About this episode
The episode discusses the host's first major receiver, the R-366/TRR-5, and its impact on their passion for radio.
I started in the ham radio and shortwave listening hobby in 1972. By 1975, this was my first real receiver. It heard very well, and ignited my lifelong passion for radio. This old radio, the R-366/TRR-5, which is clearly identified on the faceplate in this picture of the military rig, had great ears. It was […]
Topics covered
- ham radio
- shortwave listening
- first receiver
- radio passion
- military rig
Keywords
- ham radio
- shortwave listening
- R-366/TRR-5
- military radio
- radio hobby
Mentioned in this episode
Products: R-366/TRR-5
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