G4NSJ - Tecsun S2000 Short wave, VHF FM, air band, long and medium wave radio

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In this video, I take a look at the Tecsun S2000 Short wave, AM USB LSB, VHF FM, air band, long and medium wave radio.
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[@coolerking7427]

I grew up in a rural town in Kentucky with about 2000 people in the 80s/90s. We use to listen to aircraft radio while playing on the simulator computer games. We didn't have internet or cable. I think we had like five tv stations to watch. It was a fun time.

[@LysanderLH]

Lovely to see your passion for your hobby.

[@g4nsj]

Thanks!

[@sugumaranperiasamy7101]

I made my own radio. MW, AM,FM, SHORT WAVE 1 to 12 channels. Still tip top condition. 45 years old. Totally transistors.

[@mxplayer2134]

Can you please share the schematic please i am from india 🇮🇳 It would be a great help

[@larrylanberg3552]

I used to own one of these. I liked it. For a so called 'toy' receiver it really picked up and sounded so well. I might even buy one again. The portability is fantastic too.

[@g4nsj]

It’s certainly a great receiver.

[@Timo-15]

That was a lovely review. You're a very straight forward 'old style' reviewer....and all the better for that! Straight to the point and no messing around. I was wavering on buying this Tecsun 'animal' of a radio for some time now....but thanks to your 'review' I think that I will buy one. *Thanks so much - Radio Workshop!*

[@jamesslick4790]

Yes! It's an actual demo! Not just some guy spouting specs and reading a script based on the manual!. I want to see the (radio,camera,software....) in use, not just pictures and numbers! 👍😊👍

[@Timo-15]

@@jamesslick4790 Yes....I totally agree with you James. With a lot of 'reviewers' here on you tube....it's all about *them* as presenters and how their clothes look and how well their hair is 'coiffed' etc.....rather than what they are purportedly reviewing. This chap Ray is 'old school' and all the better for that. We need more of this on youtube.

[@garydixon9742]

Tim you wont regret mate it is a good hobby i would go to my friends place every friday nite i swear i was frighten to move he had bare wires everywhere he had boxes of valves non of this modern shit he made everything i swear he didnt have fancy aerials was bits of wires everywhere on his roof naturally was different wave lengths this guy to me was a guru no mater what subject he would lecture me he was my sort of hero now go and buy

[@paulpearce1161]

Absolutely love your videos Ron. I have a tecsun s2000 receiver and I'm very pleased with it .Best wishes.

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

The best short wave radio 📻 on the market ,this is true, some people do not understand, I like it to all the stations from any country news 6 language to hear . It's good when you sailing ⛵️ around the world ⛵️ 🌎

[@g4nsj]

Indeed!

[@jonah6621]

Thanks for the review, I have owned this model for a couple of years and run with a long wire is quite impressive.

[@jimphillips4377]

Do you just run the long wire into the 'High impedance" socket? I am looking at getting one. Was wandering if I needed an unun or anything. Do you use the ground socket with a long wire?

[@garydixon9742]

Just love all this stuff i had a good old friend who to me was a genius he just had bits of wire running over his roof he said if skip is running u will get it good old days now im 75 i still think of it i did learn morse i was doing very well in Australia i wish there was second hand shops i probably would have a go again i just love still learning stuff i rem my first crystal set i made when i was a kid and i picked up my first radio station wow i thought i was albert Einstein i still havent changed anyhow to all you great ham people out there bless you i think its the best hobby for someone to get into im very fit and healthy maybe i not too old i might be a bit shy i dont know what to talk about any eveyone have a beautiful life and as they say may the force be with each and every one of you bless

[@g4nsj]

It certainly is a great hobby!

[@markwilliams8702]

Had a re look of this video. Very helpful too. Watching early Sunday morning and thought the antenna was faulty. Just a lack of stations on lower Shortwave (as explained) Thanks again.

[@soldierloz]

Yet another fantastic video review/presentation Ray, you are a wealth of knowledge and have helped me so much with learning radio. Could listen and watch your vids all day! You’ve just had me spill my tea re the IOW bit too! 😆😆😆

[@g4nsj]

Thanks, Laurie.

[@tomknockaert344]

Indeed a lovely review, which made me pull the trigger and buy one. Arrived today and very happy with it. Stumbled on Radio Caroline 648 MW and didn't bother exploring SW or AIR, felt as if I was back in the sixties !! 🙂

[@g4nsj]

Excellent, Tom! I'm sure you'll be very pleased with the radio.

[@christopherhulse8385]

Excellent video Ray, i've just purchased one off a seller on E-Bay for £175, it was a bit grubby but cleaned up nicely and works very well.

[@g4nsj]

Excellent!

[@dirk013adfa]

I've subbed and enjoying your older videos. I agree with Tim O', very straight forward and no nonsense. I'm glad I decided to stick around! 73's

[@chronobot2001]

Enjoyed the review. He seems like a very likable fellow.

[@TwoDollarBill000]

Ray, love your channel. Keep it up! Would like to see more pirate and ghost stories, cannot get enough. Love your way of telling stories. Bill from Kalifornia

[@g4nsj]

Hi Bill, I'm working on a ghost story now, and more videos. Cheers, Ray.

[@hrishikeshce5156]

Very nice... Hrishi from india

[@Boozion]

Hi Ray. Glad to see you again on KZbin. Do miss hearing your funny podcast. Anyway great radio you have there. I got one of those years ago under the Grundig Satilite 750 name. They look cool setting anywhere in the world. Thanks for sharing. Take care.

[@g4nsj]

Hi Gary, thanks for commenting. I think Eaton added their badge to the radio, too. Cheers, Ray.

[@acidfroggy1194]

Thanks for showing us the radio. I hope to get a used one at a good price soon.

[@jamesslick4790]

Now, the price for one probably jumped, LOL I'm looking too!

[@jamesslick4790]

I can see a "use" case myself for the line out to an external "Hi-Fi" amp. I mainly listen to radio for...radio (news, talk, sports, public affairs and cultural content from here in the States or overseas). not so much for music anymore, but since this has STEREO on the FM broadcast band, it's still useful for music stations. In the classic radio era (pre TV) a console radio WAS the "Hi-Fi" and almost always included Shortwave. Somewhere, someone decided that only broadcast AM (MW) and broadcast FM were "needed" on the living room Hi-Fi tuner and MW is an afterthought on most! But, as an antique radio collector, I have to say that listening to an MW or even (AM voice) shortwave broadcast station on my 1939 Zenith is more pleasant than on most modern "communications" sets that are designed for CW or narrow bandwidth voice comms. I'd replace the AM/FM tuner on my stereo with this radio! (checking my Pay Pal balance.....) 😊

[@robbiepayne3538]

I really enjoy listening and learning through your video's, you also give me many laugh out loud moments, thank you.

[@g4nsj]

Hi Robbie, glad you like the videos. Thanks for taking the time to message me. Cheers, Ray.

[@Aco747lyte]

A very nice review for this shortwave radio that I won't buy because my youngest daughter has a splendid Tecsun PL880 portable, but I must thank you for this excellent review. Best regards, Wendi (retired Royal Navy veteran ship's doctor).

[@g4nsj]

Thanks, Wendi. It’s nice to get positive feedback. All the best, Ray.

[@veavea11]

Nice review. I have had this radio-mine's named Grundig- about 9 years now. sill works :) I solved the problem with the batteries in that I modified a USB cable and use a 5 volt charger to power the radio, works and no pesky batteries :)

[@aeon136]

I have the Grundig Satellit 750 myself. As I understand, the Grundig was originally German-Made -& the company went under & sold their manufacturing facility to some Japanese conglomerate. IDK whether the Japanese internals are of equitable quality as the German's -BUT it is a nice little radio, Good for emergency broadcasts & such! 👍

[@petermpanga8195]

I have one a Grundige 750, well as I was growing up, I used to know that Grundig are made in Germany but to my surprise mine is made in China. I can't pick any station in shot wave bands, it's only good on FM stations

[@robyrr29]

Nice description indeed so I bought the s2000 receiver. AS I am interested for Rx only, thius is a good base for implementing my RF equipment as I like to design and build very essential receivers trying to get the best performances with the simplest suitable circuit. I like the way you describe things about Radio world so, thank you for the job you do.

[@g4nsj]

Thanks, I'm pleased that you found the video useful. Cheers, Ray.

[@warriorvermin]

Excellent honest review. You have just made up my mind on what to buy. Thanks

[@g4nsj]

Thanks!

[@Digi4u]

Enjoyed this video Ray....love your channel, even when you're waffling about as you often say :o) Enjoy the radio ! 73, Patrick ON4CDJ

[@g4nsj]

Thanks Patrick.

[@alanalan-mq8yw]

I like the cable storage compartment on the back too,

[@AdamSWL]

Nice review Ray! It is a great looking unit with good band coverage. Also have an HF-150 which I will never part with!

[@g4nsj]

Love the HF150.

[@Rammersteined]

Greetings from across the pond Ray🇨🇦. New subscriber and looking at getting one of these units. Thanks for the video:) Recently retired and looking at getting back into the hobby after a long hiatus. Really like listening to the aircraft and this looks like it would do the job just fine. Cheers:)

[@g4nsj]

Excellent, I hope you enjoy the radio. I wouldn’t be without mine.

[@m0ogy]

Thanks for the video Ray

[@jasongoulden2938]

Just bought one of these , I must say it was a very informative video you pointed out some good key things about this radio I’m gonna try and make up an am antenna up for it quite soon aswell, thankyou very much will also have a nosey at your other videos to

[@g4nsj]

Hi Jason, glad you found the video useful. Cheers, Ray.

[@fleshnfangs]

Very informative and useful vid. Just treated myself to one of these and I must say its a great receiver especially for a beginner. Thanks.

[@g4nsj]

Excellent, thanks!

[@DonzLockz]

I really like it, I'm looking at getting one. Thanks for the run through on it. I agree with you about it should be using internal rechargeable batteries. I haven't used "C" or "D" cell batteries for about 30 years.

[@g4nsj]

I’m sure you’ll be happy with it if you do get one. Cheers, Ray.

[@ShortwaveRadioChannel]

Great look at the Tecsun. Thanks and 73, Ralf (DO5RBB)

[@g4nsj]

Thanks Ralf.

[@ae1tpa92gwtom2]

I have a S2000, it works a treat, but tend to use my hf rigs for sw rx as well, but as a receiver it works well, all in one portable.😀

[@ianmorton5943]

Grate vidio iv been after one of those for a while but reely can't afford it it looks and sounds grate I love all the old radio stuff I get mine at car boot sales haven't got much but love shortwave listening and the air band iv got a a0r ar 8000 handheld wide range recever and a realistic pro 50 20 channel scanner thanks again all the best

[@g4nsj]

Hi Ian, happy new year! They are great radios. I use mine almost daily. Cheers, Ray.

[@nine7295]

You can buy AA to D cell adapters (some are even 3 AA in parallel to D (don't buy the ones in series unless you want triple voltage and sellers are sometimes not clear or mixed up the products) and then you can use AA NiMH cells in them. That's what I do now and no more buying alkaline D cells anymore. Thanks for your video. 73

[@g4nsj]

That’s interesting thanks for the tip. Batteries do cost of fortune these days!

[@SatoriSongSG2000]

Very enjoyable review Ray :-) shame it doesn’t go that extra few Megs up to 146 though.

[@charlesdean2002]

Great knowledgeable review , thanks .

[@vincentsong1355]

That is a great radio you have. Shame Tecsun stops making it now!!!

[@g4nsj]

You’re right, a great radio!

[@radionutio81ij79]

Picked up the Eaton satelite 750 back in 2012 very good audio on short wave running it through my mfj versa tuner and a half size g5rv. it works very well on the telescopic antenna, only strange thing is the 6 volt power supply i would have thought it would be using a 12 volt output and the plug is reversed pos goes to the outer with the neg on the center pin nice report on the radio best 73 from mw6zan io81ij 😊

[@g4nsj]

Yes, the power plug is reversed which is worth knowing! OK on the Eaton. Very nice. Cheers, Ray.

[@jensknappe2485]

Lovely and informative video ! I'm interested in a modern all band receiver. Perhaps to take it to the beach sometimes. But to be honest, this S2000 is an convincing overall result considering the price too ( around 350-370 euros here in germany at the moment ). Thanks a lot !

[@g4nsj]

Excellent, it's nice to hear from you. Cheers, Ray.

[@jackimyers9364]

Thanks Ray. I probably will pick one up. Lots of extras.

[@RssutharJaisalmer]

Wow! Very nice Radio Model 😲👌👆🙏

[@brendantrott5118]

I scored one of these brand new for free, courier delivered unexpectedly to my door, not sure what the story was but I certainly can't complain about it at that price point, maybe it was some sort of promotion. The model I received has a 240 AC lead as well as the battery & DC power sources, it does have some AC hum so the filtering isn't that crash hot so I will have to source a DC supply for it. It does work reasonably well on the Air Band. I agree it is a bit old fashioned using D Cells in this day and age, they also add a significant weight to a very portable unit. I tend to mainly use my Ham Radio's mostly but I will hang on to the Tecsun for it's versatility as a back up receiver.

[@g4nsj]

Hi Brendan, my plug-in power supply is pretty good but, ideally, run it from a decent supply. Like you, I use my Tecsun as a back up receiver. Cheers, Ray.

[@FrancoDX]

That’s a tidy find Ray. I own a handful of Tecsun and generally speaking they are great SW receivers, very sensitive even on the whip antenna.

[@g4nsj]

This is my first and I must say I'm impressed.

[@FrancoDX]

Be interesting to hear how it performs with the Airband dipole. I made one after watching your video and it works great for me 🙂

[@g4nsj]

@@FrancoDX I've just tried it on my external air band dipole and it's great!

[@jamesslick4790]

I have a Tecsun PL-398bt and a PL-880 For the money, Tecsuns are HUGE bargains! 10/10, will buy Tecsun radios again!

[@ClaireScarrott258]

Thank you so much for this review. I currently have Tecsun PL660 and was looking at possibly getting an S-2000. I now have much more of an idea what it can do.

[@Billiemarie1000]

Stick with your PL660, the 750 is older tech. If you have a good computer get an SDRPlay. An SDR is a whole new experience and a much better deal at $100-$200.

[@ClaireScarrott258]

@@Billiemarie1000 thank you, I will look into SDR

[@jamesslick4790]

@@ClaireScarrott258 SDRs are fun! No doubt, any radio fan should look in to it! But having a good portable radio is STILL important for convenience.

[@ClaireScarrott258]

@@jamesslick4790 thank you and I agree and still have my heart set on Tecsun S-2000

[@daniele.markle6428]

My PL660 died and I picked up one of these S-2000 mainly because after the 660 I wanted a bigger radio which is more suitable for my listening location. Haven't regretted it, this thing is fun, especially the bigger knobs.

[@sparkybluefox]

Great radio review Ray! SBF

[@g4nsj]

Thanks!

[@jessikaentwistle3145]

Looks a good all round little receiver Ray.. 73s.

[@raysghoststories]

Yes, it's really good.

[@jamesslick4790]

I agree on the analog meters! I like digital readout for tuning, But the "S" meter (and VU meters on recorders, ETC) should be real moving needles for accuracy. ESPECIALLY on recorders, "bar graph" VU meters often make me record too low due to "guessing" when the damn thing will clip. 🤦‍♂️

[@neilhenderson6602]

Great video!

[@g4nsj]

Thanks!

[@jorgemellooliveira9611]

Thanks for vídeo South of Brazil

[@francismcclaughry9851]

I have three ham radios and several cb's plus a a two thousand receiver. now it it was a five thousand. I would not want one of these. I have a drake rediever, but who knows who could fix it. I a have a small tuscan and sagian radio. but I ordered me one of these. some one told me the old drake was twice the radio this one is. I would love the old drake fixed. I listen more to fm than I do the other, but if I want to listen to ham when I'm in bed this will be my go to radio. I have a seventy three hundred, a five ninety, and a 706 icom, but they are in my radio room. Right now I have a radio shack am and fm in my bed room. there are times I will scan aroundd the am band at night. my mate likes me going to bed with her. a set of ear phones will let me listen to it all.

[@g4nsj]

That's interesting, thanks.

[@mukeshvig174]

Excellent. You would also make a good teacher 😀. Thanks

[@g4nsj]

Thanks! 👍

[@m.9243]

Greetings Ray, great to see you're well and keep 'ticking', despite all the scaremongering we are under, all over the world. I also have the S-2000 receiver in my collection and I have been more than happy with it for shortwave radio listening and casual Ham reception. I find the BFO a bit 'touchy', just too coarse and oversensitive for easy SSB tuning so, like you, I use a proper ham transceiver for that purpose. The tone controls are useful for listening to voice or music, as well as the two settings in selectivity (wide - narrow), which help reduce noise and interference from adjacent signals. This radio by the way, costs $ 475 Aus. in Australia, which translates to aprox. 250 GBP. I use it mostly to monitor the aircraft Emergency channel here in Sydney, which almost always is quiet ..(and i hope it stays that way..) I use a little copper vertical dipole tuned in the middle of the VHF air- band, around 126 Mhz. Always great to see a new video from you Ray and, when these restrictions lift and we are allowed to travel freely, I might find myself in the UK for a quick visit, which will include a short trip to your QTH to share an ale or two with you! 73's VK2Fxx

[@g4nsj]

I'd love to share an ale or two with you! Excellent idea! OK on the radio. Yes, the BFO is rather touchy. I also think a the tuning could have an even finer setting. Anyway, it's all good fun. Cheers, for now, Ray.

[@marksecker1596]

Great video

[@bilbp41]

I have one of those radios I also use it mostly for shortwave and hairband band

[@TRIPPLEJAY00]

That's a lovely bit of kit, hope you get some good listening in. Have you got any more stories from your AM CB day's. Last one I enjoyed was your ghost experience. 👻

[@g4nsj]

It’s nice to hear from you. I’m working on more ghost stories and other stuff. Cheers, Ray.

[@freedomvigilant1234]

Even at £300 new, that is not a bad price for its capabilities.

[@robertfoster6070]

Multi band rx very useful. When you get fed up with tuning around amateur and short wave bands you can get your daily dose of news and weather from a national or local FM station.

[@g4nsj]

Ah yes, good point.

[@joeolander4350]

And, if you want really good reception and audio…….use your car radio.

[@AdamDeal-KF0PRI]

thank you for good content!

[@g4nsj]

Thanks!

[@AdamDeal-KF0PRI]

@@g4nsj your quite welcome!

[@jopeirson7950]

Hello Ray, I have had one of these radios for about 3 years and dear they might be but just a good functional radio. I use the line in for my i pod recordings with an earphone under my pillow, things like Letter from America and soothing musing etc, helps me sleep. I am using an SDR radio at the moment but have received many stations on shortwave when I had my random wire antenna up. I received a QSL card from the Marianas islands two years ago. Always listening to Habana Radio as well as many African stations. Another thing I found that is not in the instruction book is that I plug my discone antenna into the 50 ohm sockets and cane hear Gatwick from where I live in Lydd Romney Marsh, I also enjoy listening to the coastguard helicopter. Thanks for video.

[@g4nsj]

Hi Jo, that’s interesting. Thanks for the info. As the evenings get darker earlier, I’ll be tuning around the bands more. Hope to hear Africa!

[@electriceyeslide5959]

These are even harder to get today. Used they are usually a minimum of $500 US to even $600 US. The Eton Elite 750 version is about $400 or so on Amazon.

[@g4nsj]

A friend of mine has Eton radio, apparently it's very good.

[@ianmorton5943]

Hey ray I am geting mine next week if don so much overtime for it iv already watched this video but still think its grate and yes do a vidio from the isle of white I liv in cumbria near the lake district grate vidios u do keep them up thanks

[@g4nsj]

OK, more coming soon.

[@electronicshelpcare]

Congratulation

[@MichaelRabbitBass3]

I am interested in this for sure! I want to listen to shortwave broadcast stations.

[@hashmistecnology2559]

Sir i like this work

[@g4nsj]

Thanks!

[@begbieyabass]

I have one at my QTH in Melbourne Au. Works great on greyline dxing picks up America and Europe no probs on a longwire

[@g4nsj]

Excellent!

[@engind.9125]

8:12 That's our Turkish language. 😃 He is talking about the ship traffic in the Istanbul Bosphorus.

[@hassanrasool6515]

Thanks.

[@Joe-KN4IFI]

I'm getting old. I thought I heard you say Pirate ! Don't mind me Ray I just getting old. 73 Joe

[@g4nsj]

Pirate! Perish the thought! 😂🤣

[@ChiDraconis]

@@g4nsj Monitoring long-wave emanations from Eskimo ????

[@ameer-xe6ur]

Thanks

[@charleswendt4868]

I have had the Grundig model for a few years

[@charleswendt4868]

It is the 750

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Its a shame these radios have become quite expensive in recent years as they are a great SWL device.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

@David Wanklyn Ive got the smaller Tecsun 600 and it works very well.

[@M6RDPadam]

Hello really enjoyed watching your video on this radio. Can I ask you when you activate the squelch for airband does it completely silence the speaker or is there still some hiss? And also is it the FM BNC socket for airband? Anyway I thought the video was great and it was super to see it in action with close-up shots of the display. I have the TECSUN PL660 and have had hours of pleasure using it over the years. 73 Adam M6RDP Dawlish

[@g4nsj]

Hi Adam, yes there is still some hiss. The FM BNC socket is also for an airband antenna. Cheers, Ray n

[@M6RDPadam]

@@g4nsj Thanks Ray. Like you said in the video the antenna arrangement is excellent. Very well thought out. 73 Adam

[@jimphillips4377]

I'm looking at getting this for my first hf radio receiver. I was worrying about impedance if I plug a long wire in but this radio has me covered??? Don't really fully understand it all yet. And how does the ground work with a long wire? Do I run a wire off it and plug into the ground socket?

[@g4nsj]

Hi I wouldn’t worry too much about impedance matching when receiving rather than transmitting. To be honest, I wouldn’t worry too much about the ground connection either. If you have a decent RF ground, then it might be worth using it. Just experiment. Cheers, Ray.

[@jasc4364]

It is a pity that the Tecsun S2000 is the only receiver in this price class with so many features, a good sound and a very reasonable price. It is reminiscent of the good old Grundig Satellit. There is probably no more market for this kind of product. SDR and the internet have killed the SWL market.

[@jamesslick4790]

For casually absorbing content, the Internet is, yes easier. But some of us like the "sport" of catching a radio signal for real, And SDRs are a new way to do that, BUT, The first case needs an internet connection (not always available, especially in an emergency) and the second case, SDR is not as convenient as just taking along a traditional radio (his vacation use case is an example.). I use an SDR, a pocket "DC-to Daylight" iCom, along with traditional UHF-FM scanners and traditional MW/SW/VHF-FM radios, ALL have their use! I also use the internet for listening to out of town radio broadcast stations and even (Brodcastify) for out of town scanners.

[@stevenanderson9660]

We may not always have the internet thanks to government censorship.

[@M6RDPadam]

I like your video and watched it a few times now. Have you ever seen how it is in regards to noise when you use the 6v DC adapter, or do you just use batteries? I imagine it might introduce a lot of RF as my Tecsun PL660 is extremely noisy on the adapter, so it is a batteries-only operation. Cheers. 73 Adam

[@g4nsj]

I use batteries mostly but sometimes use a decent power supply, one that doesn’t cause interference.

[@M6RDPadam]

@@g4nsj ah that's really interesting. Thank you for the reply. My main shack supply is a Mydel 13.8v, but I have no idea what to do about 6v. What supply do you use on the S2000? Aside from variable voltage supplies I have no idea what to look for for a quality 6v option. Thanks. Adam

[@g4nsj]

@@M6RDPadam I use a variable bench power supply. Not cheap but really nice.

[@multilecful]

Ray, why would you want that Chinesium radio when you've got the HF150???

[@g4nsj]

Good question. It was £20 so I thought it worthwhile.

[@coolerking7427]

I always loved shortwave and CB radio. I wasn't really interested much in ham radio.

[@bestestimesreborn]

Great Video. Do you ever pick up anything on Long Wave.? I never do on any radio I own in Australia 🇦🇺

[@g4nsj]

Yes, there are quite a few stations on longwave that I can receive in the UK. There is BBC Radio 4 on 198 kHz, RTE on 252 kHz and also French stations. I believe Algeria, Moscow and many others also transmit on long wave. Cheers, Ray.

[@michelberkane2379]

Only BBC and a french station at 232. That all Algéria it's on mw 531 that works with the french antenna. They rent it.

[@michelberkane2379]

I'm in the subub of Paris.

[@aureliusprimus]

Very nice !! yes if you can do a video on the isle of Wight it could be so intersting !!!

[@g4nsj]

Good idea!

[@aureliusprimus]

@@g4nsj Thanks a lot my friend

[@aureliusprimus]

@@g4nsj What sort of antenna did you use during this video ? 😀

[@g4nsj]

@@aureliusprimus Jusr a wire for short wave and it's own telescopic aerial for FM and the airband.

[@aureliusprimus]

@@g4nsj Thanks a lot ! A long wire ?

[@raymondward5629]

Did you have an issue with narrow/broadband, the broadband setting being too overwhelming?

[@g4nsj]

Yes, it is rather too much. I know exactly what you mean.

[@raymondward5629]

@@g4nsj I have an Eton Elite 750. I used to have a Grundig Satellit 750 early version. Another issue I heard about is the polarity on the power plug being center negative. Doesn’t that expose the radio to unnecessary RF from the positive?

[@raysrants]

@@raymondward5629 I don’t think it will affect RF.

[@greggaieck4808]

Radio work shop your G4NSJ Tecsun 2000 shortwave mw lw fm air ssb 6 bands receiver is cool

[@josealeixes2861]

Mr Ray, are you in London?? I would like to take a radio for inspection...

[@BigBand1942]

Beautiful Presentation of that unit! I used to have one here in Texas, USA. I also had one when I served militry in GE. I would ask what antenna is best for the lower bands (AM)...???? I saw a similar unit with FULL TX capable in GE for sale when the wall fell.....it was going for $650 back then..(I know it was illegal to TX) It covered ALL FREQ!!!!! One can listen but NOT TX.....I should have bought it!! What would you have done?

[@g4nsj]

It’s a great radio. I use a MiniWhip active antenna for all HF bands. Cheers, Ray.

[@thomasa.243]

You can find them a little bit cheaper although not that much. Regarding the interference: Do you have them with other radios as well? It might have to do with the mini whip antenna. This thing has to be put at a very precise position because it picks up everything of interference there is. Stay safe ;)

[@g4nsj]

I've put the Mini Whip as high and as far away from the house as possible. The interference here is terrible! Cheers, Ray.

[@thomasa.243]

@@g4nsj Hmm, yeah. I have just heard from the WebSDR Twente that they had problems because the neighbouring building, etc. has caused interference. And they also use the Mini Whip. I have now tried a magnetic loop antenna. Works relatively good for higher Medium Wave and Short Wave range but the Long Wave and almost complete Medium Wave range is quite poor. But the amount of interference and static is very low with that setup.

[@shaymeyabu]

Can this radio scan on Airband or do you have to pre- program channels first?

[@g4nsj]

Mine does scan on airband.

[@martinL1577]

i have the exact same one but mine is a grundig 750

[@la5984]

I have both icom 725

[@Billiemarie1000]

Tecsun manufacturers this radio in China and the S2000 is their label. They also rebrand it as a Grundig S-750 and Eton Elite 750 with only minor differences.I think the S2000 with it's IF output could prove more useful if you want to try DRM.

[@g4nsj]

Thanks for the info, Billie.

[@sunhuatom]

...never realized Tecsun sells outside China. It is indeed a decent brand, best in the area. Their CEO is a radio nuthead himself. Still Offering stunning customer services, but the old fashioned way. When your Tecsun has some issue, you can still mail it back and they are going to fix it for free or with a very small charge.

[@g4nsj]

Excellent!

[@sunhuatom]

@@g4nsj The company has always being very quietly focused on radios like forever. Even 10 or 15 years ago when consumer electronics was a gold rush, they never expanded their business to even adjacent fields. There used to be several photos of Tecsun CEO buried in bunch of electronics gears debugging circuits. He is like "ehh, don't care, as long as folks enjoy" I had Two Tecsun short wave radios when I was in high school, good times back then. S2000 or similar ones were too luxury for me, and I can only watch them in some of the shops who sold them.

[@Markinpuff]

How does it match up with the older Yaesu frg-100, 7700, 7000

[@g4nsj]

Sadly, I don't have the older Yaesu radios to do comparisons.

[@JamesJames-um5xq]

Will this pick up the coastguard or marine traffic ? In fact can any radio pick up coastguard or marine or has it all been scrambled now ?

[@g4nsj]

It’s not scrambled but the Tecsun doesn’t cover the VHF marine band.

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

Is that a SDR based receiver that uses DSP chips for all signal processing.

[@g4nsj]

I don't think so.

[@jonthebru]

I'm interested in DRM SW broadcasts, this radio has the external IF output socket, allowing the connection of a suitable external DRM decoder.

[@g4nsj]

That's right. A useful feature.

[@g4nsj]

On the back of the radio. IF out

[@onedirection3510]

This seems to be the Eton Elite? Looks identical on Amazon.

[@g4nsj]

I believe it is the same.

[@jon2xu]

I love portable radios. What can I do with short wave?

[@g4nsj]

Listen to the world!

[@Garbanzo884]

From the outside it looks like another Elite 750. However, what counts is what's inside.

[@phillipstracner7909]

Thats what I'm thinking. Confusing

[@user-pz4cn2zr9q]

Hello, can you advise me about whether this device is good or not, made in China or Germany?🎉

[@g4nsj]

Hi, as far as I remember mine was made in China. I no longer have the radio so I can't check. However, it's a great radio. It worked well on all bands with a decent aerial.

[@andrewmartin8739]

Is that radio capable of 8.33 khz spacing on airband ?

[@g4nsj]

No, sadly it's not.