Raddy RF919 - HF/AIR/VHF/UHF - AM/FM/SSB Receiver

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The Raddy RF919 is a desktop Multi-Band Receiver of frequencies including FM, AM, SW, CB, VHF, UHF, WX, AIR with HF SSB demodulation and easy tuning. Low Pass/High Pass filters, Low noise Amplifiers and frequency adjustment with dual knobs. Three external antenna options for unmatched clarity across all bands.
Dual Display 3.54-inch main screen with reception details, complemented by a secondary screen for signal strength and time.
Remote App Control: Single-handed operation for control from your smartphone.
The RF919 has 5000mAh battery, Bluetooth connectivity, micro SD support, and 20W speaker system. Also three external antenna options for unmatched clarity across all bands.
#raddy #rf919 #receiver

[@Stefaon]

I don't understand, in 2024, making a 250€ radio witch mute on each step when you tune it. It's really something they have to upgrade. This is why reviews are good thing, thanks for your sharing !

[@snakezdewiggle6084]

@Stefaon If you use HeadPhones, your ears will thank you for that mute.! Nothing worse than rupturing your eardrum because of a very loud signal suddenly...

[@f35t3r6]

It sounds just like the ats-20+ thats a 5th the price and smaller, makes me think its just an ardunio inside like it...

[@o00scorpion00o]

They can change the tuning mute but the poor audio quality on SSB and poor ECSS quality is a fundamental flaw in all these DSP radios/Chips and can not and has not yet been solved and one reason I have sold all but 1 of my DSP radios and do not ever intend to buy another. There are only 2 portable radios out there with the audio Quality on SSB that you can still buy new today such as the Tecsun PL-680, it offers the best available ECSS performance that blows away any DSP radios using just filters alone. The PL-680 and a good receiving antenna such as the Bonito MA305 and you have one of the best receiving stations possible today from a portable radio. The Sangean ATS-909 x2 is probably the only DSP radio that offers excellent audio quality and good ECSS performance. For the money, nothing beats the PL-680 without DSP or fancy screens it's the best out there and I wish manufacturers stopped producing DSP rubbish because it only offers cheaper radios to the manufacturer and more expensive radios to the buyer nothing more.

[@gerdpfeil]

Basically these Chinese companies all milk the same small group of least-cost radio-on-a-chip ICs (formerly known as Silicon Labs Si473x) for at least 10 years now. They present "new" radios based on these chips almost every year and meanwhile there seems to be some competition going on who can flesh out the design the most but basically they're all some iteration of same old, same old. The only (very) fundamentally different design in the low-cost RX segment, playing in a whole different performance league is from Belarus (Belka).

[@o00scorpion00o]

@@gerdpfeil Yes, there's not much effort put into circuit design, they don't need coils and don't have to tune up everything using a chip. As I said, very hard to beat the Tecsun PL-680 and it's a pity they don't improve on their analogue radios but that's not going to happen The belka is exceptional only it's not a nice radio to use, so I don't use it and only used it briefly, I should have sold it. If it was in a larger box with buttons and knobs I'd be a lot happier. There's just no enjoyment in using it like I get from a real radio.

[@14FBG07]

Hello Paul, Thank's for detailled Test, very fine. I just ordered this RX because I paid for it in 4X without cost via PayPal. I live in France and I had 48.91€ in taxes on top. It hurts the wallet ! You have to treat yourself, I hope I will not be disappointed. 73's, Kind regards to the House of F-15413 Bernard & SWL Flamby. See you soon.

[@dxace1]

Thanks for this extensive review of the 919. This is a very interesting feature-packed receiver

[@plaintruth4637]

The 1Kz muting is no big deal, its an incredible radio!

[@pruebasytecnica]

What a pity of radio! 1KHz soft-muting overshadows all its good qualities like their magnific audio, antenna matchings,. filter settings, backlight keys... The developer should have to had realize of it, because scanning the bands without muting is a must for any radio worth its salt. specially in a medium-high price range .. If the manufacturer corrected it, it would be a radio to take into account., Thanks Paul for this complete review! 73s, Pedro.

[@maschwerer]

Amazing review! Many thanks for your effort! I have one ordered❤

[@jaroslavkebrdle8645]

Děkuji Pal'o za informace. Jarda K. Sydney AU a nyní Kařízek CZ.

[@garylee143]

going to read the manual and see how usable for a blind operator. Thank you for your review.

[@AlexejSvirid]

Great comments! I don't have to watch the one hour long video. ;-) Thank you, Paul. :-)

[@shandybrandy5407]

Absolutely agree! It can be made much shorter - therefore, I declined to watch it😅

[@Thomas-ZET]

Thank you for the review, very nice

[@paullavender6227]

Great detailed video, thank you.

[@richlevenson6605]

Another great presentation by you. Always enjoy your informative videos. Keep up the good work and best 73, W2FKN

[@thejoker-ie1mm]

Thank you for the nice test. Best 73 de IK2RGV 👋👋

[@johnman1286]

I like that it uses a pair of 18650 cells and it has many great features but the 1khz muting is a big deal breaker for me.

[@skynet6417]

Excellent video, thanks a lot!!

[@el84xx87]

The click of the rotary encoder suppression is very disturbing🤯

[@raydavidsonm0ray.777]

It'spitty that there is no IF shift, or BPF/BPT to get rid of other interfearing stations like you have on most of the ICOM radios. 😊

[@digitalmediafan]

Great detailed review but the price is crazy, far too expensive

[@European_Roaming_Diaries]

Pls let me know something similar to this radio but cheap price

[@digitalmediafan]

@@European_Roaming_Diaries I Think the Xhdata D-808 is similar but yes no UHF

[@cipheroth]

Could be rather that you are far too poor to afford one ?😮😢

[@digitalmediafan]

@@cipheroth No I'm too sensible not to buy one. This radio has many flaws

[@gfries4906]

@@cipheroth there is nothing shameful in making a financially wise purchase.

[@northmanproject4007]

Thank you for the video that's great! I am curious if the main display screen on the upper left is dimmable. Or is it set to one level brightness?

[@kb5elv]

Thanks for the review. I was considering this owing to its wide frequency coverage and no touch screen, and the app control might have been a bonus if the app wasn't terrible with VoiceOver or Talkback, but that soft mute. ... Not a fan at all. Looks like my sights are set back on a Tecsun PL990.

[@alandeacon5244]

Good informative review Thanks

[@bleikrsound6127]

Good to know SSB is quality - so many mid priced ssb radios have horrible tuning issues. Informative publication, thanks!

[@jansoffa8022]

velmi zaujimave radio....od om0et

[@OM0ET]

Diky Jany! :)

[@amercalifa5592]

Thank you for review! Hanrongda HRD-C919 is same, or Raddy RF919 are better? Thanks for positive answer.

[@javierarango920]

Excellent piece ,but for the tagged price it should include at least SSB in VHF/UHF and 6mts band. BTW the review is awesome...thanks a lot 73's

[@DVDmajster]

Very good review, but I miss the example of reception of civil aviation frequencies. You mentioned that you managed to hear some air communication even better than on the Quansheng K5, so I would like it if you could make and show some other comparison of these communications (Air-Band). Thank you🙂

[@tlebryk]

Thank you for the very long detailed review, looks and sounds better than I expected ❤. Can it do ECSS reception of the Mediumwave band??? Many times, a very strong station will be right next to a weak one and splatter the weak signal.

[@pmate95]

It looks amazing, but from your video, I think it isn't worth the money. For this price, you can get new Malahite, Belka, and Tecsun radios, which are more refined, have no audio cut-out, have a better encoder, etc. Also at first it looks rugged, but there isn't any IP protection from water or dust, so this ruggedness is just eye candy. The tuning encoder looks loose too, not as sturdy as an Icom's. In the case of functionality, that's amazing. Maybe the next one with a decent encoder and without this cut-out will be better. But last but not least, I'm happy, that the SWL world gets new RIGs and isn't so forgotten as the shortwave broadcast bands.

[@bazbuzin]

I have this receiver and is really amazing, the only thing bad was the price😂

[@siqueiragoiania8044]

interesante equipamento.

[@TheSillyshyguy]

Great video - many Thanks

[@raydavidsonm0ray.777]

I notice that you have not mentioned and negative points about this radio. like someone else mentiomed that wobbly click stop main dial, is also very off putting Pavol, De Ray, M0RAY.😊

[@JackyCheung-jx2qr]

Retekess TR113 is very similar to this product and has corrected all the defects you mentioned, but it was launched later. Now on pre-sale.

[@howardgreenwood539]

I just got mine yesterday,pulled out the Antenna, and it came off completely from the case,No retaining screw,great quality control! Didn’t expect this from a high quality radio😢

[@user-fs4hg1ge3v]

Very nice

[@snakezdewiggle6084]

Nice Review. Thank you.! That price, not so good.

[@gery315]

Its design reminds me of the old Videoton Pluto.

[@AdamSWL]

Thanks Paul for your good in depth review. But the 1kHz tuning muting and the overall looks of the unit means a hard pass from me.

[@VicGreenBitcoin]

Propagation is apparently a matter of ability, because on days without 'skip' I still hear the super-bowl on channel 6 AM. Bizarre actually when you think about it... They just scream at each other on channel 6, there is rarely any real conversation, it's more like a kind of audiophile graffiti that they do, I would like your reaction to this.

[@Lukas-yn5bu]

Pěkné video. Existuje nějaká varianta, která umí také na daných frekvencích vysílat?

[@eldontyrellcorp]

Fantastic radio with a ton of features! Eagerly awaiting for mine to arrive. What is your verdict ? Does it have a recording feature ? And a random mp3 play feature ?

[@OM0ET]

Recording yes, random play - I don't know yet :)

[@eldontyrellcorp]

@@OM0ET Ok, I'll check on my side :) But anyway, it seems like it's an outstanding radio. I'm pretty sure I won't be disappointed.

[@6643bear]

Hi great interesting video, I wonder how the rxer performs with external antenna in the bands . Ie if overloads at all , love the idea of the antenna trim knob , last time I saw that was in the Sony icf2001 . 73 mark

[@n1kkri]

I think all the modes should be available on all the bands. In the U.S. we have an Air band in the 200 MHz range using AM mode.

[@natalepaglionico7654]

Hi Poul, can you tell me the name of the ferrite antenna you use for the Raddy 919? Thank you

[@8Ugri8]

There are more bad than good reviews in homepage. Build quality looks very cheap. 20w speaker inside will dissassemble that radio soon, i guess. Too pricey for chinese radio. Thanks for review, though!

[@Kw1161]

Paul I received mine last week from Radioddity like the radio but hope for both a manual and firmware update that will null the soft mute tuning and give me the ability to use any démod mode in any band like my Belka (All mode) also the ability to access all Eq bands on AM mode not just WBFM. I love the backlight keyboard as I tend to use mind outside at night. Why they skipped the 160M band is a head scratcher. Well enough with the gripes once I found out how to set-up my MW antenna, plus use the LNA and band pass filters something the manual needs an improvement on it started to impress me on MW, and now SW on I figured what setting to choose, besides Default Antenna settings. I still haven’t really tested on VHF/UHF bands except WBFM (broadcast) were it is very good. Well this is not a turn on a play radio, it is a radio one needs to read and understand the manual radio to challenge my tired old brain ….😊! 73! Have a great day!

[@gerdpfeil]

No firmware upgrade will remove the soft muting, that seems to be an inherent limitation of the 47xx radio chips if not paired with external VFOs like some of the Tecsuns. Like most of those radios it doesn't mute in fine-tuning mode tho.

[@user-kv5ry7br4m]

Shocked, awe I'm in awe ! Slovakia

[@psdaengr911]

Adding lug connections for a 12VDC external power source would be the only mod I'd make to improve its usefulness during a disaster.

[@raymondtang1505]

No RDS in FM? Even in app cannot be shown?

[@Nostrildomus]

'These Chinese ' are always finding legitimate reasons to be in my pockets . I want one T/C/E

[@pawekocur8961]

Mate, does it come with BT music geature, I.couldn't find thus info ??🎉 thanks for showing us another fantastic radio, that's dope

[@OM0ET]

Yes, it is on the end of this video.

[@n1kkri]

I would have liked a 9, 10, 16KHz bandwidth when you listening to a shortwave station with no interference.

[@zxeng6064]

I was sold until I noticed the DSP chipped mute on tune; that was a deal breaker for me.

[@mostlypostie1]

They really packed a lot into this radio. It's impressive. A question for you: Does it allow stepping in 5KHz steps in SSB mode? The VFO change muting is a "problem" with all of these new generation SSB radios, because of the IC they all use. But stepping in 5Khz jumps makes it less painful for signal hunting. (I can do this on my CountyComm GP7 which shares much of the same HF /SSB design.).

[@OM0ET]

Yes, it does 5kHz step also 😉 Yes, those IC's are truly problem with mutes. But in the ATS receivers doesn't mutes. Different chip or they somehow obey this problem?

[@mostlypostie1]

​@@OM0ET Thanks! Ok, very interesting about the ATS receivers. I wonder what their solution to the problem is.

[@gerdpfeil]

@@OM0ET The "high-end" (lol) Tecsuns do not use the internal VFO contained in the 473x chips but added their own VFO circuitry (with a number of other downsides coming with that). I believe the Sangean ATS 909... does not use a SiLabs radio-on-a-chip IC at all, or like aforementioned Tecsuns only parts of it. Also, the very old PL660/680 are conventional designs that do not use these particular chips at all.

[@Ghost_Swe]

Was thinking of buying this radio but now when i see the 1 KHz mute it very much turns me off. I allready have a smaller radio with same rx chip that acts like that. It has great rx but its so annoying with the mute.

[@n1kkri]

If it also had Internet streaming it would be the ultimate

[@n1kkri]

The 6KHz sounded good for shortwave but I would have like a 8 or 9 or even higher for nice sounding fidelity when there is no QRM

[@luizcarlos-qj8sr]

muito legal

[@TheZimberto]

That speaker grill... Jeeesh! It looks like a cheap 1970's radio. I'd love to see the inside of the radio because I bet it could be a lot smaller. It's not like OM0ET to not open it up, so I bet he was asked/told not to.

[@ry491]

I agree . Looks like a cheap Hong Kong radio from the 70s . That horrible muting dsp tuning is a deal breaker also . I will stick to my Tecsun s2000 .

[@CryptonNite23]

Hm... Looks nice! How is it compared to the Sangean ATS-909?

[@OM0ET]

I donno. I don't have the Sangean radio.

[@christophercullin9309]

hi paul does it feel cheap it does look good it reminds me of the SONY ICF5900W but more modern version

[@OM0ET]

Hi. Not at all. It doesn't feel cheap. Nice features. Plenty antenna connectors. LPF, HPF, LNA... I would love if don't mutes every 1kHz step.

[@ronaldzuccala-pv8tu]

Hello well what a great review. Much thanks. I will now buy this receiver.yes it is exspensive but with all the tunning options its well worth ot. Once again. Thanks. RON. Z. WA3090SWL.

[@nickaxe771]

MMMmmm pity you didn't demonstrate the AM VHF Airband that what would interest me about this radio am yet to find one thats any good out of China.

[@fancy-of-the-king]

Amazonで以前　似たようなのがありましたが、 それの新しいモデルですか？

[@jmackoregon]

the buttons all wiggle when you touch one , the dials are off balance and wiggle with slightest touch in the video... I cant buy this of those visuals alone.

[@retrojames4226]

This just gave me an idea. It would be cool to have an RF box that's modular. Think like a modular synth. This is cool, but far too expensive for me.

[@4krist]

999Mhz, but not 23cm band... Why? 😢

[@hariadiaksan6433]

Apakah SSB" ini bisa di gunakan tanpa sambungan ke antena luar..?? Dan apakah SSB" ini bisa kami pesan

[@tonymagnier9846]

Quite a good radio but dont think its worth the price point it currently sits at. There are other versions of this radio floating around with different badges. You tune to 624 khz is there a station there and not on 621khz or were you off-channel?

[@wc4r]

Is there AM reception between 20 and 30 MHz?

[@OM0ET]

Yes, there is a CB band range in AM demod.

[@sandybottom6623]

The tuning knobs look like deal breakers. They need to be mechanically solid and to use optical encoders. Also the sensitivity on SSB does not look good - 20μV compared to 0.20 μV on an IC-705.

[@Nick_G7IZR]

You know, I'd probably buy that if it didn't have the annoying cut-out as you tune around. I like to spin the dial.

[@mooninthewater3705]

Thumbs up for having a dial to spin! I like that too.

[@kb5elv]

Yep, me too. I was interested to find out if it would be easy to operate for blind ops, especially with the remote control from a smartphone, but the muting on tuning steps really is a deal breaker for me. I'm also a dial spinner and that would drive me to distraction.

[@davex142]

Děkuji za představení tohoto zajímavého receiveru. Malá poznámka - píšu během sledování videa. Při dvoumetru a PMR jste neměl přepnuto na WT anténu, jel jste na teleskop. Ono to vypadá, že každé nastavení tlačítkem ozubeného kola (settings) a nastavení vstupní antény (sel.ANT) je v každém pásmu individuální a některé kombinace nejsou možné. Na VHF UHF povolí jako vstup WT anténu (máte našroubovánu), na jiných pásmech nikoli atd. Velice zajímavý přístroj! Moc díky a 73 😉

[@OM0ET]

Áno, máte pravdu. Teraz som si všimol, že nebola prepnutá WT anténa. Máte skvelý postreh, klobúk dolu! ;) Áno pri VHF/UHF to dovoľuje prepínať medzi WT a teleskop. 73

[@HansKrohn-cs8vb]

@@OM0ET 1:05:39

[@michelfrias7193]

The body is plastic or metal ?

[@Scotian280]

It would be a damn sight easier to see the screen if you tool the packing film off it

[@user-x6i1noa2r5y]

0о⁰... Мої вітання🎉 гарне радіо, давно вже на нього дивився!

[@OM0ET]

Thank you 😉👍

[@Peace_fighting]

Spinning the knob and signal value change also in this moment...... nothing for me😊

[@teideterrors]

Im sorry but i got put off by seeing how flimsy the dial nobs are, not a quality build in my eyes.

[@shaungilmartin1505]

mw sw1 sw2 switch nearly falling apart already

[@hariadiaksan6433]

Jangkaunya berapa kilo meter..?? Mohon infonya bosss.??

[@w8lvradio]

I wish it had lighted keys.

[@juancarlosgonzalez3692]

Hola desde costa rica ocupó unos

[@jonsanchez-4127]

Anybody know how to disable key beep when pressing the buttons on the radio? I’ve looked through manual without any success.

[@sentinelru2009]

While radio is off, go to settings and find Tone beeps. Though it's not working for me, probably because of software bug.

[@n1kkri]

Has anyone compared this radio to other portables or table tops?

[@debojitacharjee]

*WHY THIS RADIO IF WE CAN USE RTL SDR?*---this radio is good and handy, but why do we need it if we can do the same thing using a cheap RTL SDR dongle? It still gives dropler effect on SW band. the Can it lockout Birdies?

[@martinryan5069]

Wait for the mk ll

[@Lego-fs2de]

Is it possible to program in Repeater Tones in this device.

[@OM0ET]

I think no

[@snakezdewiggle6084]

@Lego-fs2de Download the user manual - and read it.!

[@o00scorpion00o]

I really hate the tuning mute but the poor audio quality on SSB and poor ECSS quality is a fundamental flaw in all these DSP radios/Chips and can not and has not yet been solved and one reason I have sold all but 1 of my DSP radios and do not ever intend to buy another. There are only 2 portable radios out there with the audio Quality on SSB that you can still buy new today such as the Tecsun PL-680, it offers the best available ECSS performance that blows away any DSP radios using just filters alone. The PL-680 and a good receiving antenna such as the Bonito MA305 and you have one of the best receiving stations possible today from a portable radio. The Sangean ATS-909 x2 is probably the only DSP radio that offers excellent audio quality and good ECSS performance. For the money, nothing beats the PL-680 without DSP or fancy screens it's the best out there and I wish manufacturers stopped producing DSP rubbish because it only offers cheaper radios to the manufacturer and more expensive radios to the buyer nothing more.

[@snakezdewiggle6084]

@o00scorpion00o I get your point, and its valid. You do realise that you can bypass/ bridge out the DSP with old school style circuits, components, etc. Using Ardiuno or Pi, you could write a small bit of code that can be changed, updated at will in real time. DIY it man. Your Phone is full off DSP, in the RF RX & TX section, the Audio section, etc. You're demonizing a device you use every day. btw, I don't have a phone, nor computer, and never will.

[@o00scorpion00o]

@@snakezdewiggle6084 My phone works as intended, that's the difference, these DSP radios are just horrible on SSB. But for the rest, that's way above my head. I am more than happy with my trusty old Tecsun PL-680 and if it died tomorrow I would get a new one.

[@ry491]

I agree . I hate dsp tuning . The only one I have is a pl330 and it drives me nuts . I normally use a Tecsun s2000 and 501x . The 501 works well but battery drain is insane . It spends more time charging than being used . The s2000 is not perfect but is an excellent all rounder and suits me fine .

[@o00scorpion00o]

@@snakezdewiggle6084 Ah come on now, I just want a radio that performs like it should for the money out of the box. Thankfully we can still get new, the wonderful Tecsun PL-680 which has wonderful SSB audio and ECSS performance.

[@snakezdewiggle6084]

@o00scorpion00o I don't buy radios, I learned how to make them.! This way, I can include the features I prefer... My current portable is a hybrid, digital + analog. AM, SSB, DSB, FM, NFM, FT8, etc. Cost less than 100. Get your Amateur radio license. It allows you to experiment and develop.

[@nandrews8412]

Nice features but that wobbling clicking knob is a hard pass at its price point.

[@OM0ET]

yes, but knobs on my ICOM 7610 wobbling too and it is 3,5k radio :)

[@mbanc443]

Tuning knob is cheaply made. Very first thing that I'd evaluate is what you use the most - tuning knob is wobbly and going up and down like at 6:10 - simply said it's just a general use low quality encoder and the whole radio tuning experience depends on it - it seems like a low grade under $80 attempt to create something to sell with not much of a will to progress above today's level of modern design. Completely agree with someone earlier mentioned Malahit that it can not be even compared. The only design feature is the second screen - which is not enough of a reason to get into such high price range and tuning handle which should be either optical or specially quality made, with bearings and no play,

[@user-hs1jp4jz6q]

Скажите пожалуйста сколько стоит радиоприёмник,?

[@isleifoterogarcia4478]

$269.00 in Amazon.

[@ablaauw70]

Nice for feld days. But for home use a cheap SDR is better. This unit can not do digital?! If the price gets lower i think about it.

[@Homer19521]

Great review Paul. Too bad it has SOFT MUTE as many DSP chipped radios do. I sold my PL330 because of that. Very cool radio otherwise.

[@kb5elv]

Yeah, for almost $300 US, you'd think they could build a radio that doesn't do this soft mute. Kind of a deal breaker for me.

[@joeglennaz]

What is soft mute? Everyone keeps saying that, but no one is explaining it.

[@kb5elv]

@@joeglennaz You know how he was tuning across the band and the audio dropped out with each tuning step? That's what we're talking about. Most annoying thing.

[@Homer19521]

@@joeglennaz if you can't hear it (or it doesn't bother you) then ignore the my comment & just enjoy the radio. I found once I "tuned into" the effect, I just can't deal with it. A Tecsun PL-600 does not have soft mute and it has a linear (no muting between frequency steps) tuning response like the old non-DSP radios.

[@ry491]

I have a 330 and it drives me nuts . Tuning is terrible . I normally use my Tecsun s2000 . I know these get criticism regarding filters etc but it's still a great receiver for all round listening . Nice tight knobs and great audio . Sensitive too .

[@CaptainEmptyhead]

Retekess Tr113 same radio €294. No thanks

[@socholife]

Thank you as always for your clear explanations. I am always interested in Chinese products, and this is a very attractive radio without exception.

[@bigbone88]

communist

[@isleifoterogarcia4478]

@@bigbone88 Lazy Americans, who are interested only in profits and not whose are dealing with. Make better, cheaper products and don't whine about it.

[@antoniomarques7170]

Satcom receiver?

[@OM0ET]

yes, also.

[@gerdpfeil]

@@OM0ET If I understood that right it does only NFM in that band (actually in all bands above the air band), so that hardly qualifies as "satcom" RX, that frequency range is more or less just a gimmick with the only actual benefit being FM coms on 2/70.

[@AllanM2e0]

Ergh . The muting is so annoying changing frequency.

[@panagiotistrifidis9683]

Has 160 Meters?

[@OM0ET]

Unfortunately no. 2.3MHz is the minimum frequency on SW. On MW I can't go higher than 1710kHz.

[@panagiotistrifidis9683]

@@OM0ET In both of these matters Paul these shortcomings are very important for radio amateur's. When they build them, they should ask us SV2YJ

[@OM0ET]

I agree 👍

[@gerdpfeil]

@@OM0ET Oh wow, not that I care that much about 160m but this is kind of yet another letdown, also for yachters.

[@dxace1]

So -- a huge elephant in the room for the Raddy RF919: MUTING WHILE TUNING! See my initial thoughts here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pprYi2arorqahJI

[@snakezdewiggle6084]

@dxace1 What, you don't know Copy & Paste.!

[@MrRadiouser]

Interesting but has some failures. 1Khz muting, Poor sensitivity, 20uv = -80dbm = deaf. No VHF/UHF SSB, high price.

[@RonanCantwell]

Why on earth would they produce a reasonably nice radio and then completely cripple it with that awful soft-muting. Sorry, but no sale here.

[@OM0ET]

Yes, unfortunately this is the thing what I don't like too.

[@dazzp2]

Because if you read how you can Mod the firmware it would answer the question , a bit like taking the item out of the box and peeling a sticker off , it's not needed

[@snakezdewiggle6084]

@OMOET If you use HeadPhones. Nothing worse than rupturing your eardrum because of a very loud signal suddenly...

[@bigbone88]

I pass that one, wtf.... click click on a dial