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Leeds Radio featured in the NY Times
(Source: NY Times) WHEN an insurance company declared the merchandise at Leeds Radio “not pilferable” last year, it meant that the store’s hundreds of thousands of analog electronic parts — all...
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Paul Litwinovich’s Vintage Radio series
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Richard Cuff, for pointing out a brilliant series of articles called Vintage Radio by WSHU Chief Engineer, Paul Litwinovich. Here are links to each article written...
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Name that dial!
Yesterday, I acquired another antique radio (yes, a “boat anchor”) for my modest collection of vintage receivers. I took a quick close-up photo of its backlit dial (above). For fun, I’m curious if any...
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Shortwave Receivers, Past & Present: a book for every radio enthusiast
Last month, I received an unexpected–and most welcome–package: a copy of Fred Osterman’s Shortwave Receivers Past & Present, now in its fourth edition. My copy was a signed version, sent to those...
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Video: 1940s-era holiday treat from Tommy Dorsey (c/o a vintage rig)
Below you’ll find a short video of my 1945 Scott Marine Radio Model SLR-M playing Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra’s jazz-infused version of “March of the Toys” from Victor Herbert’s holiday classic...
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A Photo Tour of the National Capital Radio and Television Museum
On Tuesday afternoon, I made a pilgrimage the to the National Capital Radio and Television Museum in Bowie, Maryland, USA. The museum is located in a modest and beautiful historic house on the corner...
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Zenith R520A/URR Transoceanic Radio on eBay
Since I’m a complete sucker for Signal Corps radios, my buddy David Korchin (K2WNW), thought it would be a great idea to tempt me with this recent listing on eBay: a rare Zenith R520A/URR. Let’s be...
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Hamvention find: the Arvin 68R58 AM transistor radio
Though I believe I spent more money at the Dayton Hamvention this year than I have in all previous years, I only purchased one radio: the Arvin 68R58 eight-transistor. I spent a whopping $5 on the...
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James’ vintage transistor radio collection
In response to my recent post about the vintage Arvin 68R58 transistor radio, SWLing Post reader, James Patterson, has shared photos of his collection in New Zealand. James has captioned each photo...
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The Panasonic RF-2200: an early birthday gift
This week, I purchased a radio that I have lusted after for years: the Panasonic RF-2200. I justified this eBay purchase because June is my birthday month and…well…do I need anymore justification!?!...
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Guy shares his nostalgia radio wallpaper for download
SWLing Post contributor, Guy Atkins, writes: I’m writing to let you know of a “nostalgia radio” Windows wallpaper graphic I’ve made available to radio hobbyists. This design is called Hertzian Vision,...
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Dan’s advice for prospective Sony CRF-320/CRF-330 owners
In response to our Sony CRF-320 post, SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, comments: “Thanks for posting this item. I’m the moderator of the Yahoo group for SONY 320 and 330s — they are quite common...
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A photo tour of the 2015 Shelby Hamfest
For the first time in over a decade, my Labor Day weekend was free of travel, so I was able to make a short pilgrimage to the Shelby (North Carolina) hamfest with my good buddies, Vlado (N3CZ), Dave...
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Best solution to restore a vintage plastic radio chassis?
Friday, I brought home an untested, slightly grimy, Sony ICF-5500W. I purchased it through Goodwill for $20. I crossed my fingers as I put three C cells in the radio and turned it on. Fortunately, I...
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ShortwaveRadio.ch: A treasure trove of central European classic receivers
Commenting on our post regarding the Kurzwellen Empfänger Siemens receiver, SWLing Post reader “13dka” writes: Some more info (mostly about the tuning procedure) [of the Kurzwellen Empfänger Siemens]...
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The Nems-Clarke 1510A: another rare receiver
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who notes: The amazing streak of rare radios, never before seen on Ebay or rarely seen there, continues, with the appearance of this Nems-Clarke...
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A photo tour of the 2016 Shelby Hamfest
My Labor Day weekend was free of travel again this year, so I was able to make another pilgrimage to the Shelby (North Carolina) hamfest with my good buddies, Vlado (N3CZ), Dave (K4SV) and Phil...
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What radio would you grab in a fire?
Lately, fires have been on my mind. No doubt, this is because there are so many wildfires in the greater southern Appalachian region right now, which is in the midst of a record drought. Brush fires...
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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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The diminutive but brilliant Sony ICF-SW100: a few autumn/winter DX catches
Hi there, I posted an article on this brilliant little radio a few months ago because it had demonstrated a level of performance way beyond my expectations. Notwithstanding it’s incredibly small size...
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