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.
Be sure to check out these excellent OnAllBands articles on how to get the most from your new radio: World Radio—Stayin’ Alive and An Introduction to AM DXing.
From Choyong, a company that has earned a reputation for its user-friendly and technologically advanced products since 2013, comes the LC90 Multi-Band Smart Internet Radio. It seamlessly combines traditional and internet radio functionalities and offers connectivity to over 40,000 stations worldwide via 4G or 2.4G Wi-Fi.
Weather Radios
DX Engineering is proud to carry a range of reliable emergency radios that make excellent holiday gifts for family and friends. Eton offers several versatile weather radios that provide multiple power options for just about any situation:
- QUEST AM/FM/NOAA Bluetooth Portable Emergency Radio: The versatile QUEST features weather band reception, ensuring you have access to critical information during emergencies. The radio includes a built-in LED flashlight, a solar panel, and a hand-crank power generator, providing multiple power options to keep the radio operational when you need it most. It’s also equipped with a USB port for charging your mobile devices, making it an essential tool for both everyday use and emergency preparedness.
Also select from these Eton weather radios at DXEngineering.com:
- Scorpion II Multipurpose AM/FM/NOAA Radio with LED flashlight, hand crank, and aluminum carabiner for outdoor operating
DX Engineering also carries weather radios from Sangean, including the MMR-99 AM/FM-RDS/Weather/Bluetooth Emergency Radio.
This emergency radio covers seven NOAA weather channels and can be charged by hand-cranking, DX-In power by USB Type-C, or by included solar panel. The radio also serves as a portable battery to charge smaller devices and can be used as a flashlight with 15 different lighting patterns for emergencies or other situations. It runs on a rechargeable 18650 Li-Ion 3.7V 2600 mAh battery and comes with weather alert functionality, memory bank with up to 40 station presets for AM/FM radio, Auto Tuning System, adjustable bandwidth, IPX55 rating against dust and water, reinforcements on each corner to resist damage from drops, and more.
View all Sangean weather radios at DXEngineering.com, including weather alert pocket radios, tabletop weather alert radios, and unique AM/FM/NOAA weather clock radios.
DX Engineering Emergency Readiness Packages with GMRS/FRS Transceivers
DX Engineering has put together a selection of Emergency Readiness Packages featuring either Rugged Radios or Alinco DJ-G46T GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) and FRS (Family Radio Service) radios, plus products from Eton and other gear. The packages are designed to keep you and your loved ones better prepared to handle communication needs during natural disasters, power outages, and communication system breakdowns.
Need help finding the right emergency package for your family? The experienced operators at DX Engineering are here to help. To learn more about the value of GMRS/FRS communications, listen to this podcast featuring DX Engineering’s Dan, WB7OXP.
