--By Robert Gulley K4PKM The Choyong LC90 is, to my knowledge, the first of its kind: a portable Wi-Fi/4G/E-SIM FM/LW/MW/ SW/SSB radio. Or, to put it in simpler terms, a radio that can connect to wireless internet or to a hotspot, such as one created by your phone, as well...

-- by Robert Gulley K4PKM The Raddy RE40 is another portable shortwave radio offering from Radioddity, but with a twist – it is intended to be an emergency radio first, and a listening-for-pleasure radio second. In this review I will cover the emergency options incorporated into the unit, as well...

--by E.T. Bryant I was skeptical about what a 5-watt radio could do in making contacts. But I have made some great contacts with the Xiegu G106. I will jump right in with what I like about the radio. I do like its small size because it could easily fit...

--By Robert K4PKM The Radioddity CBL-561 is an antenna designed to work with the Radioddity QT80 10M radio (of course it can work with other radios as well), covering a range of 25 to 30 MHz. It is an extremely solid antenna, with an extensible section easily adjustable for different...

--By Robert Gulley K4PKM SDRs are all the rage these days, from receivers to transceivers to remote internet radio sites, and for good reason. SDR (Software Define Radio) is a technological leap from traditional analog radio, with its own set of pros and cons. If you have been a reader...

Firmware release notes The following tables list the details that have been changed with new versions of the Xiegu XPA125B firmware. Generally previous updates are included in the latest version. Note: Never update your radio if it is not really necessary, or in other words: Don't fix it if it's...

--By Ed Durrant DD5LP Document Version 1.01 – January 2025 (for X6200 units with firmware v1.06). FT8CN is an Android Smartphone App written by BG7YOZ. Its purpose is to enable FT8 data communications from a smartphone to an amateur radio enthusiast’s radio. Please see the FT8CN GitHub page at github.com...

--By E.T. Bryant The LC90 makes an excellent gift for anyone who loves listening to music, news, or podcasts. It comes in a beautiful gold and black box, worth keeping. Also included is the USB to C connector charging cable, wrist strap, and manual. While the manual is not a...