Author Archives: Dennis
Travelling and DXing with the Bonito MegActive MA305 antenna
Ok, so officially it wasn’t a DXpedition; it was a well needed vacation in the sun after several hectic months of work, some of which involved travel to slightly more exotic locations. However, these days, I view any travel, … Continue reading
The Bonito Boni-Whip: proving to be excellent portable antenna for DXing
Hi there, if you’re a subscriber to the Oxford Shortwave Log YouTube channel, you will be aware that I have been using a Wellbrook ALA1530 H field antenna, for 15 months or so, with (at times) excellent results. A while back … Continue reading
New Italian Brochure is online now
For my Italian friends. See you next week in Montichiari. Italian Brochure is ready for download: Thank you Luca for your help. Keep listening Dennis
Why even good antennas need good Coax cable
“Nothing’s going on shortwave anymore!” Really? Many ham radio operators and SWLs keep telling me that nothing is going on on shortwave. On top of that there are news that international stations are discontinued and you keep thinking, “Ok, this … Continue reading
SDRplay active antenna test
Currently, the SDRplay receiver is very popular and we are often asked if we have already tested the radio, when it will be integrated into the RadioCom 6 software and how the radio works with our antennas. I contacted the … Continue reading
Extra SAQ transmission on August 16th, 2016!!!
An extra transmission from the Unesco World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station (SAQ) will be made on Tuesday, August 16th, 2016, on the occasion of the 11th nordic shortwave conference HF 16 with the attached longwave symposium LW 16, a venue … Continue reading
Easter offers
For the easter time I made some special offers and lower the price of some of our popular products. Just click the Image to see the offers. I wish you a nice Easter time, good reception and many QSOs. Kepp listening Dennis
New Bonito Hamradio / SWL Catalog 2016 in English has been released
The new Bonito Hamradio / SWL Catalog 2016 in English has been released. We will distribute it on our Shows at Montichiari, Dayton Hamvention, Florence Hamfest, Friedrichshafen Hamradio, UK Hamfest etc. The Catalog is already available as PDF download here: http://www.bonito.net/cat/Bonito-Hamradio-catalogue2016.pdf Have … Continue reading
Bonito exhibits at the Radiantistica Expò in Monitichiari
I am very happy to announce that Bonito will exhibit at the Radiantistica Expò in Monitichiari (Italy) this March 12th and 13th. My wife and I will bring a fine selection of our actual product range with us and hoping for many visitors and hopefully new cutomers.
Autonomous power supply of our active antennas via USB and power bank.
It is getting to be more and more difficult to procure reasonably priced analogue external plug-in power supplies because just like old light bulbs they are no longer allowed to be produced due to power consumption restrictions. We are spending … Continue reading