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March 29, 2013

From Amazon Japan: Seiko Clock Radio

Art writes:

I saw this odd radio on Amazon Japan. I hope the clock doesn't make tick tock sounds while listening to the radio.

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Rare Radio Sighting: Panasonic RF-1400

Brandon writes (but I must warn "untested" usually means doesn't work):

Rare radio sighting - the Panasonic RF-1400:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/National-Panasonic-RF-1400-AM-FM-Short-Wave-Radio-Circa-1965-/230953519154?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c5e70832

I had never seen one until one went for a little over $100 bucks just a few weeks ago, now a second one has showed up on ebay. Always wary about sellers who say the radio is "untested" but it does have a really low starting bid. Might be worth a gamble if bidding stays low.

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Herculodge Will Probably Pull the Trigger on the New Redsun RP3100 Radio

Owl writes about a radio that I'll probably get eventually:

Redsun is taking pre-order for RP3100 now. The radio will be available from April.

Below are links to the radio and the order inform (in Chinese):

http://a113685.sn69.gzonet.com/list.asp?sid=35&rcid=27

http://a113685.sn69.gzonet.com/rs/bbs_do.asp?action=huif&bbsid=13904&bigid=0&jibie=1

It's said there will be 200 available. The price is YMB650 (about USD100) each. "registered customer" gets YMB100 off.

Compared to RP2100, it has SSB and a direct-input keyboard.

Here is a photo of the radio:

http://a113685.sn69.gzonet.com/images/upfile/201332716581137010.jpg

Posted at 06:31 AM in Radio Lovers Can't Be Cured | Permalink | Comments (11)

March 28, 2013

Reader Defends the Sangean WFR-28 Internet Radio

Addressing a reader's post about the Sangean WFR-28/28D Internet Radio, "The Professor" writes:

The audio quality of this radio is excellent for its size. In general, this is a great wifi radio. And this review is rather laughable.

WHY would you review a wifi radio and mostly just talk about FM reception? When, in fact, having FM reception is a little bit of a bonus, not the main purpose of this fine machine.

I don't live in a DAB country, so I can't speak to that, but after owning the WFR-28 for just a few days I am blown away by the performance and build quality of this audio gadget. I found the controls intuitive, the audio excellent, and the display quite good. If you need pretty pictures on your screen, or pandora, get something else. Otherwise, this is one fine 21st century "radio."

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New Sony ICF-M55 Portable Digital AM/FM Radio Under $75 on eBay

This new Sony ICF-M55 is intriguing, but is there one for the American market?

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This Just In: Sony ICF-M55 AM/FM Radio

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Manly Radio Sighting: Toshiba RP-770M for $125 and Free Shipping

In a style similar to the high-performing Sony ICF-5500 is this Toshiba Military Style Radio, the RP-770M.

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March 27, 2013

The Bob Harper 30-Minute Kettlebell Workout Kicks Some Serious Ass

I purchased a 35-pound GoFit kettlebell recently and it came with a DVD one of Bob Harper's 30-minute workouts. I learned some moves I hadn't picked up from looking at YouTube and whatnot. Four days a week of these 30 minutes is a serious way to build muscle and shred fat. Now if I can just cut back on my carbs and sugars . . .

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Comparing Three Diver Tool Lume Torches

Putting the Seiko Black Monster 2nd Generation, Seiko Sumo and Orient M-Force 1st Gen together to look at size and shape. All of great lume, reasonable build quality at their price point, and hand-winding option.

But if pushed, I prefer the M-Force. Part of its appeal is the aggressive bezel, stamped steel corrugations along the edge. I love that style. Another plus: The Orient has sapphire while the others have Hardlex synthetic mineral crystal. And the M-Force on Amazon is $283 while the Sumo is generally about $550. But all 3 are excellent choices.