For most of the 1990’s, the Japan Radio NRD-535D table top receiver was the best of the best, and the envy of every SWL around the world. Read more
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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
Distill AM Bandstop Filter Works Fine
If you use a wideband loop antenna, a cheap Distill AM Bandstop Filter reduces SDR overload from local medium wave signals. Read more
Diversity Reception Investment
I thought I would take a step back today and review my diversity reception investment. Along the way, I will try to answer the question “is it worth it”? Read more
Wideband Receiving Loop Array Up and Running
It’s taken a while, but I finally have my wideband receiving loop array up and running. And, it works great for medium and short wave listening. Read more
Enjoy RSPduo Dual Channel Receiver
Time for me to enjoy the RSPduo dual channel receiver, especially with wideband loop antennas and diversity reception here in western Canada. Let my journey begin! Read more
Perseus SDR Preamp – Mystery is Solved
Many listeners have wondered about the mysterious Perseus SDR Preamp that seems to do nothing much. Mystery solved. Here’s how. Read more
Modulation Dependent Carrier Level – Saving Energy
Although you don’t know it, most AM broadcasters rapidly adjust their power up and down to save energy costs. The technique is called Modulation Dependent Carrier Level. Read more
About VITA 49 – Discovering Radio Transport Protocol
Why should you care about VITA 49? I may just be the next big thing in software defined radio. Here is a gentle introduction. Read more