Amateur Radio Receivers and Shortwave Listening
Find detailed reviews and specifications for a wide range of ham radio and shortwave receivers, including SDRs and portable models.
Receivers are a core part of any amateur radio station, allowing operators to listen to activity across the bands, from local repeaters to distant DX. Many hams start their journey in radio by simply listening, often with a general coverage receiver before getting on the air. These radios are essential for monitoring propagation conditions, tuning into nets, and just enjoying the diverse signals present on HF, VHF, and UHF.
This category offers reviews and detailed specifications for a wide range of receiving equipment. Operators can find in-depth analyses of traditional communications receivers from brands like Icom and Yaesu, covering their performance on various frequencies and modes. There are also resources focusing on modern Software Defined Radios (SDRs) such as the Perseus SDR and LAN-IQ, which offer flexible tuning and advanced digital signal processing for enhanced listening. Portable shortwave radios, like the Sangean ATS-505, are also featured for those who enjoy casual listening or travel with their gear.
Subcategories
- Drake R-4B (3)
- Drake R-4C (7)
- Icom IC-R20 (4)
- Icom IC-R7100 (8)
- Icom IC-R75 (7)
- Ten-Tec RX-340 (1)
- Yaesu VR-5000 (8)
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Review of the AOR AR-7030 communications receiver, covering its design, features, and performance for medium wave and shortwave listening. -
Shortwave radio receivers review site featuring radios by JRC AOR Icom Kenwood Lowe Yaesu Perseus SDR CiaoRadio SDR Drake Hagenuk Sony Kneisner&Doering Reuter and RadioJet -
Icom IC-R9500 Professional Receiver with 5 roofing filters, 48 kHz DSP -
The Icom PCR1000 review by GW0KIG -
Tuning into the airwaves for new and interesting transmissions has fascinated enthusiasts since the very earliest days of radio. As a result of advances in computer and radio technology, the equipment packed radio rooms of the past are now replaced by scanning receivers sometimes just the size of a mobile phone. What can radio receivers/scanners pick up? What types of radio receivers/scanners are there? What can and cannot be monitored legally? Best practice when using a radio receiver/scanner -
An independent review of the Grundig Yacht Boy 360 portable mediumwave receiver -
The ICOM IC-R72E a neat compact communications receiver. Coverage: LW, MW, SW (0.1- 30.0 MHz continuous) discontinued in 1998 -
Review of the excellent ICOM IC-R8600 Wide Band SDR communications receiver. Featuring Direct Sampling SDR below 30 MHz Hybrid Superhet / SDR above 30 MHz. -
Review of the ICOM IC-R9500 Wide Band DSP Receiver -
Stand Alone Software Defined Radio, direct sampling receiver from 30 kHz to 1700.00MHz continuous frequency range, LAN interface for remote access -
Detailed review of the ICOM IC-R9000 receiver, covering its specifications, performance, and features like 1000 memory channels. -
A detailed review of the Yaesu FRG-100 shortwave receiver, covering its 50 kHz to 30 MHz frequency range, operating modes, and physical specifications. -
Independent review of the Sangean ATS-505 portable receiver, detailing its specifications, features like SSB mode, and performance across LW, MW, SW, and -
An inexpensive portable radio that you can travel with. ATS-505 would be a good choice for a first-time purchaser of a shortwave radio. -
Review of the 150 kHz to 30 MHz Ten-Tec receiver