I have both if these and they are both excellent in their own way. XHData is a really good walk around pocket radio that for the price performs way better than it has a right to. The Qodosen is a true portable DXing machine.
@@ditto1958 The XHDATA D109WB has been sitting on the shelf waiting its turn. I only spent enough time to verify that it was working. Not to impressed with the build quality, keypad movement, compared to their other radios, but will learn more in a few weeks.
@@cfldrivenI bought the Qodosen after I got my D-109WB. The DX-286 + an 18650 battery* was twice the price of the D-109WB. The Qodosen is NOT two times as good. In fact, they are both very similar in sensitivity. Build quality of the D-109WB is just fine imho. In pictures, it does look a little cheap, but it’s not. I think they just didn’t spend much time or money on trying to make it look fancy. I’ve been using both radios side by side every day and enjoy them both a lot. The XHData is surprisingly good.
I must confess I felt the same way about the battery. I too prefer to drip in AA or AAA and continue listening. The Qodosen and the XHdata D808 have made me a convert. These Li-ions provides weeks of listening with out having to be recharge. And recharging is as simply as plugging in the included cable to a laptop or wall adapter at night while your sleeping and it ready to do the next morning. My Midland ER310 includes a long lasting Li-ion, during Helene we were able to run on that battery without have to resort to solar or disposable batteries.
@@cfldriven The EP Pro has the twin coil antenna, and the DX 286 has the switchable antenna and the 20 db booster amp. Those two features make them very close to equal on AM (MW). Not to mention the "car chip" in the DX 286.
@@richardmerriam7044 I have not had the pleasure of using the C. Crane EP Pro. I have used the C. Crane CC Radio Solar BT th-cam.com/video/kPwzbS1OVcM/w-d-xo.html which came handy during Helene Hurricane.
How do you power it on? I put a fully charged battery in and cannot get the radio to turn on. Nothing works and this is the second one i have received.
I have both if these and they are both excellent in their own way. XHData is a really good walk around pocket radio that for the price performs way better than it has a right to. The Qodosen is a true portable DXing machine.
I also got the XHDATA D808 which I enjoy and has some features lacking the DX-286, but the Qodosen DX-286 still better.
I have the XH data D - 109 WB. It does really well on AM, FM and shortwave. The Qodosen smokes it on FM, and is slightly better for AM and SW.
@@ditto1958 The XHDATA D109WB has been sitting on the shelf waiting its turn. I only spent enough time to verify that it was working. Not to impressed with the build quality, keypad movement, compared to their other radios, but will learn more in a few weeks.
@@cfldrivenI bought the Qodosen after I got my D-109WB. The DX-286 + an 18650 battery* was twice the price of the D-109WB. The Qodosen is NOT two times as good. In fact, they are both very similar in sensitivity. Build quality of the D-109WB is just fine imho. In pictures, it does look a little cheap, but it’s not. I think they just didn’t spend much time or money on trying to make it look fancy. I’ve been using both radios side by side every day and enjoy them both a lot. The XHData is surprisingly good.
Update: for anyone on the fence about the Qodosen, Amazon is now selling it with two (2) batteries included. There is now no excuse not to buy one. 😊
This is a great intro to the 286. Easy to follow and I learned finally how to set the clock!
I love this radio but it took awhile for me to figure out how to set the clocks. Thanks for watching.
I just wish the QODOSEN used standard alkaline batteries. It is the major drawback that makes me not purchase.
I must confess I felt the same way about the battery. I too prefer to drip in AA or AAA and continue listening. The Qodosen and the XHdata D808 have made me a convert. These Li-ions provides weeks of listening with out having to be recharge. And recharging is as simply as plugging in the included cable to a laptop or wall adapter at night while your sleeping and it ready to do the next morning. My Midland ER310 includes a long lasting Li-ion, during Helene we were able to run on that battery without have to resort to solar or disposable batteries.
In my collection of 20 or so radios only the EP Pro rivals the DX 286 for MW reception.
So there is no thing as too many radios? Good to hear. Thanks for sharing the info.
@@cfldriven The EP Pro has the twin coil antenna, and the DX 286 has the switchable antenna and the 20 db booster amp. Those two features make them very close to equal on AM (MW). Not to mention the "car chip" in the DX 286.
@@richardmerriam7044 I have not had the pleasure of using the C. Crane EP Pro. I have used the C. Crane CC Radio Solar BT th-cam.com/video/kPwzbS1OVcM/w-d-xo.html which came handy during Helene Hurricane.
I don’t mind how you pronounce it. I pronounce it the same way. I live in NC. I wondered if you did too.
Some of the driving footage was shot while traveling through the Carolinas. Thanks for watching.
How do you power it on? I put a fully charged battery in and cannot get the radio to turn on. Nothing works and this is the second one i have received.
A quick press & release on the red power button. "boot" should then show on the display
Why do you say "QOSEDEN" ?
It is - Q O D O S E N .
Sorry about that.