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Radio Deal: CountyComm GP5-SSB 20% off
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul McDonough, who notes that CountyComm has posted a 48 hour sale on the GP5-SSB (click here to read our review). The price is $71.99 US. Click here to view...
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Vasily discovers an ETM quirk on his GP5/SSB
While doing a little shortwave listening in the field (obviously a very cold field) Vasily Strelnikov noted an anomaly while using the ETM function on his CountyComm GP5/SSB. He posted the following...
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Larry’s review of the CountyComm GP5/SSB
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Larry Thompson, who shares his review of the CountyComm GP5/SSB: Been having a ton of fun with my new toy, the tiny survivalist radio, the CountyComm GP5/SSB...
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Ashok is impressed with the GP5/SSB
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader (and contest winner) Ashok Shankar Das, who writes: The GP5/SSB receiver I got as prize from your SWLIing Post Virtual Radio Challenge is great. My friends envy the...
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Ordering the CountyComm GP5/SSB from outside the US
SWLing Post readers who are located in countries other than the United States, may have found it difficult (and pricey) to order the CountyComm GP5/SSB portable radio. I’ve just learned about an eBay...
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The CountyComm GP5/SSB: my go-to shortwave radio for hiking
My two hiking companions: the CountyComm GP5/SSB and Hazel the dog. Posting the Blinq deal a few moments ago reminded me that my favorite shortwave radio to use while hiking/walking is the CountyComm...
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Steven is impressed with the CountyComm GP5/SSB and high-gain bar antenna
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Steven Crawford, who sent the following message to me (several weeks ago) and has kindly allowed me to share it here. Steven writes: I hope this finds you and...
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CountyComm: A note of caution about the high-gain ferrite bar antenna
After our post this morning regarding the high-gain ferrite bar antenna (available via eBay), I received a message from Nick at CountyComm. Nick notes: “[The high-gain antenna is] very cool however we...
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48 Hour Sale: CountyComm GP5-SSB (Gen 3)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Walker, who notes that CountyComm has announced a 48 hour sale on the GP5-SSB (read our review here). The price is currently $71.99 US plus shipping. Click...
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CountyComm GP5-SSB limited production overrun sale
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Will Schutz, who notes that CountyComm is offering an “Exclusive Limited Overrun Sale” on the “Organic Gray” version of the CountyComm GP5-SSB. The price is...
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A review of the CountyComm GP5/SSB portable radio: a great preparedness radio
On Tuesday I received the new CountyComm GP5/SSB portable shortwave radio, a sample sent me from CountyComm. If you’re familiar with the current shortwave portable landscape, then you’ll quickly note...
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Dave’s review of the CountyComm GP5/SSB
Dave Zantow (N9EWO) has just posted his review: CountyComm GP5/SSB Pocket Portable (with SSB) Review Now Posted Now posted up on my web page. It’s mid way down. Note : I also totally updated my Tecsun...
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Allan’s video review of the CountyComm GP5/SSB
SWLing Post contributor, Dave Zantow (N9EWO), writes: Allan’s (W2AEW) excellent “You Tube” Video has just been posted here on the CountyComm GP-5/SSB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuEPJ3qGu_g Many...
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Virtual Radio Challenge IV: Emergency radio and a chance to win a prepper...
The CountyComm GP5/SSB portable SW/AM/FM radio is just one of many items in this prize package! UPDATE: This challenge is now closed. Click here to read about the winning entries. The SWLing Post...
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Reminder: Emergency radio and a chance to win a prepper radio package
Enter our challenge and you could win this prize package worth over $200 courtesy of CountyComm! Let’s imagine that your area suddenly loses power–as well as cell phone and internet service–for an...
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Reminder: Only two days left to enter our latest radio challenge!
Enter our challenge and you could win this prize package worth over $200 courtesy of CountyComm! Let’s imagine that your area suddenly loses power–as well as cell phone and internet service–for an...
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CountyComm promotion includes free custom padded case with GP5/SSB
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ron, who writes: http://www.countycomm.com/gp5ssb.html Buy a GP5 from CountyComm this week and get the 17 buck custom carry case for free. Thanks, for sharing...
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The SWLing Post 2015-2016 Shortwave Radio Buyer’s Guide
This article originally appeared in the November 2015 issue of The Spectrum Monitor magazine: Despite the often-expressed view that shortwave may be on the decline, if one were to look at this year’s...
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Winners of the Virtual Radio Challenge IV: Emergency radio preparedness
Thank you to all of those who entered the Virtual Radio Challenge IV and many thanks to the good folks at CountyComm Government Products Group who volunteered an amazing prize package! David Cripe...
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Best of the best: Reviews of some of my favorite portable shortwave radios
The following article originally appeared in the November 2018 issue of The Spectrum Monitor magazine: Shortwave Portables: Some of my favorites Being a radio writer and blogger, I’m often asked,...
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