Thanks for vid! I have this radio, it packs so many features for a cheap radio, but the sound is horrible, it lets in so much noise! On the same station, cheap xiegu transciever, tecsun 660, malahit radio, all sound two three times better and cleaner. Including when applying all sorts of filter and bandwidth combinations. I installed the Satory Boy update and can now transmit on CB band and others with full power. My radio freezes when passing onto digital modes, I think it is a squelch being set to negative in the menus… I switched digital off for now… Cheers! PS you must be happier with the bands’ conditions these days 😀
Joel Caulkins no, I parted with it quite some time ago. Was an ok radio but back when I had mine it was limited to upgrades, no touch screen etc...have thought about it again but just too many other radios out there to choose from, Minion is one that comes to mind....cheers Fred
QRP HF radio still need to operate and play much more. Off to the Lake for a week and will have radio with me and buddipole to play with. Will make video while out there
VE3FAL1_Fred I look forward to the updates on this radio.. I am thinking of getting one, its a pitty our mutual friend in China does not sell these.. Now theirs a thought, we shall have to make enquiries with him ..
ForEverDubaiLover I am still trying to use the rig more and more to get a feel for it, so not sure of its capability as yet, nor am I sure until I play more that I would recommend it at this point. JMHO
Good stuff! I bought one of these and have nothing but issues. RF problems. Meter calibration issues and more. You made mention of getting yours fine tuned. I've done the PA and attempted to calibrate meters. Then there is the tx issue. Key up and the thing goes haywire.. No rx on am broadcast band. Only wild harmonic of 75 meter .. This is radio number two as well. Is yours up to par or are you just dealing with some issues? I'm about to just give up and send it back.
There appears to be a few folks with major RF issues, so far mine has not succumbed to that issue. My friend Petr has had two other microphones sent is still having RF issues ad will be sending the radio back. I calibrated mine to WWV to calibrate teh IF, I have not touched the PA current as it seems to be working just fine.
Build the kit from the designer, the clone uses cheap components. The kit is super good quality. Just get the case from China on ebay. The case is good.
Even now after 5 years and two years hysteria finally over, i cannot buy the kit or partially assembled original anywhere, so i ordered a clone and expect tinkering with mostly working portable radio, almost size of old CB HTs.
Thanks for vid! I have this radio, it packs so many features for a cheap radio, but the sound is horrible, it lets in so much noise! On the same station, cheap xiegu transciever, tecsun 660, malahit radio, all sound two three times better and cleaner. Including when applying all sorts of filter and bandwidth combinations. I installed the Satory Boy update and can now transmit on CB band and others with full power. My radio freezes when passing onto digital modes, I think it is a squelch being set to negative in the menus… I switched digital off for now… Cheers! PS you must be happier with the bands’ conditions these days 😀
thanks for video.
I just got 1 delivered.
ordered it from M0NKA not China.
I love it.
Nice old time video Fred.
Bushcraft and ham radio...the two best hobbies in the world :)
thanks friend
How did you get the power levels back? I have the same radio and on 10ssb it kicks out 2.5 wats not what it’s supposed to do any ideas?
Hi Fred, do you still have the RS-918? I finally bought one, it will be here tomorrow.
Joel Caulkins no, I parted with it quite some time ago. Was an ok radio but back when I had mine it was limited to upgrades, no touch screen etc...have thought about it again but just too many other radios out there to choose from, Minion is one that comes to mind....cheers Fred
Love your interests, subscribed.
I wanna know you can use these rs-918 as ham radio base station?
background noise is S9+ . poor radio receiver or not a good day for QSO?
Great video as always Fred, one question?? is it a keeper in its current form? de Wayne 2e0bvj
QRP HF radio still need to operate and play much more. Off to the Lake for a week and will have radio with me and buddipole to play with. Will make video while out there
VE3FAL1_Fred I look forward to the updates on this radio.. I am thinking of getting one, its a pitty our mutual friend in China does not sell these.. Now theirs a thought, we shall have to make enquiries with him ..
Hello Fred, Did you recommend this rig for dig mode, RTTY, JT65 or FT8?
Thnaks
ForEverDubaiLover I am still trying to use the rig more and more to get a feel for it, so not sure of its capability as yet, nor am I sure until I play more that I would recommend it at this point. JMHO
VE3FAL1_Fred Ok.. thanks 73
does it have an antenna tuner built in? if not what tuner would work best with this? thanks
Larrys LeatherWork no antenna tuner
Larrys LeatherWork Elecraft T1. Good for 20 watts
Good stuff! I bought one of these and have nothing but issues. RF problems. Meter calibration issues and more. You made mention of getting yours fine tuned. I've done the PA and attempted to calibrate meters. Then there is the tx issue. Key up and the thing goes haywire.. No rx on am broadcast band. Only wild harmonic of 75 meter .. This is radio number two as well. Is yours up to par or are you just dealing with some issues? I'm about to just give up and send it back.
There appears to be a few folks with major RF issues, so far mine has not succumbed to that issue. My friend Petr has had two other microphones sent is still having RF issues ad will be sending the radio back. I calibrated mine to WWV to calibrate teh IF, I have not touched the PA current as it seems to be working just fine.
yeah. its a piece of shit.
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Does this radio have a built in auto tuner?
No built in tuner or built in battery
Is it really a clone? Or theft of an open source design?
Build the kit from the designer, the clone uses cheap components. The kit is super good quality. Just get the case from China on ebay. The case is good.
You seem to be saying the same thing across all channels. Have a personal vested interest in the kit sales?
Even now after 5 years and two years hysteria finally over, i cannot buy the kit or partially assembled original anywhere, so i ordered a clone and expect tinkering with mostly working portable radio, almost size of old CB HTs.
For $650 I would rather spend the money on a decent Yaesu.
Good thing it costs around $450.
oh that vfo what a dog click click click also it wobbles nice but no thanks ..jeff..