Mechanically-tuned portable DSP radios: a shootout
Three of the five contenders: The Degen DE32, Degen DE321 and Tecsun R-2010D (Click to enlarge)
Following is my premiere shortwave radio column for the January 2014 issue of The Spectrum Monitor digital magazine. It takes the form of a review–or “shoot-out,” if you will–of a few select mechanically-tuned DSP radios I’ve tested over the years.
While I’m a big fan of print publications, digital publications like TSM offer me flexibility that I can’t get in traditional print: namely, shorter time to publication (thus more up-to-date information) and especially, the ability to embed links and audioas I do here on The SWLing Post. In this case, I’m able to include audio clips which the reader can utilize to compare the radios firsthand (embedded here, as well).
Note: This being my first contribution to a brand new magazine, I thought it would be fitting to begin by explaining why I still believe in shortwave radio…I mean, how could I resist? I guess I’ll always be a shortwave evangelist at heart.