Sangean ATS909X with black case
Universal Radio is now selling the Sangean ATS-909X with a black case. Pricing is the same as the silver case ($259 US). For more information and reviews of the Sangean ATS-909X, please check it out in...
View ArticleMike gives the Sangean PR-D15 high marks on AM
SWLing Post reader (and my good friend) Mike Kitchen writes of his new Sangean PR-D15: The Sangean PR-D15 Having had the Sangean PR-D15 radio for about 10 days, I’m developing a respect for it. With...
View ArticleSangean 909X on sale
SWLing Post reader, Tom, writes: Just thought I would tell you that at the moment I am seeing the White Sangean 909X Shortwave radio on sale from Amazon for $163.81 at the moment. Says on the page it...
View ArticleSangean 909X price drops again
SWLing Post reader, Tom, updates us regarding the price of the Sangean 909X on Amazon–it has dropped again. The price is now $157.56 if purchased directly from Amazon and $154.40 if purchased by one of...
View ArticleMega Review: the Tecsun PL-880, PL-660, Sangean ATS-909X, and Sony...
This article, which extensively reviews–and compares–the Tecsun PL-880, PL-660, the Sangean ATS-909X, and the Sony ICF-SW7600GR, originally appeared in the June 2014 issue of The Spectrum Monitor...
View ArticleThe new Sangean WR-15 AM/FM radio
Jeff over at the excellent Herculodg blog, is about to pull the trigger on this Sangean WR-15. I must admit, I’m mighty tempted, too–about as tempted as I get for radios lacking shortwave coverage. I...
View ArticleSangean WR-15: great looks, but poor performance?
Jeff, over at the Herculodge, writes with some disappointing news: What a shame John bought the WR-15 and thinks it stinks:...
View ArticleSangean blames AM interference on power supply and government regulation
After the Sangean WR-15 received low marks for AM reception in an Amazon review, Bob of Sangean America replied that poor reception is due to the radio’s switching power supply–a design that is...
View ArticleThe new Sangean ATS-405 shortwave portable
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Aaron Hyde, who reports that Sangean has a new travel radio on the market: the Sangean ATS-405. Aaron writes: “While looking around the internet today, I came...
View ArticleChris reviews the Sangean WR-22
The Sangean WR-22 (Source: Chris Freitas) Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Chris Freitas, who has informed me about a review he just published of the Sangean WR-22 AM/FM clock radio. Click here to...
View ArticlePL-680 and ATS-405 radio reviews now online
This week, both Jay Allen and Chris Freitas have reviewed the Tecsun PL-680. If you’re considering purchasing a PL-680, you should check out both reviews and also our PL-680 review and radio comparison...
View ArticleKeith’s review of the Sangean ATS-405
SWLing Post reader, Mike, writes: Keith Perron’s review of the new Sangean ATS-405 appeared in the last show of Media Network Plus. There is an archive of the show on the PCJ website for you to listen:...
View ArticleTom’s video reviews of the Sangean ATS-405
SWLing Post reader, Thomas Ally, writes: Here is Tom Stiles’ Playlist for the review of that new ATS-405 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtQGZBHtrIF9_wPKo3Z0TqgCBqcHFydep Many thanks for sharing...
View ArticleThe new Sangean PR-D19 AM/FM radio
Many thanks to Jeff, over at the Herculodge for sharing information about the new Sangean PR-D19 AM/FM radio which is now available at Universal Radio and Amazon. Click here to read Jeff’s post on the...
View ArticleInitial review of the Sangean ATS-405
Just last week, I received the new Sangean ATS-405 on loan from Universal Radio. Though I’ve only had the radio for a week, I thought I’d share a few un-boxing photos (by request) and my initial...
View ArticleUpdate: Sangean ATS-405 initial review
After publishing my initial review of the Sangean ATS-405, I received feedback from several ATS-405 owners (via comments and email–thank you!) who do not have the internally-generated DSP “birdies”...
View ArticleUpdate: Sangean ATS-405 review
After publishing my initial review of the Sangean ATS-405 on July 25, I contacted Sangean and requested a sample radio for comparison purposes. Back story: there were some receiver performance issues...
View ArticleThe Sangean PR-D19 AM/FM Stereo Radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ron, has learned about the new Sangean PR-D19 AM/FM stereo radio via Jay Allen’s website. Jay is in the process of evaluating this radio. It appears Amazon is...
View ArticleJay reviews the Sangean PR-D19 AM/FM radio
Many thanks to Jeff, over at the Herculodge, who writes: “Jay Allen reviewed Sangean PR-D19. He likes it a lot.” Click here to read Jay’s full review.
View ArticleThe Sangean ATS-909X: Marty’s bedside radio review
SWLing Post reader, Marty (W5MRM), comments: I recently picked up a Sangean ATS-909X to use as a bedside radio. This blog post inspired me to put together a video review of the ATS-909X as a bedside...
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