Retekess TR110 Shortwave SSB Wide Frequency Radio Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ม.ค. 2023
- The Micro Retekess TR110 Wide Frequency Shortwave SSB Radio has MW, FM, Weather Alert, AIR, CB, UHF, VHF-Lo, VHF-Hi, User Defined Band, Coarse/Micro Tuning, External Antenna Jack, and more! All of which fits easily in a Shirt Pocket. Tuning in HAMs is fun, and you will Never be Out of Touch with what is Happening in the World. I will have more videos to follow up this one. Is this device worthy of your Green? Maybe.
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Features I like about the TR110:
Finally Shortwave SSB in a Shirt Pocket Size. Thank You!
External Antenna Jack.
FM Stereo!
FM Reception is Stellar.
UHF, and VHF is Excellent.
MW is decent during the Day, and Shines at Night.
AIR Band has 8.3kHz Stepping.
Amber lit LCD.
Easy to Use Tuning Wheel.
Built in, Three Stage Attenuator.
Type C Rechargeable.
21" Whip Antenna.
Shortwave Reception is Solid.
Coarse, and Micro Tuning on All Bands.
User Band Definition. Customize your Own VHF/UHF Band.
One Hundred Presets Per Band.
Manually Add Presets, or Auto Scan and Save.
Decent Build Quality.
Clock/Alarm/Sleep Function.
Weather Alert Mode.
Features that could be Added or Improved on:
Speaker, it is Tinny Sounding.
Fix BW Bugs on MW, SSB, and 1.8-1.0kHz settings.
Loosen Up Squelch. Too Aggressive on Level One.
Overall, the capabilities of this Radio far outweigh the little nuances. Being able to Tune in a Shortwave SSB Conversation from Thousands of Miles away is a Treat. All from the Tiniest Sized Radio to Date. If small is your thing, pick one up, and have a blast.
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That is an amazing little Radio, picking up all those hard-to-reach stations with ease, definitely worth the price... tnx for taking the time to make this excellent video/review, *Retekess TR110*
Quite a radio and all of those bands packed in a small handheld unit! I have seen this radio in the HanRongDa brand as well! Thanks for an exciting video tutorial, Todderbert!
Thanks for this great tutorial. I just received this radio and as you said, there's a lot to learn. It has so many functions and options for such a tiny radio.
Após este período o que está achando ?
Thank you for a most excellent review of this versatile little radio. I have ordered one for delivery to South Africa and I look forward to exploring the many options. Keep well and keep posting.
Thank you! Thank you! Looking forward to some of your future band scans with this Mighty Mouse of a radio.
Thank you for the review, nice little radio. :)
Hej Todderbert thanks for the review of the Retekess TR110 I check some new and more radios to buy in the Swedish night and new upcoming XHDATA D-109 seems very interesting take care and have a nice evening.
omg this is the portable radio I've been waiting for, something with all the bands
TB, thanks for the great review of this radio! I'm going to order one just for the SSB mode...
I would like this one for fire, police and others in UHF range hopefully and VHF as well as Ham during emergency times
I tried this radio and returned it in one day. Not worth the money. Lots a features that really don’t work well. At 57 with my glasses, I cannot read the tiny functions.
Nice package and overall a great deal, type c , headphones all included
Hey Todd, 570 is one of my favorite stations in DFW, home of 820 WBAP that you have demonstrated in your night time AM scans. 570 for some reason comes in at a lower volume during the day when they are at full power and during the night when they are at reduced power. All of my other radios don't have this problem and they cam get this station whether it is during the day or during the night. I was curious if this radio had a problem with the specific frequency of 570 kHz. I did a return with my first radio and I have had the same problem on the second one.
If you connect TECSUN PL-360 AM antenna for TR110, you can tune to Longwave bands.
Get the Popcorn!
Been waiting for this one.
I bought this radio after watching your review as just had to try it. Managed to work out all the features however not sure if there is an issue with mine as the whip antenna seems quite loose and when on SW I am hearing MW stations dropping in across the bands which obviously is not right. Not sure what is going on, if I hold the whip with my hand the signals dissappear.
I was looking for a hardcore receiver for fm..i think its the one ...
Will it work on india
Cool lil radio Todd, might have to look into getting one . Thanks!
I have this radio coming today from Amazon. Woohoo! Excited. 52 yr old kid at Christmas!!
Есть ли конкуренты у модели 110? Я имею ввиду, по чувствительности в диапазоне FM. И в таком маленьком размере корпуса? Какой радиоприёмник может ловить слабые радиостанции FM? Если есть то какие? Модель Retekess-105 лучше будет?
Could someone tell what kind on antenna/extender device is on the 20:09 ?
just got one thr rf760 raddfy now if i can figur eout programing i want to do so far their support response has been really bad
Whats the Difference between the Retekess TR100 and the Hanrongda HRD-747
A nice radio with Zillions of features. This radio has been on my radar as of lately. I wonder if the HanrongDa HRD-747 (cheaper) performs as well. Maybe a SBS comp is in the near future. Thanks for reviewing TB!
Verdade essa diferença de preço. Será melhor o HanRongDa ?
HanrongDa HRD-747 is the same receiver as the Retekess. Just sold as a different brand
@@robmccarthy1018 Maybe, but again, I would like to see them side by side
I sure do like the SSB feature, but it is a little bit pricey for me
Great review as always
For VHF AND UHF, is bandwidth are from 1.8 kHz up to 4.5 kHz only? No 12.5 kHz and 25 kHz (like Baofeng or Uniden) bandwidth on VHF / UHF bands ? Only NFM band on VHF/UHF, but can’t change to WFM.?
VHF/UHF＆UBD step options: 25.0KHZ, 12.5KHZ, 7.5KHZ, 5.0KHZ, 1.0KHZ； MODUL: Modulation mode switching display ：NFM/WFM
Great Review as always. I purchased this radio and overall love it. I do wish the bandwidths worked on Sideband but for the price this radio is a winner. I go from 40M LSB to a 2 Meter repeater to 880 AM to WX etc .Lots of button mashing and menus but after 2 days I'm already comfortable without the manual nearby.
continua gostando dele ?
@@sidneycavalcant Lo uso todos los días y realmente disfruto escuchando radioaficionados en SSB.
The Swiss Army Knife of radios, does a little bit of everything. Very cool!
Hello, does the device receive police radio signals or any walkie-talkie
Hej igen Todderbert and sorry if I bother you, a quick question, I have ordered an FM transmitter and I wonder you know when you play your royalty free music loop what it's called because I think it is also good to test radios with take care.
Here is a video with the full songs playing, not sure of the titles: th-cam.com/video/XeHISdqvp4E/w-d-xo.html
@@todderbert Thanks Todderbert nice to have royal free songs to play I did a quick fm scan with the Aiwa RS-33 but had to remove the video due to copyright my little fm transmitter has arrived so i will test it later. Thanks again Todderbert for the link to the songs take care and have a nice day.
Do you feel the TR110 does better with reception, at least for the air and VHF bands, than the TR105/HRD737? I have the TR105 and really want to love it, but I can't seem to get good reception on it most of the time. I saw someone on youtube had hacked a transistor into their TR105 to increase the gain and it improved a lot. I'd really be interested in this if it performs better, especially with the SSB included!
It is not perfect, but has good AIR, VHF, and UHF sensitivity. Squelch is a no go, it is too strong at its lowest setting. Here is a video of a UHF chat I picked up from a Repeater 20 miles away. I'm in my Basement with the radio: th-cam.com/video/Fv2p9j2t0qg/w-d-xo.html
Looks good for ssb but according to that booklet it appears that they have omitted or skipped over the popular 75m ham AM window at 3880 and 3885. I wonder why that is?
Hello why that is is because are FCC rules and regulations. 73s de AG4NK.
Yet another great review, thanks. I've seen other positive reviews of this radio, so I eventually decided to get one. Just gave it its first try today on high grounds bordering Paris. Well, that's quite a disappointment so far. My Sihuadon R-108 picked up easily approach/departure ATC from both CDG and ORY (Orly). The TR-110 picked up... nothing. Almost. Only very faint unreadable signal on one frequency.
This place is special because it's surrounded by antennas: FM and others. So the airwaves are quite saturated and some radios struggle with this e.g. my Xhdata D-219 is almost deaf there.
SW was so-so, again the R-108 faired much better. I compared the antennas and the TR-110's actually is longer.
I'll give the TR-110 another chance next week with an evening radio listening session in a quiet place 30km away from Paris and under approach/departure air corridors. See if it behaves much better in a quiet environment. If not, I shall return it. It isn't cheap, so I expect far more than what I had today.
Replying to myself: after a second attempt at my favourite air band / DX SW listening location far away from the city, I've returned this thingy. Even compared to my TR-105 (aka HRD-737) that is equally small and has a shorter antenna, air band reception was much poorer, if at all.
SW reception was mediocre.
No way I'd pay almost 90 euros for this. I might have got a defective unit. I just didn't want to know. Returned.
As a kid I was listening to shortwave on a regen set I made as a kit. Used to listen to "radio Moscow" a lot. just wondering if they are still broadcasting like they used to.
Nice little radio,
Lee
It's easy enough to find out.
I picked up the HRD-747 about a year ago. While its sensitivity isn't bad on MW and SW (similar to the HRD-737) I was very disappointed with the FM reception on the WX band and other VHF/UHF bands. Has the narrow FM reception been improved with the TR110?
3 kHz bandwidth for VHF/UHF bands are very bad
WHF-W: VHF TV SOUND / Foreign FM frequencies
VHF-N: NOAA, Marine 2M HAM, etc…
Sir, please review xhdata D 219 (latest model)
Todd, how do you activate UHF on this reciever? I see the light grey UHF there, but can't figure out how to activate it.
Select the VHF band, then use the mode button to cycle through the band up to UHF.
Type C charging port! I'll add this to my cart.
I do know which is the best portable multi band radio to have. The CC Skywave SSB or this retekess wide frequency radio receiver?
CC SKYWAVE SSB doesn’t have full VHF and UHF bands including 2M HAM band, MARINE VHF, but TR110 has full bands,
@@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY ok it doesn't have the number key pad and the battery life is 7 to 8 hours but Skywave SSB has longer battery life it's easy to operate yes the TR110 is less expensive than the skywave. The more these radios add more and more bands, the more the skywave gets less features. I'm waiting for a DTV audio band on a all band portable radio so I can hear the local TV stations like the good ol analog days.
form factor is in favor of 110
How do you compare its overall performance with Tecsun PL-368 or with XHDATA D-808?
It is neat to have the VHF/UHF Bands. But for MW/SW/SSB I would like the D-808.
Confused by your comparison to the Eton . WHICH radio is definitely a better radio, the Eton or the Retekess?
Depends. Some like inexpensive, and the little Elite does go on sale for less than $30. But if you want a Wide Band receiver that fits in your pocket, it is the HRD-737, or this.
Very nice, I wish it were less expensive.
I just got this radio today. I hope it works well. Some guy on another video suggested that reception is better with headphones than with the speaker using the Raddy version.
Liberty - I'm new to this radio too....made a comment above about "SSB not tuning" on 20 meters...How is yours doing? Pappy
@pappydc12 I don't know if I have figured it out completely. I assume UHF (which I can't access) refers to the 70cm ham band. Everything else seems to work fine. Tuning SSB is tricky and if you need me to go through the instructions, let me know.
Can it receive 29.6FM?
I like it, for $70 would definitely consider.
Hi there. Is there a way I can listen too the BBC shipping forecast here in Arizona?
Hey. Internet BBC Sounds. Probably need a VPN set to UK and use radio 4, that should do it bud.
I'd really like to get this radio because of the massive range. I've seen complaints about it mainly because the speaker supposedly interferes with the reception. Have you ever gotten demonitized because of FM radio briadcasts in one of your videos Todderbert?
Yes, on some videos. I usually mute the offending track so my 30min video can earn a few pennies versus the five second music audio clip taking it all.
@@todderbert, may I ask how much money you personally make on TH-cam. I'm curious how many views a person has to get before they can replace a middle class income on TH-cam.
@@libertycabbagemusic lets just say I have been doing this for about six years, and have yet to make a part time income. That is why I mention the Affiliate links, and becoming a supporter through Patreon. Patreon is actually my best support for the Channel. Middle Class income would probably be 150K to 200K Subscribers, but that is only a guess. Since YT released Shorts, Ad Revenue is even lower for normal, long video channels like mine.
Looks like a great little radio. At $100 may be a bit pricey for me.
@@yddet4369 Thanks, I'll have a look see
31 metres and 60 metres going good now. Try WWV on 25 MHz too, the CB band.
Хороший приемник, использую уже два месяца. Ловит много чего при определенных обстоятельствах. За это время ручка энкодера благополучно отвалилась-там очень, тоненький стержень. После вскрытия дисплей стал показывать восьмерки вместо цифр. Хотя работает, настраивается двумя кнопками на слух. В общем превратился в угадай мелодию-волну... И опять качество...
Thanks!
Does the TR110 have a skip function when scanning VHF/UHF memory channels?
no, are you thinking like a temporary lockout like a traditional scanner has?
@@todderbert yeah to temporarily skip noisy are too busy channels thanks for your response.
My UHF and VHF ham frequency are 100% deaf
What is the antenna you are clipping on to the original,it makes a huge difference.
A simple wire like the Kaito T-1 is ideal. I'm using a wire that was included with the Tecsun PL-380, and have it strung over to a window to get some reception in my sub floor basement.
What was the external antenna you clipped to it? Thanks…
a simple 12' wire that came with the Tecsun PL-380 shortwave radio.
@@todderbert Thank you sir.
Nice on AM, FM, Air band and shortwave. Battery is a common BL5C. Also good on weather band. The VHF and UHF is continuous 30 to 520 MHz. Actually selective and sensitive on AM. Yes, LW with external antenna, such as Tecsun AM antenna
This radio would be kind of tough for visually impaired/blind users, but I'm going to grab one anyhow.
if that had the record function🤗🤗🤗🤗
Help! I just got this radio yesterday. Played with it last night and took it outside this morning. Side-by-side with my Tecsun PL660 as a reference. COULD NOT get 20m SSB to tune legibly. PL660 was spot on and with a little BFO work could understand QSO's easily. Did what you did in the video on 14.70 Mhz. Set the tune step very low and carefully tune it in. BUT, could not get it even close to correct. Settings were DX, SW/SSB. Am I doing something wrong? By comparison, CW on 40 meters was fine. I like this radio but may send it back. Love the size! Maybe I have a lemon?? Suggestions anyone? (. WR1Y, Ham for many years....no stranger to how these things are supposed to work! LOL )
Some days SSB works great, then some I just can't seem to tune in for the life of me. I think the radio may need to be updated. SSB on the PL-330, 368 is superior.
Is there a squelch on the airband or ham bands ?
There is but it is too aggressive. On one, even strong transmissions are not allowed through.
@@todderbert Thanks
Is this radio the same as the Raddy RF760? They look identical.
Yes, I think they rubber stamp their name on these, and they all come from one mystery company.
That's the version I have.
A lot of functionality but seems kind of complicated to operate. I'm going to need to rewatch this to see if I could figure it out.
It is the Mode / Set buttons you will be using all the time. If you master those, you will be fine.
Frencn language of Weatheradio Canada (Radiométéo), sounds very bad in 3 kHz bandwidth of NOAA band from TR110/HRD-747
30 to 50 dollars maybe. 99 dollars no way. I'll keep my Tecsun pl330 and my 9700 dx for that price.
Super radio
What antenna did you connect?
A twelve foot wire that came with the Tecsun PL-380 radio. I have it extended to window of my sub floor basement.
For that kinda of money they could have put dsp in it.
Quite a capable little radio. If it only had Bluetooth.
wish i got to hear how the weatherband sounded but otherwise looks like a nice pocket radio.
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@@todderbert thank you, no idea how i missed that... but i think i might end up getting this radio... just gotta never extend the antenna out since it looks pretty fragile.
@@todderbert oh yeah, is it possible to review the Raddy RF750? that'd be cool
Mine has poor reception even with DX mode 😭😭😭😭
This radio looks exactly like the Raddy RF760!
Because it is exactly just rebranded.
It’s one of my dreams own a little radio to do my swl here in Mexico. I can’t afford this
Which part of Mexico? Do they have SARMEX WEATHER RADIO (162.4 - 162.55 MHz) there in your area ??
@@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY i have no idea. I didn’t own any radio over here 😬
if only it had HD Radio ontop of everything
If they would have added all this radio's features to your Raddy RF-320 I would have gladly paid $150 for the radio.
73!
I can never get anything shortwave here in Utah and I have several radios, newer and older tech. including my old Drake SW8. I can't even get much 80, 40 or 20 meter ham on SSB!! I never get any of the WWV time signals on 5, 10, or 15 Mhz and I mean never. But lots of folks on youtube videos are always getting a good bit of SWL broadcast stations. How???
high ground? larger external antennas? Utah can be a tough place, but depending on Solar conditions, Dusk & Dawn are your friends for SW listening.
Great radio, have HanRongDa version. Actually, quite good on mediumwave.
MW is very interesting with headphones/earbuds.
Can pick up the lower powered stations on AM with this radio, like 850 from Boston.
@@chuckermatinger3794 for longwave, you must plug 3.5mm antenna for that radio
Retekeess very good Radio Recievers
Cab use iphone to listen ?
A more traditional looking communications receiver here.
Nice review. What you are playing on the radio drowns out what you are saying though...
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Why so many haters about a budget radio. Is ssb so bad? .i would love this for my morning walks! Display is rather miniscule by the looks of it !
The Frequency is easy to read, it is all the little options that are difficult to see.
Can I get it from Amazon.
Yes, check the links in the comment section. If the Retekess is out of stock the HanRongDa HRD-747 is an identical model.
Thank you for this review. I am disappointed in this radio, the sound is Harsh. The controls are difficult to learn. I have not been able to find the SSB.
SSB can be a tricky affair sometimes.
Nice little radio. I’ve got bad experience with Tecsun. Do not recommend .
These are great radios these days but they are not for beginners. I gave my ex-wife my Tecsun PL330 and she could not figure out how to do anything with it and gave it back to me. No matter how many times I tried to explain the operation to her. I mean, for example, most every day folks don't understand that 'MW' means the old AM band. They want to see 'AM' and these type of radios don't call AM broadcast AM... Very confusing to anyone but radio geeks.
Купил и я себе такое радио, очень впечатляет! Правда его у меня отобрал мой медведь 🐻, но это к лучшему, я наконец то смогу поиграть на своей балалайке, которую он отобрал у меня ранее...
Servizio assistenza penoso, antenna difettosa, non comprate direttamente da Retekess, Air non riceve.
Looks like you need to go to college for 4 years to learn how to use it.
China?
Go with CCrane
@@Hughesmedia1 I'm going to you
Sounds like a Latino amateur radio operator, possibly Cuban.