It is amazing, it is not the ultimate receiver, missing a few key features
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@Seekthetruth30003 жыл бұрын
I like the fact that it has separate knobs for bass and treble, is stereo, has an MP3 player, is rechargeable. It is a good-looking radio.
@johnmontoya239811 ай бұрын
This has an mp3 ? Great. It doesn't say that in the description on Amazon
@joesmith11426 ай бұрын
I think so also. I kind of like the retro look. It looks 80's boom box.
@kc8tby2 жыл бұрын
After using this radio (I have the 501 version), I can honestly say that this receiver is a pleasure to use! The audio is excellent. This is the best of all my receivers , when it comes to audio, selectivity and sensitivity , including my older Grundig Sattelite receivers, hands down! The only problem I see , and it's nothing I really should be complaining about (!) is the fact that the rear bail seems a bit flimsy. When I am pushing on the buttons on the front of this radio, with the radio propped up on the small rear bail, it seems as though that rear bail has a lot of "play" to it. It might break after a short period of time? By the way, I find the reception of the shortwave bands to be superb JUST with the internal whip antenna fully extended! That is no small advantage IF, like me, you live in a location with no actual access to an outdoor antenna. On a scale of 1 to 10? I give this receiver a 9.5!
@skyhill42792 жыл бұрын
I have a cheap, tiny Retekess pocket radio that can record to SD card so I'm amazed that a radio of this price can't provide that facility too.
@raymondmartin67373 жыл бұрын
I have an older Bluetooth, rechargeable 🔋 battery Bose stereo speaker 🔊 for some time, and it does sound good 👍 with my input devices. That being said, the Tecsun H-501, H-501x, does sound very good 👍 and I am glad to have it.
@Larrymarx3 жыл бұрын
I love your reviews.... You're so honest letting your listeners know, if you're looking for the radio that ends your search for the "Holy Grail" of Radios, this probably isn't it...
@GrotrianSeiler7 ай бұрын
To me, Tecsun makes several really great radios. What you’re paying for here is the sound quality. If that’s important to you, you should get this one. This model seems like a great value for what you’re getting. Thanks for doing these reviews.
@jeffking41763 жыл бұрын
Great. It is important to know all the facts before making a decision. [ As for me, I will be getting one - eventually ]. 📻🙂
@davidsradioroom96783 жыл бұрын
I don't think there is an ultimate portable on the market. It would be nice if they sent a couple SWLs a pre-production model for them to critique before offering a radio to market.
@dakrafaren77223 жыл бұрын
Hello. I like your radios' presentations, I have watched a lot of them and I have a suggestion, the verbal part of presentation can be interrupted by a few very short demonstration of the device's operation to finally show, at the end of the review, how a given radio works in relation to the subject. That is, as you usually do in your reviews. Thanks.
@leyland9999 Жыл бұрын
Very good review. It’s surely maybe the of the best what you can get today. This is exactly my problem with today’s portables. I’ve got a now ancient Sony ICF-2001D/2010 from 1983. That Sony blows away this and any other Tecsun portable radio. As for sound quality, that aspect is about the only feature that blows away the Sony. It really does. But this is the only thing that is better than on the Sony. And I haven’t even brought up the old Grundig Satellite series. In short, we simply have to do with what we can buy today. For this reason we must praise Tecsun!
@dxace13 жыл бұрын
It's quite clear that the H-501 and 990x are the way to go for those who have a bit more finer requirements such as the ability to re-calibrate in SSB and multiple bandwidths in SSB. All Sangean had to do with the 909x2 is put one or both (preferably both) of those features in that radio and it would be competitive. The way things are, the quality H-501 and 990x IMHO just leap those receivers over the Sangean from the start..
@lordkitchner49242 жыл бұрын
SONY ICF 2010 is THE Ultimate Rec'r...but because of you...I got this one!
@altclut20 күн бұрын
It’s beautiful!
@johnharris18463 жыл бұрын
very honest review Gilles, thank you...
@rossvandeen12073 ай бұрын
I really like the H-501. BUT... Why doesn't it have HD Radio too? I think having HD would really complete the package. Thank you for all your reviews.
@adk57463 жыл бұрын
Gilles, with that said, excluding price and adding in these options like audio and feel, is it correct to say this is the best currently available portable radio on the market. Again excluding price, is there anything better. Thanks
@davidprovost19813 жыл бұрын
Can you do a comparison between the Tecsun H501x and the Tecsun S2000 (Grundig 750)?
@Arturo-sm1tb2 жыл бұрын
Hear Hear. That's what I really want to hear. Thinking of the S2000 in the Spring....that would complete my Tecsun collection.
@HangryGiant2 жыл бұрын
Had the tecsun s2000 for one day. The rf from the power cord makes un unbearable, my pl368 was more clear so I returned the s2000. I think I'll get the H501x instead
@KD5NJR3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the analysis.
@ogiejii7885 Жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to this video everytime I think about upgrading from the PL880. I'm satisfied with the 880 sound quality and not interested in extended range am/fm as I'm within 50 miles of 2 metro centers with a variety of radio formats. I'll wait for something better, would like an upgraded "base" receiver, but I see nothing on the market outside of a HF transceiver with SW range, so..... I'll wait.
@garywest37633 жыл бұрын
ok, So No portables get a 10, is what you said about the PL-990, back in 2020'. But Does the Tecsun H-501 come closer to a "10" than the PL-990 ?
@BobLewen3 жыл бұрын
How would you compare the audio and sensitivity to the Grundig Satellit /Eton 750….another large “portable’??
@GardenBushcrafter Жыл бұрын
You can plug in high quality amplified speakers into any radio, and get far richer, louder and powerful sound quality, if that is the priority for you. For DXers like me, sensitivity, selectivity and able to hear the weak signals better in the QRM and QRN is far more important. Does this radio offer that ability in much improved level for the price? That seems the point.
@MR_Radi86 Жыл бұрын
Great review...a great radio and a lot of attractive specifications.
@martinwillis35512 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great review. I am right at the stage that you mentioned with my XHDATA. Should I change it. Well there is one question I would like to ask and this really does annoy me about the XHDATA. That is the chuffing noise between frequencies when tuning. So does the H-501X do that or is it quiet. That may seem to be nit picking but it is annoying all the same. Also I have a IK Multimedia iLoud speaker to play mp3's so I could sell that as it won't be needed. Another plus is that I do like the more detailed frequency readout on SW SSB. So any advice would greatly accepted thank you.
@maryrafuse38512 жыл бұрын
The broadcast AM bandwidth is exceptional. I think you are in Montreal??? If so 940 AM must sound great? They play a nice mix of music both English & French, in the winter months after dark they come into the Maritimes quite well.
@ZiggZagg112 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the H501X... How will it compare to my other SW radio Radio Shack DX-398...? I think I am ready for another radio... My DX-398 had some mods done an external antenna and the tuning mute was removed... It has served me well...
@greggaieck48082 жыл бұрын
Gilles your Tecsun H-50,1x mw lw fm streo SW ssb 5 bands receiver is so awesome
@TheMajkla3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Giles for information. Well said, I've got both the 680 (used a lot for listening to aviation band) and the 880. This new one is beautiful but I can't justify spending that much when I have those other two which work perfectly. Maybe the 880 will stop working sometimes as it's used every day and has travelled so much. But then the 680 is only a year old so it will be a good replacement.
@Arturo-sm1tb2 жыл бұрын
Hey, the price is WAY down now as of December 2021. Can get this one well under 300.
@AEZAEZEL-1877 ай бұрын
The ultimate receiver in my eyes would be a Tecsun radio like the PL990X but with a color display with a portable PLL receiver with a DSP SDR!
@dougsmith44253 жыл бұрын
NICE . I'm sure it's great, but I think I'll stick with my Eton 750 Elite and Sangean 405 til the prices come down . Keep up the great reviews! 73s!
@Arturo-sm1tb2 жыл бұрын
Its down now. Good time to purchase the H-501X.
@alanp29532 жыл бұрын
I understand this topic is about SW radio. A lot of listeners would resort to fm for music. I want an H501x Radio. It just looks like the best engineered product. I like the idea of owning the best. Sorry that sounds somehow selfish. I understand the states have a different approach. My problem in the uk is that the UK Government intends to turn off fm radio in 2034. Just wondering what your thoughts are on this... whats happening in the states.. re turning off fm.. I do understand the topic is shortwave. But no one tunes into shortwave for good audio quality.
@RJDA.Dakota3 жыл бұрын
Back in my day, people used to say that about those Zenith Trans-Oceanic Radios. Not to take anything away from them and they’re great performers. This is just like that. Also wish it did have the SD recorder. Even Retekess supplies a cheap SD recorder for shortwave; that would be fun.
@whollyunaware51853 жыл бұрын
Tecsun does offer an inexpensive recorder (ICR-100) that can be connected to their radios for recording directly to an SD card. In fact, it is supplied with the kit versions of their PL-880 and PL990X radios.
@greggaieck48082 жыл бұрын
Gilles your utube videos are awesome
@NTPTM3 жыл бұрын
Hej Gill agree that it would be nice if the Tecsun H-501X had a more modern display and also, with RDS would be a nice feature to have and recording. But maybe in the next models from Tecsun we have Rds and a upgraded display. Anyway, I think the Tecsun H-501X is a nice big radio and I'm excited friday is the day when my Tecsun H-501X will arrive. I think the days go by slowly you know Gill when you waiting for candy take care and have a lovely week.
@j7ndominica051 Жыл бұрын
Recording to an SD card would be handy because when I am near a computer, I can't get any stations. The recording device has to travel with the radio. They don't even need a codec for it with enough capacity on the card, and high fidelity. Perhaps the SD card would cause interference? Something else they could add is morse code decoding to text of those beacons.
@cellguru993 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks for your hard work to make this channel great! To make this the ultimate it needs RDS, HD, and decent sync. Sangean design would be great but not at the expense of what Tecsun brings to the table. Getting the Eton Elite Exec for now. Looking at the Eton Elite Satellite when it releases but not holding my breath for when that may be. Likely would have gotten the E1 years ago but XM instead of HD, really? Ugh. Yes I love FM dx too. I may end up getting the H-501 when the hard case becomes available at the end of June.
@fatbikearcticnomad21222 жыл бұрын
Great video man! I love all your videos. I have this radio. What would better than this radio? I wouldn’t mind buying another radio receiver if it’s more superior in functionality, quality etc….What would be better in your opinion? Thanks brother…..
@DD-uq8qg2 жыл бұрын
Read through all comments. Found not a single female. I wonder what makes radio male-only hobby. Any theories ? 😊
@MilingonaProject2 жыл бұрын
Hello Giles! H-501x looks amazing. But how is the sound quality of H-501x compared to Eton Elite Field you have reviewed earlier? Any recommendation?
@OfficialSWLchannel2 жыл бұрын
as good if not better, plus stereo makes it even more interesting
@boydmasonlake19953 жыл бұрын
Nice overview!
@lonnieclemens80287 ай бұрын
I agree that this receiver is exceptionally good. But the technology is too complicated. I purchased this radio new on eBay and I am returning it. I have set this radio beside and old Sangean 818 cs and compared the receiving capabilities of both. There is not that much difference. I have found myself referencing the instruction manual time after time just to program frequencies. I always enjoy your shortwave radio reviews. Thank you for sharing.
@johnlomasney3 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@urbanexplorationmexico29583 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@adk57463 жыл бұрын
Maybe we could get it to record if you ran a cable from the audio out to the audio in jack....JOKING!!!!
@OriginalFinnish22 Жыл бұрын
This would Probably be a good first Radio, and quite cheap for what it is ???
@PCDAS-yy3xt7 ай бұрын
Between tecsun h501x & tecsun s 2000, which is a better radio?
@OfficialSWLchannel7 ай бұрын
H-501x
@leadballoon062 жыл бұрын
Do you think the signal would overload with a mla 30+ on shortwave?
@OfficialSWLchannel2 жыл бұрын
have not had any overload on the H 501X using it
@erikbetancourt71942 жыл бұрын
I have the eaton 750, how does this compare to that? I was thinking about getting this one for more portable uses? The 750 is not a small one, would like to see if this a radio i can take to work type?
@josephdeery49313 жыл бұрын
Hi does the external antenna port work on fm on the techson p hi does the external antenna port disconnect the telescopion fm on thetechtechson pl 990x thank you very much
@Arturo-sm1tb2 жыл бұрын
Really like the H-501X, but I agree, its not nearly perfect. The sound is nowhere near as good as the S-2000, and honestly, the Tecsun 8800, which is not stereo but still the best mono sound for me. Sensitivity? That's what I really value, and this one is really good, but about the same as the major Tecsun portable radios. Do not own the S-2000. The H-501X is superior to my disappointing 990X. That one was a wasted purchase IMHO.
@joshuagardner8942 жыл бұрын
Eton Elite XM (the original version) is the one I am told is the top of the line shortwave. Good luck finding one however, list price on ebay is typically $900 or so. Dont be fooled, the new release of the Eton Elite is not good at all (sold at $600)
@Pablodecastroportalescamocha2 жыл бұрын
Hola me parace una radio excelente me podria decir cuanto dura la batería. Gracias un saludo.
@josephdeery49313 жыл бұрын
Hi does the techsun pl990x external antenna port work fm. I think it works on sw mw and lw??? Thank you very much
@bianchispurs Жыл бұрын
I purchased this radio off ebay, it is not the x but the seller said I didnt need the X in USA. It gets the worst reception of my 3 shortwave radios, and very poor FM. I was wondering if it could possibly be counterfeit or does the X make a difference. Thanks
@OfficialSWLchannel Жыл бұрын
It is very sensitive...make sure you did not get a bad one.
@kcwongytube Жыл бұрын
501x is an export version. It is working better on AM tuning in US or Canada.
@raymondmartin67373 жыл бұрын
You can get large tabletop, not portable though, receivers that cost thousands.
@stridermt2k3 жыл бұрын
Can you try a FM scan using your discone maybe compared to the telescopic? I'm not even a FM DXer, but I'm curious! SWL recording is a two-edged sword because the same feature can be used to record a interesting or historic news broadcast or a some very cool utility or numbers station can also used to record someone's stupid pop song. ...jerks. :(
@davidgordon33052 жыл бұрын
i AHVE ONE, AND IT IS SUPERB FOR MY SITUATION - LOCAL INTEFERENCE THAT BLOTS OUT RECEPTION ON PRETTY MUCH EVERY OTHER RADIO I OWN OR HAVE TRIED. tHE tECSUN PULLS IN STATIONS WITH NO PROBLEM WHEN MY EXPENSIVE RADIOS CANNOT GET ALL THE bbc STATIONS, WITH THE LOCAL TRANSMITTER IN LINE OF SIGHT. iF YOU HAVE INTEFERENCE ISSUES LOCALLY, TRY THIS RADIO - IT SEEMS TO RECEIVE WHERE MOST OTHERS STRUGGLE. YES, NOT CHEAP - but YOU DO GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. Dratted CapsLock... need to re-disable it - Windows thinks it knows better than me, keeps resetting my key disabling!
@gordonbrown59012 жыл бұрын
Why do folks doing radio reviews not play the radio?
@OfficialSWLchannel2 жыл бұрын
A review talks about the performance and features,it is not a demonstration video. want to see me play with it, there are dozens of videos.
@MannyScoot Жыл бұрын
what's the difference between the 501 and 501x ?
@sunnyboner676 Жыл бұрын
X is for their export model.
@mauriziotosetti23433 жыл бұрын
Is there the possibility to use common AA batteries ?
@tempest4112 жыл бұрын
No, it only accepts 18650 cells.
@johnbeckham14833 жыл бұрын
What is on shortwave radio these days?
@nathanpetrovski75253 жыл бұрын
There is all kinds of stuff. From international broadcasters and ham radio operators to aircraft flying over the ocean.
@tonystephen63122 ай бұрын
And we don't get to hear it..
@OfficialSWLchannel2 ай бұрын
If you would take the time to go through the videos...you will hear it dozens of times.
@Altoid7772 жыл бұрын
No Aircraft Band...
@OfficialSWLchannel2 жыл бұрын
A basic scanner does that way better than any portable receiver with Shortwave
@marrkparkes37753 жыл бұрын
No way
@marrkparkes37753 жыл бұрын
Wait till the malachite is upgraded it will will wipe there ass
@sunnyboner676 Жыл бұрын
I live in Central Asia and both the S2000 and 501 are the same price. Which one should I get?