Entries by Garry Cratt

ntroducing the New TRA Q3004 Compact MW/FM/SW Receiver

After evaluating a wide range of compact portable receivers, we’ve finally selected a model that genuinely impressed us with its performance, usability, and value for money. Introducing the new TRA Q3004 — a compact multi-band receiver designed for shortwave listeners, travellers, hobbyists, and everyday radio users alike. Despite its small size and affordable price point, […]

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When is the Best Time to Listen to Shortwave Radio?

If you’re new to shortwave listening—or even if you’ve been tuning the bands for years—you may have noticed that reception quality can change dramatically depending on the time of day. While it’s true that shortwave signals can be received both day and night, there’s a special window that experienced listeners pay close attention to. It’s […]

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Celebrating a Fantastic Customer Review

You don’t just have to take our word for it — hear what our customers say. As fellow radio enthusiasts, we love nothing more than sharing real experiences from listeners across Australia. Recently, we received an incredibly detailed and thoughtful review of the newly released Tecsun S2200x (2024 release), and we knew we had to […]

Australia’s Love Affair with Vintage Radios

Long before smartphones and streaming services, Australians gathered around the radio—an elegant box of valves and wires that brought the world into their living rooms. This Throwback Thursday, we’re tuning into the golden age of vintage radios and the role they played in shaping Aussie culture. When Radios Ruled the Nation From the 1930s to […]

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Shortwave in the Sunburnt Land

How Australians Continue to Make This Hobby Their Own In a country as vast and varied as Australia, shortwave radio has long played a quiet but powerful role. It’s more than a hobby—it’s been a lifeline, a companion, and a source of connection for countless Australians, from remote stations in the outback to coastal towns […]