Thanks for the review! Electrobananas channel did a detailed tear down of this radio and modified it to put an external antenna jack on it and used it with a mag loop 😂
My old radio that was given to me, finally broke. I don't know much about radios but I made a antenna out of my metal clothes line 😊 and it would pick up over 40 fm stations and several clear sw channels plus air band that took me a while to figure out. My question what is a good full sized sw radio, with good reception and good speaker for listening to music? I don't care for a lot of gimmicky stuff. Thank you.
Thanks Fred for the Orange display model of my Green Display Zhiwhiz A320. I found its MW reception was quite good considering it is like you say a novelty radio. It did get me into MW DXing again with the MW nullification is surprisingly good which helps with a strong and weak station on the same frequency. I wish the Raddy RF919 would be able to scan on one band only like my ZhiWhiz A320. The Raddy RF919 should be able to have a choice of every EQ setting like the Zhiwhiz A320. I have used my Zhiwhiz A320 as a PC SDcard reader/writer which increases its functionality, plus built in flashlight. 73! Have a great day!
Hi FRED just watched your video sorry but I'm only just watched this now, because I was out with some friends and the football, 2.1. it's a shame that most of these radio's just won't Go down to the 20 megahertz so we can just have a listen, because that would be great for us, working somewhere with the radio on just listening for maybe someone calling you, or just plan enjoy ment, anyway FRED great show again mate.ps got my ARIEL up and been trying to swr in , and yeah it's one of those , got it down to 1.9 . like you said in one of your videos, we can get a bit over the top on trying to get 1.1 . But even for me that's just pushing it, right sorry for the big read , take care of you and yours Alan, CT/CT4870.💯👍
@@CB-RADIO-UK I did look at the RF919, but I ended up purchasing the Sangean ATS-909X2. Have not received it yet. Should come on Sunday. Looking forward to using it. Thank you again for the very detailed and informative video.
its an ok radio but raddy didnt come out with it first! big brother China has it branded in different names! i have the ZHIWHIS zws-A320. everything is the same. thanks for showing how to shut off the stupid back annoying mood lights lol! Much appreciated!
@@CB-RADIO-UK for the longest time i was wondering if you could shut them off cause there not always wanted on and then you show me lol! thank you sir!
Does nothing that the XHData D808 does a lot better for the same money, bit of a gimmick really that seems to be styled on 1970s portable radios such as the Panasonic and Sanyos.
18:00 There is a huge solid chunk of metal in there. To give it weight and 'gravitas'? or to enable the Bass? Either way I think it helps :-) 20:45 I can get that 1458 poorly, You must live nearer than me . It is a shame about MW's demise and also the rise of 'the chinese' on SW. This radio is good fun when you are on your tods' in the middle of nowhere :-) 21:50 If the radio can pick up an Airport's weather reports then you can get the rest, if not you'll get nothing usually. 13:30 In order to record you need to be able to write to the card, Phones can do that but why should a bargain radio? I think your conclusions are correct in general, I'd certainly be pleased with it as a gift for messing and learning. _.._ :-) I keep mine in the boot of the car next to the spare wheel in case of emergencies.
25:00 - 25:42 It is a nice feeling to hear TRT radio.Thanks bro.
Thanks for the review! Electrobananas channel did a detailed tear down of this radio and modified it to put an external antenna jack on it and used it with a mag loop 😂
Thanks for the info!
@@CB-RADIO-UKlove your videos, please keep them coming 😊 Just bought a Quanshang uv-k5 after watching your channel
10-year-old me would hgave absolutely loved this!
Great in-depth review for beginners like myself. I have ordered via the link.
Glad it was helpful!
My old radio that was given to me, finally broke. I don't know much about radios but I made a antenna out of my metal clothes line 😊 and it would pick up over 40 fm stations and several clear sw channels plus air band that took me a while to figure out. My question what is a good full sized sw radio, with good reception and good speaker for listening to music? I don't care for a lot of gimmicky stuff. Thank you.
Thanks Fred for the Orange display model of my Green Display Zhiwhiz A320. I found its MW reception was quite good considering it is like you say a novelty radio.
It did get me into MW DXing again with the MW nullification is surprisingly good which helps with a strong and weak station on the same frequency. I wish the Raddy RF919 would be able to scan on one band only like my ZhiWhiz A320. The Raddy RF919 should be able to have a choice of every EQ setting like the Zhiwhiz A320.
I have used my Zhiwhiz A320 as a PC SDcard reader/writer which increases its functionality, plus built in flashlight.
73! Have a great day!
LOL, torch = flashlight. That 'gimicky' would be cool in your tent or Jungle hammock! Get it for camping?! Thanks again Fred.
Hi FRED just watched your video sorry but I'm only just watched this now, because I was out with some friends and the football, 2.1. it's a shame that most of these radio's just won't Go down to the 20 megahertz so we can just have a listen, because that would be great for us, working somewhere with the radio on just listening for maybe someone calling you, or just plan enjoy ment, anyway FRED great show again mate.ps got my ARIEL up and been trying to swr in , and yeah it's one of those , got it down to 1.9 . like you said in one of your videos, we can get a bit over the top on trying to get 1.1 . But even for me that's just pushing it, right sorry for the big read , take care of you and yours Alan, CT/CT4870.💯👍
Thank you for the quite extensive review of this radio. I made up my mind and will pass on this and look for something better.
Check out the Raddy RF919.
@@CB-RADIO-UK I did look at the RF919, but I ended up purchasing the Sangean ATS-909X2. Have not received it yet. Should come on Sunday. Looking forward to using it. Thank you again for the very detailed and informative video.
its an ok radio but raddy didnt come out with it first! big brother China has it branded in different names! i have the ZHIWHIS zws-A320. everything is the same. thanks for showing how to shut off the stupid back annoying mood lights lol! Much appreciated!
Yeah i thought you would like the mood lights LOL.
@@CB-RADIO-UK for the longest time i was wondering if you could shut them off cause there not always wanted on and then you show me lol! thank you sir!
Its Dr Who kit Fred.😆
Cheerz mate.
I can't remember what radio it was but one of the most annoying "features" I ran into was the tuning knob turning it faster sent it into auto scan.
Yeah a few do that.
Frid in the shed your TH-cam videos are awesome my friend
Frid in the shed your new Raddy RF-320 portable shortwave radio with ssb is awesome my friend
I'm sure this must be a bot. It's FRED not FRID.
However he just offered advice on another comment ?.
I see on Amazon this radio is also sold as Retekess TR112
Yes most radios are sold under different brands these days.
This radio and the larger RF919 have unconventional styling and are quite interesting. But who should buy them? Who are they for?
Main advantage is single side band. Loads of videos on the channel with SW and SSB.
Saw this on Ali under the brand name retekess for around £65.
How come my old russian vega radio out performs most of these toy like looking things .
Frid in the shed i wish you and your wife and kids 73s my friend
That's a surplus Nokia 5110 screen there
Frid in the shed short wire hook up to the antenna try that my friend
Too near a powerful AM transmitting tower.
Not bad!
Different.
Can you do a video of all the chinese freebie radios you have stockpiled? ;-)
Yes i did show it on a video on Fred2 a while back.
My RF320 is deaf to the airband and has been relegated to bathroom LBC duties
Does nothing that the XHData D808 does a lot better for the same money, bit of a gimmick really that seems to be styled on 1970s portable radios such as the Panasonic and Sanyos.
18:00 There is a huge solid chunk of metal in there. To give it weight and 'gravitas'? or to enable the Bass? Either way I think it helps :-) 20:45 I can get that 1458 poorly, You must live nearer than me . It is a shame about MW's demise and also the rise of 'the chinese' on SW. This radio is good fun when you are on your tods' in the middle of nowhere :-) 21:50 If the radio can pick up an Airport's weather reports then you can get the rest, if not you'll get nothing usually. 13:30 In order to record you need to be able to write to the card, Phones can do that but why should a bargain radio? I think your conclusions are correct in general, I'd certainly be pleased with it as a gift for messing and learning. _.._ :-) I keep mine in the boot of the car next to the spare wheel in case of emergencies.
Certainly not a great radio. I wonder how much better the RF919 is ?
Chalk and cheese.
RF919 has SSB!
Let's not forget! 😊
Frid in the shed i learn lot from you about bying quality cbs radios and antennas for cb radios and power supplys for cb radios my friend
Junkyard dog 😂😂
I don't think that radio has AM
Yep.
It's got everything but not DAB
Excellent review, but I'll pass on the radio.
I'm in united States by the way.
Hi bud.
What a lovely design!
Radio porn 🫢
But no external ant. port & no SSB... 😒