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This is my favorite radio. I own some of the best, and I still love them, but I love this radio sooooo much that I bought a second one. I live in West Michigan right on the shore of Lake Michigan. On 10/111/23 at about 2 AM I found the most AM station ever, even from Boston. This radio sounds Incredible!
My wife noticed I was eyeing this radio on Amazon and surprised me with it this week. The unboxing and initial learning was an absolute joyful experience. First off, the sound is amazing considering the size. The look and build of it is perfect and it's compact size is ideal to transport from room to room for on the go listening. Did I mention - LIGHTS!! Wonderful, colorful lights that blink along to the music! About 4 hrs after the unboxing I loaded the app on my iPhone and the extended experience added another layer. It displayed the song titles from mp3 songs playing off the SD card (one of my few initial feature disappointments). The app also provides the ability to record music off the radio. How cool is that!! The biggest and most interesting takeaway of this radio is it is FUN. Fill an SD card with your favorite songs and tune into your local radio stations and you have everything you need in a modern radio. IMHO it is the radio of the year. Definitely the radio of the summer. Highly recommended!!
I got mine yesterday, and WOW this is a great radio. The sound quality is Great and so many features. I will bookmark this video since there are too many features for me to remember. Thanks for making this video.
Well, for once I don't quite share the excitement here. It looks like a pretty decent and capable radio, loaded with fancy features, but the Rambo's toy radio look turns me off a bit to start with😁 WB is useless here in Europe, I've never caught much on VHF either. BT and flashlight are meh to me. For that price I can get an Xhdata D-808 or Tecsun PL-330 that I really like more.They have external antenna jacks too. Fancy toy though.
Hi! - Does the "little brother" you also showed, have all the same features as this one? - does the - autosearch funktion work on SW band also? -does it have a squelch on FM? - does it have SSB? - think i will pick one up! thx for nice rev! Levi in Sweden (costs 100euros here in sweden)
@@todderbert The 919 looked great! - but it is not available here in sweden, and the "small one" might be TO small for me! ;) -- so this one in the video might be the one, thanks for the info! - 73 Levi
Hi, thx for this great video! One question, is the battery full removable? Cause the same radio from retekess has an akku which is not removable 😢 Thx a lot for an answer!
Hi, what is the name of the app that I can download from the App Store that enables me to use the radio ? I would welcome your reply ( it seems a v good feature )
The Retekess TR112 looks identical but costs a lot more and is supposed to be new ... what is going on there me wonder's? 6:37 that's like the Retekess TR111 but lest costly! Seems like Retekess are rip off merchants.
Anyone else experiencing a "clicking" when they're listening to MW? It's as regular as a metronome. It comes and goes, but it's fairly regular. IOW, it's THERE, more than it's not. It's disappointing, because other than that, this is a GREAT sounding radio. Unfortunately, that annoying tick ruins the listening experience, which essentially renders the radio unusable for me.
OK, so never mind. Turns out that an electric box fan puts out a pretty fair amount of "rhythmic" electromagnetic interference. LOL I'm blown away by how great MW talk radio, baseball games etc. sound on this radio. Honestly, the sound quality blows my C Crane EP Pro away (to be sure, I'm talking about sound quality, NOT reception) for locals...
Finally, a multi functional radio that looks as good as it performs. I bet they are going to sell a lot of these...Ali Express has these for under 70 bucks labeled as the HRD-A320. Thanks TB!
This has the same styling as radios such as the National Panasonic GX400 - I'd love to see a "Pro" version, same size and heft as a GX400 with a rotating AM ferrite antenna and SSB too (oh and no soft muting!)
Todderbert: One more comment, I received 720 KHZ WGN from my QTh in Tucson , Arizona with help from the TREK loop. I listened to it about a hour before going back inside. It really came in about 2130 my time or 2330 yours. I did not expect to hear it , especially with nearby thunder storms. It is turning into a MW DX machine at night. Take care and 73!.
I heard they are. SSB will be a thing. Just keep in mind it will be similar to the RF760 in terms of coverage. I hope they make it easier to tune while in SSB mode.
Watched this video about a year ago. Decided to buy one. After a Year of power outages diue to a hurricane and other weather this thing has kept going without a complaint. It was a great review then. I just rewatched it. Stil a great video. I have a lot of the batteries and keep them charged. When the power in the house goes out, I am the only one that can listen to a radio for weather, etc.. You would think the FM stations would be hardened against storms here. Not so. I have a couple of emergency wind up radios but they only last a short while. This thing is great. I am buying another to have on the boat as not to drain the boats battery using the onboard battery.
I receive this radio from different brand. FM sounds AMAZING. (yet not tested in fields for AM/SW), Winter came, so flashlight - i need it!!. Need to be disassembled - i want to check space for install more 18650 and (anyway) install powerbank module. +ext antena jack. Looks like i find radio of my dream. PS: Volume meter and reverse-side backlight make noise imho.
Neat Radio. I just pay for Radio Garden on my iPhone. I can get any Radio station I want in the America or the UK. Plus a lot more but I only speak English.
I do agree with having a SW on hand. Every one that purchase a SW radio that it has a solar way to self charge. To also have the capability to charge other thing like your portable hand held'. Cell probably will be out, but still able to charge those too.
Want to know the weird thing I DONT like on current radio's? Esp. for Emergency types..Is a DIGITAL OR ANY LIT UP DISPLAY that you cant turn off the light. MOST times it will take more power, then the rest of the system. Esp the Computer type ones.
You can set the back, dial, audio spectrum LEDs to Off all the time. The LCD has an Auto Five Second timeout, or always on. The current draw from that single led is small.
@@todderbert But, as something that can be left on, the more items ON, the less time you will get on battery power. Try it in a car on a winter day(cold battery) leave the light on, inside. You have a 90% chance in the morning, IT WONT START. A Huge battery taken out by 1 LED based light. Everyone has forgotten the Old Mechanical dials and Such, that NOW days can take Less power compared to Small computers Inside that ALWAYS eat power. thne use a Small LED light on a side to let you see Only when pushed..Would be wonderful and Last longer. Plz understand, Im from the days of Walkie/talkie taking 12 aa batteries and not lasting more then 30 min, and had a 6' antenna. I also understand computers and DIGITAL displays.. all take abit of power, and with Current tech, can we go back to the old style, that should be able to last TONS longer then it did back then.
I pick up tons, with a scanner..since transmissions are usually short. This radio doesn't scan, so you try to find an active frequency to listen to. The Raddy has no trouble sensitivity wise. Plus I filmed this at night when air traffic is low.
@@todderbert Thanks much for the education. I have a private pilots license with and instrument SEL rating. But I haven't flown for about ~20 years. I have two Sons and Private flying is not a cheap hobby. I loved it, though. Airplanes are actually psychological Time Machines. They were boring to my Sons. I still always want the window seat. I guess I had always used ICOM scanner type aviation radios (mostly NAV/COM) and couldn't imagine why this one couldn't do the same thing without the COM. Thanks for clearing that up for me. 😎🇺🇸
I own a degen1103 and it is the only portable radio I have that can pick up FM radio stations in my area { I live out in country}. Unfortunately I do not like the complexity- and large size of the DEGEN. Can you suggest another smaller AM/FM radio { I dont need shortwave} that is simple to use , runs on AA or AAA batteries and has the recieving/reception power of the DEGEN1103 for FM STATIONS ? Ty
todderbert-rmaybe you or someone can help me. I purchased a Retakes TR112 which is very similar to this one. I mainly listen to MW (AM). I cannot figure out how to change the AM tuning step to 10Khz for the US. It is set to 9Khz. The instruction manual is poorly written. I have 40 years experience with these types of radios but this one is frustrating. Thank you in advance for your help.
While the power is off press the power button once so that the clock mode is showing. Now press and hold the Sub Band button until the FM frequency is flashing. You want 87.00MHz, to choose this you can rotate the side tuning knob or use the up, and down front buttons. Once selected it will automatically save. Now you will have 10kHz spacing on MW.
Todderbert, I bought this radio a few weeks ago. I have a question: Does the instruction explain how to record to the TF card? Maybe i'm missing something. Thanks.
You have to use the App Software to initiate the record feature, even though it is all done on the radio. The only model that doesn't need the App is the Zhiwhis one.
Just got this radio and I’m looking for some help… I have a clip on antenna on and I am scanning SW. All I get it the same talk radio station …about 12 presets of it. It sounds just like a AM station. What am I doing wrong?
If you know it is a legit shortwave transmission, it is most likely Brother Stair's Recordings on multiple frequencies. Otherwise see if it is a medium wave station breaking through, it happens on some radios.
TF Card. You have to use the app to start/stop recording..not happy about that. Though the ZhiWhis Model says it can record directly on the radio, without the app, using a certain button combination. That is awesome.
Oh interesting! You're right I did read that in the description. I think, however, that they are all the same and made in the same factory just private brand labeled. I wish it also had an external antenna jack. would be nice. @@todderbert
I ordered one yesterday. It should arrive tomorrow. I can hardly wait to see how it will play tens of thousands of my Mp3 files! Can you help me review radios like this? People like you do a wonderful job of testing AM/FM, shortwave, but don't have the time to delve into the Mp3 functions. Keep up the good work!
Order from their website with my $15USD off code. MW should be enabled. You can change it to 9kHz by using the Sub Band Button when the Power is Off, and the Clock is Showing.
I can get them inside my home. Using just a simple wire up in my blinds downstairs. Does well, better on my external Kaito T-1 that is strung outside to my small balcony.
I would also love to have one of these. You can probably get away with putting a wire antenna around an outside window. I always listen outside away from my house because of all the RF noise. A corner of the basement is somewhat of a quiet sweet spot. Outside of that, I go to a far corner of my backyard and throw a 10 meter length of wire over a fence and connect it to the antenna output on my radio. This usually works well.
Depends. If you need SSB, then get the Tecsun PL-330, PL-660/680, or the Sihuadon D-808. The RF320 is quirky but useful. I like the fact it has SW, AIR, VHF, and WX Alert. Recording is excellent as well, but I hope in the future they add a dedicated record button so it is not too App dependent.
Todderbert I finally read the manual on my Raddy RF320 equivalent (ZHIWHIS) except it has a Green Lit background like I like it. See page 21 and it shows how to record just using the radio. Press the lock button twice (double click( to stat and Power/sleep button to stop the record. That function should be the same on your radio. Take care and 73!
wow, not working on my Raddy. I wonder if the firmware was upgraded on the ZHIWHIS? Could it be possible to update the firmware via the microsd card? something to ponder now.
Todderbert I am not sure how to access the firmware on my ZHIWHIS, but it should be possible, provided they would release updates on their website. I would be wary of 3rd party updates, since they could brick your radio. 73!
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Record button and an external antenna jack would complete this little guy.
This is my favorite radio. I own some of the best, and I still love them, but I love this radio sooooo much that I bought a second one. I live in West Michigan right on the shore of Lake Michigan. On 10/111/23 at about 2 AM I found the most AM station ever, even from Boston. This radio sounds Incredible!
It's my birthday ! No further excuses needed 😁 Thanks
T/C/E
What an interesting looking radio! Fully functional too. 👍
My wife noticed I was eyeing this radio on Amazon and surprised me with it this week. The unboxing and initial learning was an absolute joyful experience. First off, the sound is amazing considering the size. The look and build of it is perfect and it's compact size is ideal to transport from room to room for on the go listening. Did I mention - LIGHTS!! Wonderful, colorful lights that blink along to the music! About 4 hrs after the unboxing I loaded the app on my iPhone and the extended experience added another layer. It displayed the song titles from mp3 songs playing off the SD card (one of my few initial feature disappointments). The app also provides the ability to record music off the radio. How cool is that!! The biggest and most interesting takeaway of this radio is it is FUN. Fill an SD card with your favorite songs and tune into your local radio stations and you have everything you need in a modern radio. IMHO it is the radio of the year. Definitely the radio of the summer. Highly recommended!!
Sound quality on this thing is outstanding.
Beautiful. Wish these were in an aluminum housing. Will buy one though.
Just ordered on Amazon for $65!!!
Was checking out the ratings as this model comes in 3 names on the same model radio. Amazon now sells it as "Jazmm" for only $68 on sale this week.
Lots of different color schemes. The one to watch for is the Zhiwhis model. It allows recording from the device, no app required.
I got mine yesterday, and WOW this is a great radio. The sound quality is Great and so many features. I will bookmark this video since there are too many features for me to remember. Thanks for making this video.
Well, for once I don't quite share the excitement here. It looks like a pretty decent and capable radio, loaded with fancy features, but the Rambo's toy radio look turns me off a bit to start with😁
WB is useless here in Europe, I've never caught much on VHF either. BT and flashlight are meh to me. For that price I can get an Xhdata D-808 or Tecsun PL-330 that I really like more.They have external antenna jacks too.
Fancy toy though.
Would love to see you get your hands on the new cc ssb 2.
Must be a fan of red.
Hi! - Does the "little brother" you also showed, have all the same features as this one? - does the - autosearch funktion work on SW band also? -does it have a squelch on FM? - does it have SSB? - think i will pick one up! thx for nice rev! Levi in Sweden (costs 100euros here in sweden)
No AIR, VHF or Squelch on the little brother. This radio has AIR, VHF but no SSB. The Big Brother, RF919 has SSB but costs a bunch more atm.
@@todderbert The 919 looked great! - but it is not available here in sweden, and the "small one" might be TO small for me! ;) -- so this one in the video might be the one, thanks for the info! - 73 Levi
It looks cool! I want it so bad!!
Reception would improve if you extended the antennae maybe.. just sayin!
I like the look of this sort of faux aviation radio looking lol
Superb review, cool steam punk gadget is it really usefull comparing with an SDR receiver ? Hey 📻🗼📺
Hi, thx for this great video! One question, is the battery full removable? Cause the same radio from retekess has an akku which is not removable 😢 Thx a lot for an answer!
The battery on the Raddy version is a removable 18650 flat top.
Can all functions be used without the app?
I've been trying and trying to get one of these. No luck. 😢
Great video. Cool little radio. How many miles does the FM range?
typically 50-150 Miles. Tropospheric Ducting can boost that to 400+ Miles, and rare E-Skips push the limits past 1,400 Miles.
@@todderbert Thank you.
Having good radio range is a must.
WoW...... ! Descendant..Of an Ancient Alien ❤
Now we have real proof. :)
I bought one. It’s awesome
How much it is...?
Hi, what is the name of the app that I can download from the App Store that enables me to use the radio ? I would welcome your reply ( it seems a v good feature )
Radio-CT
16:03 sounds almost like the TikTok TTS
Cool
Does the phone app show the call sign for stations on AM. FM, and SW?
No, that would be cool, or a way to name them yourself.
Neat Radio but surprised it has a micro sd slot but no record function. It also can play Flac files. Interesting.
He said it has record function using the app on your phone.
@@chrislj2890 Thanks.
@@StevefromOhio1972
You betcha Steve, I'm from Ohio also.
It does fairly clean recordings in MP2 format, odd I know. 160kbps/44.1kHz
The Retekess TR112 looks identical but costs a lot more and is supposed to be new ... what is going on there me wonder's? 6:37 that's like the Retekess TR111 but lest costly! Seems like Retekess are rip off merchants.
What's the name of the app?
Radio-CT in the Apple App Store.
@@todderbert guess won't be buying it since it's not on an android
hi, Do the keys light up?
The larger RF919 does.
Anyone else experiencing a "clicking" when they're listening to MW? It's as regular as a metronome. It comes and goes, but it's fairly regular. IOW, it's THERE, more than it's not. It's disappointing, because other than that, this is a GREAT sounding radio. Unfortunately, that annoying tick ruins the listening experience, which essentially renders the radio unusable for me.
OK, so never mind. Turns out that an electric box fan puts out a pretty fair amount of "rhythmic" electromagnetic interference. LOL
I'm blown away by how great MW talk radio, baseball games etc. sound on this radio. Honestly, the sound quality blows my C Crane EP Pro away (to be sure, I'm talking about sound quality, NOT reception) for locals...
Finally, a multi functional radio that looks as good as it performs. I bet they are going to sell a lot of these...Ali Express has these for under 70 bucks labeled as the HRD-A320. Thanks TB!
How good is the buyer protection at Ali Express? I am always a bit hesitant buying anything from there.
@@WG55 Enought good. I win dispute many times (undelivered, wrong content etc). It is real works, if you can (want) handle it.
How is its performance compared to Xhdata D808 or Tecsun pl 660 in SW and MW band?
This has the same styling as radios such as the National Panasonic GX400 - I'd love to see a "Pro" version, same size and heft as a GX400 with a rotating AM ferrite antenna and SSB too (oh and no soft muting!)
Todderbert: One more comment, I received 720 KHZ WGN from my QTh in Tucson , Arizona with help from the TREK loop. I listened to it about a hour before going back inside.
It really came in about 2130 my time or 2330 yours. I did not expect to hear it , especially with nearby thunder storms. It is turning into a MW DX machine at night.
Take care and 73!.
Did I hear they’re releasing a bigger brother to this radio?
I heard they are. SSB will be a thing. Just keep in mind it will be similar to the RF760 in terms of coverage. I hope they make it easier to tune while in SSB mode.
Cool hope it has SSB and comes with a better beefer Antenna
This needs variable bandwidth, ssb and likely improved switches and controls, which tend to fail in a year or so with many current electronics.
Do it feel cheap made and do it have some weight to it
Feels sturdy, and has a heft to it.
Just ordered one today different brand
Nice! I really like the idea of a step that can change through each number and not just the 1, 5 and 10 kHz scale.
Can you tell me how to change the MW tuning step to 10Khz for the US. Mine is set to 9Khz. The manual is not very well written. Thank you.
Watched this video about a year ago. Decided to buy one. After a Year of power outages diue to a hurricane and other weather this thing has kept going without a complaint. It was a great review then. I just rewatched it. Stil a great video. I have a lot of the batteries and keep them charged. When the power in the house goes out, I am the only one that can listen to a radio for weather, etc.. You would think the FM stations would be hardened against storms here. Not so. I have a couple of emergency wind up radios but they only last a short while.
This thing is great.
I am buying another to have on the boat as not to drain the boats battery using the onboard battery.
Wow. Well thats a good bit of information thank you. Ron z. WA3090SWL.
Made in China, make up your own mind. Raddy seems pretty Rad! So anyway, I'm just a dude looking into this.
I purchased the Raddy RF760 yesterday! It has full SW 2Mhz to 30 Mhz and SSB.
A variety of functions It's very interesting.
The MRESteve of radio.
Nice, so many functions. Looks wild. Does it record Bluetooth too? Great addition to anyone’s collection. Thanks,have a happy 4th of July.
Does not want to record BT. Though I was able to connect my MP3 player by BT, and the APP with my Phone.
Can i listen to ubv76 with this
EOTYISCK
I can't wait to see what radios will be like in a couple of years.
Expect SDR capability with multi color screens...
Mine gets bad reception on AM !
That’s a first for me.
Anyone else have this problem?
CB radio frequencies can not be picked up with this radio, am i correct?
I receive this radio from different brand.
FM sounds AMAZING. (yet not tested in fields for AM/SW),
Winter came, so flashlight - i need it!!.
Need to be disassembled - i want to check space for install more 18650 and (anyway) install powerbank module. +ext antena jack.
Looks like i find radio of my dream.
PS: Volume meter and reverse-side backlight make noise imho.
Great presentation! My Raddy RF320 arrives this Wednesday - can hardly wait! This is really gonna be a lot of fun. Thanks again - 73, W2FKN.
Neat Radio. I just pay for Radio Garden on my iPhone. I can get any Radio station I want in the America or the UK. Plus a lot more but I only speak English.
I do agree with having a SW on hand. Every one that purchase a SW radio that it has a solar way to self charge. To also have the capability to charge other thing like your portable hand held'. Cell probably will be out, but still able to charge those too.
The Retekess Tr 113 will be pretty nice with SSB but quit expensive. I am sure there will be the same as a Raddy model.
Hi, I just ordered one today. Looks like a nice radio. Great for ez listening while fishin and keeping track of the weather.
Just ordered one. Got a deal for Prime Day. Dig your reviews, dude. Incidentally-- what is that tune you demo with that starts with a banjo?
Want to know the weird thing I DONT like on current radio's?
Esp. for Emergency types..Is a DIGITAL OR ANY LIT UP DISPLAY that you cant turn off the light. MOST times it will take more power, then the rest of the system. Esp the Computer type ones.
You can set the back, dial, audio spectrum LEDs to Off all the time. The LCD has an Auto Five Second timeout, or always on. The current draw from that single led is small.
@@todderbert But, as something that can be left on, the more items ON, the less time you will get on battery power. Try it in a car on a winter day(cold battery) leave the light on, inside. You have a 90% chance in the morning, IT WONT START. A Huge battery taken out by 1 LED based light.
Everyone has forgotten the Old Mechanical dials and Such, that NOW days can take Less power compared to Small computers Inside that ALWAYS eat power. thne use a Small LED light on a side to let you see Only when pushed..Would be wonderful and Last longer.
Plz understand, Im from the days of Walkie/talkie taking 12 aa batteries and not lasting more then 30 min, and had a 6' antenna. I also understand computers and DIGITAL displays.. all take abit of power, and with Current tech, can we go back to the old style, that should be able to last TONS longer then it did back then.
Looks pretty good. I'm waiting for your full review of the Raddy RF919. 👍🏻
What is that ironman box to the left.
Standard Size Deck of Playing Cards for comparing relative sizes.
Hej Todderbert thanks for the review a very cool radio and yes would love to have this radio take care and and have a nice måndag.
Hi great video nice looking radio , retails in the Uk for £72 from radio oddity . Regards mark
Just got one of these. Throughly impressed. Going to buy some more as gifts.
Very strange look! Very interesting!
I got this radio a couple of weeks ago the only I dislike it easy to fall over.
You're close to Chicago and the Airband didn't pick up much?
I'm a radio "virgin" so excuse my ignorance.
I pick up tons, with a scanner..since transmissions are usually short. This radio doesn't scan, so you try to find an active frequency to listen to. The Raddy has no trouble sensitivity wise. Plus I filmed this at night when air traffic is low.
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@@todderbert Thanks much for the education. I have a private pilots license with and instrument SEL rating.
But I haven't flown for about ~20 years. I have two Sons and Private flying is not a cheap hobby. I loved it, though.
Airplanes are actually psychological Time Machines. They were boring to my Sons. I still always want the window seat.
I guess I had always used ICOM scanner type aviation radios (mostly NAV/COM) and couldn't imagine why this one couldn't do the same thing without the COM. Thanks for clearing that up for me. 😎🇺🇸
You are awesome. Please do not stop being you.
🔥🔥🔥
I own a degen1103 and it is the only portable radio I have that can pick up FM radio stations in my area { I live out in country}. Unfortunately I do not like the complexity- and large size of the DEGEN. Can you suggest another smaller AM/FM radio { I dont need shortwave} that is simple to use , runs on AA or AAA batteries and has the recieving/reception power of the DEGEN1103 for FM STATIONS ? Ty
The Sangean SR-35, and Prunus J-166 are good on FM.
todderbert-rmaybe you or someone can help me. I purchased a Retakes TR112 which is very similar to this one. I mainly listen to MW (AM). I cannot figure out how to change the AM tuning step to 10Khz for the US. It is set to 9Khz. The instruction manual is poorly written. I have 40 years experience with these types of radios but this one is frustrating. Thank you in advance for your help.
While the power is off press the power button once so that the clock mode is showing. Now press and hold the Sub Band button until the FM frequency is flashing. You want 87.00MHz, to choose this you can rotate the side tuning knob or use the up, and down front buttons. Once selected it will automatically save. Now you will have 10kHz spacing on MW.
Marvelous piece of craft ... Beautiful Radio Receiver
I want one 😊
Wow , I love the military color and design.
Todderbert, I bought this radio a few weeks ago. I have a question: Does the instruction explain how to record to the TF card? Maybe i'm missing something. Thanks.
You have to use the App Software to initiate the record feature, even though it is all done on the radio. The only model that doesn't need the App is the Zhiwhis one.
Just got this radio and I’m looking for some help…
I have a clip on antenna on and I am scanning SW. All I get it the same talk radio station …about 12 presets of it. It sounds just like a AM station.
What am I doing wrong?
If you know it is a legit shortwave transmission, it is most likely Brother Stair's Recordings on multiple frequencies. Otherwise see if it is a medium wave station breaking through, it happens on some radios.
проникает мощный сигнал FM-станции. в приёмном тракте на входе нет никаких фильтров
SSB нету, так что это дерьмо
❤ Awesome 👏
Someone mentioned you have to download the ap from some sketchy Chinese website. Malware alert.
I got mine for the Apple Store. Not sure if they check the apps or not.
Could you recommend the best radio in your opinion, between 20 or 30 dollars, mostly interested in best AM quality ??
LIJIANI RD218
Another great review. I ordered one up.
i dig this radio...about to get one
Can you attach an external antenna i the line in jack? Or should it be done with aligstor clips? Or can it not be done st all?
clip to the whip antenna.
Does it record on the phone or does it record on the TF card?
TF Card. You have to use the app to start/stop recording..not happy about that. Though the ZhiWhis Model says it can record directly on the radio, without the app, using a certain button combination. That is awesome.
Oh interesting! You're right I did read that in the description. I think, however, that they are all the same and made in the same factory just private brand labeled. I wish it also had an external antenna jack. would be nice. @@todderbert
this looks so cool
I ordered one yesterday. It should arrive tomorrow. I can hardly wait to see how it will play tens of thousands of my Mp3 files! Can you help me review radios like this? People like you do a wonderful job of testing AM/FM, shortwave, but don't have the time to delve into the Mp3 functions. Keep up the good work!
Sadly, another MP3 player that does NOT support MP3 tags or at the very least the filename of the current playing track.
@@alrich1004 Thanks.
Hi!! Is it posible extract the antena to put other better or with more gain. Tks
not sure on that, most would just clip a long wire to the whip.
That looks awesome!
Is it available in south inida and medium wave stations enabled and what is the cost of it?
Order from their website with my $15USD off code. MW should be enabled. You can change it to 9kHz by using the Sub Band Button when the Power is Off, and the Clock is Showing.
I'm known as el-cheapo.
If I could get it for $40 it would be a win.
Maybe get its baby bro :) yeah, this would rock at $40, but it has quite a bit of tech. The lowest I see this going is around the $60 mark.
Hi guys. Talking about SW... would you say it's as sensitive as a Tecsun PL-330? o more like a PL-600? Or maybe it's better? Thank you!
Similar to both. Though you don't get the BW adjustments the other radios provide.
@@todderbertThank you SO much sir!
Does it record onto the SD card or onto your phone?
onto the SD card. The Zhiwhis model doesn't need the phone app to use the recording feature.
That is some WILD 😜 radio. Can you get shortwave radio 📻 stations 🚉 in town, or do you have to be out of town to do it? Your friend, Jeff.
I can get them inside my home. Using just a simple wire up in my blinds downstairs. Does well, better on my external Kaito T-1 that is strung outside to my small balcony.
I would also love to have one of these. You can probably get away with putting a wire antenna around an outside window. I always listen outside away from my house because of all the RF noise. A corner of the basement is somewhat of a quiet sweet spot. Outside of that, I go to a far corner of my backyard and throw a 10 meter length of wire over a fence and connect it to the antenna output on my radio. This usually works well.
Does it have NOAA Weather Alerts?
Yes. though it does not have the S.A.M.E. technology.
Is this thing worth $89 when it doesn't do SSB?
Depends. If you need SSB, then get the Tecsun PL-330, PL-660/680, or the Sihuadon D-808. The RF320 is quirky but useful. I like the fact it has SW, AIR, VHF, and WX Alert. Recording is excellent as well, but I hope in the future they add a dedicated record button so it is not too App dependent.
What would Marconi think?
Todderbert I finally read the manual on my Raddy RF320 equivalent (ZHIWHIS) except it has a Green Lit background like I like it.
See page 21 and it shows how to record just using the radio. Press the lock button twice (double click( to stat and Power/sleep button to stop the record.
That function should be the same on your radio.
Take care and 73!
wow, not working on my Raddy. I wonder if the firmware was upgraded on the ZHIWHIS? Could it be possible to update the firmware via the microsd card? something to ponder now.
Todderbert I am not sure how to access the firmware on my ZHIWHIS, but it should be possible, provided they would release updates on their website. I would be wary of 3rd party updates, since they could brick your radio.
73!
@@Kw1161 Yeah, I'm bummed mine doesn't have a manual record feature.
I'll wait til it can make a good waffle.
Im holding out for pasta making...🙂
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