Automatically tuned stations on the shortwave bands using the Tecsun S2200x coupled to a Wellbrook

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDaWUmgOoFs

Hi there, a tune through the bands this morning at around midnight thirty, UK time. There's always something to listen to on shortwave (just not as much as there used to be!). Recorded on 05/05/26 in Oxford UK. Thanks for watching and 73.

Calling into the Harwell Amateur Radio Society Net using 10 Watts from the Icom IC-705 & AH-705

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=206GBURLSus

Hi there, amazingly, everyone on the net could hear me perfectly well with 10 Watts, rather than the usual 200! Not surprising really given a doubling in TX power is only half an S-unit. But, it was very satisfying to be copied so well with 1/20th of my usual power. Thanks for watching and 73.

United States Air Force HFGCS Emergency Action Message on 4724 kHz, copied with the Icom IC-R8600

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbV5H4FI4v8

Hi there, not a perfect signal on 4724 kHz, but a pleasing catch none-the-less. It's always interesting to hear these transmissions, even though I have no idea what they are communicating. Just as well really! Antenna: Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop (outdoors) via a Bonito AntennaJet RF splitter and GI1000 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching and 73.

First ever copy of Novosibirsk VOLMET, South-Western Siberia on 8888 kHz

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGRKaeA2xhI

Hi there, it was brilliant to finally hear Novosibirsk VOLMET - and even better on the surprisingly capable Tecsun S-2200X receiver. I think I must give my full purchase recommendation to this rig. It's both interesting and an excellent performer. Recorded at 16:07 hrs on 20/02/26 using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.

VMW HF Marine Radio Service, Wiluna, Western Australia 12362 kHZ, copied on the Malahit DSP2

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6kuq2H7j_E

Hi there, amazing to hear this signal again - this time on the DSP2. It just never gets old listening to a regional utility station from literally the other side of the world. As for the DSP2 - it's brilliant. End of. Recorded in Oxford UK on 29/04/26 at 22:30 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors, via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.

Sydney, Nova Scotia (VCO) Maritime station 2749 kHz USB Canada, improved signal in Oxford UK

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9kngb5whlk

Hi there, a better signal from Sydney - amazing how quickly HF propagation conditions can change. As usual, the Eton E1 performs very well indeed with the Wellbrook loop. Recorded in Oxford UK on 15/04/26 at 00:57 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors). Thanks for watching and 73.

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast 198 kHz longwave copied with excellent audio on the Malahit DSP2

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3e0batOrdc

Hi there, for a small portable, this radio has excellent audio - in part because of the speaker hardware but also because you have a myriad of audio bandwidth options. Just a fantastic portable radio - I highly recommend.

Thanks for watching and 73.