DX Engineering Emergency Readiness Packages with GMRS/FRS radios make great gifts as well!
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For those hams and non-hams on your holiday “I’ve been good all year” list, today’s suggestions cover radios that deliver the gift of entertainment, information, and, most importantly, emergency readiness. Plus, we’ve included some other gifts for those who adhere to the Scouting creed: “Always be prepared!”
And not to sound like a broken record, but don’t forget the one size fits all, slam dunk, two-inch putt of all holiday presents—a DX Engineering Gift Card in denominations from $25 to $500.
Let There Be Light
DX Engineering offers a nice selection of finely built Elite Series shortwave radios from Eton, a company with decades of experience producing radios and other useful emergency devices including the Road Torq Self-Powered Spotlight and Emergency Beacon and the Blackout Buddy Charge Emergency Flashlight/Nightlight.
Shortwave Radios
- Elite Mini AM/FM/Shortwave Portable Radio: Features include 5.900-17.900 MHz shortwave tuner frequency range, alarm, sleep timer, FM telescopic antenna, built-in AM ferrite bar antenna, high-contrast bright orange LCD display, and carrying pouch. “A nice little radio for traveling. Excellent reception of local FM ground stations, even with the antenna closed,” wrote one satisfied customer.
- Elite Traveler AM/FM/LW/SW Portable Radio: Features include 3150-21950 kHz shortwave tuner frequency range; 150-285 kHz longwave; Digital HD Radio in North America and DAB+ internationally; automatic or manual digital tuning; FM with RDS (Radio Data System); displays station’s call letters, music genre, song title, artist, and more; alarm; sleep timer; snooze; FM telescopic antenna; built-in AM ferrite bar antenna; and leather case.
- Elite Field BT AM/FM/SW Bluetooth Portable Radio: Features include 1.711-29.999 MHz shortwave tuner frequency range; Digital HD Radio in North America and DAB+ internationally; FM with RDS; Bluetooth connectivity which allows other Bluetooth-enabled devices to play music and other content through the radio’s speaker; local and world time zone settings; alarm clock with a radio or buzzer alarm; and sleep timer. Synthetic leather carrying satchel sold separately.
- Elite Executive AM/FM/LW/SW/SSB/Aircraft Band Portable Radio: Features include 1.711-29.999 MHz shortwave tuner frequency range; 150-285 kHz longwave; automatic or manual digital tuning; FM with RDS; PLL tuner that ensures a clear AM signal; built-in Sync Detector that improves sound quality by lowering distortion and fading; 31-inch telescoping antenna and internal ferrite rod antenna; 700 station presets; local and world time zone settings; alarm clock with a radio or buzzer alarm; sleep timer; and leather carrying case.
From the innovators at Sangean, a company that has been producing exceptional radios since 1974, comes the ATS-909X2 World-Band FM/SW/NW/LW/Air Band Portable Radio.
The ATS-909X2 features a large LCD screen with high brightness backlighting; a separate headphone amplifier; SSB tuning steps of 10 Hz or 20 Hz; wideband coverage from long wave, medium wave, and shortwave to AM/FM broadcast and Air Band; three programmable wake timers; 42 world-city times stored; selectable AM wide/narrow filters; direct frequency tuning, car scan, manual tuning, memory recall, and rotary tuning; AM RF gain control; 1,674 station presets; and more.
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- Eton’s Road Torq Self-Powered Spotlight and Emergency Beacon features durable aluminum construction, foldable reflective tripod legs, a bright one-watt LED spotlight, and a three-LED flashing beacon for those unexpected emergencies. The device measures a stealthy 2.5″ W x 7.125″ H x 2.5″ D and comes to life after giving the hand crank a few twists. (Image/Eton)
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- The Blackout Buddy Charge is ready for action when the power goes out. It automatically turns on its bright, three-LED emergency light so you’re never in the dark. The rotatable position adjustment allows you to train the light where it’s needed. Remove it from the wall socket and you’ve got a three-LED flashlight that will provide up to 30 hours of light thanks to its built-in 2,000 mAH rechargeable lithium battery. It’s also a one-LED nightlight and includes two 5V/1A USB charging ports to keep your devices charged. (Image/Eton)
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