Internet Meets AM, FM & Shortwave Radio (SSB)? CHOYONG LC90

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

There are some cuts in this video after posting, KZbin didn't like some of the music that played over the air!

[@KO4VNX]

well, we still admire your taste!

[@threadripper979]

No fair use in youtubeland?

[@chazcheadle]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse I figured it was something like, or just life- loved the video. Thanks!

[@kaleembaig319]

Remove the external antenna and use the telescopic antenna dude.

[@kaleembaig319]

If a radio lacks SW it is craaap! Been loving shortwaves since childhood. Although this radio is not worth it.

[@pspadotto]

Oh man, the WinAMP memories you unlocked!

[@quentinrawlins4876]

It whips the Lamas ass😮

[@MaxBandwidth-rb1qx]

I was scrolling down to type "It really whips the llama's ass!" right as he said it lol

[@AddieDirectsTV]

It’s still available…somehow. And can confirm, still whips the llama’s ass.

[@thegrassisbluer09]

Just went open source, they're asking the community to modernize it. I'm stoked to have winamp on my phone

[@Pre-Expatriate]

Shoutcast was the shit.

[@escomag]

I feel old. I remember when my grandfather had a license for his CB. He listened to long wave or short wave at night. My other grandfather listened to police and fire on his Bearcat scanner. I listened to KNX or KFI at night under the covers in bed. A long time ago in a Galaxy far, far away.

[@KarlDahlquist]

I bought one of these a couple months ago. It is now my favorite radio.

[@TSGEnt]

Love the Buc-ee's t-shirt.

[@ktsecord]

I've been listening to RadioParadise for over 20 years all over the world. Streaming at its finest!!

[@daledervin3672]

In the beginning of the Russia/Ukraine war, I tuned into Ukrainian AM stations and held up my phone to the speaker with the Google Translate app running and it easily translated what was going on.

[@vladimir-dxdx7653]

In the evening, listen to the frequency 1386 kHz. There are retransmissions of many radio stations, and at night Ukrainian Radio is retransmitted. The transmitter is in the Baltics. I am from Ukraine, the city of Lviv. Thank you for supporting Ukraine.

[@daniell8387]

It's funny that a lot of hams will ask "Why use internet radio if you have a phone in your pocket?" Forgetting that a lot of the danger to our hobby comes from the opinion "Why use ham radio if you have a phone in your pocket?"

[@leonardgucciardo8386]

Great radio bought mine about a month ago. I keep it next to my ham radios in my shack. I always have it on if I am doing FT8. Love the internet side of it. The company is great I gave them a suggestion to add Pandora , Sirius and other streamers in a firmware update and they got back to me and said they would forward it to their engineers to see what they can do. I love that they get back to you within 24hours. You can’t go wrong with the LC-90

[@kchedville]

I got one being delivered tomorrow 1/15/25... can't wait to put it thru the Tests... :)

[@kchaney56]

Love that Buc-ee's shirt.

[@Kq4hcuDan]

Last five occasions I went to buc-ees I got treated like garbage by the staff

[@davidsradioroom9678]

It is not a bad radio, but with a few firmware upgrades, it could be a great radio. The internet portion of this radio is intriguing.

[@Z28videogates]

Interesting radio. It should really go from 530kHz to 30MHz though. It should really have CB and 10 Meters.

[@Baz79H]

What is the app you used on your cell phone to put against the speaker to identify signals the radio is picking up

[@kchaney56]

Very interesting radio but perhaps not quite ready for prime time. Thanks for taking the time to review this for us.

[@Andrew-DX]

I saw that radio at the Hamvention this year. I thought about getting one but haven’t… yet.

[@AudioDaze]

I've seen reports from many users that the use of the external antenna causes the overload leading to the interference of strong local stations (KFI) when you were trying to listen to WWV. Perhaps step outside with only the telescoping antenna and recheck some shortwave freqs. I'm really enjoying mine, had for 3 weeks and two firmware upgrades. Current version as of 9/19/24 is 4.6. The MW broadcast band is the weakest link in my opinion. I've found the FM performance very good. Loving the internet capability!

[@BrandonM-bd2tf]

I love symphony music is so relaxing

[@scottforbes0]

Winamp and a clone by the name of XMMS, which was built into the earliest versions of Ubuntu Linux, a long time ago. I have vivid memories of streaming electronic music while playing Counter Strike. Those were the golden years.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Oh man. All the things there!

[@martinsmith2497]

it really whips the llama's ass

[@mrtechie6810]

Compared to the Tecsun PL-330?

[@DD5LP]

Does it support DRM? Digital Radio Mondial. Basically FM quality from an AM shortwave station. 73 Ed.

[@patrickmccarthy4903]

What was the app you used on your phone to search stations on the radio?

[@cfldriven]

I have one and this radio is internet focused and as such one can't expect the same receive quality as Qodosen DX286 or XHDATA D808. With the ability to add to the internet stations I find myself using LC90 everyday, can't say the same for all the other shortwave radios in my collection.

[@mrtechie6810]

Compared to the Tecsun PL-330?

[@cfldriven]

@@mrtechie6810 I have PL-680 which I love for different reasons. If I really want to work MW/SW I do with my Qodosen DX286, Tecsun PL-286 or XHDATA D808. The LC90 just a great internet and general radio. It does excel at being able to get OTA firmware upgrades with fixes and new features at no additional cost.

[@ohms497]

Good start?

[@larrybragg7406]

Your picking up hetrodyne possibly from the FM band. Mine does the same according to what antenna on shortwave. It's not filtering out the fm with the antenna your using.

[@pmehta4452]

Great video. I have a cheap radio with SM stations. In our area (Vancouver BC) there is a East Indian station that comes on (SM - .2). What is SM and is this short wave. I need to purchase another radio like this and I don't know where to start looking. Many thanks.

[@Jody_VE5SAR]

No Internet features, but "hearing" good things about the new Tecsun S-2200x.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Oh geez that ain’t cheap!

[@alafenetre81]

I had the previous S2000, it lasted 3 years and then had no audio any more. Two technicians explained to me that the printed board had to be changed, which meant the end of the Tecsun. I would not recommend that model.

[@aa3konthego]

Really want to get a SW only capable receiver but it looks like the best option is to spend the $$$ and do the buy once cry once route.

[@juggalizzle75]

Winamp... Ahhh The good ole days. Does it have the ability to manually enter a web audio stream?

[@martinsmith2497]

it really whips the llama's ass

[@joshuagardner894]

FYI, the most recent firmware update turns this into a full coverage receiver, able to cover up to 30 Mhz in shortwave. As to picking up KFI over WWV, I dont know that your antenna setup isnt causing problems, using splitters has always done weird things for me. I would recommend picking up a simple L shaped female to male mono so you arent using a splitter.

[@KO4VNX]

The sound quality actually seems good!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Yeah. I was impressed with that.

[@PewShaiDun]

Why the heck does a radio need a firmware upgrade? It searches for channels but a firmware upgrade for fm and am? I Know the old radio still work today? Is this has to do with dab+?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Newer radios generally have FPGAs or other computing bodies, hence the need for firmware.

[@PewShaiDun]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse thanks for sharing this im gonna check this on the internet, what is the use of this fpgas? Some dab+? Or what cause we all know radios run on mhz wich means fm and am have channels signals

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Some are full-up Software Defined Radios, others do voice processing.

[@cfldriven]

The firmware allowed them to add SSB which the radio didn't originally have.

[@theccieguy]

Great Shirt

[@chriswhite1318]

I have a feeling that what you was hearing on the WWV frequencies was a nearby AM broadcast station

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Indeed it was. I have an AM broadcast band stop on that antenna, it is possible that the radio was pulling that in over its ferrite antenna.

[@richardruda267]

Good content. What's that IOS app you used to "listen"

[@ryanmigliori9142]

Do a review on the ksun radios there cheap and good quality. Except for the ones with bt it messes up the FM broadcast receiver so all these products have there pros and cons

[@applejacks971]

That station at 91.5 sounds like WKRP before Andy switched to the rock format. I was waiting to hear 'You're listening to 'The *looks at coffee mug* Johnny Caravella Show'...

[@Getsluckyalot]

When you used the splitter for the antenna, did you plug the open port with a terminator? Im wondering if the interference was just coming in from the open port. Thank you for your testing. Love your videos. You actually insprired me to get my ham license. Finally got it last week. Thank you again! 73

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

My connected antenna has a broadcast band stop filter, I believe there might be something related to the ferrite antenna inside the radio.

[@ronsindric4241]

WOW; GOOD STUFF ! HAM RADIO; a looooong time ago, I was WD8ODM; home brew tube transmitter ( ~1.5 watts max ), crystal control, CW only, 40 M; two keys; J-47, a b a very ooooooold VIBROPLEX . My receiver was a COLLINS 75A4. PLEASE consider doing some posts on vintage HAM GEAR, learning Morse Code, getting a license, and SAFELY ( good lightning arrestor ) assembling a HAM SHACK. Using a good, safe end-fed and tuned long wire, I sometimes go to AM and FM and listen SKIP ----》 what is the farthest away commercial station I can QSL . Back in Grad School when not doing Chemistry research, I fantasized about achieving a CW DXCC on 40 M with a max RF oUT of 500 mW 🤪 Never made it. Retired now, I just might go back.

[@Sankara2000]

many questions Can you call these radios? In that case, our cell Smartphones too are radios, in the sense they all use radio (EM) waves.. And Explain to me (LoL) how would you DX in that 73

[@slick8086]

Soma FM is internet radio, I've been listening to Secret Agent and Groove Salad since about 2004

[@AlexGonzalez-g7b]

could this access noaa weather stations ?

[@miroslawkaras7710]

So it have Wifi connetion.I wonder if they buil in microfone (hidden) so the "manufacturer" can lessem to you...

[@cfldriven]

It barely works so not too concerned about them listening, more concern with Amazon and Google.

[@ItsDaPlumber]

Josh did you hear about the 2nd wave of attacks against hexbo-something, their 2 way radios blew up!!!

[@willowen5781]

Happy Hardcore! lol, there is something I haven't heard in a while...

[@davefreeman2805]

I recently purchased the Choyong LC 90 that is performing poorly on the mw band even though I updated to firmware 4.6. I am using the outdoor mode for my outdoor am loop. Support has told me to try the LC 90 outdoors in outdoor mode. Would the trek am loop work with the LC 90 ?

[@KarlDahlquist]

the MW is pretty poor. It is better to turn off the WIFI when listening to MW or shortwave, and being outside with a longwire attached. I like the FM and internet stations, I have already added 50 more station streams to my favorites.

[@Smershsh]

WARNING: Winamp memories trigger. Oh, the simpler times

[@martinsmith2497]

it really whips the llama's ass

[@lawrencehawkins7198]

"Pull of the plastic. Pull off the plastic..." "Back and to the left. Back and to the left. Back and to the left..."

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Hahah! I see what you did there.

[@joistein]

It is weird that they have the right-side empty?

[@cfldriven]

Due to speaker cabinet the left-side is free of knobs, dials and ports.

[@joistein]

@@cfldriven the XHDATA has the speaker on the right side but has volym and Antenna+ headphone connection.

[@stevesutton1930]

Should have sent that to Randy to remove the plastic

[@deletemeforevs]

Thanks for testing, much appreciated. I'll pass on that thing. 73 KE8SDS

[@TrevHolland]

Man, that Buc-ee's shirt is getting some serious mileage.

[@raymondmartin6737]

I just sent an email to Chonyang Technical Support a couple of days ago, that I can't connect my LC90M, the mini version, as with the full size LC90M, according to them, because of the Security Protocol, WPA, WPA2, etc. I have an older Ocean small internet connected receiver which works fine with my WiFi, now being a TMobile Gateway, and where I resided previously, with Xfinity Cable internet at a 1GB plus speed. Somebody previously advised me to use an older router with less Security levels. I say no, this is a fault from Choyong. I already returned my LC90M, and now have the LC90M with the same compatibility problem. All my other devices do connect to my 5G internet as they did previously with Cable Broadband Xfinity. 😮

[@chazcheadle]

24 minutes to “pull off the plastic”. 😅❤

[@stephenaulds]

nice shirt!

[@sinousty]

Excellent review - Thank You ! ( and skip the "facial introduction" next time ;)) 😉

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I’ll just keep doing what I want. Feel free to make a better video thanks.

[@zacharybeese677]

Ack, poor selectivity.

[@curtisletch6911]

Seems like it needs fixes

[@steveburnham5073]

I know the Official SWL KZbin channel and Farpoint Farms KZbin channel have done reviews on this radio.

[@SFBenjaminK]

I wish these internet radios was three times bigger an with the AC plugged in 2..I don't like this, and I can't find a good size one that works very well too

[@Camp_Runamuck]

I’d hold off till the LC100

[@MrSparks54]

That radio is not ready for prime time, especially for the price. The external antenna jack placement and the lack of selectivity is a hard no for me. If I want to stream, I use my Ocean Digital which is a great internet radio. Cheers

[@bluestar2253]

I thought the idea of a radio is not being tied to the internet, in a survivalist mode. Furthermore this radio has limited bandwidth, unlike other SW radios with 1800kHz to 30MHz range. If you want internet radio, you can just stay with your smart phone!

[@cfldriven]

Don't kid yourself, having gone through Helene the only thing that worked was AM and FM radio. Internet and cell were dark for days. All my shortwaves were tuned to the few remaining AM/FM stations in the area.

[@danszabo2838]

Horrible trying to connect to WiFi.. I returned it..

[@cimbakahn]

I'm not going to bother with the Raddy RF919 or its knockoffs or the Choyong LC90 until they get their act together.

[@ankitbhateja]

Hello josh what are your views on recent attacks on Hezbollah where ICOM's IC V82 radios exploded in the latest IDF hack

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Making a video.

[@Coyotehello]

RFI Afrique Radio France International Afrique Hahaha. That was cool.

[@omermohamed556]

Nice❤❤❤❤

[@haggy38]

Just turn off wifi when using SW.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Ohhhhh??? I will try.

[@ZorroDaddy]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse Did it work ?

[@DavidPaxton-tj1wt]

This may be a bit off topic but I have a small problem that possibly you or some of your audience may have knowledge of. I am just trying to get back on the air after 13or so years of inactivity due to a condo that has rules against using ham or CB equipment. I know I could have taken them to court and PROBABLY have beaten them even if they claim it is a deed restriction. But did not go that route because all of my neighbors would have hated me because a law suit and lawyer would be an excuse to rase the condo fees even if I am totally within my rights. But now I am getting ready to sell my condo and set up my equipment in an RV. But I found an od little radio I can find nowhere on the web and I would like to get a manual before even firing it up to see if it works. Not even sure if it was a gift by someone or maybe a silent key garage sale???? It's an Alinco DK-MC 3 SX. Anyone know anything about it or how to find a manual for it?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Never heard of a DK. Are you sure it isn’t a DJ?

[@DavidPaxton-tj1wt]

OK revision here, took another look at it now that i have had cataract surgery and it is a DR-MO3SX sorry about that.

[@cfldriven]

Noooooooooooooooooo, he pulled the plastic!

[@BrantleySmithNC]

WinAMP FTW! AIM 2nd place lol

[@martinsmith2497]

it really whips the llama's ass

[@WhiteRvssian2023]

Only it's more expensive than a lot of SDR rigs ... I woud be expressed if it would cost € 150. It's advertised for € 749. There's so much better to have at that price.

[@joeprete7424]

$250 …ouch!

[@alafenetre81]

That means no LW. The Search function among Internet radios and podcasts is lame.

[@Buck1954]

What happens when the internet shuts down? Don't say it won't because we have our radios for emergencies.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

You just use the radio in that case. It’s also just a radio.

[@davidmays1115]

Warning: you'll be darn lucky if it connects to your wifi network. I have 8 other internet radios that work perfectly. The Choyong is a $250 paperweight.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

This one connected fine for me. Did you try the new firmware?

[@sydgerald]

I have 9 friends who own this radio, none of them have issues connecting to any network. I don't own this radio, but one thing I like about it, is the fact that Choyong constantly releases updates, and is very active answering questions on social media (including KZbin)

[@jimherbwill]

i WOULD gladly buy one, but my wifi is 5ghz.

[@cfldriven]

It has to connect to 2.5gHz and WPA2 or less. It will not connect to WPA3 WiFI. I just dug up an old WiFi router and dedicated to just this radio.

[@JacksonAndy-s4y]

Eula Roads

[@canyondan]

That radio is a loser. Not worth the money imho.

[@brentmcc6048]

I'll say it for you "it's junk" Thanks for the review.

[@ryanjacob8568]

Sounds like the selectivity is horrible!

[@mandosandradios]

250$Us

[@la5984]

Send it back please

[@nileslivingstonsr3930]

Stopped @ 2:33 seconds because, the Lord Jesus Christ's name ( Jesus! ) is NOT a cursed word!! ... Ezekiel 2:1-3:27; 18:1-32; 33:1-33 ( King James Bible ONLY! ) ... Ephesians 4:29-30; I Peter 1:16-17; I Cor. 15:33-34; Psalm 1:1-6; 19:1-14; 119:1-176; Prov. 3:33; I Peter 1:1-II Peter 3:18; James 3:1-18!! ... Matthew 24:1-25:46!! ... I'd be READING: Daniel 1:1-13:12; and Revelation 1:1-22:21 over and over again!! / II Tim. 2:14-26; I Tim. 4:13-16!! ... or else. ... Matt. 7:1-27!! ... but who pays ATTENTION to the details of God's holy written word in THESE LAST DAYS? ... Even so, Amen.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Yeah, I don’t believe your god exists.

[@cfldriven]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse But he believes in you.

[@emanuel0417]

You don’t need to pay more than a $100 for a radio to listen to news. Heck a $10 radio will still let you listen to depressing news. News will not change even if you have an expensive radio. And news from around the world is even more depressing than our local news. Listening to good music just requires a pair of good bluetooth speakers. That said it’s still fun to fiddle around with a like old fashioned radio. Enjoy a little of an era gone by.