KENWOOD R-5000 FEATURE
IN THE SPECTRUM MONITOR

For those of us who enjoy preserving and using older receivers, take a look at the February issue of The Spectrum Monitor magazine. In it, you will find a five-page feature article I have written on the venerable Kenwood R-5000 receiver.

I discuss the history of both Kenwood and the radio, all the features and innovations that come with this rig, the ARRL lab tests, the differences between the R-5000 and the TS-440 transceiver, some of the worthwhile modifications that can be done to improve the rig, and I offer an honest performance appraisal.

The Spectrum Monitor (TSM) covers plenty of interesting articles for radio enthusiasts. The February issue is no exception! You can read about the new switching technology for LF and MF antennas, geomagnetic storms and propagation, the scientist Oliver Lodge, the CONELRAD alert system from the Cold War era, plus columns on pirate radio stations, shortwave programming highlights, amateur radio astronomy, and articles on radio restoration, the European radio scene, utility station news and much more (see table of contents below).

TSM is only in PDF format and can easily be downloaded from the website. Single issues are only US$3.00, which is a bargain considering all the great articles and information (the February issue is 86 pages!). Or the 2024 annual is US$24, an even bigger bargain at only $2.00 an issue!! Plus, there are back issues and yearly collections at even cheaper prices. I often refer to back issues on various subjects, so these are always on my "digital bookshelf".

You will find all the ordering details at https://www.thespectrummonitor.com

73 and good DX to you all,

Rob Wagner VK3BVW