Something was in the back of my head about the “Chameleon” antenna – just before ordering I read the specs/reviews/YouTube etc. again – and I changed my order to the DX Engineering RF-PRO-1B® Active Magnetic Loop Antennas DXE-RF-PRO-1B – which should better serve the purpose – a LOT more ( mucho more ) pricey –Continue reading ““Radio Stuff” / Slight Change in Plans”
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Could These Creepy Short Wave Radio Messages End The World?
From Ringway Manchester . . . Been listening to shortwave ( and this “stuff” ) since 1963 – and still have never came close to figuring any of this ( the military stuff ) coded stuff out. There used to be a lot of autovon traffic heard on various frequencies – the only one thatContinue reading “Could These Creepy Short Wave Radio Messages End The World?”
How to Get Started In Short Wave Listening, Radios and SDRs – Livestream
Bruce – how do I actually do this SWL (Short Wave Listening ) thing? . . . I mean you throw a lot of “stuff” out here – but I just want to get started – I am resistant to doing the YouTube thingy – so you get “it” in kibbles and bits – oneContinue reading “How to Get Started In Short Wave Listening, Radios and SDRs – Livestream”
“Radio Stuff” in the Works . . .
Picked this up from Harbor Freight on sale for about $30 bucks – YAY Me! . . . I just need to fit a couple of more things in it – batteries and another cable or two and a reel type antenna – then it’s no longer wrap radios in towels and jam them inContinue reading ““Radio Stuff” in the Works . . .”
Choyong LC90 AM/FM/SHORTWAVE/INTERNET Radio – Quick Look
The LC90 is an incredible piece of technology packed into a very small package – NOT pocket sized ( not really cargo pocket even ) – BUT – it is way up high on the cool scale. For it’s size – it packs performance way above it’s “weight” class . . . I am notContinue reading “Choyong LC90 AM/FM/SHORTWAVE/INTERNET Radio – Quick Look”
Just Tossing This Out Here . . .
Not exactly a “hidden” antenna by any means – but you can get a lot of wire up in a hurry – I’ve put up 300+ feet of 18 gauge wire in a matter of minutes – if you are trying to be low key night time would be better – obviously – if conditionsContinue reading “Just Tossing This Out Here . . .”
Can YOU say Clandestine?? : Super small spy radio hidden in a matchbox ( or hidden anywhere )
Just putting this out here – watch the video then follow the link below to the website – a couple of nights soldering and tinkering and there you go . . . And the LINK to the website – NOTE : I am NOT advocating for unlicensed operation on any regulated frequencies – BUT –Continue reading “Can YOU say Clandestine?? : Super small spy radio hidden in a matchbox ( or hidden anywhere )”
Fresh Out of the Box : Sangean ATS-909X2
A quick look and how I’m going to compare the Sangean to my SDR . . . Got a chance to do some listening the other day using the Kaito reel up portable antenna – strung up inside the living room – far less than ideal . . . The pic below is the XHDATAContinue reading “Fresh Out of the Box : Sangean ATS-909X2”
Think Shortwave Radio Is Dead? Try this!
Does the little D-808 perform? Almost unbelievable how well it works – my go to road trip radio “kit” has become simplicity itself – the radio and a Kaito reel up style antenna – and that’s it – I lucked up on a basically new old stock Grundig Yacht Boy 400PE – great performer –Continue reading “Think Shortwave Radio Is Dead? Try this!”
10 Common Mistakes Made With Software Defined Radio
Some good tips for you concerning SDR’s . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
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