Retekess TR635 AM FM Shortwave Radio Review

The Retekess TR635 AM FM Shortwave Portable Radio brings All the Essentials to the Table. AC/D Cell Operation, Digital Display, Tone Control, Headphone Jack, Larger Controls, Good Sensitivity, External Antenna Jack, Solid Build Quality, Pleasing Speaker Audio, and More. It Keeps your Garage, Shop, or Kitchen Moving along with Your Favorite Tunes, Sports, and News.
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Features I like about the TR635:
AC/DC Powered.
Clock.
Presets.
Decent Reception on all the Bands.
Speaker Audio is Good.
Headphone Jack.
Digital Display.
Large Controls.
External Antenna Jack.
Low Cost.
Features that could be Added or Improved on:
Intermediate Signal Handling. Cuts in and out too quickly.
Overall, this is for the Urban/Suburban Dweller. Rural folks may have an issue with signals that come and go. Otherwise, a solid radio for the money.
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[@bakkencutter189]

Have you ever considered doing like a top 3 video and comparison of your favorite radios in the different categories. For example handheld, portable, and like table top categories. Thanks for all the good info.

[@vdivanov]

That's a classy looking radio - gives out Panasonic vibes. In addition to spitting out countless of models, maybe Retekess can work on improving their existing ones. It is a great review as always. Thanks!

[@todderbert]

Awesome, thank you for the Support!

[@steveweinberg462]

Another radio in this form factor, which I really like, with the back of the handle unfinished, which annoys me more than it ought to. :)

[@markr.1984]

I'd get into to it and solder a potentiometer wired as a variable resistor in line with the LED display. Or at least a fixed resistor to take the brightness down about half of it's current level.

[@Kw1161]

Thanks for the overview on this Retekess radio, that screen will make DXING like roulette especially outside. The reason the 5940KHZ sounded bad is that it should have been 5935KHZ WWCR the similar priced Raddy sounds like a better deals. Have a great day!

[@darkdeepred6577]

It's hard to tell while watching on my phone but it seems like the tone control would benefit from a mid/neutral setting

[@Radio_Efir_Astany]

Хороший дизайн. Мне нравится он.

Looks like the smaller brother to the Retekess TR629 which had a bad start due to buzzing noise from a T-sens.

[@That70sKid]

I've been waiting for this review! I got my TR635 in November, and I love it - it's my go-to radio. Reception on all bands is excellent here in suburban central New York State. (I do use an external antenna.) I usually keep the tone control set to low - the sound is richer. When my radio is standing upright, the backlight never interferes with reading the LCD display. An issue on some but not all units? I also liked that it runs on D batteries - perfect for a power outage.

[@fatbikearcticnomad2122]

Nice radio Todderbert! I have The Retekess TR629 Portable FM/AM/SW Radio Digital Recorder with USB and TF/SD ports for music! Wish it had Bluetooth as well but for having a recorder feature with USB and SD is well worth the purchase!!!

[@ejc1956]

Based on this video, I think I will pass on this one. But that’s the great value of all of your videos.

[@FuzzSlug]

I'm looking for a $35 or less FM/AM/SW radio I can get on Amazon. Does anyone have any good recommendations?

[@BuddyS95]

I've collected vintage radios since I was a kid, and a singular tone knob is always the most depressing feature to find on any radio. 😂

[@josealeixes2861]

O que acha és um bom rádio ?? Gostaria de comprar um …

[@racinchef]

I’ve become more interested in daytime medium wave DXing. There’s little competition on the daytime band and reception is more easily improved. Which radios would you recommend as the better daytime DXers? My CC Skywave, Sangean ATS-405, Eton Elite Traveler III, Sony ICF19 and Panasonic RF2400 all do well.

[@todderbert]

CC Radio 2E/3, EP-Pro, Sangean PR-D5, D15 are a few good ones. Classics like the GE Superadio, and RF-2200 are worthwhile pickups.

[@Minh-Hai-Truong]

great

[@NTPTM]

God morgon Todderbert thanks for your review of the Retekess TR-635 i think i skip this one me looking for more XHDATA radios to buy and, also some new pocket radios to buy. And i have a new radio on the way, it is the SY-8801 upgraded version with shortwave, so it will be interesting to test it when it arrives take care Todderbert and have a great weekend.

[@markr.1984]

You have a God called Morgon? What church do you go to?

[@NTPTM]

@@markr.1984 hey god morgon in swedish means good morning in English and it does not imply anything religious but yes god in swedish is god in english. so i understand you are wondering but now you know and no i don't go to church but you could have easily googled what god morgon means take care.

[@froilanvillafuerte4107]

How many stations can you save per band?

[@froilanvillafuerte4107]

Does it reset when you pull it out from the power outlet, or if you remove the batteries?

[@todderbert]

It has been awhile since I have used this, but I believe it resets without power.