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[@captainbossman1016]

I really like the look of this radio. It looks like a tabletop radio that was shrunk down to the size of a pocket.

[@markwilliams6084]

Nice little radio. Great fun too. Hook it up to a balun with a longwire. Works well too. Get one if you can. Nice video as well.

[@jamesslick4790]

I don't normally judge gear based on looks, But I gotta say, I'm digging the "industrial" style of this little radio!👍

[@jamesslick4790]

@@joewoodchuck3824 Except it's a "normal" shortwave radio not "ham" gear. It's 60 bucks not a $1000 communications receiver.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

@@jamesslick4790 Price point is irrelevant in a discussion about style. Just my observation is all.

[@jamesslick4790]

@@joewoodchuck3824 "Price point is irrelevant in a discussion about style"? Huh, Tell that to "Apple", "Nike" & "Supreme". 😜 And besides, It's a consumer radio not "ham equipmen", most consumer shortwave radios look like...consumer radios.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

@@jamesslick4790 Style of radio obviously. Stay on topic.

[@jamesslick4790]

@@joewoodchuck3824 Brah,....Yer taking this WAY to seriously. I just like the looks of the dang radio. It LOOKS like "pro" gear, But it's $60. That's all.

[@patlsmith404]

My husband has been a Ham Radio Operator for 45 yrs. I’ll have to show him your video. Thanks for keeping everyone up to date. He uses nylon cord at times and has a tower.😆

[@rickb06]

You're an incredible wife for supporting him and his hobby. I hope your husband stumbles across your comment, it is heartwarming for me to see as a bystander. :-)

[@patlsmith404]

@@rickb06 thank you. We need more Hammers. I’m proud of him for wanting to help the younger generation get involved. Some don’t realize what a great service they provide in times of disasters, more than just a hobby. Thank you to all the Hammers.💖🎙

[@lb3406]

Ham radio will make a comeback in these last days.

[@sagsfv3122]

@@lb3406 I've been a ham since '86. Listening to long range DXing on a vintage Hallicrafters got me into the hobby!

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

I have the ATS-20+ and so far so good. Great little bugout/camping radio.

[@davidj.lebaron709]

I just picked mine up yesterday I think I love it

[@TPPG_]

Need to get this asap thank my brother may God vlrss you and your family and friends

[@twohandsandaradio]

Excellent video! just got mine today. No instruction manual so I'm glad to see this video. It's not difficult to figure out but it's nice to see it in action. Love this radio.

[@adventureseeker9800]

I love shortwave! Heck I get excited when I can get WWV time on 5mhz & 10mhz. Just something about receiving broadcasts from far away.

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

I bought it off Aliexpress and it's a good little radio. It is so small and cute!

[@mikesey1]

A great point about this radio for preppers, is that it charges thru a SMALL USB. That means it can be charged from a Powerbank.

[@fernandoscrenci4874]

The creation of this particular Radio is Really Amazing, because how well it Works!! The Only hang -up I have is the very cheap antenna that comes with it!! Everything else, so far has been fantastic!!

[@edwardfletcher7790]

This is as really great option for vehicle mount because of the size. Thanks for finding it and sharing !

[@petemitchell6788]

How? You’d never be able to use it while driving. It’s a good radio to have in your vehicle so when you stop and get out you can use it. 😉

[@timbookedtwo2375]

antenna? SW reception is kinda funky in a running vehicle. Lots of interference from vehicle electric. check out some youtube videos on installing HF (shortwave) radios and antennas in vehicles.

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

Lol, my tv works fine but I’ve never gotten reliable news on it.

[@johnbelcher7164]

HOW MUCH AND WHERE FROM INTERESTED

[@maureen5054]

Just bought it on ebay. It comes with radio, antenna, battery & case. Free shipping too. Total amount came to $59.27.

[@georgeiron8399]

How do you like it an how is the am band reception, does the fact that it is so small make it hard to read the screen

[@maureen5054]

@@georgeiron8399 I did not realize when I ordered this shortwave radio that it would take so long to get it delivered. It should arrive some time this week. I will try to answer your questions when I get it.

[@georgeiron8399]

@@maureen5054 okay thank you very much I really appreciate it, it looks very tempting especially at that price and I imagine that depends on what antenna you have hooked up on it as to how well it will function but just curious your thoughts thanks again, hope you get it today😀

[@maureen5054]

@@georgeiron8399 Hi George, I finally got my shortwave radio in the mail today! It came with the shortwave radio & antenna. No instructions. Glad I have this KZbin to watch. Yes, the screen is small & so are the buttons, but we can see everything and use everything just fine. It has a switch on the back to turn it on and we immediately got great reception. I am pretty impressed with this thing.

[@georgeiron8399]

@@maureen5054 thank you so much for remembering me you are so nice,. I am very encouraged that you like the radio !, I think I am going to go ahead and pull the trigger on one of these because I'm always up for a new gadget and he seem really cool , and I don't have anything quite like these. Again thank you so much for getting back to me , it says a lot, you're the best!

[@morgartj]

I just purchased one of these. Love it so far. Only complaint is that the display alyways shows kilohertz (Khz) and doesnt change to megahertz (Mhz). WWV transmits on 10 mHz, not 10 kHz.

[@andylewis6794]

MY RADIO arrived yesterday, havent stopped playing with it, take my advice, buy one while there still cheap, awesome tiny radio, and portable

[@perkunast9680]

Thanks I was looking for something just like this one.

[@godfellas483]

That's called a mini USB interface. The newer one is a micro USB. Easily available. Thanks for posting on this. I think this radio and a 20 dollar power bank is now on my shopping list. A WX channel would be nice but maybe someday in the near future...

[@jtc1947]

@ Godfella's... i am total noob to this stuff? What means WX? Is that weather??

[@WaterFaucet24]

@@jtc1947 Yes, NOAA has a set of FM frequencies that broadcast regional weather (WX)

[@eddiedowning2571]

I ordered mine on Amazon I have it coming tomorrow not bad only been 2 days since I ordered it update just got mine today and it also came with the long charging cable with it

[@stevenalva1740]

This is what I have been looking for 😃. No huge investment if it got damaged. But, a receiver with SSB capabilities for this price is great.

[@markwilliams8702]

Great video. Nice little receiver. Thanks for sharing fella.

[@finderskeepers5343]

I saw this on Amazon, looked like a junk radio. Im stunned how well it works!

[@lestergillis8171]

It is always advisable to have a modest but reliable shortwave reciever. But should DEFINITELY have upper & lower selectable side bands.

[@georgewatson6622]

@@lestergillis8171 yes I agree.

[@hooXpoo]

Thanks to this video I think I might be getting a new hobby :) called: Software Defined Radio

[@Bernard-John]

Hi,good video, looks interesting to me, good to hear about other products, thanks from Rotterdam 👍

[@mth469]

i remember the days when i used to lie in bed at night and try to tune into some radio station from across the ocean in some country. it just seemed so magical when i could pick up the faint signal of a voice on the other end.

[@nemoanon5615]

The world's gone "quiet". Its sad.

[@phaedruszen]

Your comment reads like poetry!

[@nickking1510]

@@nemoanon5615 shuttling down short wave was the plan so it can be censored all threw the Web inter net that’s why they called it the web lolololo

[@255-southcarolina8]

Enjoyed your video very much definitely going to look this item up something I'm interested in thank you very much

[@RFComms]

Good video, thank you for producing and posting it.

[@hooXpoo]

Would be great for camping. At least that's what I thought of getting one for.

[@carylannstones2412]

Thank you I've made a note xx Caryl.

[@cheeto.1]

My Preps have gotten solid since I started watching this channel. If Iridium posted a video reading the phone book I would watch the whole thing and like it! Thanks again.

[@thetruthpost9693]

Or him ripping one in half!

[@Brad-vs1lk]

Excellent video!! Thankyou!! I would think that placing your outdoor antenna up higher the reception would have been greatly improved!! That metal fence probably acts like a Faraday Cage nulling the signal substantially!! The radio is an excellent product worthy of the price!!

[@tpobrienjr]

Good WWV reception - audio is good enough to pick up the binary time code that is superimposed on the voice announcement

[@UDX-21]

Thanks for the demo. I will investigate the radio a little more.. Stop in sometime for a coffee sometime. Old Radio Night, 21 in South Carolina.

[@danr5375]

The MLA30 antenna is a directional antenna. Picture the loop being a scope. It will only pickup what you can see through the loop. Everything else is pretty much ignored. That radio station that used to "boom" in, might not be seen by the antenna. Rotate it around and see if you can get it tuned in better.

[@Iridium242]

Yeah I have moved it higher and on a PVC pole and can rotate it, its a very directional antenna

[@jayakrishnan8053]

I am a ham of nearly thirty five years with VU3MJF call sign.RF B-40 and SONY ICF 7000 with SSB reception scanners ,still i am using with good condition.

[@ronwade5433]

QST QST QST D E KD7CKT, 73s from Flagstaff, AZ. Rest in Peace to my Dad, AE7AD formerly, N7JWF, Glenn Wade, now Silent Key. 73s!

[@danr5375]

Sorry for your loss - It's not easy. 73's

[@fixman88]

@@plhebel1 The problem is, ham radio in general seems to be dying out. There was a time when setting up everything and talking to someone hundreds or thousands of miles away was amazing and exciting....until the Internet and smartphones made that routine. I had a little Magnavox shortwave radio back in the 90s that I was able to pick up HCJB on, and it blew my mind back then. Of course, the Internet makes Web SDRs possible and any kind of radio is going to be simpler to set up to broadcast to people (all you need is a transmitter and all they need is a receiver, unlike the complex Internet and Cellular infrastructure people take for granted).

[@normanhill535]

Data feature could be Radio Data Service, used for over 30 years on FM. The system is on better FM radios, such as Sangean and new Chinese radios. Popular in Europe. Thanks for the great review. Be safe and healthy.

[@davidpaint3267]

Buena info, estaba buscando una radio y tu info me convencio, la compraré, gracias por el buen trabajo que haces.

[@VicGreenBitcoin]

I have the Grundig Satellit 750/Tecsun S-2000 also a great radio

[@vasudevanpillai3781]

Ple what is the price of the radio

[@VicGreenBitcoin]

@@vasudevanpillai3781 Only 340 Dollar and will last a long time on battery's. Great radio for RTTY on vacation.

[@2099deadpool]

Good ? It’s THE best 👍👍😀

[@MarvinParnell]

I could see even using this in a mobile install situation. Hmm, I might have to pick up a couple. Thanks for this video.

[@carylannstones2412]

Yes good I agree xx Caryl.

[@jasholden9741]

Mini USB to Micro USB adapters are cheap on ebay or aliexpress. Most people have a box full of micro USB cords to use. I keep an extra mini to micro USB adapter taped to the radio.

[@fixman88]

You can buy three packs of Mini USB charge cords off Amazon for not much money.

[@williamescolantejr5871]

Been a ham almost 30 years now an still use an old radio shack dx394 lol.But seriously this is a great bargain for price and ability for any Ham or non Ham alike as I see it.On a tech note if you could clear up the chuffing while tuning it be about perfect,who knows but someone will.

[@76unclefester]

I wander how well this would work in our OTR truck . This would be awesome for us especially if we could some how connect it to the radio in our truck just getting into shortwave. We travel all over the country and have found it’s hard to keep up with what’s going on. Wanting to create a small base system of a good CB and shortwave radio with eventually adding Ham radio . We could easily mount that in our truck.

[@stridermt2k]

Heck one of these and an MLA-30+ or a YouLoop and that's a pretty compact SWL solution.

[@Iridium242]

yup that is what I am using very handy with the MLA-30

[@eliasmuga1609]

Beatiful Radio... BEATIFUL...

[@djaj423]

military retired is interested in first radio. ats25 or the pl880.or??? thanks in advance. and ive subscribed to keep up with vids.

[@concretecowboy4212]

Thnxs 4 sharing

[@AllLifethingschannelyt]

So true yes back communication

[@bladerunner5680]

Thank you for doing this video! I just saw this unit being advertised just recently! I can set this up at a small park or setup mobile. Nice survival type radio. How long does it last on a charge average wise? Also how sensitive is it for AM/LW Marine Loran and SW SSB? I'm getting this radio for sure. SDR radios are sharp to dead on to stations and very clear. I want to use for marine fax reception. Been a ham for 30 plus years.! Thanks! Paul

[@bugstomper4670]

Lithium Ion batteries lose up to 3% of power per day. Even when not in use. So every 6 weeks you'll want to charge it, just to be sure you'll always have power available.

[@tonyb6751]

Much appreciated on the review. Is the rechargeable battery replaceable, for when that time comes?

[@Iridium242]

You can replace the battery, many people do, but you have to open up the unit, its very simple however

[@AsciiWolf]

Try Belka-DX. Also a great portable shortwave receiver. ;-)

[@Iridium242]

Yeah I saw those a few days ago, want to pick one up and give it a try!

[@paulshaffer9674]

They are available on Ebay for about $ 60.00 up to about $ 140.00.

[@AllLifethingschannelyt]

Cool

[@mytubi5937]

WOOOOOW if i didn't See it, i will not beleve that is so small 😱

[@rjnmex]

Thank you!! I need to buy more equipment!! :-)

[@davidjones1393]

THKS

[@eusufzai]

Si4732 Radio vs Clone Malachite - which one is better ?

[@gustavoxavier2380]

This is a better option than a tecsun pl320? it would be for survival use and for a beginner radio operator

[@Iridium242]

I would go with the techsun, dont get me wrong this radio is great and I still use it but its a bit more complicated than the basic Tecsun

[@barneylinet6602]

While the international shortwave broadcasting has been sharply curtailed there are still few. Radio New Zealand comes in well in the evening and early morning. The BBC has one or two frequencies. But the real activity is private American shortwave stations such as WBCQ, WRNO. WCWW and others. Most of the programming is Christian religious programming, but there are some music programs too. Some overseas airlines use HF SSB. My favorite frequencies are 1600-1700 kHz above the old AM broadcast band where there are a few stations that have music programs. And of course, there is WSM the Grand Ole Opry operating clear channel on 650 kHz, for people who like all kinds music, country AND western.

[@timbookedtwo2375]

In the age of digital broadcast radio, why listen to scratchy music over SW? Maybe for nostalgia reasons. Like going back to vinyl after OD'ing on CD and MP3 music.

[@skyhavenHifire]

i want one ? lol - yet i am afraid of ordering as all i can find is it ships from the other side of the world, if someone here US has already got em maybe i can purchase from them ? - great vid thx ! 73s

[@redk9102]

What is the frequency receive range..? And is it continuous from HF up to VHF/UHF..? How long did it take to go from HK to USA for shipping with SpeedPak..? Thanks, de W5DMG

[@Iridium242]

Not continuous and does not go up to VHF/UHF I did scan in an image I got off the range it covers, you can see it here where I uploaded it i.imgur.com/RVskeWM.jpg

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

He has the link in the description .. the full specs are there...

[@dl8cy]

Mini-USB is the 2nd best connector for charging after USB-C for stability reasons.... hate such Micro-USB sockets. Micro-USB Plugs always tend to break fast.

[@johnparsons5552]

Are there any American distributors for this radio? Excellent review.

[@nickrupp2336]

Unfortunately there are none on ebay or Amazon in the US.

[@12gaugeogre]

Bring your active loop antenna away from your chain link fence. You're getting a massive amount of attenuation and blocking from that. Additionally, you could elevate the antenna up on the roof if your community allows it.

[@Iridium242]

Yup its up way higher now and far away from the fence, Just really did it for the video to toss it outside there

[@12gaugeogre]

@@Iridium242 Fair enough, an excellent review of a nice pocket radio. It's something that I may put in my toolbox for the future; what other rigs and setups are you running, or are you focusing more on the scanning enthusiast side?

[@Iridium242]

Well I am a ham as well and have a few HF rigs set up as well as 2 meter and 440 radios installed and ready. I do have a new version of this radio about to come soon, so I will update it when it comes in,

[@markbailey1423]

Can I use a a99 for shortwave

[@michaeloptie6654]

I got one of these receivers, and I have a couple of questions.....please help if possible? Is there any documentation available anywhere? I have NO idea what the items on the display mean......fields in question are....First ST:, Second ST:, and S:2_%....any information that anyone can supply will be GREATLY APPRECIATED! Thank you in advance! Mike

[@neilcampbell4833]

Would a bingfu aeriel help with ssb signal on the radio?

[@joewoodchuck3824]

The single sideband (SSB) mode will be all but essential if you want to hear ham operators. You should have VHF reception somehow too. A lot of the local ham operators will be on the 2 meter band 144 - 148 mhz. The 162.XXX MHz weather band is very useful as well.

[@Iridium242]

It has upper and lower sideband and being a ham I have more than enough VHF and UHF rigs :)

[@joewoodchuck3824]

@@Iridium242 Just a suggestion regardless, especially for readers who might be newbs.

[@georgesmith8113]

👍👍😎

[@Gollammeister]

Listening to frequencies shouldn't usually be a problem depending on many factors

[@justinw9260]

Another question, please. Does it tell you the battery charge level?

[@Iridium242]

No, does not.

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

Good question... surprising it doesn't 🤔

[@georgewatson6622]

How long dose it take to charge. Or don't you know yet. Just wondering.BTW thank you for the video.

[@doctorartphd6463]

Be nice if it had a scanner feature !

[@k0xhf808]

They sell them snow

[@joeblow8593]

That is a pretty good deal

[@user-ne8bj7ip8x]

Digital mode included?

[@R81230]

Hello. Have been trying to decide whether to get a Si4732 versus a Malachite. I have watched both of your videos on these. You do have a quick clip in the Malachite video that you would get this over the Si4732, but did read a comment re the quality of the build of the Malachite. I value your opinion, what do you recommend if I am only getting one? Do they both have the same band coverage and the same features, i. e. SSb, etc? Thanks.

[@Iridium242]

I prefer the Malachite. Better display and a much better radio in general. I have the newer version of this radio that I will be reviewing soon so dont forget to keep watching for an update.

[@germanjohn5626]

I bought one, the stock antenna is quite useless unless you build the 49:1 transformer featured here on u-tube for the malachite clone.

[@HarshmanHills]

nice new tool to play with

[@eduardopower5254]

Oh sir. Thabk you very much for your video im very interested in this radio and there's NO available videos about it. So please if you can record another one in HAM bands would be really appreciated! 73

[@claudiaalejandrapradinesfa7388]

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[@claudiaalejandrapradinesfa7388]

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[@seanwieland9763]

How does this compare to the Malahit MDR2000 SDR? These Chinese open source hardware radios are gamechangers.

[@Iridium242]

No idea I dont have a Malahit yet, but looking to pick one up soon. Then I can do a head to head comparison.

[@SB-mi2ii]

So what's the frequency range?

[@RevGunn-jq3cq]

Good stuff, thanks . I plan to buy a couple

[@Chris-uk6mr]

Will it pick up police frequencies?

[@hhawg1]

Great video. Not fond of the radio but ill be ordering the antenna. Thanks

[@markallen3068]

I use a ccrane skywave ssb. Am,fm, weather, sw, ssb upper,lower, aircraft.

[@timothyparryjropen]

Is there an am/shortwave antenna that will work for this? Something I can carry in a bug out bag?

[@Iridium242]

Yeah make one out of a random length of wire. Alligator clips it to the antenna

[@timothyparryjropen]

@@Iridium242 I already have long wire but it has the frayed type ends, didn’t know if it would work or not. Also do I absolutely need that or will it work with the telescoping antenna?

[@-CT-SODBUSTER]

@@timothyparryjropen a little tiny bit of solder on each end of those frayed wires will fix that up real good or a different route you can go I have a super Slinky antenna (fleabay) which is basically exactly that, a slinky attached to two small sections of PVC with a lead wire attached to a alligator clip. On most days with that antenna I hear all kinds of activity on the shortwave and ham bands plus I can pull in regular am broadcast stations from about a 500 mi radius around my house. I live in Cleveland Ohio and can pick up stations in new York, boston, virginia, Chicago, and Ontario Canada. They only run about $20 so it's a great budget way to have something for a bug out bag

[@antonanker583]

Well, for about $12 you can buy a 23’ reel antenna which you can carry in your pocket or for about $25 a youloop or for about $55 a MLA 30 that both dissemble to small or just get a piece of speaker wire and solder a bnc or alligator clip onto one end.

[@Iridium242]

@@-CT-SODBUSTER As a matter of fact, I am going to do a video on making a simple wire antenna for this next week, Super easy wire with a alligator clip on the end to connect to the antenna.

[@suptrto]

Can you listen to Airbands?? Air Traffic??

[@Iridium242]

Yes

[@Special-Delivery57]

I’m interested in learning and understanding everything I can about frequencies and wave bands. I believe this little baby is going to be great for my learning journey into radio. I’ll be getting the antenna that you suggested and anything else I can get to boost reception. Thank you for making this excellent and highly informative video. *Update: Where did you find the correct charger for this receiver?

[@seanwatts8342]

Look into the amateur radio clubs in your location. You'll find much more than parts.

[@melodygnehm4425]

Get the technician ham radio test book .much you will learn ...... Or c.b. for dummys a great book for basics but gets in depth too.

[@Special-Delivery57]

@@seanwatts8342 thank you. Salute!🥃 🍻

[@Special-Delivery57]

@@melodygnehm4425 thank you! Salute!🥃🍻😉🌟👍🏻🌟

[@Larryblass]

Does this radio receive FM STEREO and have stereo separation while using headphones?

[@Iridium242]

Yes but only with headphones.

[@alexblue6991]

I must get a quality sw radio in Scotland I don't receive much on my cheap radio

[@daviddobler]

Is this radio accessible for a blind person to use? Thank you so much

[@boybutingting9156]

Is it same as the ATS-20?

[@Iridium242]

yup

[@donniecoe969]

How long does it take to get it sent I order one back in April now it's the end of may still haven't seen it yet

[@Iridium242]

It took about a month for me

[@VinayakBhatBantwal]

👍

[@howardlowry6412]

What coax connector? BNC, SMA, etc.

[@Iridium242]

BNC

[@GarryGri]

I noticed that when I pugged this into a PC USB port to charge, it came up as a USB Serial device. But didn't come up as a COM port as there isn't a driver. I was wondering if this would be recognised if I Added a USB Serial (CDC) driver to this?

[@carylannstones2412]

.... And posted your video on my KZbin Channel xxc

[@bobfall]

Are there instructions for this, anywhere?

[@Iridium242]

Nope, I learned how to use it via youtube videos myself plus I am familiar with HF radios in general

[@nickrupp2336]

Thanks for the review, I just ordered one for myself. It should work well with my YouLoop antenna.

[@philipgalbraith6402]

I found one on Ebay for $13.50. You talked me into buying one. And what happened to KDWN?

[@Iridium242]

I Person I know who works on transmitter sites in Vegas said KDWN sold off their 50,000 transmitter. No idea why but they did buy an FM site so on FM 101 its a simulcast of the station.. Stinks because we cant hear it out here at all anymore in Pahrump