Pocket AIR/144/CB/AM/FM/SW receiver HRD-737

[@AussieMaleTuber]

Thank you, I have one coming in the post to use for travel. I appreciate your tutorial here. David. Canberra AU.

[@davidgreedus7483]

requires few more step settings for UK like shortwave 1 steps, VHF/UHF/CB/ 12.5 steps, AIRBAND requires 8.33 steps has 25 steps only. go steady with the charging socket as mine came away from the board.

[@Dario75.]

You forgot to pull out the antenna.👍🤔

[@hemantparakh8995]

The Foreign Bands of the Pocket Radio are amazing

[@thestig8133]

Main questions is it good & good quality ( performance & build) & is it easy to use ( program) . As this is not mentioned. 🤔🤔🤔

[@canvasstoday1997]

Use 56 cm extra wire and a crocodile clip as an antenna. Then check Air band,fm and vhf band. Its wonderfully improves receiving signals. Check Now

[@NicksStuff]

Does it offer decent range on the airband?

[@ack0x06]

Oh my, I hope you didn't blow the receiver front end by transmitting so close to it at 13:08 ! Anyway, thanks for sharing this video @OM0ET

[@davidgreedus7483]

The UK needs the correct STEPS to fully enjoy this radio. 737

[@tomypower4898]

cool pocket radio I want one

[@davidgreedus7483]

Dave, not to perfect for air band can miss some frequency's due to wrong steps 25 steps correct think in UK anyway. As CB 5 steps in UK require 12.5 steps as above can miss some frequency's or be distorted.

[@m0wao690]

UK has 2 CB bands; the UK 40 Channel FM muppet band in the higher 27MHz frequency range (27.60125 MHz - 27.99125) and the EU 40 Channel AM/FM/SSB band (26.965 - 27.405) so this radio will do the EU 40 channel band but struggles with the UK muppet band; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CB_radio_in_the_United_Kingdom

[@salimm.dpirwani2380]

In those days radio Am & Sw ways not possible revive according about satellite TV frequency disturbance is this device possible to removed those disturbance for clear received radio frequently.

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

looks like a nice little receiver

[@OM0ET]

Oh yes! It is. Size is perfect in my pocket :) I bought it mainly for FM band because I don't have FM radio in my smartphone and SW/AIR/AM/HAM band is only very appreciated :) 73, Paul.

[@mikehydropneumatic2583]

My Tecsun S-2000 died and looking for an alternative. Either this or an internet radio like the Audisse Shirudo.

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

Mike Hydropneumatic Check out TECSUN PL-365

[@wisteela]

Looks a good little radio. I'd imagine the external antenna attaches to the telescopic when it's fully down.

[@brian.7966]

it is what it is cheap crap....................

[@wisteela]

@@brian.7966 We are not all gear snobs...

[@Brut34]

HELLO ... When I was doing CB, there was a frequency that picked up telephone communications from people who had a cordless phone, or cell phone ... do you think this frequency exists on the HRD-737 receiver?

[@OM0ET]

This phones were usually somewhere above 31MHz in FM mode. This receiver works in AM. This signals should be berely hearable on this radio

[@Brut34]

@@OM0ET Have you even heard telephone conversations? If so, how often?

[@ericletts4072]

It's an okay radio but the C.B. band does not start at 25.000 it starts at 26.965 and goes to 27.405. So you hadn't got there yet.

[@berndb.5097]

Hi Paul, nice Radio. But unfortunatly it have no 12,5 kHz Steps in the 2m Band :-( Maybe the factory can update that ;-) 73s

[@OM0ET]

Yeah that's correct. It has only 5kHz steps on 2m band. I wish if there was possibility to update firmware in the future and have 12,5kHz steps... who knows :) 73, Paul.

[@vannjunkin8041]

No sideband... why? It'd be perfect if it had ssb.

[@OM0ET]

Yes, that it would be. Unfortunately it doesn't have, pity... but this pocket receiver does have SSB(without CB/AIR and 145MHz): kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4XIkmalntmUqM0

[@kmajaleelmohamedkodenchery2796]

Very nice & thank you for like this video's

[@OM0ET]

Thank you for watching this 😉👍

[@kmajaleelmohamedkodenchery2796]

Well come always 😘

[@SangiTariq]

Lovely Radio

[@marselminga]

Can someone please help me? I lost the user manual and can't find one online.. I have somehow turned on the alarm and don't know how to disable.. Can someone tell me should I disable it (or give me the link to the user manual online). Thanks

[@Paul_JAMET]

The user manual is available here: www.retekess.com/Assets/resource/Radio/TR105-English.pdf

[@marselminga]

@@Paul_JAMET paul thank you very much! I found it the other day on another brand which is the same as the 737

[@Inkling777]

Here are the specs from Banggood: AIR: 118-138MHZ (5K/50K STEP SEL) Sensitivity: 2UV (10DB SNR) FM: 87.5-108MHZ (0.1MHZ STEP) Sensitivity: 2UV (30DB SNR) AM: 520-1720 (9K/10K STEP SEL) Sensitivity: 3MV/M (20DB SNR) CB: 25-28MHZ (5KHZ STEP) Sensitivity: 1UV (10DB SNR) SW: 2-30MHZ (5KHZ STEP) Sensitivity: 30DBUV (26DB SNR) VHF: 30-223MHZ (FM-N/FM-W) Sensitivity: -5DBUV (20DB SNR) The shortwave broadcast is in 5KHz steps, which useless for anything but AM broadcasting. SW broadcasting has almost died. The once mighty BBC, for instance, has no broadcasts to anywhere in the Western hemisphere. And virtually everything else in the SW spectrum that's voice is SSB, which will sound like Donald Duck. I'd suggest looking around for a used and better radio. I've got an old Sony that I picked up at a thrift store for about $5 that does tune SSB.

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

Michael W. Perry 25 kHz step for VHF.

[@RJDA.Dakota]

It’s still nice for listening to the SW powerhouses like Radio Nacional Amazonia. I can pick up several of the larger SW stations. Neat little experimenters radio. Nice for near an airport. Can also pick up my local NOAA broadcast on 162,425 MHz. Can’t expect everything for 25.00. Not a 200,00 receiver! Works fine for what it is.

[@cygnusrider]

@@RJDA.Dakota $25? I have never seen the price drop below $40.

[@RJDA.Dakota]

Cygnus Rider got mine through Amazon for about 30,00. Had an “electronic coupon” or digital discount of a sort. Comes out to about 25,00.

[@DXPedro]

How is this compared to the pl365? Thanks :)

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

PL-365 has LW and SSB but doesn’t have VHF, but HRD-737 doesn’t have SSB and LW.

[@DXPedro]

@@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY thanks :)

[@Brut34]

Hello OM0ET ... I ordered this receiver from Amazon, but I was not delivered with charger, so how do I charge this HRD 737 receiver ?

[@OM0ET]

Yes charger is not included. You can charge it with any cellphone Micro USB charger or plug it to a power bank or directly to any laptop USB socket. It's universal charging 😊

[@Brut34]

@@OM0ET Thank you.

[@DonHavjuan]

Thanks for the review, but more time reviewing how good it is at doing what it does, and less time on "how to press buttons" would make it better.

[@todop]

btw i heard you on HF the last saturday . I didnt say anything because i have qrp radio , a crappy antenna just to play around and i dont know if my diy microphone works

[@OM0ET]

Great! Why did you not even try to give me a call? I am very often focusing on QRP/portable or mobile station when I am calling CQ... btw. here is the link on our QRP facebook group: facebook.com/groups/QRPWorld/ we can make a sked on one of our QRP calling frequencies even with your small antenna ;-) 73, Paul.

[@todop]

I even forgot how to reply to sq :D i dont talk. Here you are. You were very strong . And i had 2 10m wires on banana plug and on a bushes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/maeTqHSem6akf5I

[@mishokurashvili6632]

So newbie here. If I put exact freq. I will hear everything on that freq. Right? I know it's so dumb question but I dunno😶 For example: Tower at my local airport is on 119.000 if I put that freq. On that reciever I will receive everything that is in range and will be on that freq. Right?😶(newbiieeeeeee)

[@OM0ET]

😊 yes exacly. It's in AM modulation.

[@mishokurashvili6632]

@@OM0ET thank you so much for reply😀 I wanted airband now I have all answers so only thing left to do is buy it!😀😀😀 Btw do you know if it's legal to bring this reciever on plane? (as passanger) I really love to monitor my flight when I'm as passanger. I always have my foreflight and stuff set upped before flight. It would be amazing to be able to listen to atc.

[@OM0ET]

@@mishokurashvili6632 sorry but I don't know to answer you on this question. You have to ask on your airport or call them before flight. Wish you good luck! 😊👍

[@mishokurashvili6632]

@@OM0ET well I'm sure I'm not flying for long time due corona but I'll definitely give them a call before flight😀 thanks for reply

[@filmmakingjoe]

Hello! Thanks for the review.

[@ehababdulburalfakhory801]

With those money, I will buy Ridwow R108 ............

[@RJDA.Dakota]

Better yet try it’s big brother the XHData D 808. Good price point for everything you get, including SSB.

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

Ehab AbdulburAlfakhory Full Longwave band (150 - 450 kHz), Best Aircraft Band reception rather than HRD-737, no VHF band on R-108 except for FM : 64 - 108 MHz.

[@victornavarro3454]

@@RJDA.Dakota I guess XHData D 808 does not include CB band 27 Mhz, does it ??

[@RJDA.Dakota]

@@victornavarro3454 yes it does! It covers shortwave completely from 1711 to 29999 kHz ( the CB band of frequencies is almost entirely within 26900 to 27700. It even has an SSB so you can translate the upper and lower sidebands, as well as multiple bandwidth adjustment.

[@victornavarro3454]

@@RJDA.Dakota Thanks a lot

[@coriscotupi]

It doesn't seem to have a squelch control. Can anyone who has actually used the radio please confirm?

[@OM0ET]

no, it doesn't have squelch

[@rayo631]

Yes it does just press set

[@Slavatoremondo]

No one does Long Wave Anymore. 73 to all

[@OM0ET]

Tecsun does ;-)

[@RJDA.Dakota]

My XHData D 808 has a long wave band.

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

Lorenzo Fasitta TECSUN PL-365

[@cygnusrider]

Add the Kaito KA1103 to the list.

[@manishkumarpandey8051]

Online mangwana chahta hu.what is price

[@mohamedismail9749]

this rado can we get in india

[@tomypower4898]

Mohamed Ismail Yes.yes.yes hahahaha

[@davidgreedus7483]

Or should I say this radio needs UK STEPS to fully enjoy this radio

[@PANOSTAFF]

I HAVE TAKEN IT ABOUT 2 MONTHS.

[@OM0ET]

How satisfied are you with?

[@PANOSTAFF]

@@OM0ET It is a really good radio with a great sensitivity to receiving signals on all bands. What I didn't like is that it has no squelch on HF & VHF and BFO on HF to receive SSB signals, it has squelch ONLY on air band and CB band. When a constructor adds frequencies at which stations are transmitted to an SSB mode, it must keep that in mind. This shows that they are not concerned with RF. It also has no FM mode in the CBs that are now allowed and everyone is talking. However is good radio, I have received transponders without its antenna at 50-60 km. I believe in the next model to have those missing. SV2YJ PANOS GREEK AMATEUR RADIO

[@vinayakbhamare4490]

where did you get this one, my friend. will you plese tell me the cost plese.

[@vinayakbhamare4490]

friend, please tell me, where did you get this one, its cost please.

[@OM0ET]

@@vinayakbhamare4490 hello, sure. The price is about 43€ and the link is here: kzbin.info?q=https%3A%2F%2Fbanggood.app.link%2FyWaDPTxCO3&redir_token=34SFJ_aiSvVc2-wWgcHEngXFSnl8MTU4MTc2Njg3M0AxNTgxNjgwNDcz&v=tU7xaoAAauQ&event=video_description

[@aureliusprimus]

Very nice !! it also can catch ISS I think :)

[@OM0ET]

Yes it should. I didn't tryed yet, but frequency 145.800 is OK for this tiny receiver :) Problem with the 5kHz shift. The Doppler effect it can't manage with this receiver.

[@aureliusprimus]

@@OM0ET Thanks a lot :)

[@fritsjjm1922]

Harganya berapa? Gimana mendapatkannya?

[@makhsoodlambeth]

Is this available in India.How much it cost.Please reply

[@OM0ET]

Watch the link in video description

[@foxman362]

would this received weather fax?

[@OM0ET]

I don't think so. This radio uses only 5kHz steps on SW and AIR.

[@stansinclair5521]

How would you see the fax

[@foxman362]

you have to hookup sound jack to a computer or raspberry pi you run weather fax program you get programs free look up weather fax on youtube.

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

OM0ET WEATHER, NOAA IN THE USA FOR 24 hour broadcast on English and some in Spanish on another channel AND WEATHERADIO / RADIOMÉTÉO CANADA broadcasts 24/7 on both French and English in 1 channel. 162.40 - 162.55 MHz, 7 channel in 25 kHz steps and 2 additional Canadian Marine Weather station on 161.65 and 161.775 MHz. And 163.275 MHz for Weather Radio backup channel.

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

OM0ET WEATHER BAND ON 162.400 to 162.55 MHz in 25 kHz steps, 7 channels. Must be on VHF-N via Mode button.

[@LarryAndorraAvleuropa]

Donde se puede comprar?

[@Andy-wz1gq]

Hello Paul great receiver

[@OM0ET]

Yes, nice little pocket radio 😉👍 Thanks for watching Andy!

[@Andy-wz1gq]

@@OM0ET i have ordered this receiver thanks for this video 73 DH5REN from Germany

[@OM0ET]

@@Andy-wz1gq I hope you will enjoy! ;-)

[@Andy-wz1gq]

@@OM0ET jes 73 Andy

[@upaliwijewardana3842]

FM. TRANSISTER. CIRCUIT 3V. REQUIRED

[@LarryAndorraAvleuropa]

Precio?

[@tomypower4898]

Larry Andorra Yes oirf fm band though

[@SuburbanDXing]

I wonder this might be a good hand-held receiver for tracking down local QRN? Thanks for posting this, Paul...73! de WX0V

[@OM0ET]

yeah! :-) indeed.... hihi. It has an internal AM ferrite antenna too. ;-) Thanks for watching. 73, Paul

[@scanvl7505]

good radio

[@kamarajsamy6881]

Thankyou, for, inform,

[@trcostan]

Wait! They used uV/m and 40dBm as well as uV for the rx! That’s shady! I assume they mean -40dBm or 2520 microvolts not +40 and who knows I’m the uv/m you need to know the efficiency of the ferrite bar antenna inside! (Assuming it has one)

[@OM0ET]

I doubt that RSSI meter is correctly calibrated...

[@RJDA.Dakota]

Tyler Costantini it does have one open the battery compartment notice right above battery compartment right behind and below speaker.

[@migsvensurfing6310]

I guess they just took the values from the datasheet of the chip used in this radio, not testing the performance of the end product.

[@saulofernandessilva8069]

Como comprar aqui pelo Brasil?

[@OM0ET]

kzbin.info?redir_token=ldf6no-0CRgpoDzhKveQfl2U9q98MTU4MjM5OTA1NEAxNTgyMzEyNjU0&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbanggood.app.link%2FyWaDPTxCO3&v=tU7xaoAAauQ&event=video_description

[@TREEHUGGAH1]

i want one. 73,kb3aum

[@agso73]

But I think this radio does not support ssb! 🤔.

[@OM0ET]

Yes it doesn't have the SSB mode. It's pity...

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

OM0ET I recommend to buy Tecsun PL-365

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

CHEAPEST SCANNER IN THE WORLD. CAN YOU PLEASE BUY RETEKESS TR105 and compare with VHF TUNING STEPS??

[@OM0ET]

RETEKESS TR105 looks like the copy of the HRD-737 :-D Same bands, same enclosure. Many chinese products sells the same product with different brand logos.

[@attilarivera]

Really really smal but... realy really expensive!!! Omg 😱

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

HAM RADIO TEST: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXSUoqOHr9V5kMU

[@digitalmediafan]

No OIRT FM band though, shame

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

digitalmediafan THEY HAVE OIRT BAND ON VHF BAND. YES. THEY HAVE OIRT ON FM. 30 - 230 MHz in 25 kHz steps with both Wide and Narrow mode. Press mode button while on VHF BAND. VHF-W for”TV SOUND” frequencies, OIRT FM (65.00 - 74.00 MHz), Japanese FM (76.0 - 95.0 MHz), VHF-N HAM RADIO VHF HAM RADIO, MARINE RADIO, NORTH AMERICAN WEATHER BAND NOAA / Weatheradio Canada 162.4 - 162.55 MHz, 161.65 and 161.775 MHz for Canadian Marine Weather channels, TAXI, Commercial radios, etc... VHF TV BANDS 174 - 230 MHz.

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

digitalmediafan THAT’s WHY YOU’RE ON FM OR IN VHF BAND IN NARROW MODE. If it says VHF-W as in Wide Band, yes. It receives OIRT FM. Thanks to Ivan Dragan and Me for testing and operating this radio.

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

digitalmediafan THEY ALSO HAVE OIRT BAND ON VHF-W. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJOso35-g7GdqsU

[@digitalmediafan]

@@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY ah yes ok great. I will buy one soon

[@vu3wrrindore.hamoprator.388]

Wonderful Vedio sir. By 73 VU3WRR

[@OM0ET]

Thanks! 😉👍

[@mrtang3136]

another crp review 😬

[@novocanal7153]

Não funciona nada.

[@Осциллятор]

Привет,Пол. Интересный девайс!Спасибо за обзор. de RK6ATW 73!

[@OM0ET]

спасибо! ;-) 73

[@цитрамонП-з3х]

Чудес не бывает. В чём он косячный? Чутьё и избирательность, наверно, никакие.

[@Осциллятор]

@@цитрамонП-з3х А в баофенге какая избирательность...там вообще приёмник ПП...рассматриваемая модель это-"филд"...в горы,на пикник...смешно за 50 баксов искать rx с ДД под 100дб не так ли?😉

[@цитрамонП-з3х]

@@Осциллятор ))))) спасибо! Просто всколыхнулись воспоминания. Когда в 1970 -е надо было слушать западные станции, да ещё сквозь глушаки, хороших приемников было не достать((( Перематывали контуры на 19, 16 и 13 метров. А теперь, когда уже ничего не надо и ничего нет, странно смотреть на приемник, у которого и ФМ, и авиа, и SW до 30 мГц.

[@Осциллятор]

@@цитрамонП-з3х Ну сейчас нам грех жаловаться, апаратуры приемной- как грязи, были бы деньги...мы с вами наверное ровесники (плюс-минус)😉 в 70е я тоже этим занимался (слушал контру фэ эр гэ (с))...был у мен "я не плохой девайс ламповый вэф-аккорд радиола...очень не плохой приёмник был...ну и нелегальный трёх каскадный ламповый передатчик(шарманка) к нему...😁

[@rajensubba6004]

Made in china...? No.no.no baba.

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

Uniden is better

[@thestig8133]

The squelch is not good ON or OFF 👎👎👎👎😠😠😠😠😠 Be better if was a gradual squelch not ON or OFF!!!! 😠😠😠😡😡😡👎 That is the one thing that i really DON'T!!!! 😡 like about it.

[@OM0ET]

There is a gradient of adjustments on the squelch, not only ON/OFF

[@thestig8133]

@@OM0ET As you didn't explain that in your video i just took it as a straight on off. Sorry but, your explaining was not as easy to understand on some of your video. Although it could have bern me. As i am getting a bit absent minded on things lately & of not young age either. But, trying to find a portable & reliable radio ( scanner) that covers the frequencies & bands i want then i find it rather difficult to choose one. 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@OM0ET]

@thestig8133 English is not my natural language, that's why it limits me when explaining more precisely in my videos, but trust me I'm doing my best to explain it as best as I can in English, since I've never even learned English. If I can advise you a broadband scanner, then definitely Malachite SDR or at least its latest clone like this one: a.aliexpress.com/_mstYauc

[@thestig8133]

@@OM0ET Thanks & i do appreciate you trying to do things in English. 😉👍 As many don't even try to do it in English or even use English subs (;subtitles). & it does ruin the video. So, i do expect you to make a few boo boos ( mistakes).😉 But, at least your trying.

[@thestig8133]

@@OM0ET I jjust checked that unit out.& it sadly doesn't go low enough 23 / 25 fm mhz up to around 500 mhz. But, thanks anyway 'portable I keep looking for the budget i have.

[@mohammedbenlamlih8957]

I have got one. BS. For that price. Do not recommend at all.

[@eldontyrellcorp]

This radio is a joke. Air band is not working at all, I don't receive anything while my radiwow r108 and xh-data d808 receive a lot of traffic. Same for vhf, deaf ! I tried to use my Kenwood th-f7e, and it receives nothing ! Totally deaf as well. I guess it's the same with the cb band. Only fm and am/sw are working. Don't buy this radio...this is crap.

[@bulldogbrower6732]

Not bad when local low flying aircraft are couple miles from airport. Also receive transmissions from traffic speaking to air traffic centers or approach control, of course those aircraft a up high and have better range. AM and FM not bad, 2 meters not too good. CB and shortwave a waste of time without attaching it to longer antenna.

[@RJDA.Dakota]

Might be loose quality control... mine works fine for what it is.

[@RJDA.Dakota]

Bulldog Brower But you can.

[@eldontyrellcorp]

@@RJDA.Dakota yes, might be, not sure...

[@RJDA.Dakota]

eldontyrellcorp remember to take the price at it’s worth...only a $30,00 radio.