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Reviews of broadcast and shortwave receivers

Some of these are old models. But if you're a radio collector or restorer you might still find these reviews useful.

However the AR1780 reviewed here is current. That I do recommend if you're looking for a compact radio with good SSB reception.

 

CR Kits CPK-3 MW/SW/FM receiver kit

 

Digitech AR1780

 

Digitech AR1736

 

Digitech AR1748

 

Digitech AR1458

 

Realistic DX-392 (same as Sangean ATS818CS)

 

Yaesu FRG-7

 

National Panasonic GX3

 

Optimus Extended Range

 

Sony SRF-59

 

My first shortwave receiver

 

Learn more about broadcast and shortwave listening here

 

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Items were chosen for likely usefulness and a satisfaction rating of 4/5 or better.

 

Books by VK3YE

Ham Radio Get Started (USA)

Australian Ham Radio Handbook (Aust)

Hand-carried QRP Antennas

More Hand-carried QRP Antennas

99 things you can do with Amateur Radio

Getting back into Amateur Radio

Minimum QRP

Illustrated International Ham Radio Dictionary

Make your Passion Pay (ebook writing)

 

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