TSM Reviews:
Finally, a Mobile Shortwave Radio that Works
By Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL
Every scheme to receive shortwave radio inside the typical sedan or
minivan has its shortfalls, some far greater than others. Now there is a
product on the market that not only makes listening to shortwave in the car
possible, but actually easy. Shortwave listening guru, Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL,
literally takes the new BST-1 mobile shortwave receiver for a spin.
Monitoring Russian HF Military Networks
By Tony Roper
This month, military monitoring
specialist, Tony Roper, is sticking with the current theme of monitoring the
Russian military networks, starting with yet another mission by the Russian Air
Force with a pair of their Tu-160 Blackjacks circumnavigating the UK, down into
the English Channel between England and France. Then he follows elements of the
Russian navy, tracking them as far as Antarctica, all from the comfort of his
home listening post in Scotland.
Wi-Fi Radio Primer Part 3: Two Wi-Fi Radios
By Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL
In April Thomas discussed what makes
Wi-Fi radios “tick”––their ability to find radio stations via radio station
aggregators. In May he took a quick look at various Wi-Fi radio manufacturers whose
models use proper aggregators with market longevity, with reviews of the
C.Crane Wi-Fi and Sangean WFR-28 Wi-Fi radios. In the finale, he looks at two
completely different Wi-Fi radios—the Grace Digital Mondo and the Amazon Echo.
Your TV System is Changing – Again!
By Mike Kohl
Remember the Great ATSC digital TV conversion of 2009? Now, it’s about
to happen again, this time with ATSC 3, a new digital TV scheme that will also
require “repacking” the Over-the-Air TV band—all for the benefit of Internet
delivery over wireless devices. Mike tells us how this will affect us all.
TSM Reviews:
Icom IC-7300 Button and Knob SDR Transceiver
By Mark Haverstock K8MSH
In a world of increasing
noise, requiring even better filtering and signal processing than ever before,
Software Defined Radio (SDR) is rapidly becoming the logical way to go. Icom’s
introduction of the new IC-7300 is shaking up an HF transceiver market that has
been complacent for the last 15 years or so. Mark notes, “With the 7300, you get the benefits of direct conversion SDR
without the rig being tethered to a computer. This makes it easier for portable
and field use.”
Your New CB “Good Buddy,” the SDR Dongle
By Mario Filippi N2HUN
TSM regular contributor, Mario Filippi N2HUN, is always finding new
uses for the inexpensive SDR dongle. This time he has turned his attention to
the world of Citizens Band radio. He recalls the colorful history of CB in the
US and listens in to stalwart CB operators today from around the country and
across the Atlantic, undeterred by propagation and the declining solar cycle.
Scanning America
By Dan Veenaman
New Scanner News; Ocean City, Maryland
Federal Wavelengths
By Chris Parris
More Summer Vacation Scanning
Utility Planet
By Hugh Stegman NV6H
Spring 2016 “Numbers” Update
Digital HF: Intercept and Analyze
By Mike Chace-Ortiz AB1TZ/G6DHU
Reader’s Questions and an Update
on US SHARES NCS PacTOR Network
HF Utility Logs
By Mike Chace-Ortiz and Hugh Stegman
Digitally Speaking
By Cory Sickles WA3UVV
Beer-Budget Digital Repeater
Project
VHF and Above
By Joe Lynch N6CL
June: The Month of VHF and Above
Contesting
Amateur Radio Insights
By Kirk Kleinschmidt NT0Z
Tales of Junk Boxes and
Counterfeit Parts
Radio 101
By Ken Reitz KS4ZR
FM Radio Reception Part 1:
Stalking the FM Band in a Time of Excessive Translators and Boosters
Radio Propagation
By Tomas Hood NW7US
Propagation and Field Day 2016
The World of Shortwave Listening
By Andrew
Yoder
NYC FM Pirates; Atlantis Radio on
MW and FM Pirates in China
The Shortwave Listener
By Fred Waterer
New SW Programs and Korea: North
vs. South
Amateur Radio Satellites
By Keith Baker KB1SF/VA3KSF
Yet More AMSAT History
The Longwave Zone
By Kevin O’Hern Carey WB2QMY
Summer Strategies for LW DX
Adventures in Radio Restoration
By Rich Post KB8TAD
Another Heavy Hammarlund HQ-129X
Part 2: Voltage and Alignment
Antenna Connections
By Dan Farber AC0LW
Antenna Improv: Portable and
Temporary Antennas