I have a modified Malachite V3 and I like it very much despite some shortcomings. The V5 seems to be much better. I also have an XHdata D-808 and I am stunned how badly it performed on FM and VHF. Thanks for the video.
Hayırlı olsun iyi günlerde kullanın güzel özellikleri barındıran bir cihaz dokunmatik olması ayrı bir güzel 927 khz dinlerken yaptığınız anten ayarı performansı iyileştiriyor.
Is there any advantage that a traditional short wave radio has over this device? I was looking at the xhdata d808 or the tecsun pl330... Kinda is looking like this sdr v5 is the way to go? I'm pretty ignorant yet, but wondering if this v5 can listen to everything that those other radios can ?
I have a D808, PL-330 and a Malachite DSP V3 (older version) and I think I can answer your question to your satisfaction. The Malachite DSP V5 is a Software Defined Radio (SDR) that has its own display and built-in speaker. It is not as powerful as standalone SDRs like the SDRplay RSPdx2 or the AirSpy HF+ Discovery, but this Malachite doesn't require to be connected to a computer and it's portable. The Malachite V5 is actually a super wideband receiver with a intermediate frequency waterfall display, a spectrum analyzer and advanced features like a noise blanker, noise reduction and a low noise amplifier. Probably the biggest reason anyone would want to buy a Malachite SDR is to be able to analyze the radio signal through the waterfall display. The V5 is a wideband receiver and it also covers the HF band, which traditional shortwave radios are limited to (150 kHz-30 MHz). As it is a very complex device with tons of features, it's also complicated to use. The learning curve is quite steep and you'll probably need a month or two, to master all of its features. If your hobby includes listening to ham radio chatter, the V5 does it better than either the D-808 or the PL-330. In fact, if tuning to the aviation frequencies is your thing, the V5 does it better than the D-808 too. However the Malachite isn't perfect. The V5 has very limited memory channels to store frequencies and it doesn't have the PL-330's superb ETM+ scanner that automatically assigns the frequencies that it's found into the hour of the day. If something like the Malachite V5 looks too complicated for you, it probably is. If what you need is a dependable lightweight shortwave receiver, the PL-330 should serve your needs best. If you listen to FM stations and like the RDS information of the station, the D-808 would be the better choice. Note that the PL-330 requires the small capacity BL-5C flat battery which is usually limited to 1,100 mAH while the D-808 takes the 18650 lithium ion cell and there are dozens of brands out there (including fakes) with varying battery capacities. The D-808 also adds a VHF Air Band which may be useful if you live very near to an airport, but keep in mind that the Air Traffic Control and pilots flying overhead keep their conversations as short as possible. If you're not a die hard aviation fan, chances are you won't really know what the pilots are saying. Ham radio operators talk for several minutes at a stretch, sometimes they can go on for an hour or more, if no one else wants to use their frequency. Don't need VHF Air Band -> choose the PL-330. Don't like the Nokia BL-5C battery, -> choose the D-808. Don't like the D-808's confusing page memory system? -> choose the PL-330. Don't need VHF Air Band or SSB? -> have a look at the awesome Qodosen DX-286, which is a far more sensitive FM, MW and SW receiver than the PL-330/D-808. Having said that, I would not recommend any SDR based receiver like the Malachite/Malahit as one's first shortwave radio. Hope this helps. 🙂
@@Travis-xf1hm The XHDATA D-808 is still a popular shortwave radio for first timers, but its design is very dated in 2024. In fact, the D-808 is actually copied from the Digitech AR-1780 (look it up!) and modified to use a single 18650 lithium ion cell, compared to the AR-1780 with its 4 AA battery requirement. The PL-330 on the other hand, is a totally original design from Tecsun. The PL-330's LCD display is easier to read and offers 850 memory channels that are much simpler to use compared to the D-808. However, if all you need is a small and pocketable, yet powerful SW/FM/AM (no SSB) radio, you will be very happy with a Qodosen DX-286 (not SR-286, which is the older and more expensive model). Trust me on this. 🙂
@@StratmanII @StratmanII You've written a lot, but let's not forget the brilliant reviews of the Malahit DSP-2 (don't know anything about v5!). Some HAM says, the DSP-2 is even better than their old HF radio, like the Yaesu FRG-100, etc. Plus, let's not forget (you didn't mentioned at all), the DECODING CAPACITIES of the SDRs's, like the Malahit! You simply just can't do that with a DSP radio, like the Tecsuns, or Sangeans.
Anten girişine 9:1 unun ilavesi yapıldı. LW ve MW harici anten çalıştırmak için manyetik anten üzerine kuplaj bobini sarıldı. 9:1 unun bir aç kapa anahtarı ile devreye girip çıkıyor.
Ferhat kardesim SWL Ferhat ismini kullanirken SWL Short Wave Listener mi demek? Kanalina yeni abone oldum ve benimde radyo ve radyo turu telsizcilik anten teknigine ilgim var! Kanalin gercekten ilginc!
I have one of the 1st version of the Malachite radio and it picks up it's internal circuitry which makes it almost unusable on a telescopic whip. Yours seems to not have that problem and seems to sound better with a front speaker. Does your also act like a USB speaker? Mine will play my audio out from my computer when hooked up to a USB port. Thanks for the video and 73!
The model I have is v5 clone model. Hi-Z is active in this model. Sound comes out of its own speaker. Check this link for product details. a.aliexpress.com/_EHtrIBT
@@SWLferhat I sorry that my post was not phrased better, but I meant that the computer audio was routed thru the Malachite receiver. The computer treats it as if it’s a USB speaker. The Malachite audio works like yours if it is not hooked to a computer. I bought mine off Bangagood a couple of years ago but the instructions were in Chinese.
@@SWLferhat Thanks for the reply, I was just using my computer for a charging the Malachite only but when I turned it on to check and when to play a song then it played over the Malachite instead of my computer speakers which are USB speakers.
Teşekkür ederim lsb usb air uhf ve vhf var detaylı bilgi için link üzerinden bakabilirsiniz. Malahit DSP1 kopyasınin en son sürümü hi-z özelliği aktif diğer çoğu kopyada bu özellik yok. Alüminyum kasa içine montajlı. AliExpress'te bu muhteşem ürünü buldum. Hemen göz atın! US $160.16 12%OFF | Malakit DSP SDR 1.10d radyo alıcısı V5 opsiyonel kurulu ile Metal kasa 5000mAh AM CW SSB NFM WFM a.aliexpress.com/_EQs4ybj
I have a modified Malachite V3 and I like it very much despite some shortcomings. The V5 seems to be much better. I also have an XHdata D-808 and I am stunned how badly it performed on FM and VHF. Thanks for the video.
Great comparison between the two devices my friend :) The Malachite is much more confident and with great performance ;) Thanks for sharing Ferhat 73!
thank you my friend. 73! 🙋🏻♂️
Hayırlı olsun iyi günlerde kullanın güzel özellikleri barındıran bir cihaz dokunmatik olması ayrı bir güzel 927 khz dinlerken yaptığınız anten ayarı performansı iyileştiriyor.
Teşekkür ederim Koray bey.
Is there any advantage that a traditional short wave radio has over this device? I was looking at the xhdata d808 or the tecsun pl330...
Kinda is looking like this sdr v5 is the way to go?
I'm pretty ignorant yet, but wondering if this v5 can listen to everything that those other radios can ?
It provides the opportunity to listen to more than other radios with clear sound quality.
I have a D808, PL-330 and a Malachite DSP V3 (older version) and I think I can answer your question to your satisfaction.
The Malachite DSP V5 is a Software Defined Radio (SDR) that has its own display and built-in speaker. It is not as powerful as standalone SDRs like the SDRplay RSPdx2 or the AirSpy HF+ Discovery, but this Malachite doesn't require to be connected to a computer and it's portable. The Malachite V5 is actually a super wideband receiver with a intermediate frequency waterfall display, a spectrum analyzer and advanced features like a noise blanker, noise reduction and a low noise amplifier. Probably the biggest reason anyone would want to buy a Malachite SDR is to be able to analyze the radio signal through the waterfall display.
The V5 is a wideband receiver and it also covers the HF band, which traditional shortwave radios are limited to (150 kHz-30 MHz). As it is a very complex device with tons of features, it's also complicated to use. The learning curve is quite steep and you'll probably need a month or two, to master all of its features. If your hobby includes listening to ham radio chatter, the V5 does it better than either the D-808 or the PL-330. In fact, if tuning to the aviation frequencies is your thing, the V5 does it better than the D-808 too.
However the Malachite isn't perfect. The V5 has very limited memory channels to store frequencies and it doesn't have the PL-330's superb ETM+ scanner that automatically assigns the frequencies that it's found into the hour of the day.
If something like the Malachite V5 looks too complicated for you, it probably is. If what you need is a dependable lightweight shortwave receiver, the PL-330 should serve your needs best. If you listen to FM stations and like the RDS information of the station, the D-808 would be the better choice. Note that the PL-330 requires the small capacity BL-5C flat battery which is usually limited to 1,100 mAH while the D-808 takes the 18650 lithium ion cell and there are dozens of brands out there (including fakes) with varying battery capacities.
The D-808 also adds a VHF Air Band which may be useful if you live very near to an airport, but keep in mind that the Air Traffic Control and pilots flying overhead keep their conversations as short as possible. If you're not a die hard aviation fan, chances are you won't really know what the pilots are saying. Ham radio operators talk for several minutes at a stretch, sometimes they can go on for an hour or more, if no one else wants to use their frequency.
Don't need VHF Air Band -> choose the PL-330.
Don't like the Nokia BL-5C battery, -> choose the D-808.
Don't like the D-808's confusing page memory system? -> choose the PL-330.
Don't need VHF Air Band or SSB? -> have a look at the awesome Qodosen DX-286, which is a far more sensitive FM, MW and SW receiver than the PL-330/D-808.
Having said that, I would not recommend any SDR based receiver like the Malachite/Malahit as one's first shortwave radio. Hope this helps. 🙂
@@StratmanII thanks a lot for the in depth view you present, it's much appreciated!!!
@@Travis-xf1hm The XHDATA D-808 is still a popular shortwave radio for first timers, but its design is very dated in 2024.
In fact, the D-808 is actually copied from the Digitech AR-1780 (look it up!) and modified to use a single 18650 lithium ion cell, compared to the AR-1780 with its 4 AA battery requirement.
The PL-330 on the other hand, is a totally original design from Tecsun. The PL-330's LCD display is easier to read and offers 850 memory channels that are much simpler to use compared to the D-808.
However, if all you need is a small and pocketable, yet powerful SW/FM/AM (no SSB) radio, you will be very happy with a Qodosen DX-286 (not SR-286, which is the older and more expensive model). Trust me on this. 🙂
@@StratmanII
@StratmanII
You've written a lot, but let's not forget the brilliant reviews of the Malahit DSP-2 (don't know anything about v5!).
Some HAM says, the DSP-2 is even better than their old HF radio, like the Yaesu FRG-100, etc.
Plus, let's not forget (you didn't mentioned at all), the DECODING CAPACITIES of the SDRs's, like the Malahit!
You simply just can't do that with a DSP radio, like the Tecsuns, or Sangeans.
wich one is the best malachite or Retekess.??
Dsp1 and Dsp2, TR110
@@SWLferhat
Bro, TR110 would be better, than Malahit DSP-2??
@PureAwareness76 No bro, Malachite all versions are better
what modification was done on xhdata?'
on/off 9:1unun, larger Mw Lw antenna, static protection circuit, Longer battery life with screen lighting resistor
Qual seria a modificação do d808 ?
Anten girişine 9:1 unun ilavesi yapıldı. LW ve MW harici anten çalıştırmak için manyetik anten üzerine kuplaj bobini sarıldı. 9:1 unun bir aç kapa anahtarı ile devreye girip çıkıyor.
@@SWLferhat Muito interessante!
Ferhat kardesim SWL Ferhat ismini kullanirken SWL Short Wave Listener mi demek? Kanalina yeni abone oldum ve benimde radyo ve radyo turu telsizcilik anten teknigine ilgim var! Kanalin gercekten ilginc!
Teşekkür ederim evet kısa dalga dinleyicisiyim. Dx ve Kristal radyolar ile ilgileniyorum.
Nyc,, .
Reciver ❤
I have one of the 1st version of the Malachite radio and it picks up it's internal circuitry which makes it almost unusable on a telescopic whip. Yours seems to not have that problem and seems to sound better with a front speaker. Does your also act like a USB speaker? Mine will play my audio out from my computer when hooked up to a USB port.
Thanks for the video and 73!
The model I have is v5 clone model. Hi-Z is active in this model. Sound comes out of its own speaker.
Check this link for product details.
a.aliexpress.com/_EHtrIBT
@@SWLferhat I sorry that my post was not phrased better, but I meant that the computer audio was routed thru the Malachite receiver. The computer treats it as if it’s a USB speaker.
The Malachite audio works like yours if it is not hooked to a computer. I bought mine off Bangagood a couple of years ago but the instructions were in Chinese.
@@Kw1161 I have never made a usb connection with the computer
@@SWLferhat Thanks for the reply, I was just using my computer for a charging the Malachite only but when I turned it on to check and when to play a song then it played over the Malachite instead of my computer speakers which are USB speakers.
@@Kw1161 an interesting feature :)
hayirli olsun kac ero ssb Lsb air band varmi ?
Teşekkür ederim lsb usb air uhf ve vhf var detaylı bilgi için link üzerinden bakabilirsiniz. Malahit DSP1 kopyasınin en son sürümü hi-z özelliği aktif diğer çoğu kopyada bu özellik yok. Alüminyum kasa içine montajlı.
AliExpress'te bu muhteşem ürünü buldum. Hemen göz atın! US $160.16 12%OFF | Malakit DSP SDR 1.10d radyo alıcısı V5 opsiyonel kurulu ile Metal kasa 5000mAh AM CW SSB NFM WFM
a.aliexpress.com/_EQs4ybj
@@SWLferhat tekrar hayirli olsun iyi gunlerde kullanin cok tesekur ederim👍
@@ismetkuzu teşekkür ederim
Hey, Xhdata D-808 is half of the price of Malachite so the comparaison is a bit sheat. 73
Yes, but there are people who are curious about this difference. 73
Very fine ! Where is it possible to buy this Malachite for France ? 😀
AliExpress :)
a.aliexpress.com/_EHyNxs7
@@SWLferhat Thanks a lot ! Do you know the difference between Malachite and Malahit and wich one works better please ? 😀
@@aureliusprimus The DSP1 Chinese clone I have is the best DSP1 clone at the moment. As for the name thing, they probably wrote it wrong :)
@@SWLferhat Thanks a lot ! I thought Malahit was the clone of Malachite or vice versa !! 😀
@@aureliusprimus Китайский Малахит Это клон русского оригинального малахита, так будет правильно.
Proffered.
Working
Digital.
Display.
Yes Malachite SDR
Можно ли к нему монитор от компьютера подключить?
yes but not required