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Here’s to Universal Radio for its exceptional service to ham and shortwave radio enthusiasts around the world for thirty-seven years. <\/p>\n

In case you missed the news, Universal Radio<\/a> closed its doors at the end of November, 2020. Actually, COVID-19 closed the showroom a bit earlier, unfortunately.<\/p>\n

After 37 years of serving the amateur and radio hobbyist community, Fred Osterman N8EKU and his wife Barbara KC8VWI announced their retirement<\/a> recently. Thirty seven years is a heck of a long run for any small business, especially one serving a niche market. Fred and Barbara were successful in taking their business global and developing a great online presence.<\/p>\n

In all the years I have been active in radio, I have never heard a single bad word about Universal Radio. I guess you could say it was universally well regarded, as a reliable vendor and source of information. In addition to the store, you probably spent time visiting the parallel information site DXING.COM<\/a> which has been around for twenty years.<\/p>\n

Starting in 2001, I had a (very) small business relationship with Universal Radio as a distributor for my Ergo Radio Software<\/a>. I tried to make sure that Ergo supported all the popular shortwave receivers they sold over the years.<\/p>\n

Although Universal Radio was started in 1942, it really took off when Fred took over in 1982. He began his career around the same time I did, and spent a few years with Radio Shack (Tandy) before striking out on his own. Best wishes to you both in your retirement.<\/p>\n

Universal Radio Shortwave Receivers<\/h2>\n

I love Fred’s book Shortwave Receivers Past and Present<\/a>. Now in its fourth edition, you can find information about virtually all shortwave gear sold between 1942-2013. Amazingly, 1700 models from 360 manufacturers with pictures and specifications.<\/p>\n

Over the years, I have spent countless hours with Fred’s book, looking at specs for the many receivers I have owned or wished I had. Truly a labor of love.<\/p>\n

Every radio hobbyist should have Shortwave Receivers Past and Present. Get yourself one for Christmas! Take your mind off COVID. Still available at Amazon<\/a> or ARRL<\/a> book stores. You can also buy it now on sale at the Universal Radio web site<\/a>, which will continue to operate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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