complete diversity reception primer. Read more
My ANAN-7000DLE MKII Arrives from India
After a long wait, my ANAN-7000DLE MKII has arrived from India. This transceiver has the best diversity receiver I could afford. Read more
ICOM 756PROII Table Top – Sort Of
While not really a premium shortwave receiver, my ICOM 756PROII table top was a great way to enter the 21st century of HF radio listening. Read more
Japan Radio NRD-545 Table Top Radio
As the twentieth century drew to a close, I bought my last great premium receiver from the era – the Japan Radio NRD-545 table top. What a charm. Read more
AOR AR7030 Table Top Receiver
My AOR AR7030 table top receiver was the best listener’s radio that I have ever owned. And the most controversial, as well. Read more
Remembering Table Top Radios
During the late 1990’s, reading Passport to World Band Radio got me excited about premium table top radios. So, I took the plunge. Read more
Analog Noise Reduction Showdown
Dreams come true. I have been able to assemble four leading analog noise reduction products for comparison, real world and lab testing. Read more