My article this week will compare the Wellbrook versus LZ1AQ wideband receiving loops. Both perform really well for MW and SWL. Read more
Category: Shortwave Radio
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
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
Drake R8B Table Top Receiver
If you are an older shortwave listener, you probably owned one of the wonderful R8 series radios, including the Drake R8B table top receiver. 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
JRC NRD-535D Table Top Receiver
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
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
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