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Simple modification to disable soft mute on the Tecsun PL-210
Many thanks to SWLing reader, Mini, who wites: I am Japanese short wave listener. I found the method that disable soft-mute of TECSUN PL-210. And, I posted the article in my blog. Please forgive me...
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LimeSDR is now in the crowdfunding stage
There’s a new SDR under development–one that is promoted as a “Flexible, Next-generation, Open Source Software Defined Radio.” The LimeSDR‘s goal, essentially, is to democratize what I call the “RF of...
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Dan notes a unique modification on this Hammarlund HQ-180A
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who shares a link to this eBay listing of a Hammarlund HQ-180A and notes: Whoever owned this Hammarlund HQ-180A installed a DC meter where the...
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Video: Repairing, restoring and modifying a Sony CRF-320
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ken McKenzie, for sharing the most comprehensive video you’ll ever find on restoring the Sony CRF-320 receiver: Click here to watch on YouTube. Make sure you...
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Hammarlund HQ series: A digital display modification
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Jeff (KB7AIL), who shares the following: Saw the article on the DC meter in a Hammerlund HQ180. Another mod I have seen is replacing the meter with a digital display....
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Guest Post: Communications Service Monitors – A Radio Hobbyist’s Perspective
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mario Filippi (N2HUN) for the following guest post: Communications Service Monitors – A Radio Hobbyist’s Perspective Mario Filippi, N2HUN (All photos courtesy...
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Video: Yaesu FT-1000MP Repair
Remember Mr. Carlson’s excellent video of the Sony CRF-320 restoration? Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ken McKenzie, who shares a link to the latest Mr. Carlson video–a Yaesu FT-1000MP repair:
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Colin’s Hammarlund HQ-120X restoration
Many thanks to Colin Snow for sharing the following photos and commenting on his Hammarlund HQ-120X restoration. I originally noticed his photos in the Extreme Shortwave Listening group on Facebook...
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Edward restores a Star-Lite Town & Country FM-820 portable receiver
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Edward Ganshirt, who writes: This is a “mystery brand” radio that I picked up at a swapfest for a buck, I never heard of a Star-Lite Town & Country FM-820 by...
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Guest Post: More Anti-Noise Ideas
In a previous guest post, SWLing Post contributor TomL, shared his “Evolving, Morphing, SW Listening Station” where he detailed the many ways he’s trying to fight heavy radio interference at his...
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Mr. Carlson restores and repairs a Hammarlund HQ-140-X
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Moshe, who writes: Hi Thomas! You must see this restoration job from Mr. Carlson’s lab: Click here to view on YouTube. Thank you for sharing this video, Moshe!...
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Guest Post: The Story And Restoration Of My Hallicrafters SX-42
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Arthur Smith, who shares the following guest post: The Story And Restoration Of My Hallicrafters SX-42 by Arthur Smith As a junior high student way back in...
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Tecsun PL-660 Hidden Feature: FM Calibration
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Rick B, who writes: I just thought I’d share with you a hidden function I discovered documented on the web for the Tecsun PL-660. It’s how to calibrate the FM...
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Schematic for the PLL EDUTEC 4-Band Digital Radio Weltempfänger?
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Cezar Vener, who writes with the following inquiry: I would like to ask you if you can help me with a schematic diagram for an EDUTEC 4-Band digital radio (PLL...
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Hammarlund HQ series: A digital display modification
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Jeff (KB7AIL), who shares the following: Saw the article on the DC meter in a Hammerlund HQ180. Another mod I have seen is replacing the meter with a digital display....
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Guest Post: Communications Service Monitors – A Radio Hobbyist’s Perspective
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mario Filippi (N2HUN) for the following guest post: Communications Service Monitors – A Radio Hobbyist’s Perspective Mario Filippi, N2HUN (All photos courtesy...
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Video: Yaesu FT-1000MP Repair
Remember Mr. Carlson’s excellent video of the Sony CRF-320 restoration? Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ken McKenzie, who shares a link to the latest Mr. Carlson video–a Yaesu FT-1000MP repair:
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Colin’s Hammarlund HQ-120X restoration
Many thanks to Colin Snow for sharing the following photos and commenting on his Hammarlund HQ-120X restoration. I originally noticed his photos in the Extreme Shortwave Listening group on Facebook...
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Edward restores a Star-Lite Town & Country FM-820 portable receiver
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Edward Ganshirt, who writes: This is a “mystery brand” radio that I picked up at a swapfest for a buck, I never heard of a Star-Lite Town & Country FM-820 by...
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Guest Post: More Anti-Noise Ideas
In a previous guest post, SWLing Post contributor TomL, shared his “Evolving, Morphing, SW Listening Station” where he detailed the many ways he’s trying to fight heavy radio interference at his...
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