Is the RADDY RF757 SHORTWAVE RADIO Any Good?

I recently tried out the Raddy RF 757, a feature-packed multiband receiver priced at just $95.
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After my Grundig G6 got damaged, I was eager to see how the RF 757 would compare. The radio arrived quickly, and I was impressed by its sturdy build, though the thin telescoping antenna requires careful handling. The wide LCD display is clear and easy to read, showing useful information like battery level, volume, frequency, bandwidth, signal-to-noise ratio, and RSI. The controls are intuitive, and the side tuning knob is a thoughtful touch. With a rechargeable 2500mAh battery, built-in flashlight, and SOS alarm, the RF 757 is designed for versatility and convenience. Overall, the Raddy RF 757 offers great value and stands out as a reliable, portable companion for both casual listeners and radio enthusiasts.
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[@musclosoft]

Ordered 2 of them on Amazon. Both of them have a defective LCD display: missing digits, segments or symbols. Returned both of them!

[@BrokenSignal]

That's not good. Hopefully they get that sorted out.

[@n1vca]

​@@musclosoft thanks, I read the same things and even here in this video you can see the last digit starting to fade... No quality control 😢

[@radellaf]

Same thing here, mid December, when they had 10% off $65. Got a bad one, Amazon exchange, 2nd one even worse LCD. I have contacted support so maybe they'll help. It took some back-and-forth, but they helped out with a bad 320 and a bad 886. I guess I like the radios enough to deal with the QC, but their review ratings do suffer.

[@n1vca]

Thank you for the first brief impression you gave us. Why isn't anyone curious about these features: - what bandwidth settings are available in which demodulation mode - the RF919 seems to be able to receive very narrow and selective Broadcast-FM, which is ideal for FM-DXers? - does it support synchronous AM? Its reduces the distortion when fading because of the LF-HF skywave propagation - what about the Air-Band Squelch ... is it as bad with a white noise trail like that of the bigger brother, the RF919? - When you use the recording feature, does it record the "nothing" in between the squelch being muted or is it smart and records only actual signals once the squelch opens up ... or is it very smart and records each signal between the squelch as a single file with a frequency and time-stamp in the file name and/or MP3 tag? Ideal for monitoring all day and check after work! - How fast is the memory channel scanning - channels per second? - Does it scan across different bands and modes? - How fast is the frequency range scanning and which steps are available? - How does it compare with its sensitivity and selectivity to a common reasonably good cheap radios like e.g. the XDATA-D808 or some Tecsun radios? Compare challenging weak signal situation across different bands and modes and see if and how different the outcome is - also nobody has ever done that with the RF919 model. - How does it compare in 2m or 70cm ham bands to a cheap handheld? Signal to noise? - Does the Bluetooth link show the RDS data on the phones graphics display for station identification? - Does it have a BT remote stand-by mode? If so you have it anywhere in your shack and use it mainly via your phone that is in your pocket anyway, if it supports being turned on and off via BT. I like its form factor and the fact that I don't pollute the environment using traditional batteries and charge it with the European USB-C standard ... every modern car has it ... I like the smartphone remote control if it can also stream its audio to the phone that you use your wireless headphones on ... so you could have it secured in your backpack operating with a small wire antenna while hiking in the mountains and listen to all kinds of VHF/UHF communications via your phone, without annoying people around you. Or does it only work as a BT speaker for your phone - can be very nice too, but I would probably use it 99% the other way around. Shame it doesn't have SSB, but if it does all the other modes well, it would still be a very interesting to me, especially the AIR-Band part.

[@jtc1947]

@n1vca You ask VERY GOOD QUESTIONS! Hope to see ANSWERS! BE WELL!

[@ditto1958]

I wish I would have seen this one sooner. I like that it has backlit buttons. I have three nice portable multi-band receivers and none of them can be easily used in the dark. Oh, and today there’s a coupon and Amazon has it for $60.

[@BrokenSignal]

I think it's a great radio!

[@FromthehamshackwithNJ4Z]

looks like a great little radio!!!! nicely done

[@BrokenSignal]

Thanks!

[@TheBlackn1ght]

Ssb and it would be the best seller

[@jtc1947]

Your vid is short but informative! I saw another vid where a gent spent TOO much time on the manual!

[@BrokenSignal]

Thank you, I like to get right to the point!

[@jtc1947]

@@BrokenSignal it's like the old Western saying? "Let's get to where the horses are!"

[@LaVidaLocaHomie]

Yes, some of these content creators seem to have a very severe case of OCD.

[@celsoontherock777]

Very good radio, thanks for the video, hugs from Brazil

[@BrokenSignal]

Thanks for listening

[@TheBlackn1ght]

Ssb needed

[@normanhill535]

Thank you for the great video.

[@BrokenSignal]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@SERHAT1971]

Thanks for the video Would you recommend this radio for amateur users? Different features available. I have many brands and models of radios, but these features caught my attention.

[@BrokenSignal]

If your talking about Ham Radio then probably not. It is AM only and no SSB.

[@TheBlackn1ght]

You so right no ssb if this radio had ssd would be best seller ever am still waiting

[@TheBlackn1ght]

Ssb needed what are they thinking still waiting

[@jtc1947]

@The Blackn1ght ? I'm a real radio dummy! What's SSB and what is it GOOD for??

[@Seekthetruth3000]

Nice display. I wish it had a green light. Nice demo.

[@BrokenSignal]

Thanks!

[@jtc1947]

@ seekthe truth3000? I'm a dummy...Why GREEN background as opposed to Amber? Does the AMBER bother your eyes ? Pls explain?? BE WELL & SAFE

[@Seekthetruth3000]

@@jtc1947 It is totally subjective. Amber is fine, green is even nicer, particularly at night. I find it to be a soothing color.

[@jtc1947]

@@Seekthetruth3000 Sounds GOOD! Maybe the RADDY will come up with a way to ALTER the color?? BE WELL & SAFE!

[@LaVidaLocaHomie]

Tape green cellophane paper on the display and Bob's your uncle !!

[@TheBlackn1ght]

Small nice but ( no SSB ) where is it am still waiting

[@TheBlackn1ght]

They have the ssb but holding back making you spend all your money( just wait it wii come ) raddy we need ssb on a small radio like this you have the technology (still waiting )

[@prabhakarv4193]

Very nice

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

NFM only on VHF and UHF bands ? Only from 3 kHz up to 4.5 kHz bandwidths?

[@fjdkfdfjdf33]

Glad you reviewed this radio! The app is a cool feature! Ca you use Bluetooth to play on an external speaker?

[@BrokenSignal]

It doesn't appear you can. At least not using android.

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

How about with 900 Mhz analog transmitter from baby monitors or aux transmitters?? Is there anyway to change UHF and VHF bands switched from NFM to WFM ?

[@BrokenSignal]

No, it is NFM only

[@gambiarra1607]

Na minha avaliação, os pontos consideráveis são... Pontos positivos: Tamanho compacto. Teclado iluminado. Som relativamente bom pelo tamanho. VHF/UHF de 25 a 999. Recepção boa, mas perde pro XHDATA D-808 por exemplo. Pontos negativos: Filtro de banda só em VHF/UHF e (FM, que não faz sentido nenhum ter). Muita interferência em FM, mesmo de emissoras com sintonia bem distantes. Consumo elevado de bateria (comparado ao XHDATA D-808 por exemplo). Knob de sintonia em uma posição ruím e com barulho incômodo. E o principal, o inacreditável, bem pior do que não ter SSB, ele tem squelch só na banda aérea, nem tô acreditando, se eu soubesse desse detalhe, não teria comprado!

[@davex142]

This radio is great on FM, unfortunately no RDS, but nevertheless..

[@BrokenSignal]

There are a couple features I would have like to seen included but for the price it's still great value.

[@HH-os7zh]

Looks like a bad display on your unit. Last digit seemed dim.

[@BrokenSignal]

Yes. It doesn't bother me or I'd have it replaced.

[@BeardAmanda]

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