This is not a weather receiver as some Chinese sellers advertise it, the item does not cover any weather band. However it can serve well as an emergency radio, because it's small, light, performs well (for the price, compared to the size), and operates with (two) AA batteries. Before purchasing the Baijiali KK-9 radio, I read a lot of reviews about this cheap, Chinese receiver, and every opinion from 5-15 years ago spoke about this device as about a disappointing product. I saw even KZbin video, which demonstrated that this item receives something on FM and AM, but nothing on all the SW bands. At that time it was a waste of money to buy it. So why did I decide to buy a so bad product? Because I got it for 1 (one!) dollar (with free shipping - this purchase being my first order from the seller), and I was curious enough to pay almost nothing for this item. I even planed to give it to somebody else as a free gift after testing :-) When the radio arrived I was shocked however how much cheap Chinese radios improved. This is a good receiver in term of sensitivity, not bad at all in term of selectivity, and quite satisfying in term of how much from the SW band covers. It's an absolute surprise, and I don't plan to give it away anymore. So do I like it? Well, the sound is so-so. It's understandable very well, but it's not pleasant. It has a tiny sound (without high or low tone), that irritates my ear on SW, and a bit less on FM or MW. I put two thicker piece of paper to cover the loudspeaker. This way the sound is not so annoying, but also weaker, suitable for personal use only. Otherwise it's a joy to use, I would buy it again for the price. Maybe it will be needed, because it has a cheap made feeling. The plastic is so weak that I can press the cover if I want. The battery compartment cover almost falls out, I had to use adhesive tape to strengthen it. It's also very light, it seems that the radio is "empty". Beside the so-so sound quality it's only drawback I found until now is the AGC performance. It works - as if it were a DSP radio - without grades. The selectivity is also similar to a cheap DSP radio, because close stations broke in and disappear depending on how well the weaker station is received. Tuning is not stable in these cases. For 1 dollar there is no reason to complain. The usual price of the item is around 10 dollars (including shipping). Does this little radio worth 10 times more than in my case? With more pleasant sound it would be worth it.

Thanks for nice review!

Nice clear video. I haven't found my radio to be stellar on SW but the audio is amazing. Thanks for the video.

Hello Sir, thank you for this post. SOLD, gonna buy a few for friends/family. END maybe near. Prepare yourselves.

Is this a new radio, Jim? Thank you...

Where do you buy this radio

It looks nice. I look forward to how it performs. Have a good day and 73s.

I have this one. Very good speaker and sensitivity on all bands. AC transformer is a tad noisy. When using strong AM station presets it will soft mute drastically. When tuning them manually they work perfect. For some reason the display burned out only on AM stations after only 1 month. Pretty good radio when on sale, but quality control is hit or miss. Thanks for the video.😊

It’s a piece of shit , do not buy it , is garbage radio , do not recommended

That's a really neat little unit . Never seen one here in the UK . I always enjoy your uploads . Down to earth and sensible . I am 84 but still enjoy the radio hobby. Have a good day Jim . Best regards from Thomas .

Thanks as always for the review. I have this radio and I love it. Good sound and outperforms my Sony ICF P26 and P27 on FM. I'm fighting the urge to get a red one just because! Lol

Thanks for the review. I've been thanking about this radio since it came out. I have the XHDATA D-328 that I liked so much that I bought two more for my grandsons.

Very nice radio

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That does look like a t.v. I have never heard of Raleigh, thanks for posting.

I have the Baijiali 1202AC on the way.

That sticky thing is a deal breaker!!!!

Horrible experience with setup.. it's impossible to build it neatly.. i didn't get the perfect round shape at all..😒

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Cool looking Radio, Sweet Find

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Hello, JIMS RADIO CHECK, as I enjoyed your tutorial on the new ZHIWHIS ZWS-787! Thank you...

Hello, JIMS RADIO CHECK, as I enjoyed your video on the ZHIWHIS ZWS-787 indeed! I take it that this is a new radio? The sensitivity seems better than average. Thanks, Jim...

Is this a DSP radio?

Do you have to keep pressing the ban won’t it just scan all of them

Hope you don't mind me asking but what's the lowest number short way to go down to please

Can you show the back of the radio please

CB radio live give me a shout out

Very nice radio 1985 shooting star thumbs up

What weather radio is that?

That’s cooler

21 my best friend is a truck driver he came to see me White Knight came to see me from New Hampshire it was so great to see him I gave him a great big hug it's been a long time you still driving truck any in is so great to see him by the way 21 he was trying to get me on a CB radio in his in his pickup truck I actually worked on that radio it works great put a new microphone on it I did it I did a nice tune up to that radio that actually gets out really good for a little Walmart radio he's still got his Cobra and I actually gave my niece microphone I gave him a static mic and it actually sounds really good on there you're the best fantastic video I just put on mine

Retiring co-worker gave me one of these GE's on his last day, several years ago. He used it to listen to the nightly baseball games. Wish I still had it.

Agreed. Fell asleep with CRI on the headphones awhile back. Costs less than a fast food cheeseburger. Not by any means the best SW reciever I own but I wish i could just hand these out to everyone I know.

That looks like a re-used model of the iRaddy RF75A.

Nice radio. I think it's neat that you can use the radio through an app.

I also have this radio and I am very pleased!

Good sound quality!

I wonder if some parts of the World are still using analog TV?

Can you use alkaline batteries in this radio?

Looks like they copied a Panasonic, how is quality of the build? Does it feel solid?

The new ones have 10k stepping on AM.

Looks like prison issue radio. Is the FM stereo though headset? It uses a DSP chip as all new radios now use so it will be sensitive on tuning.

First of all it’s a Sangean: a brand known for great speaker sound, but no speakers. Secondly, it’s an SR, known for popping noise on medium wave with distant stations. Was that an issue? If not, then it’s a buy to me. There is also an SR35CL without the speaker, but it’s full size. Nice review on an interesting little radio!

That's a nice radio. It looks simple to operate, and it can probably get a decent amount of battery life with those 2 AAs.

5X5

Estereo?

To my memory, I don’t think anyone has reviewed this model in either form: clear or solid color. Also, with a tuning LED I would imagine it would illuminate the entire radio enough to tune it in the dark.

I don't have a clear radio, but I've seen reviews of some of them. I think they looks pretty cool. I look forward to your review.

Great video. I had the same radio sitting on a shelf in my garage for 30+ years, cleaned it up, still works, using it daily now.