Excellent job with your video Mike Great looking little radio I wish they would have gone a little further and made it side band even if it cost a little more money have a great day😊
@jimsradiocheck936 Thank you Jim. Not having SSB isn't a deal breaker for me, but it would've been nice. I also wish it had gone to 29999 KHz so that I could also hear CB. Have a good evening and 73s.
I love that the DX-286 has a very aggressive RF gain such that adjusting the volume control is scarcely ever necessary when scanning the bands. Michael, will you please demonstrate the memory preset functionality? One other thing; I like the battery type QODOSEN chose and that it is replaceable. Exhausted batteries can be swapped out in seconds! Opinion: QODOSEN has designed and produced a legendary radio in the DX-286 and is making it available at an astonishingly affordable price!
I agree with your battery recommendation. I was able to fit in a Tecsun protected 18650, but they are a little wide (18.2 mm v. 18 mm), which made the battery door difficult to close. But, the 69 mm length worked OK. I even read one report of someone using a 70 mm battery with a built-in USB-C charging port. I think the safest choice is the 67 x 18 mm unprotected, though. And always buy quality 18650s like your XHDATA.
The DX-286 because it is a better all-around receiver. The TEF6686 is great for FM, but the other bands work better with an external antenna than the telescopic whip.
I too, found the sound muddy from the first time I powered it on. Great radio, but I wish it had better sound quality. I sent mine back because of the sound quality compared to my Tecsun. 👍
@@Homer19521 Which model Tecsun do you have? The Qodosen is tiny, and they can’t fit a big speaker in it. Most Tecsun radios are larger. The DX-286 sounds pretty good for such a small package. If yours wasn’t clear, it may have been defective.
I just got mine and here are some initial observations: - Big learning curve to use it - This radio is TINY, but seems well made -It truly is extremely sensitive Minor quibbles: -Kickstand on back is flimsy, and should either be made stronger or deleted -I prefer the amber display on most of the newer portables -USB-C port for charging would be nice Bottom line, a DXing champ
UPDATE: It’s been about a month and a half now with the Qodosen. I am really liking it a lot. It’s a tiny jewel that is amazingly sensitive. -The sound from the speaker is really nice for such a small radio -Has gotten lots of SW catches from some really far away places -Blows everything else away on FM sensitivity -Edges out my XHData D-109WB and Tecsun PL-660 on SW -Amazon now sells it with 2 batteries included A really good portable radio
Excellent job with your video Mike Great looking little radio I wish they would have gone a little further and made it side band even if it cost a little more money have a great day😊
@jimsradiocheck936 Thank you Jim. Not having SSB isn't a deal breaker for me, but it would've been nice. I also wish it had gone to 29999 KHz so that I could also hear CB. Have a good evening and 73s.
I love that the DX-286 has a very aggressive RF gain such that adjusting the volume control is scarcely ever necessary when scanning the bands.
Michael, will you please demonstrate the memory preset functionality?
One other thing; I like the battery type QODOSEN chose and that it is replaceable. Exhausted batteries can be swapped out in seconds!
Opinion: QODOSEN has designed and produced a legendary radio in the DX-286 and is making it available at an astonishingly affordable price!
Very sensitive, excellent radio
Yes, it is. It's a great receiver for the price.
Muito bom o vídeo eu tenho este rádio realmente um ótimo rádio 📻 parabéns …
@@josealeixes2861 Thank you so much. Have a good day.
I agree with your battery recommendation. I was able to fit in a Tecsun protected 18650, but they are a little wide (18.2 mm v. 18 mm), which made the battery door difficult to close. But, the 69 mm length worked OK. I even read one report of someone using a 70 mm battery with a built-in USB-C charging port. I think the safest choice is the 67 x 18 mm unprotected, though. And always buy quality 18650s like your XHDATA.
Thank you for the feedback and for watching. Have a good weekend.
What type of stand are you using? Thanks for your reply!
@@LamarFaciane I am using a UGREEN Cell Phone Stand, which is sold at Amazon.
I ask him, the display always shows the time even when it is off?
There is a way to turn off the display while the radio is on, but it will still show the display while the radio is off.
Thanks! Which radio would you rate higher?
The DX-286 because it is a better all-around receiver. The TEF6686 is great for FM, but the other bands work better with an external antenna than the telescopic whip.
Nice stand! Did you make it?
No, I bought it on Amazon.
I too, found the sound muddy from the first time I powered it on. Great radio, but I wish it had better sound quality. I sent mine back because of the sound quality compared to my Tecsun. 👍
I understand. Tecsun receivers usually have great audio quality. Have a good weekend.
@@Homer19521 Which model Tecsun do you have? The Qodosen is tiny, and they can’t fit a big speaker in it. Most Tecsun radios are larger. The DX-286 sounds pretty good for such a small package. If yours wasn’t clear, it may have been defective.
I just got mine and here are some initial observations:
- Big learning curve to use it
- This radio is TINY, but seems well made
-It truly is extremely sensitive
Minor quibbles:
-Kickstand on back is flimsy, and should either
be made stronger or deleted
-I prefer the amber display on most of the
newer portables
-USB-C port for charging would be nice
Bottom line, a DXing champ
@@ditto1958 I agree with you on all of your minor quibbles. Thank you for the feedback. Have a good night.
UPDATE: It’s been about a month and a half now with the Qodosen. I am really liking it a lot. It’s a tiny jewel that is amazingly sensitive. -The sound from the speaker is really nice for such a small radio
-Has gotten lots of SW catches from some really far away places
-Blows everything else away on FM sensitivity
-Edges out my XHData D-109WB and Tecsun PL-660 on SW
-Amazon now sells it with 2 batteries included
A really good portable radio
this radio work in india?
I believe it does. There are different FM and AM settings to choose from, including changing the MW steps to 9 kHz.
Looks tough like the old Sony
can be improved in FM nothing extrodinary
If the antenna was longer, it would do even better on FM. Remember, the DX-286 antenna is 19" compared to 29" on the TEF6686.