XHDATA D-328. Cheapest REAL WORKING SW radio you can BUY !
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- XHDATA D-328. SHORTWAVE FM/MW and MP3. Very impressive results for such a very cheap little radio. I dont think you can ask for any more at this price level. Buy Here. xhdata.com.cn/...
Frequency range
FM 1/ FM2 87-108 / 64-87 MHz
AM 520-1620 KHz
SW 4.75-22MHz
Features
D-328 radio use the latest generation full band radio free tuning technology in United States. To ensure radio has high sensitivity, good selectivity and stability, greatly improve S/N ratio and anti-interference ability.
XHDATA D-328 adopt simple mechanical switch to change function and band. Traditional pointed type indicator frequency plus higher S/N ratio, sensitivity.
D-328 radio adopts recycle Lithium battery
3.5mm earphone jack.
MP3 player
Frid in the shed your new XHDATA D-328 AM FM 12 band shortwave portable radio with mp3 is awesome my friend
Oh God your here to, beep boop
Excellent short wave radio for the price and it works very well great video as always cheers from Melbourne Australia
I just orderd this radio. I was very impressed with its performance. To be able to hear so many shortwave stations with the telescope antenna.
For an extra £10 you can get the newer Xhdata D-368 model it has an improved chip for better reception and has Bluetooth.
So only twice the price.
The 219 is the best value radio on the market if u never done a review on one them please doo...when im out fishing i hang a wire in a tree and its unreal the stations on Sw it picks up .Great review by the way .Ged Ireland
Is there a difference between D-219 and D-328 in radio performance?
Yeah XHDATA has become one of my favorite producers of inexpensive and really sensitive multiband radios. Personally i don't really mind for the bigger lines but really prefer the smaller ones such as the D-219 and this model here. You can basically buy either of these and don't get disappointed because for DSP tuners the gaps of silence when scanning are pretty short and they feel a lot more analog than the majority of the DSP radios on the market. The D-328 and the D-219 are really the best lowcost radios outthere so far. it's incredible how affordable and sensitive these small radios have become. Also the MP3 player module should also be able to play PCM Wave files at 44,1Khz 16 bit. The XHDATA D-608WB i think even plays FLAC too. Perhaps the D-328 is able to play FLAC files too.
I have their D901 step up version that's $20USD and it is great. It uses an 18650 instead of a Nokia battery. I am all-in on 18650s so I love that. It also acts as a Bluetooth speaker. Occassionally useful. Well worth $20.
It seems to be a nice little radio. I just ordered one for €14,95 EUR incl. shipping.
Thanks for the video. Have a nice weekend and greetings from Essen, Germany
Holger, aka Jim-Bob
PS: And good luck for the UK in finals of EM 2024
Hi. Thanks bud. Yes its all gone football mad over here.
I let them know when I ordered mine that I bought it after seeing your review! It’s just arrived and it’s great, thanks!
Nice one.
Great, thanks Fred. Just grabbed one off amazon prime 14 quid delivered tomorrow 👍👍
I got a XHDATA D-219 last year, which is even cheaper than this model, and it's just as good, radio wise. Really grabs hold of a signal, and doesn't drift.
It's the same radio, without the MP3 player or rechargeable battery.
Bought direct from the company website, it was about £9 including p&p, and arrived in a couple of days.
The only real downside is the very coarse tuning knob. It could do with about a 4x reduction.
Amazing value.
I was an avid shortwave listener in my youth from 1976 onwards for 17 years. While I eventually had a Kenwood R-5000, I started out with a 1937 RCA Victor I saw in some's gsrbage bin. Next up was one like this here. Your nostagic commentary on the æsthetics and feel brings back very fond of my radio shack, the QSL cards, Joe Adamov's "Moscow Mailbag" ("You can't do better than send us that letter")...🤔📻💓💓💓
I used to love listening to ol’ Joe Adamov. “Moscow Mailbag” and lots of other stuff like even Radio RSA.
@@RJDA.Dakota Radio RSA was tge firdt time I heard the jazz of Jonas Gwangwa. I fell in love with it!
Looks like terrific value for money... love the analogue style tuning... so much better than up/down buttons...
Great radio just bought it Another great video Fred in the shed ,,,from wales uk
Frid in the shed your XHDATA D-328 on shortwave has a good tone my friend
Not my first DSP set but your demo shows it to be quite a lot more sensitive and robust than others I have seen. Bought one!
Hi Fred, thanks for the video, seems well worth the money. I have the little Retekess radio which I've had for a few years now and didn't cost much more andcit has the advantage of being able to record from the radio onto the memory card as well as play from it. Keep up the good work Fred.
Brilliant! Its impossible to figure out how they can sell so cheap! I'm gonna order one!
I know its crazy cheap.
Fred i got one of them 2 months ago and its a great sw radio.
Frid in the shed your UA-cam videos are awesome my friend
Frid in the shed the music you are playing now is awesome my friend
It's dreadful. It sounds like royalty free junk to avoid triggering the UA-cam algorythmn
Hi Grig, your posts are awesome, my friend. I'm going to get my GMRS licence, Grig.
I know what I'm getting next payday, in fact might get two so I've got one in the go bag too. Thanks for the review.
IF you haven't already get the Tecsun R9700 DX, it's a pleasure to use the analogue tuner and I love the way it lights up at night, very rare on a radio !
As a result of this video I bought one, and I'm certainly not disappointed. I decided to treat myself to the £6 wire antenna they sell as well to attach to it (I know, I'm spoiling myself) :)
Picks up really well, useful for quickly scanning some of the shortwave to find active frequencies for my ATS25 Decoder (which is a bit of a pain for scanning I've found). And I do like the MP3 function given how decent the speaker is, it'll be good for taking audiobooks camping
Glad to hear. One person commented and said they were rubbish but how do you know unless you own one. Maybe 10 years ago radios at this price were poor but these little D-328 are not.
Have 2....they play old-time radio. In my bed. At night. Very reliable. And easy on the power cell. Throw in some swl I have it all. ❤❤😊😊
XHDATA D-219. Is less expensive and better
Great review. Thank you. I'm impressed for the price.
Bargain! Well done ! Way to go XHDATA!
Hi Fred, going back to the 70/80s I remember this phenomenon of static happening then. The train of though, as it was nearly at the high of the sun cycle, was that we were picking up the charging of the ionosphere. This was only a theory so make of it what you will. Mike
Probably a Silicon Labs chip inside. They are quite good.
Thanks for the video.
A teardown would be good.
Thanks Fred for your review on the D-328, I don’t think any radio is worth 10 pounds of money…now $10 yes…😂!
Have a great day!
Frid in the shed I learn lot from you about bying cb radios and antennas for cb radios and power supplys for cb radios my friend
Stand by for the BOT comments :-)
Hi Fred, Two good reception tests to make: Radio Caroline 648AM or try the 49 meter band. There are 5 or 6 music stations including Radio Veronica, Radio Europa, Radio208, World music and others. Mostly theses stations come from Germany, Denmark, The Netherlands and Belgium (their governments encourage citizens to own and run radio stations) for instance, there are over 150 AM privately owned radio stations in Netherlands alone! Radio 208 is a local Copenhagen station which also has a shortwave outlet in the 49 meter Band. As you can see radio is much more progressive in Europe. The XHDate D328 seems like a radio worth lashing out £10 quid for. Thanks for the comprehensive review video, David
Thanks.
Don't know about new company. The D-808 has been the default entry level SSB enthusiast receiver for some years now, along with the Tecsun range of SSB SW receivers.
Excellent little radio indeed. I have the slightly more expensive D-368 that has Bluetooth. I saw it recently in a promotion here on Amazon FR actually sold for cheaper than the D-328!
As far as SW reception goes, the D-219 could probably challenge this title of the most affordable working SW radio, but the D-328 definitely has a much better sound thanks to its quite decent speaker. Unlike the D-219 that sounds really tinny.
Thanks. It sounded ok for a small radio. I was impressed by the number of SW stations it pick up with its own small antenna. An ideal taste of SW for little money.
Poundland did a similar £10 radio. AM/FM/Short wave, torch, micro sd, USB, bluetooth and rechargeable. That was £10. But it has an awful "retro" finish. That thing looks amazing for the price.
Frid in the shed my hobbies are painting pictures 🖼 and listening to shortwave and ssb iam thinking about getting my Grms license my friend
Have charger and carry spares for camping or trips. Kit has 2 moderate cells and a versa charger so other similar cells can get fed two 😊
Sounds great for the money
it's great, it's a "pint n half" of beer in price, i'd absolutely buy it, SW is better than my Roberts !!!
Thanks, Fred 👍
Right, party's on at Fred's. Strictly BYO B&B (Boose n Bird). lol.
This might be worth looking into this one Fred 👍
For a £10 radio that was very impressive. The only downside I could see/hear was the chuffing on tuning despite the analogue dial.
Yes DSP I am afraid.
Used the link and have it in the cart hope you get a credit or more radios down the road.
Wow great raido for 10 quid you can't go wrong.
Get the XHDATA AN-80 roll up antenna that clips on to the telescoping antenna- increases reception greatly
Thanks for the tip!
Frid in the shed I wish you and your wife and kids and dogs 73s my friend
Thanks. Kenny says woof. Bella sound asleep.
a brilliant radio shame i have too many at the moment
I've been looking at XHData's short wave radios for a little while now. Don't have a short wave radio (we're all DAB in this house these days) but I've been getting seduced into it and XHData make what look like some great entry level radios. Be interested in reviews of the D109 and D808 as well.
The only thing I would say to that is, if you're really interested in the idea of SWL (shortwave listening), then buy a true Shortwave radio, something like a Yaesu FRG-7700 second hand, as it has SSB and you'll be able to listen to Amateur Radio stations too.
@@iandobson8846 The D-808 has SSB reception.
D-219 is their cheapest radio, under 10 USD
Actually £15 with postage but if you buy from amazon it's £11.18 total right now !
Bargain
Hi Fred , another great video, xh data radios are good I have d808 and pretty good all band radio . 73 mark G8rde
Xhdata makes cheap yet functional radios. Another very good one is the d219. A little bit more expensive, the d109 (excellent). And the d608wb for those who like emergency radio (also an excellent model).
I have compared the d109 to the lot more expensive qodosen dx286 and it's as good if not better (except on LW).
Hi. Yes i saw the D109 on the website. Very reasonable priced. I might try and get one in.
I think this may be pronounced like a light 'ch' as in Chipotle. I think it therefore pronounced chd ata. I may be very wrong.
I have this radio and I like it it has good FM a MW sensitivity. SW is picks up a lot of static here due to security sensors. However during daylight hours it's sound is very good.
You may be right. I am struggling with it.
This was my first ever xhdata radio.
Works great, good sound.
However charging is weird ... there not a clear indication that charging has ended (but I'm color blind, maybe there's a subtle difference in the led color ? ;))
Amazing!
It may be a good radio, but if the mp player becomes faulty, you have to have the radio opened for repair etc. I'd prefer a radio without Bluetooth, MP player and similar features. When I use a short wave radio, I just want to listen to Short wave .
I don’t know where you are in the UK but it might be a good idea to try Radio Caroline on 648kHz. I mean, if you are not in the area where Caroline normally can be heard on an average clock radio, this might be a fantastic method to see what a receiver is capable of on medium wave. Specially during the day, not at night when every radio brings in signals. Greetings from Hekelingen, Holland. I’m west of Rotterdam and I get a fantastic signal on 648kHz by the way. Bye, Willem.
Great idea thanks.
They also make the D-219 which is cheaper. It doesn't have the mp3 features. uses AA batteries.
I was impressed by the rice boxes in rhe background. Well not really, they look like they are old style 1990s tech. Lots of knobs.
Frid in the shed iam thinking about getting the XHDATA D-608WB AM FM sw wb bt mp3 with weather Alert emergency portable radio my friend the cost is $41.99
I ve just finished a video on that radio. If you want a prepper radio its a good choice.
Do I detect a hint of the Grundig Yacht Boy SW radios?
Yes it is , I have a yacht boy from the 1990s and its very similar indeed
Fred I was hoping to hear some SW from it.
Indeed there was some shown.
Hey Fred is the D-328 a DSP or a Transistor radio? Thanks for any reply? That is quite a good shortwave radio for 10 quid. Also if you buy a larger capacity BL5C battery you got a very good radio you can listen FM and AM on!
Hi. Its DSP so although the tuning looks analogue it is in fact stepped.
I got one something similar in tesco in Scotland £9
I was in that mode where I bought everything of interest I saw related to tech and had to stop, my shack is a mess with started projects and still packaged devices ai will never get to…. Where does it end?!
Not sure it really dose tbh lol.
Does it do any sideband, and/or all the weather stations?
Hi. There is no sideband but it has the weather band.
To sell at that price fred it makes you wonder what the heck it costs to make ..lol 😂
No not yet with the grms license
Thanks. The guys are asking below
@CB-RADIO-UK maybe in time for the next video.
Fred, do you reckon there's any opportunity to resolve CW/SSB via an external BFO with these, or does the DSP architecture preclude that? (Edit: if so the tuning control does look amenable to mounting a small rubber gear reduction system on the side of the set)
I might be possible. You used to be able to split USB and LSB by introducing another AM radio near by.
@@CB-RADIO-UKthat only works with superhetrodyne. Dsp has no if oscillator
Fred my name is fred can you put out a video to say that im not fred even though i am but im not 73 from fred
You could not make one has good your self for £10
shortwave sounds all a bit muffled, higher tones are missing on shortwave.
It does drift in and out but you have to rem its AM and not FM
It's £13 now.
If you order from the UK. I think its still £10 from China.
shud ahta
FM is Mono sadly
You sure it sounded like Stereo to me.
It is crap. Just look at the photo on the box.
Oh never make a mistake of judging a book by its cover !
@@CB-RADIO-UKIndeed! My first shortwave radio was a simple four band radio but it was a nicer one that did sound pleasant. I connected it to an outdoor long wire antenna and was patient. Some of the best times of my life! It did make me buy a newer one with more bells, so to speak. I’ve been hooked on radio ever since. I have cards from stations like Radio Nederland and Radio Australia.
No it's not!! Temu has a similar one for HALF THE PRICE (without mp3), but the point is moot since BOTH are _pretty worthless without SIDEBAND_ (unless you're INTO religious broadcasts)!!
If you can find a new SSB radio for £10 please let me know and i will review it.
@@CB-RADIO-UK My POINT was they are USELESS without it at $5 or $500. The ONLY thing you'll get without SSB is religious programming (my other point as to WHY they're useless).
The MAIN point however is that the
XHDATA is NOT the cheapest one available (even without SSB), which is what you were claiming. Making people think they're getting a great deal on USELESS JUNK is shameful. The ONLY thing USEFUL on it is AM (not so much anymore) and FM , which you can ALSO get for less than HALF the price of this.
However you have to start somewhere with radio. The radio is not junk as it really does receive SW. Most people will be put off spending too much money on a first radio. With something like this they can tune around and hear radio from around the world, granted not all english speaking of course. They might give up after a couple of days but then they only have spent a few pounds and they still have an MP3 player and FM. But maybe one or two will catch the bug and then look deeper into the hobby inc SSB.
@@CB-RADIO-UK For a FEW dollars more (around 10), someone could get an sdr dongle, and a telescope antenna, and have a LOT more than what this can do, INCLUDING side band AND HAM. That's where people who want to get into it need to start, NOT by wasting money on something that WON'T do what they expect it to.
Not enjoying your videos anymore fred,they just seem to be review,s all the time now....not the channel it used to be....wheres Steve Stevens we need him back
Steve has been awol for a few years now. Have something else coming out on weds.
Great wee Radio/MP3 player for the money. Would make a great present for someone.
I have one little niggle, though. The outside of the box advertises the ability to use and memory stick. I didn;t see any USB socket for one. (The memory card and USB-C are shown as seperate).
I’m only here Frid to see if @Greg-et2dp has done his GRMS license. 😄
LOL dont ;-)