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 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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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!
Nice stand! Did you make it?
No, I bought it on Amazon.
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.
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.
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.
Looks tough like the old Sony
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.
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.