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Interesting update of the SIHUADON R-108 FM Stereo/LW/SW/MW/AIR Radio

Reviewed on Jay Allen's site 

https://radiojayallen.com/sihuadon-r-108-fm-stereo-lw-sw-mw-air-radio/

Radio listening experience

Reception on 3/8/2024 at 13:00 utc of Radio Number One, italian FM station from Bergamo, 280km away from my QTH.

Radio listening experiences

Listening to Regional Radio, 1440khz, Terni, Italy, on 28 February 2024 at 18:05 UTC

RX: QODOSEN SR-286 ANT: SELF-BUILT FSL

Airspy HF+ Discovery

I would like to point out this comprehensive review of the Airpsy HF+ Discovery, the best SDR equipment for quality/price.

 https://www.fenu-radio.ch/Airspy_HF-Plus_Discovery.htm

Sangean PR-D4W AM/FM/Weather Band Radio

An interesting receiver for DX on medium waves, price under $100, reduced shipping costs even for European users. The receiver is also configured for FM reception and NOOA weather alerts. It doesn't have the shortwave band, but who said that to do DX on mediumwave you shouldn't have a receiver dedicated exclusively to that?

You can find the full review on Jay Allen's blog at this link: https://radiojayallen.com/sangean-pr-d4w-amfmweather-band-radio-2/

Here is an interesting video from Todderbert's YouTube channel

Qodosen SR-286 AM/LW/FM/SW High Performance Portable

On Jay Allen's blog you can read a review of this interesting new radio produced by Qodosen.

Here is the direct link: https://radiojayallen.com/qodosen-sr-286-am-fm-sw-high-performance-portable/

In the video below the test performed on Medium Waves by American Dxer Gary DeBock

The DYI Corner: Supercharging the Tecsun PL-380

Supercharging Tecsun PL-380 or how to breathe new life into a portable radio.

I found this radio in my storage-room, almost forgotten, it no longer has the shortwave stylus antenna and I also remember removing the internal ferrite with the remaining intention of using it in another project. So, after reading about the projects of Dx'er Gary DeBock, I took the decision to revive it, at least for medium waves. It was not complicated to carry out the project: I took a 16cm long ferrite with a 5mm diameter, put thin double-sided tape over it and wound it with 80 turns of 20x0.05 litz wire. I connected the wires to the radio's circuit board, where the internal ferrite wires were, and then placed it on a piece of ruler above the radio.

The little Tecsun is reborn and works excellently, if used in conjunction with an FSL antenna you can make very interesting listening.

News: XHDATA D-608WB

Xhdata presents a new handheld receiver, here are the main features taken from the Chinese company's website

XHDATA D-608 has weather-band, hand-cranked and solar-powered function. D-608 is an emergency radio that provides you with several key features to ensure you get the necessary information while staying connected in an emergency. Equipped with a 3000mAh lithium battery, it supports long-term use.

Key Features:
1. Bands: FM, MW, SW, NOAA weather band. It has memory functions to store radio stations. Users can manually or automatically search and store radio stations.
2. Flashlight: There are 3 brightness levels for flashlight. It helps emergency lighting during blackouts.
3. Wireless music: It supports Bluetooth and TF card playback of audio formats like MP3. Users can enjoy wireless music and phone calls.
4. Power bank: D-608 can be used as a power bank to charge mobile phones in emergencies with its 5V USB output.
5. Hand crank & solar charging: The device can be charged using the hand crank or solar panel, providing emergency power without external power.
6. Alert functions: D-608 can receive NOAA weather warnings automatically with alarm alerts. 
7. Dimension: Lightweight and compact portable design.

 

Supercharching the XHDATA D-808

"Supercharged” D-808. I removed the ferrite from the cabinet and added two 16cm ferrites. At first I had made too many windings so the antenna was deaf, I drastically reduced the number of these and now it works like a charm. In combination with an FSL antenna it's the best.

73, and good DX