Raddy RF919 Shortwave Overview - RF919 Shortwave Radio For SHTF, WWIII, Or Shortwave Listening

[@TheNotaRubicon]

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[@TheNotaRubicon]

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[@sparky413]

I thought I suffered an EMP once. But (butt) it turned out to be gas.

[@johnsmith7676]

"Faraday Bag"? What? So, are you telling me the usual media Scribes weren't actually lying to me all this time, and the sky really IS falling? Gee... I better get me one of those bags, I guess.

[@burricat9615]

Finally a radio that takes 18650 battery. Its really helps in logistics.

[@KJWalda]

Great compact but clear review. Very helpful! Thanks. 👌👍

[@breckfreeride]

Knowledge is second to production... Which is beyond flawless!

[@edwardyoung8575]

Former shortwave dork here, kinda pricey, but nice it doesn't feel like a toy! I am a radio nerd! I may have to give this a closer look!!! Your GOLD Randy!!! Pure GOLD!

[@Funkteon]

I've uploaded the extended 63-page user manual into ChatGPT and I'm just asking it questions to figure out its capabilities...

[@bendeleted9155]

If you keep any electronics you want to still work after the CME/EMP, put them in a galvanized steel 20-gallon trash can inside a 30-gallon can of the same type. Be sure to tape up the inside with copper tape over handle slots and around the crease of the lid as a sort of gasket. Also, line the inside of both cans with cardboard, except where it would interfere with a continuous metal seal. Put at least one of everything that you might need in there, and extra things that might be extremely valuable to others. BTW, SW/MW/LW might once again become VERY active after the big event.

[@big97redtj]

Or just throw it in a normal garbage can so you don't have to listen to the white noise.

[@cyleleghorn246]

​@@big97redtjafter an emp, all the bullshit that makes the static Will be gone. You'll be able to hear a transmission on LW, mw, or hf clear as a Bell if you have a halfway decent antenna, there'll be no noise besides cosmic rays at that point so your signal to noise ratio should be through the roof

[@jacktaylor3001]

Love a radio that looks like a radio. This gizmo is beautiful.

[@mariarogers9964]

Hey Mr Nota, my husband and I love your videos and how you put "some people" in their place Semper Fi

[@JAKE3914]

Randy!!! I can't stop laughing when you show your phone apps!! LOVE your stuff!!!

[@bradleyhumphrey4505]

I'm glad to see us. non Dorks has the same apps on our phones. lol 😝🤪😜 I do love the look of this, Raddy, and the features. I'll definitely give it a look. I love the videos looking forward to many more to come 😁👀💩

[@Desertdweller1965]

“Do not go down the EMP wormhole, you’ll never escape” A Dude that said something and posted some good shit.

[@kidvision564]

For the small investment a diy faraday cage requires, it would not hurt to store your radios in it

[@oceanaxim]

The Morse code message reads as follows: Help! I am trapped in a radio factory in China! 73s!

[@jtc1947]

@ocean? Just curious? Is the RADIO also singing, "PLS RELEASE ME! LET ME GO!" ??

[@icebrakernh]

I didn’t realize there were any short wave stations were up and running. Goes to show that you learn something everyday. I remember as a kid listening to the shortwave radio for news and different radio shows.

[@johnk23705]

Yes, there are 10 frequencies with the Pastor Billy Bob. Are you saved ????

[@MrHandyDad]

Yay... He's back. Just in time for the weekend !

[@fireftr270]

The Morris code is saying Drink more Oveltine.

[@turdferguson2863]

Ovaltine, there was a dah after the dit

[@Crushbandicoot-wv8xb]

💯

[@jeffridder4034]

OVALTINE? A crummy commercial? Son of…

[@BigInjun05]

Just had an ovaltine milkshake about 2 hours ago.

[@W.C.HoleSaw]

You misspelled Brawndo

[@OverlandOne]

The ladies love guys with shortwave radios.

[@craigdavidson2977]

The chicks come for radio but stay for the wrist strap

[@God-mb8wi]

Shortwaves* radio.

[@maxrockatanksyOG]

Radio Operators: _droppin' panties & CQ's the world over_

[@k6usy]

It’s not the size of the wave that matters but how you tune it.

[@BarnabyWild13]

And Prog Rock, lol!

[@DakarRaider]

Every time you say "shortwaves", I can see a sad ham curse into their coffee cup...

[@SuperScout919]

why? Thats what its called.

[@NightHiker72]

It's Saying "CQ" meaning Hello in Ham Radio Morse Code.

[@bendeleted9155]

What's morse code for "hi"?

[@imagingconcepts]

@@bendeleted9155 .... ..

[@spicemasterii6775]

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[@stlouisx50]

Dang I can't never get the coffee right. I got GZ

[@richardmillican7733]

​@@bendeleted9155haha

[@johnfish1194]

Just got this off of amazon. Waiting for it to sail over the oceans waves from China. Very excited to use it. Thanks for the review.

[@bryanisms2732]

Hahaha... nice apps on your "device" I did buy the smaller version based on your review and it's solid. Thanks!

[@DanielQwerty]

If you actually care what the morse code is saying, press "read more". It says "CQ", which is old telegraphy talk essentially meaning "all stations: " or "hey everyone, ". CQ would be used to address everyone on the line. Equivalent to @everyone on discord or reply all on email.

[@coreysheckler4777]

I got one. It's a cool radio and a must have for those looking for something unique with some cool features.

[@hartranft66]

the morse code says "get your ham license"🤣

[@AlexanderWiggins-y8z]

Love It !

[@Kw1161]

Had mine for a week main complaint is the manual to set the radio up. Have a great day!

[@johnnorman7708]

Yes. Shopping for one now. Need SSB feature for sure. Timely review.

[@george-ev1dq]

A friend bought one and I compared it to the XH data d 808 which I have used for years, the Raddy was a bit easier to use and had better audio but on a value for money basis the XH data blows it away and has better SSB reception.

[@mjasenn]

Wait. I DO live in Montana.

[@robblerouser5657]

Android are the real phones!!!

[@slappomatthew]

I'm sorry you mean grapheneOS based pixels are the real phones. Android is a data gathering government spy device.

[@iamrocketray]

YEA! none of this Apple rubbish😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫🤢🤢🤢🤢🤔🤔🤔🤔😎😎

[@BravoBassin]

cool radio thanks as always for the most entertaining videos on the youtubes!

[@jtc1947]

MANY THANKS for Your about tiny print with TINY FONTS! I wear 1.5x readers and still have problems! I would have to use 3.00x readers on some of this nonsense! MERCY BOW COUP!

[@turdferguson2863]

That's rad

[@prephampaul]

Randy I'm trying to eat and I had to just give up for fear of spitting anything out onto my computer screen, between the giglehurtz, the pencil that looks like it was a main course for a Thanksgiving meal and the phone apps ... 😂

[@ejc1956]

I am going to buy the Raddy RF 757

[@tonyandreola1]

Dork in a basement!!! LOLOLOL!!!!! I wish I had a basement to be a nerd in. I loved listening on the shortwave bands as a kid

[@billylehoux2743]

Hey Randy: The pencil you use as a pointer still needs some work. There is paint still visible. ? However, I do have a solution; every time a sad ham tries, --- Tries ---- , to give you grief, gently place said pencil in mouth and chew a little more on it. If done correctly and with loving care while thinking about the sad hams, the Smithsonian Museum may ask for it for their collection to be displayed as a coveted treasure... Chew on that thought. Randy" world famous No. 2 Pencil Pointer sitting right next to Archie Bunkers chair...

[@bettinanstevens9259]

I was eagerly waiting on you to experience a mild panic attack whilst trying to reach peak unboxing pleasure as you pull off the protective film of the dual screens. I figured you'd pull them both off simultaneously. Lovin'it in stereo, as philosopher Jani Lane once said. And then

[@Dankbudzz]

Why do prices have to be as high as hunter 🥴💀

[@River5190-Actual]

Hey, What's wrong with living in a basement??!! Oh and the pencil is still crooked ...

[@jdkgcp]

SW is great out camping at night. That's about all I can say because according to this guy I'm "a dork". Even though let's be honest, we all know who the skinny 5 foot nothing dork is.

[@mollyhogen5036]

Check out the Quansheng UV-6. Might make a great review worth going. Love your channel.

[@norm_sueb122]

Thanks for the video!!

[@frank5.3]

2x speed truly is ASMR

[@DickMHz]

You haven't truly lived until you've listened at 0.25x speed.

[@scotterdog1036]

Why do I care to watch you? /s😮 'Cause you make me laugh. 😂

[@steveweinberg462]

The radio's aesthetic speaks to my inner mall-ninja. I mean that as a compliment.

[@JimmyCornPop]

About to pull the purchase trigger on the 919. Big price tag for tiny screwdriver and brush

[@richardcorwin1828]

Thank you!!

[@jwm6314]

Are you Amazon because I have Amazon and was just shopping for a shortwave radio after playing with SDR. You should get twice the moneys for hacking my Amazon and putting such a great video out the very next day. Please don't tell the world what I'm shopping for now.

[@Huskrrrr]

I get a lot of information from scanning shortwaves. Who knows what the future holds? Geeks will obviously get the babes after shtf.

[@bendeleted9155]

Only if you have a bunch of wayward homesick mail-order brides in your neck of the woods that want to know what's happening back home... Oh wait. There are. How's your Spanish?

[@dont4450]

I have the rf320. The SW listening is pretty good for a reasonably priced radio. Is the sensitivity on the Rf 919 a huge enough improvement to warrant the price in your opinion?

[@hooked911]

Is this a SOC or Heterodyne radio? No sensitivity test? Pass that to a shortwaves geek to test! And thanks for the app recommendations! I am having so much fun now!

[@jtc1947]

WOW! This radio sounds like the bee's knees and cat's MEOW!!!! Is there anything that they need to include???

[@guillaumeboutet5964]

Tanks for the vidéo 👏 Can you review the Ats25-amp.

[@johnnyz.fradley2306]

Shortwave is a politically incorrect word. Please refer it to a Vertically Challenged Wave radio... Or I wil be offended.

[@DV-ml4fm]

Does it have adjustable AGC?

[@EasyOne]

nice

[@rogerNKWYNNVIDS]

EMP attacks i think could be a gimmick, much like all the billions of dollars spent on RFID-secured wallets. Scare people enough, and they'll buy just about anything.

[@outbackeddie]

If it had some levers to pull, more buttons, and strobing lights it would really impress the chicks.

[@robertcarmosino6563]

What , no floor to ceiling poll ?

[@2manyhobbies76]

All the best apps on your phone! 😄😉

[@jonsanchez-4127]

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

[@johnk23705]

It says "Super Bass" on the back. 1980 just called and they want their radio back. Put that puppy on your shoulder. You think the chicks mob you when you have your Baofeng....Stand By ! Buy yourself several packs of "O" rings. The Radio Groupie Gals like the ribbed ones.

[@dxace1]

Don't know if anyone has mentioned this but I will -- your review states that this radio enables mp3 recording. That is actually a major headline. Most SW portables by Tecsun and the other remaining China-based producers, have microSD for playing things through the speaker via BT. None of them enable actual recording of content. Can you confirm this feature? Tks..

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Page 9 of the online extended user-manual: "Audio streams can be recorded on inserted TF card as MP3 with 160 kBit/s." Page 38: "Besides playback of tracks, the radio also supports recording of received radio stations is MP3 format with 160 kBit/s." Page 39: "The RF919 is able to record a received audio stream MP3-encoded with 160 kBit/s on a inserted TF card. When the radio is working, insert a TF card."

[@edwardverduzco88]

Anyone know why the raddy 919 is unavailable on amazon and ebay? Now i REALLY want one.

[@torjones1701]

The effects of an EMP attack have been drastically blown out of proportion. Yes, anything connected to the power grid is going to fry, and your car will shut off, but, and importantly, do you know how to fix your car? turn it completely off, then start it again. I promise, it'll start exactly like it normally does. When your phone dies in the EMP, just pop the battery out, then plug it back in, and it'll boot right up. Anything connected to mains? expect it to be fried. everything else? reboot it. It'll be fine.

[@3dogsandapaw934]

You crack me up lol

[@3dogsandapaw934]

I love your channel

[@reallynot.]

i almost peed my pants out of excitement upon seeing the upload of one of your very sexy radio videos.

[@davidschmidt5848]

I am anxiously waiting for review B tech 50 watt Repeater.

[@JYMBO]

Is Raddy & Retekess the same company? they keep releasing identical products in different colours - Retekess TR113

[@DinsDale-tx4br]

1:02 ..not wanting to freak out any folks with OCD but why do you always do your two finger nod with your right hand slightly higher than the left? Is it muscle damage due to breaking pencil points? pmsl :-) 6:08 ...they bother because your pc whatever isn't in a faraday cage I guess? 8:32 Man you didn't take the screen wrap off! That was fun, did it feel heavy though? Must have Gravitas. Gonna have to get a paper round or cut some lawns though to get one of these. Thanks!

[@vicrattlehead8665]

I was googling shortwave radios last night for the first time. Zenu may be trying to tell me something. Who knows what though.

[@supcom1993]

Seriously? You cant decipher the simplest of Morris code? Its saying affiliate link below.

[@dtrex392]

“From the perspectives of a normal person”?!?! Person, yes. Normal, not much.

[@darkglass1]

The morse code was only three letters ... F ... J ...

[@gwilliams1001]

Are you anxious before shooting a video? There is a store in Arkansas that sells ham flavored pencils. I think knawing on one of those might help relieve the anxiety that comes from anticipating those sad ham comments.

[@MTBryanH]

I'm not a morse code geek but my dad was. Isn't that the CQ call?

[@MTBryanH]

Having said that, no... I'm not wearing black socks and sandals.

[@Crushbandicoot-wv8xb]

So emps don’t affect radios is what you’re saying? Got it thanks👍🏻

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Not even close. I am saying that EMPs thousands of miles away will likely not effect radios.

[@Crushbandicoot-wv8xb]

@@TheNotaRubicon haha I was kidding

[@bendeleted9155]

​@@Crushbandicoot-wv8xb whew! You almost got pinned there buddy. 😂

[@markr.1984]

Any sad ham like me can tell you that the Morse code is CQ. Dah-di-dah-dit= C.............Dah-dah-di-dah = Q. The fact that I posted this is actually a little sad. Are you happy that I admitted that? I'm sad about it.

[@chrono581]

The US is the only country that has an EMP bomb in its inventory. Every other country stops developing it simply because blocking EMP is too easy. Secondly, the EMP blast that the bomb has an extremely short radius of effect, meaning if someone sets one-off, it would have to be extremely close to you. Finally, the only other way to generate an EMP is to set a nuclear warhead off. If you're close enough to the nuclear detonation to be affected by the EMP, you have far worse other problems than the EMP because you were close enough to be in the effect radius of a nuclear explosion. I trust you understand my point.

[@macdaddykwm1]

Are you ever going to do videos about PMR446?

[@W5KJD]

Not likely because PRM446 here in the US are ham radio frequencies.

[@macdaddykwm1]

@@W5KJD however people do travel. Well, some people.

[@W5KJD]

@@macdaddykwm1 What does that have to do with Randy doing a video on PMR446?

[@W5KJD]

@@macdaddykwm1 Well if you travel to the US you better have an FCC amateur radio license if you want to use PMR446. Be sure to bring your own PMR446 radio because we don’t have any here because 446 is ham radio frequencies.

[@loghomebuilder407]

I assume it was a doggie that chewed your very effective pointing device. :)

[@Power-Ads]

The Morse code message is "CQ" this means, "calling anyone" so it doesn't make much scene why that be the power up sound, since its a receiver, and you cant call anyone on a receiver lol

[@mckimmym]

I always plug my antenna in the rear hole

[@Gumby1978]

I am waiting for your new book “Randy’s Readings for Radicals”. I want to learns how to not give any cares what anyone’s thinks.

[@Mr.Smith101]

Off topic, my apologies. I ran into an issue turning on my TD-H3 GMRS and i get a message that says "Kill All lock" on the display. Has anyone encountered this? I turned it on a day or two ago it was fine. Now it does nothing but display this.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Boy, you are right, that IS off-topic! ProTiP: Post your questions about a specific product on a video about that specific product instead of something totally unrelated.

[@breckfreeride]

Morse was f.. j... B...

[@thedancingalien7766]

Alien Dorks😮😮😮

[@kennethfox6271]

Those phone apps though LMAO.

[@patmiller7045]

What kind of license did you use to legally operate the short wave radio? Also I noticed that you pronounce some words in plural like short waves and long waves. Is you speech impediment hereditary or something you picked up?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

In The United States no license is required to own, possess or operate a shortwave radio and I don't know what the word plurals means so I'm not sure what you mean.

[@patmiller7045]

@@TheNotaRubicon Stay frosty Sir 😊

[@kurtburkhardt5862]

It doesn't transmit so no license required.

[@xooziekingdom]

but after an m&m attack shorts get brown

[@mariarogers9964]

And it came to pass that Nephi bought the Boafeng

[@angryheathen3463]

Randy moonlights as a hand model

[@baneverything5580]

Mine are stored in an old microwave...a supposed Faraday cage.

[@yeats1684]

Dude doesn't blink at all

[@ricks4361]

Was wondering if anyone else noticed but I think I saw him blink once but it was the clear inner lids.

[@Desertdweller1965]

On the list of things you don’t own is a Rubicon.

[@SeanFlaherty]

shortwaves bounce off the firmament, thats how they travel so far

[@mudpuppy1431]

No wrist strap?

[@huf67]

Is Raddy anything like Shawty ?? Asking for a homeboy

[@Mike-vn3mb]

No Roger beep?

[@tonystephen6312]

Yep.. CQ..

[@AEZAEZEL-187]

The morse code is saying CQDX!