Raddy RE40 AM FM WX BT MP3 Shortwave Emergency Radio Review

The Raddy RE40 AM FM Weather Alert Shortwave Emergency Portable Radio with Bluetooth, and MP3 Player takes Entertaining to New Heights. Inspired by its predecessor, the Raddy RF-750, the RE40 provides a High Capacity Battery, Dynamo, White Noise Mode, Flashlight, Headphone Jack, Power Bank, Solar Panel, and Huge Speaker Audio. A lot of fun to be had for under Fifty US Dollars.
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Features I like about the RE40:
Huge Speaker Audio.
Shortwave Reception is Solid.
Seventy Presets Per Band.
Illuminated Dial.
Dynamo.
4,000mAh Lithium Battery.
Solar Panel on Back.
Weather Alert Mode.
Flashlight.
MP3 Player Remembers Track, and Track Position.
Sleep Function.
Headphone Jack.
Power Bank Feature.
SOS Mode.
Durable Build Quality.
Features that could be Added or Improved on:
User Replaceable Battery.
Stereo Playback when listening to BT/MP3/FM Radio with Headphones.
Lockout for Thumb Wheel.
Move Compass to Carrying Strap.
Improve AM Reception.
Overall, for the Fun Factor, this Radio gets a Recommendation. If its size is too much, similar fun can be had with the tiny Raddy RF-750. With a few tweaks, the RE40 will become the Green Giant it was born to be :)
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[@Wren1]

So long as the SD card is formatted FAT32, any size should work. Most SDXC cards are formatted exFAT, which is the only reason they are "incompatible" with devices that claim to only support up to 32GB (the maximum capacity of SDHC). You can usually use higher capacity cards in those devices by just reformatting them as FAT32.

[@P_RO_]

Sometimes really big cards still won't work in some devices, but you can usually go up two sizes with anything. Windows won't convert larger cards to FAT32 but lots of freeware choices for that.

[@StevefromOhio1972]

Sealed battery is a deal breaker.

[@todderbert]

sure can be.

[@cHilLy-chEEzdAWg]

Perfect personality for radio reviews my friend! Also dropping comments to help with the algorithm

[@todderbert]

Thanks!

[@steveweinberg462]

There's a lot to like here. I think it makes more sense having the weather on the tuner than moving through them with FF/RW buttons. As an engineer of German descent that the SW band lights no longer quite line up with the drum is going to annoy me. :)

[@knightshousegames]

I think with 2 changes this thing could be absolutely perfect First, obviously make the headphone jack stereo. Feels like such an oversight on such an otherwise feature packed device. Secondly, make the internal battery user serviceable. Make it run off of an 18650 or something that can be popped out and replaced easily An optional third might be to turn the flashlight into more of a lantern/flood light. Whenever I have a device that has a little flashlight feature thrown in, I never use it because I already have a bunch of flashlights, and in situations where I am using a light on this sort of device, I don't need a ton of throw, what I'd rather have is a glow to illuminate the area where I am using the device in question. So maybe they could put a little diffuser dome on top of that flashlight to make it behave more like a camp lantern in an emergency

[@curtiswright3845]

Todderbert, could you please explain to me the reasoning behind non-replaceable batteries in radios? Here are my questions: 1. What am I to do when the Li-ion battery goes bad? 2. Do I throw away the radio? 3. Are there individuals or stores that can replace the the batteries? 4. Would I have to buy another radio every 4-5 years? I have portable radios that's 25-30 years old. I don't understand this non-replaceable battery thing. (Please excuse my tone. I don't won't to offend you or your followers.) Thanks.

[@mikeh8416]

I've never understood the reasoning behind buying a limited capability radio, when an SDR dongle attached to a phone or computer gives you TRUE all-band coverage for the same price as THIS.

[@blipco5]

You can replace the battery. It may take some soldering. No biggie.

[@radellaf]

@@mikeh8416For me it’s two things, I can put the radio where there’s less RFI (sure I could run coax to the computer or long usb cord), two, I use radio as a way to get out from behind a screen and keyboard. three, there are websdr and kiwisdr sites for when I wanna both use a computer (with all the extra features) plus someone else’s nice antenna, and four I haven’t felt like ponying up for a _good_ sdr like the airspy hf discovery or hackrf (as I do have a license). But I get your point.

[@radellaf]

I’m totally with you. It’s not that hard to put some 18650s in a user-accessible configuration. This one is particularly egregious - I can solder in a lipo pack but four screws should be enough to get to it. Real answer? They hope people don’t know or care. Saves a little money on case design, esp if waterproof.

[@hopydaddy]

This is the same concept as buying iPhone, iPad or similar tablets with sealed-in battery. It's good for about two years and then throw away that expensive disposable item. They hope to sell you a new one by that time. This is the tactic Apple invented to get rich off consumers. I never buy anything with non-removable battery unless I have no choice.

[@TRu44-560]

Thanks for your video and knowledge sharing. I 😀 really do appreciate it. I've picked up this radio on Amazon for unique features, light water splash, more than 1 ways than one charging, flash light, 4000mAh battery capacity, etc.

[@user-fw4kk1ym9y]

Thanks for detailed review.

[@NTPTM]

Hej Todderbert thanks for the review a very cool compact radio take care and have a nice monday.

[@jlichi1510]

I completely passed over the 750 because of its tiny volume knob. Looks like someone with large hands could actually use this new model. I'll have to check it out.

[@roly-volleyjackson683]

Love your videos

[@RobertWardJones]

I have the ZHIWIS ZWS-700 which is just a rebranded RF-750 and I really like it a lot. Because of its small size I use a snap on badge clip through the top loop on the radio to clip the radio to my clothes over my chest. It works great for outdoor walks as a Bluetooth speaker, mp3 player, and if I clip it to my right lapel I can extend the antenna for a hands free radio which is really important as I need both hands for taking my two Huskies for a walk. As a Bluetooth speaker, the play, pause, skip forward/backwards all work to control my connected phone's streaming audio. For me the RF-750 being tiny and light weight is one of the best features about it to clip to my clothes and it gets loud enough to hear over the background noise of the streets. And it looks cool too. Also when using the channel memories for the radio bands it scans the band very quickly when you long press the play button. I mean really fast as in 10 seconds for AM and FM and from 30s to 60s for shortwave. That is way faster than any other radio I've tried and as Todd had said it took 5 min for the RE40 to scan channels to memory. I like the tuning wheel for fine tuning and finding weak stations on AM and Shortwave which the channel memory may miss during a scan.

[@reyesalejandrolandaverdeol3181]

This radio is great obviously. If only it hada 4000 mah repacable battery Instead of built in 🥵. That is the only draw back. If only al emergency l radios were like that.Thank you very much for the information on ZHIWIS ZWS-700 There is also the Raddy RF760 and the Raddy RF75A!💯❤️😍😍😍🥰💯📻

[@reyesalejandrolandaverdeol3181]

My bad. It seems the Raddy RF75A’s battery is also built in 🥵💔

[@Tsch6373]

I have the 700 also, its battery is replaceable. Didn't know how to access the rich features until I saw your post. Thank you! I have the 701 & 702 (the one being demo'd here). Will listen in the early morning hours when the airwaves are more open.

[@larrykeyes4979]

You are expected to pull off the Volume Knob to use the compass remote from the radio. It's not just for looks.

[@todderbert]

Didn't think of that.

[@bruceclark5627]

Love the review,thank you. I remember when 105.9 was WCKG, the greatest classic rock station format ever. Sad to see that station go.

[@joeglennaz]

This is one of the coolest, KZbin channels I’ve ever seen you got some really cool radios. I’m looking forward to watching all your videos. I would love to know is C Crane radio is one of the best?

[@todderbert]

It is one of the best, their emergency CC Radio Solar is top tier.

[@godfellas483]

Thats a nice portable radio size. I wonder if there will be an LCD dial version. The 750 was way too small. They should make the compass detachable. I have a compass on my bike handlebar that only works when you slide it off. The WB is a nice feature. I'd like to see an even bigger size table model like the CC 3 or GE Super radio. Nice job TB and Raddy!

[@radellaf]

Search Greadio R12. $30 right now.

[@fiendishthingy1630]

The compass is detachable.

[@Baruch-Hashem]

Thanks for the review, no stereo playback, for FM and MP3 it is weird.

[@jimsradiocheck936]

I would probably go for the larger of the two easier to see

[@Pyjamarama11]

Hi Peter I used the link in your description to apply the discount but the code isn't valid according to the Radioditty website

[@todderbert]

I think you have a certain purchase threshold, might be $60 USD.

[@Meat-Puppet]

FYI that mode switch on the side broke almost immediately for me so I had to return it. The actual switch underneath it is the tiniest thing ever. It's a shame bc this is supposed to be a rugged type thing for emergencies

[@todderbert]

Hopefully Raddy reads these comments, and makes improvements to the switch design.

[@fiendishthingy1630]

I'm researching for my great-grandnephew's 11th birthday. Is there one of this style that has replaceable rechargeable battery, headphone jack, AM band higher than 1620, and is under $50?

[@fiendishthingy1630]

Greadio (cheaper), ZHIWHIS and Emgykit (about the same price as Raddy) have the same features as this Raddy, but still no apparent replaceable battery (I found no mention, so must not be a positive feature). We got the headphone jack, but a throwaway radio due to non-replaceable battery in all of these clones!

[@hooXpoo]

Sadly no replacement battery, an 18650 wood have been nice.

[@todderbert]

I agree, it could fit twin 18650s.

[@deandaniels203]

Could the battery in the RE40 be changed at any point.

[@todderbert]

Yes, it is lithium based.

[@deandaniels203]

Will the weather band work in the UK.

[@todderbert]

No, only for North America.

[@deandaniels203]

@@todderbert great channel by the way, I'll keep watching with interest.

[@bobone866]

I bought this but never finished watching the video. Im somewhat annoyed you cant replace the batterym i bought a radio from ross for 15 and it had a 19650 battery you could pop out

[@Wren1]

Which do you prefer, the RE40 or RF320?

[@todderbert]

320, more to listen to, plus a removable 18650 is nice to have.

[@Wren1]

@@todderbert I was leaning more that way myself. Unfortunately, the domain that hosted the app is now gone and I cannot find "Radio-c.apk" anywhere. Are there any functions that cannot be used without it?

[@todderbert]

@@Wren1 recording is the big one. contact Raddy and ask how to get the software.

[@Wren1]

@@todderbert Recording is a nice to have, but not a deal breaker, so I'll still pick one up. Thanks for your videos, you are _the_ man for radios and lights.

[@user-fw4kk1ym9y]

Item has easy access to battery ?? 🤔

[@todderbert]

Not that I can tell, I think there are screws behind the glued in solar panel.

[@user-fw4kk1ym9y]

@@todderbert I see. Little brother model has that option ☝. Thanks for reply.

[@ronaldzuccala-pv8tu]

Sorry yes ha ha.

[@vortexan9804]

Interesting how you ignored the antenna, kind of ridiculous.

[@todderbert]

Every video I mention this, I must have missed it in this one, fear not it is 18".

[@davedeiler2072]

Nice radio good price. But too busy, too many functions for taste.

[@todderbert]

I find it easier to use then the smaller 750.

[@davedeiler2072]

@@todderbertReally that is good to know. A lot of quality sound from a small package.

[@AMFMDX]

The presets are just crazy - you have no way of seeing what station you're on. I hate these little radios. Waaaaay too many things packed into a 2" little box and it doesn't do any of them particularly better than any other radio out there. Lots of Chinese junk. Is anyone making radios in America?

[@blipco5]

Who cares about AM?

[@fiendishthingy1630]

I care about AM. I listen to a couple of talk show stations here in Los Angeles. I rarely isten to FM!

[@gdog1443]

Hi, Is shortwave still a thing or is it slowly disappearing?

[@todderbert]

Still a thing. most variety on the weekends.

[@gdog1443]

@@todderbert thanks for that, I live in newzealand and have just bought a Sony icf-704 s n 50, I used to listen to shortwave broadcasts in the mid late 70s when I was school age, my dad bought me a couple of valve radios to muck around with and I would listen to the the far off broadcasts in the evenings, there’s something special about listening to a far off radio station. Obviously you enjoy that too, I like when you’re roaming through the dial picking up distant stations. Have a great day todderbert.

[@Tsch6373]

Fine review. I have the ZHIWHIS ZWS-702 especially the same as the RADDY. Got the easier-to-understand manual for my 701 from Raddy. The ZWS 700 and 701 each has the EQ feature, does this radio not offer it? Usually accessible thru the Bluetooth setting. Saw nothing in the manual in regards. I like that these Radios are on the chunky side, less prone to falling over. Would like to find an 'L' - connector for the headset but all I've seen is the straight-in type. My 701 and 702 each came with a higher quality wrist strap attached, don't care for the simple lanyard. Thank you for your fine reviews, new subby.