It's comforting to see that someone out there has even more radios than me . As well as many modern ones I also restore and use old valve receivers. These can be very good and fun to use . Of the modern ones my go to is a Tecsun S2000 . This gets a few bad reviews but for me it's an excellent device. The 501x works well but battery life is terrible. Spends more time on charge than in use . It's still a great hobby in spite of there being far less stations . I am 84 and in my youth I used to build my own radios. Those were the golden days of short wave . Very best wishes to you . Enjoy your hobby as I do .
@OxfordShortwaveLog8 ай бұрын
I've heard some bad reports about the S2000 but I like the aesthetics. The H501x is terrible for the price - MW sensitivity = rubbish and SSB audio not great. Give me a brand new ICF-2001D with a decent backlight and I'd be happy! 73
@JingsWorld9 ай бұрын
Had a Sony 2001D, and I was on board working as a merchant marine. I use this radio to listen to the news and everybody would listen to it. It was an all purpose radio mostly on SW stations. One of the best I had…
@OxfordShortwaveLog9 ай бұрын
Hi, yes I agree the 2001D is still one of the best ever, 40 years after it was introduced into the market. 73
@constantin19593 ай бұрын
I bought a 2001 in 1985 right before leaving on mission to Djibouti and then got a 2001D in 1991 before I got to Irak. Both were great. Thank you for your video which to me calls back many memories!
@OxfordShortwaveLog3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I love both radios but of course the 2001D is far superior. 73
@Paul_anderson_creative9 ай бұрын
I got the ICF 2001 in 1980… I was 18, spent £199.00 on it…😮😮… I had saved up, had to tell my dad it was £100… he was still gobsmacked…😂😂 What a radio..❤
@OxfordShortwaveLog9 ай бұрын
You made a great choice, Paul. I was just a kid in 1980, but was aware of the ICF-2001. It would have made my year if I could have bought one!
@Pootycat8359 Жыл бұрын
I have a Sony ICF-2010 that I really love. In addition to SWLing, I use it a lot on MW BCB. It has a "problem" on BCB, at least for me. When an external antenna is plugged in, the BCB pre-amp is disabled. That's for people living in cities with local AM stations, to prevent overload. However, the closest such stations here are 80 miles away, and that pre-amp is useful, even with a long external antenna. There's a trick I discovered, for using such an antenna, without disabling the pre-amp. I push the plug part way in. There's a "sweet spot," where it makes good contact, with the pre-amp still functioning. Roughing up the plug with sandpaper helps to make it "stick" firmly in the right position. Hopefully, people in a situation like mine will find this tip useful.
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
I also do that - you're not alone lol.
@417Keto10 ай бұрын
Cool Technic guys Now this strange why my Google voice-to-text spell technique the first way . Lol
@leyland999911 ай бұрын
Great video. As for the Sony ICF-2001D/2010 I agree with you. Getting one today can be a challenge however and not only because of its availability but finding a really, not tampered with good one is not so easy. I had three and the best of them was sent over to a specialist in the USA and he completely overhauled it. I still have it today and it is still my companion everywhere I go. Thing is, it is complicated. Complicated to open it up without damaging wiring and the now very brittle plastics, it is complicated to get it fixed, too. Mine had corroded and totally absent printed wiring due to outgassing batteries. It was still working though but most of the keys did not work. In short, you can’t simply buy a nice looking one without knowledge of the radio. The other two disfunctional units went alongside the one I wanted to be restored. Maybe they found new owners, I don’t know.
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Great comments, thank you very much! 73
@michellemichaels325810 ай бұрын
I just purchased the Tecsun 880 ❤ Sounds like I did good 👍
@OxfordShortwaveLog10 ай бұрын
Hi Michelle, you made an excellent choice! 73
@ericbond5276Ай бұрын
We are living in the 21st century, one would think the technologies for these radios would be better. I recently bought on ebay a few of those Passport WB books. I also bought Sony WB Guide. The Sony brought back memories. I still have a few of my QSL cards and cardboard and silk pennants. My fav station was Radio Luxembourg. I enjoyed the music.
@OxfordShortwaveLogАй бұрын
Thanks Eric, for your comments! I too listened to Radio Luxembourg as a kid. Tony Prince and co!
@RAJohns10 күн бұрын
I am like you with the hobby. I still have my QSLs from the 70s and 80s, and a few from the 90s, except for the ones I sent in to Gerry Dexter at Popular Communications magazine. I am now 64. Just found your KZfaq.
@OxfordShortwaveLog10 күн бұрын
Great stuff - thanks for your comments!
@plls5 Жыл бұрын
I own a few of these. I'm just relieved someone owns more radios than me!
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
LOL!
@1_lens_view8 ай бұрын
You’re lucky to still have band activity. Nice collection of radios. Where I’m at in the south central US, I can count the number of stations on one hand. There were hundreds of stations in the 90s. These days most of the bands are quiet. The HF ham bands are somewhat active, but that is essentially it aside from the occasional religious station or rebroadcaster. There just isn’t sufficient activity for me to justify further investment in the hobby - perhaps with the one exception of getting something small that I can carry on international ventures.
@OxfordShortwaveLog8 ай бұрын
The loss of broadcast stations on SW in particular globally and MW in Europe is a very sad state of affairs. Hope you stay in the hobby. 73
@gusdx365411 ай бұрын
Your catches of Brazil small stations are amazing! Greetings from Brazil.
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@philhenzler530811 ай бұрын
Great reviews Clint! I use my Eton Satellit (Grundig Edition) for MW dxing at times and believe that it is as good as the Panasonic RF-2200 that I used to own, plus has a much smaller footprint. The Panasonic still has cult status as the best ever receiver for MW dxing. 73's...Phil
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Hi Phil, thank you very much! I agree with you on the MW DX cult status of the RF-2200! I wish I owned lol. 73
@WR3ND8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Very well done explaining the advantages and shortcomings of this great little radios. Cheers.
@OxfordShortwaveLog8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@abaret8 ай бұрын
Oh, I can see Sony ICF-2001D in your collection. I loved this receiver way back in 1986. It has exceptional sensitivity on MW band with a built-in telescopic antenna. No need for external antenna. The only problem is a very short battery life. The power consumption is very high, probably for the PLL frequency synthesizer.
@OxfordShortwaveLog8 ай бұрын
I agree the 2001D is still one of the best ever. 73
@dougfeldmann54885 ай бұрын
Have bought some of these radios. Each had their strong points which is why i built up a collection
@OxfordShortwaveLog5 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@robinj.93295 ай бұрын
And my wife thinks 😅 I've got "Too many Radios!" 😮 My collection is about half of what you show here. Most Impressive to me was the Tecsun PL-330 !!! With an outdoor antenna plugged in (I use a custom made adapter they sell on e-Bay) and a fully charged battery 🔋 you can "work the world! As we "Ham Radio" licensees like to say. And, when your done with the Short Wave traffic, plug in some quality headphones and enjoy some of the very BEST FM reception you've ever heard! Cheers 🍻 and '73 !
@OxfordShortwaveLog5 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more with all your comments! Thanks and 73!
@racinchef5 ай бұрын
Greatly appreciate your comments on which radios are the best ones. My 3 best are C Crane Skywave l, Eton Elite Traveler III, and Sangean ATS405. Eton Elite Executive, XHDATA D808 and C Crane EP Pro are on my horizon.
@OxfordShortwaveLog5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comments - you have some great radios!
@qcope Жыл бұрын
What no Sony 7600 !? Seriously though thanks for the round-up... Daren't open ebay out of respect for the bank balance!
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Well quite!
@MasterHavik9 ай бұрын
I second this... Love my 7600
@MrBrian87494 ай бұрын
After looking at the comments I'll say no one radio does it all. So, it doesn't have SSB...ok I have more than 30 SSB capable radios. It doesn't go below 2300mHz , so again I have other radios for that. What I don't have is a radio that will receive internet along with sw,fm and mw. Bottom line, I want information easy to access. I think it's this one, but the price is a bit much. I would add any number of high-end radios before I spent that money. Thanks for the review, I might just purchase this radio because I trust you...and agree it's really cool.
@OxfordShortwaveLog4 ай бұрын
Very pleased this video was helpful Sir!
@b.222111 ай бұрын
Love the intro , and great to hear of your journey right up to date. Thats quite a collection that you have used over the years , just a pity the bands are growing so quiet its just the times we live in. As for the SW77 I had for 20 years and it just struck home that I could never do it justice , and now that has been put to rights being in the right hands as befits its technology. Proud to have met you on KZfaq Clint and deeply appreciate your friendship that you have afforded me over the years , and cant thank you enough Sir. I do hope that Matthias and his family are doing well because I was so lucky to have you and him as my friends I cant thank you enough for that. All the best my friend.
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much my friend, you know I will always be grateful for your friendship and support. I often think about Matthias - I hope he's ok. Not heard anything from him for several years now. 73
@mcdeadsquirrel Жыл бұрын
A man cannot own too many shortwave radio nor swiss mountain army knives----old saying of mine.
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
I dig that lol!
@calvinsmith19668 ай бұрын
Great video and information. I had the Panasonic one below you showed. Had many years listening to many station.cb etc. It's in bits but still works. Brought it when it first came out. Looking to buy one .
@OxfordShortwaveLog8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@marilenaa443 ай бұрын
in my opinion sony ICF 2001D/2010 is one of the better vintage pocket receiver It as an impressive synchronous Am mode...thanks
@OxfordShortwaveLog3 ай бұрын
Totally agree with you.
@william17604 ай бұрын
I did own a world zone Sony crf2030 b it was a great radio of its time Ps you have a great rang of radio my friend from Robert 😊
@OxfordShortwaveLog4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@WilliamParmley Жыл бұрын
"One can never be too thin or too rich, or have too many radios." 😎 Oh, gee, I had a brief brain disconnect when you mentioned listening to Shannon VOLMET. I thought, "Who's Shannon Volmet? Must be an Australian radio personality... OH! Shannon VOLMET!" That's really strange of me, since I check Shannon VOLMET almost every night to see which frequencies I can hear it on, and if any of them are truly copyable. However, I am now inspired to write a short story about a female spy named... wait for it... "Shannon Volmet." 😆
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
LOL! Very good!
@violinfanatickamraz14034 ай бұрын
I don't know what that means. Can you please explain as I'm a neophyte.
@MrBrian87494 ай бұрын
The second time I watched this video... though I went dark on my channel I still stay up to date. Again thanks for the video
@OxfordShortwaveLog4 ай бұрын
You're most welcome.
@user-ss1jx8og4u5 ай бұрын
I think that with some work, (modifications) the ICF-2010 could still be the best, this is something that I will probably be doing...
@OxfordShortwaveLog5 ай бұрын
Yeah you could be right about that actually
@JoanEA-SWL8 ай бұрын
Very nice and great radios, Clint. Congrats.
@OxfordShortwaveLog8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@MrRadiorobot Жыл бұрын
Too many Radios??? Take 2 paracetamol, go lay down in a darkened room for an hour or so...put such thoughts behind you, this moment will pass...
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
LOL!
@m6stl201010 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@fmradiodx93599 ай бұрын
@@OxfordShortwaveLoghello, what could be broken, I have a xhdata d-808 radio, old version, all bands work, but not the air band band, I also have xhdata new version and it receives the air band very well, best regards
@TristesHumanistes8 ай бұрын
😅😂🥳
@raymondmartin67379 ай бұрын
I have the Eton Elite Satellite HD, for a while now. It's OK, I did place a pre-order several years ago for $350.00 with Universal Radio, so I got a good price for it, compared to the regular price now of about $500.00 or more. I do like the HD FM reception on it. 😊
@OxfordShortwaveLog9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comments, Ray. 73
@ericbond5276Ай бұрын
I enjoyed my Panasonic RF-3100 from 1984 for 15 years or so.
@OxfordShortwaveLogАй бұрын
That is a great radio!
@ericbond5276Ай бұрын
@@OxfordShortwaveLog They should bring it back.
@OxfordShortwaveLogАй бұрын
Definintely!
@RJDA.Dakota Жыл бұрын
I used to have an ICF -SW77. It was one of the best I had. It was the only radio I ever had that had a workable “sync” function. I actually bought it from something called the Electronic Equipment Bank. In it’s day it was a very nice but expensive radio. I couldn’t keep up with it and it needed capacitors changed out and volume control changed out as well.
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Those Sonys from back in the day were amazing, but it's been 20 and 30 years since many of them were manufactured. I guess inevitable that the caps would dry up eventually. 73
@kevinpotter78999 ай бұрын
The Sony 7600G had a good synch detector
@ansett72729 ай бұрын
Hi from Australia as I have the Sony ICF-2001D purchased at the time 1983 British Hong Kong days! An absolute super reliable unit fully functional in 2023. I can not complain at all! Powerful and reliable 40 years on wow a tough beast! Sad that short wave listening transmission has reduced morse codes beeping along gone... miss the cold war and propaganda! Radio Moscow, Voice of America, Radio Berlin International DDR days and more! A great review keep up with your good work! Ansett 727.
@OxfordShortwaveLog9 ай бұрын
Hi there - I was in Brisbane in early 2020 - love Australia by the way! I sort of miss the Cold War radio transmissions too - there was so much more on shortwave - and medium wave for that matter - Radio Moscow, Tirana etc! Thanks very much and 73!
@ansett72729 ай бұрын
@@OxfordShortwaveLog You are welcome medium wave radio (AM) band in Australia is holding on in 2023 but stagnant as in early 1978 radio station frequency gap separation was was changed from 10 kHz to 9kHz spacing. To add more radio stations. Well we never had more radio stations on the AM band as many stations switched to FM and left the (AM) medium band. As I feel radio analogue will not switch off soon as TV analogue transmission did but there is a strong pushfom radio stations to have you listen on your smart phone app. Medium wave radio stations yes with question... how long will this last but I see a decline of medium wave... a decline gradual I expect and shut downs who knows I am old school with a wire strung across for an antenna reception and short wave. I still have my first World Radio TV Handbook 1978 a super guide! 73! Ansett 727 from Australia!
@OxfordShortwaveLog9 ай бұрын
Thanks my friend. Australia like the USA is a huge country so it's much more difficult to deploy other platforms (be they radio such as FM or DAB or internet-based etc.). I think you guys will have MW for much longer than us on this small island. 73
@OxfordShortwaveLog9 ай бұрын
By the way, I have a collection of old WRTH! I buy them old lol.
@ramamonato5039Ай бұрын
Oh I wish I could own that Icom IC-R75 communications receiver! 😢
@OxfordShortwaveLogАй бұрын
Have a look online - they do come up for sale!
@LIM_Khuan2 ай бұрын
love the SWL hobby...n U had a few back then...sony and panasonic were the best during then...cheers
@OxfordShortwaveLog2 ай бұрын
I always say, before Apple, there was Sony!
@ON8EI Жыл бұрын
Great Cliff, still have my Sony 7600 bought in London in 1986. Many happy memories. When my dad passed on I got his 7600D which is an improvement on rx. Lovely review, tnx as always. de ON8EI John.
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Thanks, John! 73, Clint M0OXF
@kevinpotter78999 ай бұрын
Great stuff ...you need a ICF 7600A which is a great camping radio and dont seem to deteriate
@OxfordShortwaveLog9 ай бұрын
Cheers Kevin.
@MasterHavik9 ай бұрын
I have owned my 7600 since they were released back in the 90s and it's still going strong.
@User-DX-radio15 күн бұрын
Tecsun pl-330 very good in SSB
@OxfordShortwaveLog13 күн бұрын
Yes it is - I have one!
@burkena4 ай бұрын
I have an older Sony. 2010.. not working properly. Who can i sed it to for a repair.. im looking for a comparable SW radio now.. smaller but interesting is this PL66 Tecsun.. anything better at the 2010 size. I took that radio everywhere. Ireland canada.. NY..
@OxfordShortwaveLog4 ай бұрын
There isn't really anything comparible to the Sony 2010 right now. The Tecsun PL-880 is great - and one I recommend. 73
@bowmans206211 ай бұрын
I for one would love to see a general radio magazine back in the newsagents. Shortwave Radio, radio user, radio active, nothing print these days?
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Well Radio User has been incorporated into Practical Wireless, so you could give that a try. 73
@AD2DU10 ай бұрын
The ARRL publishes QST monthly. I’ve heard RSGB puts one out too.
@markexler13475 ай бұрын
I have the Sony.i was told it is one of the best!
@OxfordShortwaveLog5 ай бұрын
And it is!
@scottmerrow76173 ай бұрын
Very happy with my Tecsun 990
@OxfordShortwaveLog3 ай бұрын
That's good.
@steveblanchard72935 ай бұрын
Ive had an ICF SW55 & AN1/AN71 for over 30 years, sadly let batteries leak, cleaned the contacts and the AM Sens button broke, all that works now is the time set and battery/light indicator. None of the buttons or Jog Dial. Listening to WebSDR, but thats not fun sat at the computer all the time
@OxfordShortwaveLog5 ай бұрын
Hi Seve, my SW55 is currently being repaired for several issues related to capacitor leakage. A shame Sony didn't use higher quality components. 73
@valdenissilvadxing11 ай бұрын
Acho lindos esses rádios... 73!
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Thanks
@rottenanimal61911 ай бұрын
What about a Satellit Grundig 700. I bought it new many years ago. It's a great radio. I like it better that my Tecsun H-501x.
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
I've not used one - but it's bound to be better than the H501x - I do have one of those and it's not great. 73
@ry4918 ай бұрын
@@OxfordShortwaveLog I also have a 501x among many others ! It's sort of ok but battery drain is terrible. It almost lives on the charger . I find the S2000 a better receiver in almost every way. The 501 is overrated and over expensive . It's the one purchase I regret . It looks nice but that's about it . Best wishes .
@ShakespeareCafe4 ай бұрын
Sony 2001D was was the envy of the airport for plane watching
@OxfordShortwaveLog4 ай бұрын
Yes it was - and to a certain extent, still is.
@MrBrian874911 ай бұрын
I never met a radio I didnt love! I also have a "keeping problem" I'd let them turn my electric off before I sell one.
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Ha ha I did - the H501X!
@Robb-jf7vg5 ай бұрын
Was that a Sony 2010 I saw? This is my all time favorite receiver! 😊
@OxfordShortwaveLog5 ай бұрын
It was!
@Robb-jf7vg5 ай бұрын
@OxfordShortwaveLog I've even invested some bucks for a large kit of parts with the service manual, just to get my "Baby" working like NEW AGAIN! Trouble is, I'd normally do the work myself. But since I'm closing in on 80, I'm going to have to negotiate with some frisky young Lad who knows one end of the soldering iron from the other!
@OxfordShortwaveLog5 ай бұрын
Probably wise, Robb! My SW55 is still in repair - and I need it back lol. All the best and 73!
@marktomlin54849 ай бұрын
Good analysis ! Thx.
@OxfordShortwaveLog9 ай бұрын
Thank you, Mark! 73
@shaneweightman11 ай бұрын
Great channel , I’ve bought a xhdata D808 and I’ve had some good fun with it so far , am looking to buy a sdr with a waterfall display , any recommendations for around 100 to 150 mark please , many thanks Shane uk 🇬🇧
@shaneweightman11 ай бұрын
Any recommendations please ? Thanks Shane
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Thanks, Shane! My advice would be to buy an SDR Play RSPdx. Brilliant radio for the money. 73
@shaneweightman11 ай бұрын
Many thanks , will look into that , and I’m up late watching your videos thanks for your time and efforts shane
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Cheers Shane! 73
@KongKingman7 ай бұрын
Nice collection…do you have any favorite analog SW radios especially the Sony/Panasonic brand?
@OxfordShortwaveLog7 ай бұрын
Yes I have - Sony ICF-SW20 and the EX5MK2
@georgematheson72892 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this video , I have recently bought my first sw radio cost me a tenner on eBay and picking up all sorts , very enjoyable , what's the best way to identify what you are listening to ?
@OxfordShortwaveLog2 ай бұрын
Buy a copy of the WRTH 2024 and check out short-wave.info online. Thanks and 73!
@georgematheson72892 ай бұрын
I'm up in Scotland , I'm almost sure I was listening to Oz or new Zealand this morning , although it was faint and crackly ....simple things 😁
@OxfordShortwaveLog2 ай бұрын
You may well have been. It's all part of the fun!
@petrileskinen429911 ай бұрын
How about Grundig Satellit 700? I use to have it in the early 90´s.
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
It's not as sensitive as the Eton Satellit Grundig Edition. Nor probably does it have the selectivity - still a good radio though. 73
@raymondmartin67379 ай бұрын
I had the Sony ICF-2001 around 1980, and it was OK, but the later ICF-2010 was a much better receiver. 😊
@OxfordShortwaveLog9 ай бұрын
I have both - and totally agree - the 2010 (2001D) is far superior. 73
@Lithiumbattery23 күн бұрын
I have a Tecsun 880 for my Tesla 📻
@OxfordShortwaveLog21 күн бұрын
Nice!! I use mine when I travel.
@JohnUsp3 ай бұрын
Why no Degen DE1103 PLL?
@OxfordShortwaveLog3 ай бұрын
The original non-DSP version was great (I owned one) but with absolutely terrible ergonomics.
@Ronin-Tongor Жыл бұрын
Панасоник 65 очень чувствителен. На всех диапозонах. На FM он значительно превосходит Сони 2001д по чувствительности.
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Thanks for your message. 73
@johnharrington28687 ай бұрын
Hi I have a zenith transoceanic model r7000-2 and Sony icf 2010 with airband
@OxfordShortwaveLog7 ай бұрын
Love the R7000-2! HNY!
@remopkr198 Жыл бұрын
❤
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Thanks
@chriselias30711 ай бұрын
What no Grundig Satellit 800 Millenium? Superb radio, not very portable though!
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
LOL definitely not very portable - I hear good things about it though. 73
@raymondmartin67379 ай бұрын
What is the status of availability of the Eton Elite Executive HD version? 😮
@OxfordShortwaveLog9 ай бұрын
Not sure...
@raymondmartin67379 ай бұрын
@OxfordShortwaveLog Thanks 😊 I have again sent an email to Universal Radio, the dealer from which I had purchased the Eton Elite Satellit HD, for $350.00, a while ago. I was last told a while ago, in late Setember, 2023, but as their website shows no further updated information about its status.
@OxfordShortwaveLog9 ай бұрын
OK. Good luck!
@Scotscan Жыл бұрын
Had a fair few of these rigs mainly cus you recommended them lol. Is your contact annon still on the go for tecsun products? I bought the 2001d for around £400 from Germany. Worth every penny even if I don't have one anymore
@Scotscan Жыл бұрын
One other thing to note. The yupi 7100 scanner which I also regret selling might also be a reasonable shortwave receiver. Curious what your thoughts are on it
@Scotscan Жыл бұрын
And also very much regret selling the e1! I bought it when it came on the market (was a few years ago now, maybe 2005/6!?)
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Hi there, I'm not sure, I'll check. Good to know some of my recommendations work out lol. 73!
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Hi there, I've tried my Yupi on HF but the audio bandwidth isn't really suitable for decent selectivity. Otherwise it's a very good (albeit complicated to operate) scanner. 73
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
Yes, I still can't believe I sold mine - what was I doing?!
@matttmj10 ай бұрын
Which PAL external antenna adapter and external antenna do you recommend for the Eton E1 ? I just got one in great condition.
@OxfordShortwaveLog10 ай бұрын
I just bought a cheap one from Maplin!
@oz_dx11 ай бұрын
Nice video! But where is Sony ICF-SW07?
@OxfordShortwaveLog11 ай бұрын
It didn't own one for long enough...
@burkena4 ай бұрын
BTW.. Sunce my 2010 wasnt working properly .i didnt bring it.. but i spent 2 weeks in ABC Islands hunting and radio i did bring DIDNT EVEN GET STATIC..!! That was a bit unnerving..! Wont do that again..! Anywhere...
@burkena4 ай бұрын
Alaska ABC Islands
@OxfordShortwaveLog4 ай бұрын
Get your 2010 fixed - it's one of the best ever receivers...
@burkena4 ай бұрын
@@OxfordShortwaveLog Where...Who.. who can I send it to..please
@mattcarolina8 ай бұрын
Was wondering if you could help? Im looking to get into the hobby but on the cheap and i found an eton grundig bt and a tucson pl808 online for about the same price both are used but i want to get the best i can. I live in the city so i know it l may not be real easy to pick up but would you recommend one over the other?
@OxfordShortwaveLog8 ай бұрын
Hi if you live in a city, then local noise will cause you problems, irrespective of which radio you buy. I would buy an active wideband magnetic loop antenna - that will make a huge difference. 73
@mattcarolina8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your response i actually just ordered the tecsun 330 i know its not a high end radio but it will afford me to buy an antenna like you recommend plus i dont have to worry about it being messed up and trying to right a situation like that again thanks!
@OxfordShortwaveLog8 ай бұрын
I've also got a 330 - it's a great little radio with decent sensitivity. Good choice.
@mattcarolina8 ай бұрын
@@OxfordShortwaveLog i have a small yard in the neighborhood outside uptown. Would a long wire antenna work in this sort or area? I can run one from a tree on one side to the edge of the garage maybe 15 meters or around the entire wood fence around the yard. Would that do as well as an active indoor loop?
@OxfordShortwaveLog8 ай бұрын
You can try a long wire, but if you have a lot of electrical noise, it might not work so well - give it a go!
@ditto195811 күн бұрын
Is 73 a radio thing
@OxfordShortwaveLog10 күн бұрын
Hi yes, it's code for 'regards'
@johndewey63584 ай бұрын
What is DXing?
@OxfordShortwaveLog4 ай бұрын
Listening out for long-distance radio signals.
@MAGNETAR-1874 ай бұрын
The ETON Sattelit elite is a total failure at around 500 dollars is is tottally NOT worth the price. You can look at many review videos of the Eton Sattelit and it is hated !!!
@OxfordShortwaveLog4 ай бұрын
That's the general consensus of opinion!
@sandokan669 ай бұрын
Please name the best for under 100 EUROs :)
@OxfordShortwaveLog9 ай бұрын
If you can find an XHDATA D808 that would be the best for the money. 73
@sandokan669 ай бұрын
Well, I just returned one because of the bad build quality: tune knob wobbling and crooked, case with scratches and some fabric imprints.
@OxfordShortwaveLog9 ай бұрын
Go again - it's that good a radio, worth one more try.
@Renato-bg7hw4 ай бұрын
SULLE ONDE CORTE ...NON C'È PIÙ NULLA DA ASCOLTARE ,TRANNE QUESTI MANIACI .