Malahit DSP2 Chinese clone 2023

This is a little review of the latest Chinese clone of the Malahit DSP2.
This is a licensed clone with original V2.30 firmware and can be updatet
from the official site of the Russian authors.
I review the outside and inside of the receiver and some information about
the firmware 2.40beta digital decoding modes and reception.
0:00 Introduction
3:57 Connections & Encoders
4:54 Internals
7:19 Antennas & Bias-T
8:28 HF/SSB reception
11:20 Scanner
12:23 Digital Decoding
13:41 AM/FM Radio
17:05 Conclusion

[@sunsoundz]

Here you can download the latest V2.40 final firmware for this model: drive.google.com/file/d/1_-RSR2Qkdk6w_9G-Kc3eVuFbX3gs6co1/view?usp=drive_link

[@jstoltenburg]

Andy - what is the difference between the DSP2&3? Better filtering? Is the hardware different, or is it just a software upgrade?

[@andyturner3056]

Mine is coming tomorrow. I'm 57 now and built my 1st AM radio when I was 9 years old lol. Love how technology advanced over the years. Got an SDR dongle on my laptop but wanted something of high quality and totally portable. I'm into data modes now, especially SSTV. This is the beast I've been waiting for 💪👌

[@gabrieledatos]

Hi , only for information ... at time 1:50 you speak of CE certificate... It isn't Europe certificate but China Export logo Check logo in internet.

[@rayerdinc2441]

Excellent video! Thank you from Leeds, UK.

[@jeffdowner2378]

Mine arrived lunchtime here in the UK Steep learning curve,so many features & options with software V2.40 Have yet to try CW decode etc Really impressed with this radio

[@kitobi10660]

Been looking at this for a while, just pulled the trigger today, 1st time ordering anything from this site, so fingers crossed.

[@cornelisvanderbent8569]

Very nice [re]view! Gracias!

[@ZonaEA]

nice review! thx!!!

[@alsamson3419]

Yes I agree this is one nice and full featured radio.

[@schoocg]

Nice review

[@a130648]

Andy, que me recomiendas hacer si quiero pedir el Malahit DSP2 en Ali Express? Tengo que declararlo? Gracias, Antonio

[@banginghats2]

I always wanted to check 6 meters during the sunspot maximum to see if it really opens up to DX.

[@sunsoundz]

I could hear some stations 3 weeks ago.. was open for around 90minutes...

[@misteredison2175]

Andy, do you think the Russian Original is as good or better than the new Chinese version? And can both of those radios download all of the latest firmware? Like the 2.4 Beta with FT8 decoding and RTTY?

[@markr.1984]

I just ordered one for me here in the USA for $309.69! Says it has 2.40 update out of the box. Crossing my fingers that it will be as good as in the video. Never had any trouble from Aliexpress in the past and have ordered several things from them since 2014. Yes, takes a while but they are in Hong Kong, so give them a break. I've had several emails back and forth from one of the ladies there that speaks perfect English and she was helpful and nice. I had ordered a Tecsun PL-330 and the problem I had with the radio was not Aliexpress's fault. But she helped me fix the problem! Been a great little radio since.

[@sunsoundz]

Was for sure a good decision! You will love this radio, the first professional made malahit clone from china...

[@misteredison2175]

I can't wait to get this new Malahit DSP 2!! Deepelec says he'll have new stock in a week or less and most likely it'll be 2.4!! And hopefully won't be the Beta version because I want one with 2.4 full on or a 2.3 and I can wait to program it myself!

[@misteredison2175]

@sunsoundz , update, they're too slow to restock so I found a Real Russian Malahit DSP 2 to purchase! I imagine it too will be able to upgrade to 2.4. After almost getting ripped off on Aliexpress and then slowed up, I doubt I'll ever buy anything from that website! I also found out that the Russian Malahit Team already has DSP 3 and 4 out! So maybe I'll get one of those someday! I've got a Chinese V5..that's all the radio I think I need from them. I like their new DSP 2 but the problem has always been stock!

[@markr.1984]

@@misteredison2175 I've never had a problem with Aliexpress. And I hear the getting them from Russia is nearly impossible due to the war. How are you getting anything from Russia? Russia is not friendly with the USA now so maybe you're in a more friendly country?

[@TheBlackn1ght]

Can you do a video of how your settings is set up on this radio I got on like it just want the best settings setup thanks 🙏🙏

[@fotografm]

Excellent video but where did you buy that for 270 Euro ? Please provide links !

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Can it receive 2 Meters and 70cm Ham ?

[@Paul-bl2dk]

Hi Andy, is there a big difference between the Malahit DSP1?

[@EA1HBX]

And what about vlf band? It can listen dcf77- 77.4khz for example? Thanks friend.

[@oyarzun8871]

Thanks I looked in the comments thread I am new to this practice of short wave Which antenna is needed to obtain the best performance and what are the best settings? I currently have the supplied antenna and I also have an Xdata AN 80 wire antenna that rolls up Can we connect 2 antennas at the same time to the connectors You talked about. What is SNR? Thank you for your previous response and in advance for this one. I am in Var area France Sincerely

[@sunsoundz]

First it's very dependent of the frequencies you like to receive what kind of antenna you will need, as well if you have a lot of space to mount longwire antennas for hf for example... For the begin I recommend you a active loop antenna, is compact and you will have great results on hf 10khz - 30Mhz (MLA30+), some even go up until 180 mHz like the K-180WLA. You find these on ebay or AliExpress and they can be used in and outdoors and don't have to be mounted very high to have good results. If you are more interested in VHF/UHF reception I recommend you a Discone antenna, which is very wide in the reception range, this needs to be mounted as high as possible to get good results . You can connect two antennas to this malahit, one high impedance and one 50ohm. You can switch the input in the software. SNR is the difference between noise level and the signal. As better the signal as higher is the SNR. Hope this helped you, Greetings

[@HH-os7zh]

It's frustrating when people post a great video, and don't provide a link where they got it. Why ??

[@my23glock]

Quick question for Ham radio: in the 144-148 and 440-450 mhz, does the receiver have Squelch for FM? How do you change the squelch threshold? Txs

[@MirlitronOne]

Yes, via audio menu.

[@ergonomiczero2228]

📻 Can a software update extend the frequency range? I heard they were coming out with a radio that goes up to 6 ghz 📡 Also, any tricks to opening up that dead spot between 380 and 400mhz?

[@J123G]

Where did you get the improved freq encoder knob?

[@sunsoundz]

I got them from ebay. In the video it is this one: www.ebay.es/itm/353912963731?var=623289245032 .. and if you want really nice ones and spend a bit more money than these are perfect: www.ebay.es/itm/303738252195

[@pjaro77]

What antenna do you use ?

[@aureliusprimus]

Very fine ! is the NR enabled and is there lots of difference if not ? 😀

[@sunsoundz]

Yes, it is a huge difference. I had the NR enabled and show the difference in the AM radio part of the video... The noise reduction of the malahit is one of the best I know, very effective ..

[@aureliusprimus]

@@sunsoundz Yes you're right indeed !! Where did you buy it ? 😀

[@anthonybateson1339]

Hi, is there any way of unbricking the chinese version of DSP2 please?

[@andreasg7834]

I ordered the older and cheaper DSP1-Version with a blue case for 178 €. Earlier it was available for over 500 €. I hope it will do what it should do. Don't know, if it's a chinese clone. It will arrive in this week between wednesday and friday.

[@dskentfield]

Wondering if you received your radio yet? The DSP1 seems to be much more available and more affordable, just curious if you think that the extra cost is justified.

[@andreasg7834]

@@dskentfield It arrived on wednesday and I am very very happy with this Malahit. Best receiver that I ever had. Yes I had to pay 40 € custom fee, but it's worth it.

[@dskentfield]

@andreasg7834 Thank you for responding, congratulations on your new radio..

[@misteredison2175]

Hey Andy, is the Brand Name of this new Malahit DSP 2.3 Jstvro?

[@sunsoundz]

No, that is another model with a different case ect.. This one is called M1 chinese Malahit..

[@dskentfield]

Just ordered one of these, it has the 2.3 firmware, (I just looked for the best price) is it a big difference? Is it difficult to update? Thank you for your video and help

[@sunsoundz]

Yes, it comes with 2.30. There is a big difference because 2.40 brings some digital decoders in the software, FT8 and RTTY for now.. It works really good already but it is still 2.40beta .. The update process is easy in DFU mode. Here the link to 2.40beta for this model (M2CHINESE): drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kV-wEjyeEUDVCqd9EjPl2IUUoyjKTrej and here the instructions how to update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYOwpoaIqpmeq6M

[@sunsoundz]

In the meanwhile we got the 2.40 final firmware update! All perfect and all settings and memories are preserved and not lost!

[@misteredison2175]

I ordered the V5 just before they came out with this and now I want one!!😢 Who did you buy from on Ali?

[@sunsoundz]

Hi! I ordered it here, they show a higher price but when checkout I got the reduced price of 174€ and had a import tax of 3,50€ . vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005005978957494.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.10.27aa1802kwJqtt&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm

[@misteredison2175]

I ended up buying from someone that Tech Minds had linked, even though it was a seller that didn't mention firmware, I think it's a 2.3, which I'd rather have anyway because I think the 2.4 is still in the beta phase right? So I'll wait until they perfect the 2.4 firmware and download it myself from the Russian site.

[@sunsoundz]

@@misteredison2175 The 2.40 final firmware is out already! .. I updated from the 2.40 beta2 days ago and all perfect..Good news is that al settings and memories ect. are preserved and not erased with this firmware update! ..

[@oyarzun8871]

Hi good review ! I just buy it one week ago Can you Tell me how to change time on the device Thanks a lot 👍

[@sunsoundz]

Keep the RADIO button pressed for some seconds and the menu will pop up...

[@lucagiuriato347]

Hi, I'm Luca (iw3fqt). A question: but at 1000-2000 MHz, working well? Or 200-1000 MHz with a good antenna?? Thanks

[@sunsoundz]

Works well if you use the right antennas..

[@lucagiuriato347]

Thanks ...

[@ATOMSHAMRADIO]

Ive been looking for one i dont know what one to get🤷‍♂️

[@dxace1]

Screen noise? Easy to acquire replacement battery?

[@sunsoundz]

With active antennas or other outdoor antennas I don´t experience screen noise on shortwave bands, on some frequencies on VHF there are... With telescopic antenna there are bands with screen noise.. The battery is for sure easy to get on ebay or aliespress, it is a standard lipo battery.

[@nmaster2042]

Great video. Can you share the link where you ordered it ? Many thanks.

[@sunsoundz]

Hi! I ordered it here, they show a higher price but when checkout I got the reduced price of 274€ and had a import tax of 3,50€ . vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005005978957494.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.10.27aa1802kwJqtt&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm

[@KillDaRoy]

339,18€@@sunsoundz

[@JAMRADIONYC]

I have this receiver. It's a great little device. I have one concern with it. I keep it connected to my PC mostly because I am using it with HDSDR. I notice the battery stays charging constantly. The light is always red. Is there a way to stop the battery from charging when its connected to a computer? I just want it to provide power and data without actually charging the battery. I don't want to fry the battery. I appreciate anyone who has any information about this. Thank you!

[@oceanaxim]

There is a soft-touch on-off button AND a small on-off slider switch on the left side. The small slider switch disconnects the battery.

[@ON8EI]

Maybe you covered this. Did you pay duty?

[@sunsoundz]

yes... 3.50€ ... 😀

[@ruycavalcante3203]

Amigo como você fez para colocar ft8? Tenho um igual ao seu não aparece essa função. Poderia ajudar!!

[@sunsoundz]

Hola. Si, tienes ajustar el reloj exactamente... pretar 'Radio' y deja prestado unos segundos y abre el menú para ajustar la fecha y hora..mira el reloj de tu teléfono y ajustar el reloj exactamente por segundos.. tiene que ser synchronisado con la hora y exactamente las segundos! ajusta el malahit a la próxima minuto, mira tu teléfono y exactamente al segundo 0 pretar set clock... así está synchronisado... FT8 necesita la fecha y hora exacto para funcionar. creo eso es tu problema . Saludos

[@ruycavalcante3203]

Ok, qual a versão que está usando na 2.30 teste não tem a opção ft8.

[@sunsoundz]

@@ruycavalcante3203 Lo actualizado a version 2.40beta, este tiene los modos digitales. Para este dispositivo tienes que usar este firmware: (M2CHINESE) drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kV-wEjyeEUDVCqd9EjPl2IUUoyjKTrej Saludos

[@ruycavalcante3203]

Obrigado amigo pelas respostas, faz um vídeo atualizando para versão 2.40 ajudaria muitas pessoas como no meu caso.

[@sunsoundz]

@@ruycavalcante3203 Aqui es un video sobre la actualisacion... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6TJlXWMrq6qbKc

[@user-ei7ue1fx3s]

어디서 구입할수있나요?

[@pjaro77]

Not bad but too expensive. I'll try to build SDR based on raspberry pi , touchscreen and batteries.

[@88njtrigg88]

Will it decode weather sondes?

[@sunsoundz]

The radio can receive them and if you connect the Malahit to a computer via USB you can use any decoding software, not just weather sondes. So stand alone it's not possible, with a computer it is..

[@88njtrigg88]

@sunsoundz Sir, Thank you for the reply and the heads-up.

[@toniofakkers6005]

Hello, I tried to buy but the price was €284…., not as cheap as you…

[@sunsoundz]

ok.. I paid 274.- .. 10€ difference..

[@markr.1984]

@@sunsoundz I just paid $309.69 total with shipping to the US. Not bad for all this radio can do.

[@MrJanoz]

Put the camera on a stand, please.

[@mbanc443]

Chinese are still don't get importanceoof trasceiver style large size and conveniently located tuning handle. Still on every clone it's a cheap pocket radio style small tuning knob and on this model it's actually a worst case - it's on top!.. very disappointing.

[@madmax2069]

That background music is quite loud, its competing with your voice and some parts of the video makes it hard to understand what you're saying because of it. Either ditch the background music or significantly lower it's volume.

[@dibruka7240]

Officially licensed clone. So money goes to russians? No thanks. Otherwise this would be a nice device to get.

[@patrickdemeyer2210]

CE = Chinese Export hahaahahahaha

[@sunsoundz]

Hi hi.. that's a good one! ;-) ... But it is really certified for Europe.

[@yo5pdw439]

It is ok but next time change NR off please that sound like underwater

[@bussi7859]

Do not buy this crap It has a poor performance I have one and it is a junk

[@schoocg]

Can you be more specific I was considering one watching his reviews and I am a licensed Ham operator so I get all the jargon and purposes of all the tech . What is it he has showed that might be misleading or junk. Thank you.