All mode receiver HRD-747 vs. TECSUN PL600

This is a 2nd part of the "Pocket SSB SW/CB/AIR/VHF/UHF receiver HRD-747 (review)" video here:
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Today I tested this little receiver outdoors and compared it with the TECSUN PL600.
the link for small external ferrite antenna:
3.5mm Frequency Range 150-1710kHz High Sensitivity AM Antenna for TECSUN PL-360 PL-365 Radio G11-010
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[@2001cavador]

Finally!!-Someone who knows how to tune a radio properly!!-I have watched several you tubers review the HRD and could not tune the radio properly to show it's features.He was the first one to find that the HRD also has long wave just by adding the correct antenna.Many thanks to him I am seriously considering buying one.

[@2001cavador]

BTW -I have a HackRF SDR Radio and I am not sure how to use it.Are the SDR radios as good as the HRD?

[@PureAwareness76]

​@@2001cavador Save your $$ and buy a Malahit DSP-2! ❤

[@pruebasytecnica]

Nice comparing Paul!.. As always, is a "great pleasure" to view your detail, slow, and calm reviews.. ;-) Have a good day, 73s!, Pedro.

[@georgb.920]

The test is very informative and deserves thanks and recognition. Unfortunately, one crucial point has not been taken into account in the test procedure. The display of the PL 600 is a source of interference. If the HRD 747 comes close to the PL 600's display with its antenna, it picks up the noise. This is not a fair test. Only one radio may be in operation. If two radios are operated in close proximity with AM/SSB - demodulation, they will interfere with each other.

[@o00scorpion00o]

The Tecsun will be a much better radio for SSB /ECSS use due to that pure clean low noise audio. The DSP radios all have a harshness to the audio with distortion and they cut off too much bass frequencies. I have had many DSP radios but I prefer my Tecsun pure analogue radio the most because of it's low noise floor and fantastic SSB audio, a true SWL DX'er radio. They can use DSP all they want to minimise the size of the radio but it will never help sound quality especially on SSB so I will never accept DSP as superior technology until SSB audio issues have been resolved which seems highly unlikely.

[@robmccarthy1018]

@@o00scorpion00o The wide band front end of the 747 makes it very prone to overload and noise. Also the tiny speaker accentuates the noise. It's better using headphones. I have an HRD 747 and an XHDATA 808. The difference is very noticeable on most bands. The tiny 747 is very much a compromise with so many features in a tiny package whereas the 808 is a great portable.

[@JrGoonior]

I mentioned this on another channel, but I am really digging these micro portables. I have the RADDY version of this, the RF750, the RETEKESS TR105 and V115, and the CountyComm GP-7/SSB. They aren't the best in the world but for their size they do very well especially with a long wire antenna. Because the speakers are so small I use a set of KOSS QZ-99 headphones, they sound great for voice communications.

[@Shadowfall009]

Bro it looks like i am looking for the same type of portable radio can u give me some suggestions i am considering tr 110.. Do u have any suggestions my priority is fm ,good reception,clear audio my country India

[@Spike_-rx7bx]

I think those are clones and this hrd is the original? Raddy and tek seem to cost double of the hrd in this video? Software same but with different name on the front? Got the raddy rf320 and like it. Was looking for something for something more as a novice without breaking the bank since idk if this is for me in long run

[@rEdf196]

My HRD-747 performed great for the first 2 weeks, until it just suddenly went completely def couldn't even pick up local FM anymore. It did sour my liking for this or other brand variants.

[@sergiochebotov2373]

Hello from the Urals. Thanks for the review. I'm thinking of getting a 747. Now I have a Texan600 and a 737 and you did a very good job comparing these receivers. Thank you very much.

[@JoeFramo-uw9fp]

So what look how small the radio is it shifted big deal but he's clear as a bell you can't always get what you want for that price point it's a damn good little radio compared to these other ones they're charging $200,300 for sideband it's a damn good deal cuz it does a lot that's my story and I'm sticking to it just enjoy it man you can listen to the world in the palm of your hand 👌✋✋✋

[@k_meowington]

Is there a possibility to calibrate the radio regarding to that 1.6kHz mismatch ?

[@bleikrsound6127]

Have one on order under the name Retekess TR110. Will be interesting to see the performance connected with a USB to Earth ground cable on the -50MHz frequencies.

[@martyjames6204]

excellent reviews on your channel - thank you

[@k4vms]

This was very helpful and well done. Thank you. Ricky from IBM, Ret K4VMS Florida USA

[@okhamradio]

It is really interesting radio. Thanks for sharing.

[@adriano1501]

I bought a radio like this but retekess tr110 when I switch to sw and press to switch to ssb it keeps doing the search, right after it just sizzles low as if it had to activate something. I am not able to access the side bands when I put it in the first option after Lsb Am it works normally.

[@normanhill535]

747 good reception on mediumwave, MW antenna is at the bottom of the radio. By holding the radio you become a larger antenna. Also cleans up messy MW signals. Yes, I know about how to tune in longwave, with the external antenna.

[@KYIMGMG]

Hi, thank you for the test much better detail

[@normanhill535]

HRD-747 has good frequency spread, size and price (about $150). Fair to good reception on MW at night here on American east coast.

[@ronayling1979]

great reviews would loved to hear some cw on 40mtrs

[@normanhill535]

The LW / MW antenna is used with Tecsun radios.

[@markharwood7573]

When I saw this yesterday I ordered one. It seems to make a big difference. Of course, I've also ordered the Retekess TR-110 (same radio) to go with it!

[@danielgimenez9003]

Thank for share with us your experience.

[@victortpk]

Hdr 747 -lsb 3600-3700 на родную антену слушал в Краснодаре радиолюбителей из всей Европейской части России ,включая Урал,Узбекистан(Фергана,Самарканд),Казахстан(Алма-Ата) на наушники.

[@gb7702]

Hi will this radio run off usb charger port if it has no battery installed? Thanks

[@dave7ization]

the 747 has very good fm radio reception for music.....the tecsun has more room for filtering, the tiny one doesn't have....in such a tiny package its an amazing radio.

[@petrok1rp254]

Ahoj, proč máš na HRD - 747 nastavenou Na SSB šířku pásma 1kHz? (11:00) Na to přece nemůžeš nic slyšet. Nejde nastavit nic jiného? Díky Petr

[@markharwood7573]

Interesting. Thank you.

[@o00scorpion00o]

I really wish these DSP radios had not got distortion on SSB or such cut off of low frequencies.

[@barryhumphries4514]

There is a directional ferrite antenna built into the radio according to the specifications... 👀🤷🏽‍♂

[@keathrhymer5449]

Ijust got a rf 760 raddy and I can not grasp th em anual nor their customer support person I asked for asstance to prgram. I wanted to program it to scan the 10 merter band their doreftion was uselss i giv eup after 2 weeks

[@martinryan5069]

Thank you I've been waiting for your video for it's size it's not bad on ssb th frequency been off wouldn't bother me to much the thing I love about it is you can put it in your pocket and off you go I've been looking at the ats 100 about the same size but I can't get a good review on it on KZbin have a look on KZbin if you get the chance thanks for the video my 747 is on the way

[@OM0ET]

Thanks, also PL-330 is very good radio

[@2100Warzone]

@@OM0ET Is the frequency off or is it just reading the SSB offset, that is not a fault, it's just a different way to display it.

[@OM0ET]

There is a mismatch between frequency and reading. If there is written 14.200, in reality it is listening on 600Hz higher. RIT have to be used after every tuned SSB station.

[@MrKeys57]

I am just about to buy a shortwave radio, i have looked at these radios you have here, but i am also interested in the Sangean ATS909X2, but the Sangean is very expensive, almost 300euros! - i will think about it, -- thanks for demo, and 73 from Levi in Sweden

[@OM0ET]

Tecsun PL600 is very good receiver. Or PL-660. It has a baragraph signal meter and tuning in SSB is without muting.

[@MrKeys57]

@@OM0ET I bought the Sangean 909X2, and it is a pretty good radio, but it was expensive!-270euros, Levi in Sweden

[@rk3bu]

The big disadvantage of this radio is the sound. The big job that has been done by manufacturer ended up with low quality speaker. At list to take the same size speaker as used in Malahit DSP, that has wide range rich bassy sound to please the ears of the listener.

[@xenon5]

I had this radio for 2 months, but I wasn't that impressed. It has some nice features, but my had very unresponsive tuning wheel. It technically should work on VHF and UHF frequencies, but it worked rather poorly. I later changed it for tecsun PL-368 and I like it much more, especially the fact that it has a keyboard which is very helpful.

[@WessexWeather]

Thanks for another good video Paul. Could you post a link to the small ferrite antenna please? 73 M7WWX

[@OM0ET]

Of course here is it: a.aliexpress.com/_mrsYFuA

[@thunderflower7998]

I have one but I can’t set the frequency 160.050 It goes 016.50 :( I hope to find out what am I doing wrong :( Nevertheless it’s nice to see it work on some experienced hands!!!

[@Jesusandbible]

Does the antenna work on other radios? And gave some good effect?

[@kyoclim240]

14:00 9.99MHZ is Korean staion first, then, I see your HRD747 ATT on DX, you could try ATT on LOCAL see how it will go. Tescon voice is really good! nice

[@kentxx12]

But the price is not good on this one + you must pay extra for the ferrite antenna :(

[@gopinathnp8145]

USB van br connected to this? Price and availability source? Can i get it thru amazon or like e commerce platform?

[@yaesu994]

Hi, thank you for the test ... I also have this radio that I love. The only reproach I could do is USB/LSB .... mine is struggling to clarify with the wheel ... Maybe a defect on mine? ... Otherwise I tested it on the other bands ... including VHF ... UHF ... It receives perfectly. I ordered the HRD767 that I should receive soon. .. I will test too ... 🙂

[@OM0ET]

Pity that VFO in this radio is not right on the frequency.

[@antalperge1007]

How is the HRD-767 compared to this one?

[@harrybaulz666]

So? For what it does and what it costs its phenomenal,🤓

[@TheZimberto]

@OM0ET Is the AM Antenna tunable by turning the end caps?

[@migsvensurfing6310]

No it isnt and doesnt need to be. Most newer dsp chips has a variable capacitor inside and automatically tunes for maximum signal on lw and mw.

[@eldontyrellcorp]

A new big brother is available, the hrd-757 ! :)

[@OM0ET]

Yes, but seems it is missing the SSB 🤔

[@eldontyrellcorp]

@@OM0ET Indeed! On my side, I ordered the HRD-C919, which has a lot to offer, huge bands coverage, very large speaker, SSB, ... Let's see! 73's de ON4SSC

[@AndresMejiaV68]

After watching your video, I got this AM antenna and although it does "activate" long wave reception (which is of little or no use at all outside Europe) it blocks the actual MW band reception! Also happens in other radios I tried it on. It seemed like a nice and cool antenna but it doesn't (at least in my case) work at all. Nice video in general though.

[@sarmatvideo]

Thank you for the test! This is pocket radio just for idc

[@14FBG07]

Hello Paul, Many thanks for the test, this RX is wonderful ! I wish you good listening and a pleasant day. 73's, Friendships at the Household of F-15413 Bernard in JN38IT. See you soon !

[@OM0ET]

Thank you Bernard! 😊 Best 73 to you too

[@gamlemann53]

Take a look at this Paul! Review Hanrongda HRD 747 portable AM FM SW VHF UHF receiver with SSB - KZbin

[@tonysantana7415]

Merece la pena esta radio?

[@eldontyrellcorp]

@@By-tp8we was thinking about buying it, but I'm very happy with my tecsun pl-330.

[@alshaikhabdu3174]

great review

[@OM0ET]

Thank you! 😊

[@solarpower3669]

I ‘m afraid that 9.990MHz is not a Chinese station but a Korean station

[@OM0ET]

Thank you. For me as an european is it very difficult to differ 😊

[@madmax2069]

This could have been easily the best handheld receiver if it didn't have so many bugs and issues. I mean holy crap LW/SW/VHF/UHF coverage, I don't think there is any other handheld receiver that boasts that kind of frequency coverage.

[@maxit-mw]

Frequency coverage is the easiest part on a receiver. It does not need special tech skills to open it (or find the pcb photo online) and realize that there are no band pass filters at all.

[@madmax2069]

@@maxit-mw yeah it's easy because these are all DSP based receivers, all it takes is selecting the proper DSP for the frequency coverage (but many cheap receivers use DSPs are aren't really suited for shortwave coverage but can still do it but with massive gaps in frequency coverage). there are far more issues than no bandpass filters.

[@KeithRobertson57]

My Sony ICF-SW100 still works fine 👍🏻

[@antalperge1007]

Get a used VR-500 instead for the same price, like £130 🤭 You have Band Scope and much better performance 😍👍

[@massimofabrizi]

Bad assistance. Not receiving Air, faulty antenna

[@subzerolives]

Not bad at all

[@super20dan]

dosnt have to work hard to beat the pl600-its a crappy radio-at leaST MINE IS

[@wuschelkatze2538]

wie sieht es mit Digitalem Funkverkehr aus

[@Cultwatch123]

No way

[@xentxent3400]

Spectacular episode... ;-) Szszsszszszzzszszszzzzszzzzszzz....... Snake transmision?

[@Leojim650]

PL-368 is far superior.

[@danielborsan395]

Very low bandwith set maybe at least 2,4 khz must

[@OM0ET]

I have heard that the new upgraded moded from Radioditty has adjustable bandwidth also for SSB.

[@JoeFramo-uw9fp]

You sound like a spoiled crybaby sorry what if you review your video you'll see why I said that thank you and happy New Year🎉

[@dstbdstb]

153 kHz - - Radio Antena Satelor (Countryside Antena Radio) Romania 200 kW Harris HH-KH/LW-MW transmitter, dimensions 2x250 m Bod / Brasov, elevation 500 meters --- Guglielmo Marconi came specially from London to Brașov, to witness the installation of the transmitter he invented. The Bod broadcasting station is the name of the only long-wave broadcasting station in Romania. It was designed by the engineer Gheorghe Cartianu-Popescu and built between 1933 and 1934 in Bod, after a site near Feldioara had originally been planned. ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sta%C8%9Bia_de_emisie_de_la_Bod --- In the meantime I bought a 747, too. I was half determined to buy one but after seeing your videos (Thank you!) I decided.

[@ohyeawhosurpoppy]

Thanks for the review, 73 KG5PYC

[@MrRadiouser]

A good review. Thank you. 73 de G0FTD