XHDATA D-220 D-219 FM COMPARISON

[@royalhoward2882]

I just got my XHDATA D-219 delivered yesterday Saturday August 10th from Amazon and I love it. I am a radio collector and I have many. I think this D-219 is a must have for any collector or even a person looking for a great radio at an unbelievable price. I only paid $9.34 total with tax included. Thank you for posting this excellent video review.

[@jimsradiocheck936]

@@royalhoward2882 I agree it's a great radio for the price

[@bethalababurao4824]

Kindly let me how to buy this radio please 🙏

[@jimsradiocheck936]

@bethalababurao4824 I purchased mine through Amazon

[@jimsradiocheck936]

@@royalhoward2882 That's a good radio for the money

[@ditto1958]

Thank you for this video! I’ve been looking for a head to head comparison of these two.

[@richardmerriam7044]

The lower FM band on the D-219 has the Assisted Listening Device (ALD) frequencies (17 channels) between 72.1 and 75.8 Mhz. Do a search on where ALD systems are used, and try it out.

[@jimsradiocheck936]

Thank you I didn't know that I'll check it out

[@W9SSSRadio]

Yes the 219 is a fabulous sensitive radio..I love it..looking to pick up the 220 shortly! Thanks 73 W9SSS

[@StratmanII]

When I first saw pictures of the D-220, I figured out that XHDATA was introducing a general purpose AM/FM pocket radio, with a shortwave band thrown in as a freebie. I've had a few old kitchen radios from the late 90s and CD boomboxes with a single band for shortwave. They weren't designed as SW DX'ing machines and the shortwave band was included as a selling point. Most people feel they're getting a better deal if the tuner had FM/AM/SW rather than just FM/AM. To be fair, I would rather be gifted a D-220 than some other cheap radio that has only AM/FM bands. ☺️

[@k5wxp22]

And if you're in the U.S., the new 221 now has NOAA.

[@StratmanII]

@@k5wxp22 That's right. The D-221 also dropped the FM OIRT band (64-76 MHz) as it would be useless in North America. Only Mongolia, Russia and some former Soviet Union countries still use the outdated OIRT band. XHDATA also dropped the black color for the D-221, so it's either green or yellow color options.

[@k5wxp22]

@StratmanII I got the yellow one to use as a kind of emergency radio. It works pretty well and definitely works on NOAA. I find it hard to see the indicator, but usually tune by ear anyway...especially at night. Should be perfect!

[@jimsradiocheck936]

@k5wxp22 works good for what it cost

[@StratmanII]

@@k5wxp22 Good for you! 🙂 I ordered the yellow D-220 just today, taking advantage of the Black Friday sale on the Lazada platform. I plan to use this as the kitchen FM radio, replacing the poorly performing Tecsun R-909 which I bought in 2021. I live in SE Asia and the D-221's Weather Band would not benefit me in any way. Besides, my usual seller - the XHDATA official store doesn't stock the D-221 for this region, just the regular D-220. 🙂

[@johnbeckham1483]

Hello, JIMS RADIO CHECK, as I enjoyed your FM reception comparisons on the XHDATA D-219 & D-220 models! I have the XHDATA D-219, but I have considered possibly purchasing the XHDATA D-220 however! I think the overall sound quality might be just a little better on the D-219 vs. the D-220 XHDATA model! I do like the fact that the XHDATA D-220 comes in 3 different colors: black, green, & yellow. Thanks, Jim, for for your video in regards to the FM sensitivity comparisons between the D-219 & D-220 XHDATA models! Thank you, Jim...

[@jimsradiocheck936]

Thank you John I really appreciate you watching my video

[@hammockdweller]

In Europe we have 87.5 -108 MHz on FM. Russia, Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine use 65.8 MHz-74.0 MHz. The FM band in Japan is 76-90 MHz. I prefer the D219, the SW-band is divided in 9 bands, so I guess it will be much easier to tune. Can you make a video comparing them on SW? Thanks.

[@jimsradiocheck936]

Thank you very much for the info

[@Steven-re7xt]

Me and my 219 travel to gather and have given the older version to friends as the USA model came out. So in my shoulder Pack all ways by side is my 219. Tks.

[@01Std]

Thank you so much sir for making this video

[@jimsradiocheck936]

My pleasure

[@waktosha7378]

I have both. The 219 is better, but I like the handheld setup on the 220 better. If I'm walking around I like the 220 much better. Siting stationary, I like the 219 because it picks up everything better.

[@jimsradiocheck936]

@@waktosha7378 the 219 is one of my favorites

[@WilliamParmley]

Thanks for the comparison. The D-220 is a lot of fun, and I'm not finding the lack of a swivel to be that big a deal. Amazing what it picks up on a 10 inch whip. (I was listening to NHK from Issoudun tonight, on the whip, indoors.) And the D-219, well, as we all know it is a fantastic performer and a "must own" radio for any enthusiast.

[@jimsradiocheck936]

@@WilliamParmley absolutely I agree 100%

[@FlashSilverEagle]

i like the compact D-220. a peace of wire for the FM/Shortwave takes care of reception and the tight tuning I believe was done on purpose as to keep it on frequency while in your pocket. As for medium AM wave, a loop antenna or wrap copper around a pipe and have the radio close by it or sit by a ground pole outside pulls AM stations at night like a pro

[@ditto1958]

I got a D-219 from Amazon the other day for less than $10. It’s going to be my work radio, replacing an older Radio Shack pocket AM/FM radio. The little Radio Shack unit is really not too bad, but the XHData radio is much more sensitive, and it’s an amazing deal.

[@twohandsandaradio]

They are identically different! Antenna...just leave the antenna down and clip a bit of wire to it. No swivel needed.

[@jimsradiocheck936]

Sounds like a good idea thanks for viewing my video I appreciate you

[@dbird1356]

Do either of these two radios have a rechargeable battery as opposed to AA or AAA? If not, recommendations for a small, inexpensive radio to be used primarily for FM/AM and only some SW. it will be a first radio gift for a 9 year old boy. Thx.

[@jimsradiocheck936]

@@dbird1356 the radios get good battery life they take double A's two of them and if you look around out there there are some rechargeable packet radios I'm not sure exactly which ones

[@dbird1356]

@ Ive been looking. There is a lot of choice. I was hoping you might share your opinion on a favourite.

[@jimsradiocheck936]

@@dbird1356 I personally think the XH dated 219 would be a good start very inexpensive

[@dbird1356]

@ Thx for the recommendation. But the D-219 is AA battery powered, is it not? I am hoping to find a good one that is Rechargable.

[@Rohrkrepierer88]

Why not look up AA rechargeable batteries ? Can still use them in radios such like this without loseing the ability to use some normal AA batteries when needed . Proably better in the longrun as build in rechargeable batteries that can´t be replaced can lead to a devices end .

[@PrahladcThakor]

How much better reception fm and am ??

[@pepelemoko01]

I was looking for a cheap SW radio to throw in my bag, as I am going to Asia, I decided(after much hemming and hawing) on the 219 over the 220, it seems better and is only fractionally bigger.

[@jimsradiocheck936]

They're both great radios for the price

[@randomnomad]

According to Xhdata, the D-220 isn't going to be available in the UK 😕

[@jimsradiocheck936]

That's interesting because they got the expanded FM band on it

[@randomnomad]

@@jimsradiocheck936 it's strange isn't it?

[@richardmerriam7044]

Have a mate from the states send you one.

[@randomnomad]

@@richardmerriam7044 already done, it's on its way now 👍🏼

[@randomnomad]

@@Traderhorn thanks, I've already got an orange one.... maybe I'll get the green too

[@Pyjamarama11]

the 220 having 2 FM bands with overlapping frequencies makes little sense

[@richardmerriam7044]

The D-219 makes more sense in that regard. Easier to tune.

[@Steven-re7xt]

219 more sw bands.

[@jimsradiocheck936]

@@Steven-re7xt absolutely it's better to have separate shortwave bands than everything crammed into one

[@Steven-re7xt]

@@jimsradiocheck936 usually I scavenge rigs ie the tr 608 the mfg installed the wrong battery clip and wouldn't accept a cell in the right part mine now hihi then found the hxdata 219 and loved it. HPE many like it make it's selfe at home 73. PS the tr-608 s doing well too tks

[@PrahladcThakor]

How much better reception fm and am ??