Best Bang for the Buck Shortwave Radios with SSB Capability

[Omega-TI]

Yup, it looks like a Mini-B to me. I wonder if licensing rights were a main factor in the use of that type to keep costs down?



... so if his PC or charging adaptor only has a C type output, and he already has a dual Type C cord... there are always adapters like this...

 

[K4EET]

<snip> I wonder if licensing rights were a main factor in the use of that type to keep costs down? <snip>

Could very well be. I’ll have to get an adapter.

 

[ka3jjz]

There are quite a few sites where you can get reviews of various levels on portables; and they sometimes do talk about receiving sideband. Nonethe;less if you are looking for a portable HF radio, these sites should be on your list. From our wiki...

N9EWO - Dave's Radio Receiver Page - Shortwave Radio

"Dave's Radio Receiver Page"

www.qsl.net

https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-category?id=8

radiojayallen

Jay's Radio Reviews, Comparisons & Restorations

radiojayallen.com

Dan Robinson

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Mike

 

[Omega-TI]

... just be sure you don't spend $1,800.00 for a used Sony CRF 1 shortwave portable radio on Ebay (if you're married), you may find this looking back at you!

 

[ditto1958]

Who would do that? 😇

 

[Omega-TI]

Well, everyone has an opinion, and you can take anyone's review(s) with a grain of salt, but I found one guy that made me pleased with my former radio purchase.

My favorite shortwave radio | Blog or Die!

His comment, "The Eton Elite Executive is a stellar performer, but it falls over and is clumsy to use with the snap-on case." Well, I 3D printed a stand and never use the case, so...

 

[ditto1958]

Looking at reviews and pictures online I don’t think it has a C charging connector.

Edit: a customer at Amazon posted a review and he says his radio, received in July, 2024, does have a USB-C jack.

 

[K4EET]

Edit: a customer at Amazon posted a review and he says his radio, received in July, 2024, does have a USB-C jack.

That is probably the review that I saw. The question now is this. Does that reviewer know what the differences are in USB connector designations and were they correct in identifying it as a USB Type C? None of the OEM’s documentation show or mention a USB Type C connector.