https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CASUW5iSG3c
It doesn't get much better than this, although my good friend tells me there is another Hacker model (the Herald I think) with a slightly larger speaker than the Super Sovereign. My goodness that radio must sound good, because the audio from this one is epic. Thanks for watching and 73
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHeNNtKzVzo
Hi there, a nice signal from North Korea on the 19m band copied with the NRD535. I'm not sure how different the 525 and 535 are, but the 525 wins on dynamic range, whist the 535 has better filters and front end. Either way, a very similar experience! Recorded in Oxford UK on 05/06/26 at 12:59 hrs UTC using a Bonito MegaLoop FX antenna via a GI1000 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v9O8UT6B4g
Hi there, another copy of New York Radio ATC on the Icom, at the slightly higher frequency of 5550 kHz. Using my end-fed ham radio antenna and working very well. Recorded on 10/04/26 at 01:33 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icO72NRALSY
Hi there, great to catch a signal for the first time. Not too far away this one, but demonstrates there's still a lot to hear on shortwave! Recorded on 30/05/26 at 22:58 hrs UTC using a Yaesu FRG-100 and a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors) via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter and GI1000 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUcQczx04q0
Hi there, although hugely diminished since the 1990s, there is still a lot left to listen to on shortwave. Here is a daytime scan using the rather excellent S2200x. Recorded in Oxford on 05/05/26 at 15:03 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMiM5_knucA
Hi there, great to copy HSW Bangkok Meteorological Radio on 8743 KHz using the diminutive DSP2. My goodness, what a fantastic little receiver it is - if you can live with the almost limitless signal conditioning options! A high quality problem to have! Recorded 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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc4mNm7FHkw
Hi there, check out this (relatively) new website for shortwave broadcasting schedules. It really is excellent. Thanks for watching and 73.
Hi there, this almost shocked me - using the same antenna (Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop) I have a clear copy on the Elad (apologies for the terrible internal speaker audio) but nothing on the Sony. I want to re-run a similar test with Medi 1 on 171 kHz. There's no doubt the Elad has super performance in terms of lower limit dynamic range, but I didn't expect it to outperform the Sony which I suppose is optimised for shortwave rather than longwave. The front end noise figure is a bit higher and I assume IF filtering less precise at the lower frequencies on a rig that is about 40 years old. Recorded in Oxford UK on 22/04/26 at 00:26 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbrhwWWabrs
Hi there, I first copied CHU in September 2015 when I got back into shortwave listening. I have 25 recordings taken over the last 11 years, on all of their frequencies - and although only a time signal, they will be missed - by me at least. Here are my thoughts....but in summary - such a shame they are shutting down. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fesXcimSxyc
Hi there, only copied this station once before - and never on a portable radio lol. Their signal picked up just before 01:00 hrs UTC and so I have a second recording to share later on. Recorded in Oxford UK on 15/04/26 at 00:46 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors). Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdcgR_lqdOI
Hi there, nice to hear New Zealand on shortwave again. Long may they continue their service directed to the Pacific Small Island nations - and copied everywhere else! Recorded in Oxford UK on 17/04/26 at 08:00 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors, via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6eC1bfCRWQ
Hi there, first time I've copied this station on a portable - ok the king of portables might make a difference! Not sure how much AM radio is left in Greece, so this weather service for Eastern Mediterranean shipping traffic is a welcome copy at my QTH. Recorded in Oxford UK on 15/04/26 at 00:36 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors). Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=025eKg7yRew
Hi there, great to hear New York Radio again, this time on the rather brilliant Icom IC-705. Recorded on 10/04/26 at 00:46 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPB7o3QfU1w
Hi there, this recording of the Shipping Forecast was taken on the morning of 15/04/26. It will be such a shame when they close for good next month Enjoy the lovely tones of AM radio on longwave until then. Recorded using an Eton E1 coupled to a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors). Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCpX78rsei8
Hi there, I haven't used the 705 for much DXing since I bought it. I guess I have enough radios for that already lol. However, as a portable SDR receiver with built-in spectrum scope/waterfall etc., it probably can't be beaten. Recorded in Oxford UK on 09/04/24 at 00:26 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors) via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNeXtOEiFwE
Hi there, great to copy some decent DX with the FRG-7700. Not quite as sensitive at the FRG-8800, but you have to love the 1970s industrial design and super audio.
Recorded in Oxford UK on 06/04/26 at 00:01 hours UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop (outdoors) via a Bonito GI1000 galvanic isolator and AntennaJet RF splitter.
Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A61fzblxdBc
Hi there, The Goose, The Alarm etc. have disappeared but The Pip remains constant and The Buzzer comes and goes. It's back again - at least at my QTH in Oxford. Recorded on 09/05/26 at 22:46 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.
Hi there, great to hear the UAE again on medium wave. Their signal has been stronger in Oxford, but the Icom still does a great job of demodulating the available signal.
Recorded on 01/04/26 at 00:37 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors), via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTeYRH5cH1Y
Hi there, great to hear New York Radio again, this time on the world's greatest ever shortwave portable (just) the Eton E1. Only the Sony ICF-2001D comes (very) close. But the PBT just edges it for me, for the E1.
Recorded on 19/03/26 at 00:43 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors) via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter.
Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvmVkC3QddY
Hi there, can't think of a much prettier place to be listening to the radio, than the woods in West Oxfordshire, near my QTH. Shortwave was a bit dead, but here's a nice copy of Algeria on longwave. Thanks for watching and 73.
Hi there, I only decided to record this because their signal was so strong and very consistent. Peace to all. Recorded in Oxford UK on 02/04/26 at 00:26 hrs UTC using an Icom IC-R8600 and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors) via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter and GI1000 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1xZL7BoODE
Hi there, here's another copy of the VOA from Kuwait, this time with an ID near the beginning of the recording. Not a brilliant signal, but hey, this is MW DX! Recorded in Oxford UK on 02/04/26 at 00:26 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9scO0m0_TP8
Hi there, great to catch New York Radio again, although at the time of listening, it would appear to have been a quiet evening for the operators of this HF ATC service. Even so, a good signal while it lasted. Recorded on 18/03/26 at 02:36 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors) via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i47cC6Rr_cQ
Hi there, another EAM copied in the early hours - this time the signal strength was ok, peaking around S9, but with AF issues. Recorded in Oxford UK on 12/03/26 at 00:49 hrs using a Yaesu FRG-100 and a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors). Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kHPIUl0W8w
Hi there, it's hard to take the news that the BBC have actually accelerated the closure of BBC Radio 4 on 198 kHz longwave from September to end of June this year. We knew it was coming, but now we only have about 6 weeks left to enjoy their warm tones of AM radio on longwave. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoI7N9FzXcc
Hi there, good to copy Santa Maria Oceanic ATG again on the DSP2. Once again, this little radio impresses with it's dynamic range, via a lot of signal conditioning options! Recorded in Oxford UK on 30/04/26 using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors) via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4k7qjUX3m0
Hi there, great to hear Samara VOLMET again, this time on one of the best receivers in the shack - the legend that is the JRC NRD525, Recorded on 13/03/26 at 00:45 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors) via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter and GI1000 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKRjHnPPCEk
Hi there, with everything going on in the Middle East, I had been trying to copy Radio Tehran and other medium wave stations in the region. It took a few nights of monitoring, but eventually they were heard again. Eventually their signal faded away, which you can discern towards the end of the recording. There is also some time-varying QRM. Recorded in Oxford UK on 09/03/26 at 01:23 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors) via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter and GI1000 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching and 73.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykIgG6FTZto
Hi there, I wasn't expecting to hear anything at all in this environment, but it just goes to show that there are still a few powerful broadcasters left on shortwave that can push through a very high noise-floor! Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlIBHfEqAOA
Hi there, the modulated audio coming out of St Petersburgh isn't great, but good enough and not a function of the S-2200X demodulation capabilities. I'm becoming increasingliy impressed with this rig. Recorded in Oxford UK on 05/02/26 at 01:34 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlrK_oBWkME
Hi there, nothing greater than listening to longwave on one of the best portable radios of all time - the Sony ICF-2001D. We will never see its like again, so make yours a keeper, as I have mine! Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5Jsas0pUVo
Hi there, another USAF EM - perhaps not surprisingly given what's going on the World these days. Only an OK signal which does improve at times throughout the recording. Coupled to a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop, the Icom IC-R8600 is simply superb. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpOPTuAkZvY
Hi there, fantastic to catch E07 again with the S-2200X. Similarly good SSB stability and an even stronger signal with the radio coupled to the ALA1530 magnetic loop. Check transmission times on Priyom.com; recorded in Oxford on 20/02/2026 at 15:20 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oQjBNSLICo
Hi there, another first copy for me - New York Radio ATC on the slightly higher frequency of 5550 kHz. Great job from the Tecsun S-2200X. Maybe after all, it is good on HF!
Recorded on 02/02/26 at 01:44 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors).
Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P72EZejb8MA
Hi there, a strong signal from Brazil, but another station in the background can also be heard. I think so far, I would describe the shortwave performance of this rig as adequate. More testing to come and I might change my mind. I want it to be brilliant, but at this stage I'm not sure it will be. Recorded in Oxford UK on 31/01/26 at 01:02 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors). Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tefeBV8_ao
Hi there, a video of me calling into the Harwell Amateur Radio Society Friday night net - it's been a while since I made a recording. BTW the TS990 is still such a great rig, I have no desire to replace it! Thanks and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8bkpMMafQs
Hi there, there's nothing more annoying than windy weather when you run an antenna farm lol. Actually there is, when part of it gets caught in a tree, which is what was happening at my QTH. Time to start pruning... Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3xpwnUps8w
Hi there, great to hear RNZP at S9+ this morning before work! It literally never gets old hearing signals so well from the other side of the planet! Recorded on 17/04/26 at 06:45 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna. Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyQOoxKm8W4
Hi there, this is turning out to be a great radio. Portable, of course, but large enough to use as a table-top receiver, with excellent audio, good audio bandwidth filtering and excellent sensitivity on an external antenna. I wonder how good it is on shortwave?! Recorded in Oxford UK on 15/01/25 at 00:54 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, plugged into the external LW/MW antenna socket. Thanks for watching and 73.
Hi there, this is a decent example of DX, demonstrating that the Tecsun S2200X is a very capable receiver on medium wave, if you use a decent antenna! Recorded on 14/01/26 at 01:25 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors). Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCVGjRymQTo
Hi there, this is a first copy for me - great to hear this station on a new radio, even though it was a difficult signal to receive. Recorded in Oxford UK on 13/01/26 at 02:05 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors). Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM_02LNNsuA
Hi there, Portugal don't have a huge presence on medium wave these days, but there's still some stuff to listen to from that great country! Nicely handled by the S2200X. Recorded in Oxford UK on 13/01/26 at 01:59 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors). Thanks for watching and 73.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFFFJNF0LH0
Hi there, I went for a mooch with my Sony ICF-SW100 yesterday. The woods are so different these days. A lot of trees were blown over in the various storms over the years and so there's been a lot of planting - which is good. I keep saying I'll take the time to do more DXing there, but I never get around to it. This year!!!! Thanks for watching and 73.
