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Fred could you give your opinion on the malahit dsp2. It is a little more costly. Thanks really enjoy your honest opinions and reviews.

I'm glad you fixed it in the end. It sounds good. 😊😊😊

Well... you convinced me to take up an AliEx discount and have a go with this apparent marvel! I'd held off, when I read of multiple difficulties and dissatisfactions that users were experiencing with the ATS 20. I am so NOTTT a fan of any Arduino/ RaspberryPi etc based stuff. Just a black box of nastiness to me... something I will never learn to use/ program/ fix! Just the whole concept of ever having to tell a gizmo what to do... on what pin... in its own language... yeah/nah. As soon as I see or hear the word Arduino I usually scroll on as it just doesn't apply to me! Anyhow... I've ordered one, and hopefully I will never have to update the firmware to get it going. That will be the very same day it becomes an expensive paperweight.

Thanks for valuable info . A Big help for me 😂.

what's a "BLEEP" ....... YES i know what a Beep is, but Bleep?????????????

Aho!

All this scare about bricked radios duhhhh. All they are saying is don't try this unless you know what you are doing and can follow instructions ..else all bets are off. That is the same for all electronics just not this radio.

10:38 you can use that stuff (barm) to make bread

Why not just withdraw the fw update if they know your radio can be bricked and they won’t honour warranty cla8ms from a problem of their making?

Late to the party as usual, but I've just ordered a Plus from AliExpress for £24 delivered to the UK after watching your video. Thanks for the heads-up on the improvements over the non-Plus version. Very helpful. 👍

Thanks Fred!! Glad to know it does not fix the soft muting issue when tuning, I might have attempted that risky upgrade otherwise 🙏. How come you have two of them now?!!!!??!!?

Thanks Fred I had already seen “Dan Robinson’s” where he bricked his radio. I emailed the “Radioddity “ and they said not to update until it is officially released. 73! Have a great day!

Thanks for the info concerning the new firmware issue!!!

This should have had BNC or SMA antenna connection.

This problem of muting was solved on receivers a while ago, which should not have waited until it's debut. Dan Robinson said the update he did recently bricked his raddy 919, so I won't do it. I still think it's odd that it's not covered for such an occurrence, what's the point if you are stuck with a dead receiver, or amateur radio equipment from a legal firmware update. 😮

I just bought one! Pretty smooth, I can learn about radio frequencies/channels, what they are, the different ones and have fun listening, seeing what i can get. I like the record show feature, with the SD card.

Hi, do i have to disconnect the battery before changing the sensor.? Will the new sensor confuse the ECU. Thanks

I just got one . I am still learning the radio. I am impressed with the stock antenna i am picking SSB signials on 40 meters and picks up well. Have not tried the other antennas ports yet. What all aroumd portable anteena would you recommend for this radio?

I’ve just returned mine, followed the updated firmware instructions to the letter and it bricked! Thankfully I got it from Amazon and a full refund was issued. Great radio, loved it….i really did. Another downer was Raddy support, I contacted them about the new antenna and they wouldn’t send me one as I got it from Amazon and they said my order number was wrong…screen shot of order and invoice provided but alas it was a you can’t have one 🤷 I may get another, I really did like it. The speaker is great. Does either of those sets have the new firmware? If not how can you be certain they haven’t fixed the mute? I’ll probably get another when the dust settles on this experience.

I'm licensed since 2005 and it's still very rare that I talk on the radio, I would talk allot on CB though back in the day as it was more relaxed.

thanks Fred...I have had my 919 for a few months now....love the radio..ill keep a eye on updates

What a great company.cheers FRED 👍

Frid in the shed iam thinking about getting kaito voyager ka-500 AM FM sw1 sw2 WB emergency portable radio with weather Alert my friend

Frid in the shed my hobbies are painting pictures 🖼 and listening to shortwave and ssb iam thinking about getting my Grms license my friend

10-year-old me would hgave absolutely loved this!

Frid in the shed your CZcams videos are awesome my friend

Frid in the shed I learn lot from you about bying cb radios and antennas for cb radios and power supply for cb radios my friend

Frid in the shed your new Raddy RF-919 shortwave desktop receiver with ssb is awesome my friend

Would you say this is a good radio for a first time beginner /starter?

Junkyard dog 😂😂

Anyone know what the Mode and Tuning Step should be for Marine Frequencies?

any of you can help me? stuck on deciding between a K5 Plus and a 5RM on which is better

18:00 There is a huge solid chunk of metal in there. To give it weight and 'gravitas'? or to enable the Bass? Either way I think it helps :-) 20:45 I can get that 1458 poorly, You must live nearer than me . It is a shame about MW's demise and also the rise of 'the chinese' on SW. This radio is good fun when you are on your tods' in the middle of nowhere :-) 21:50 If the radio can pick up an Airport's weather reports then you can get the rest, if not you'll get nothing usually. 13:30 In order to record you need to be able to write to the card, Phones can do that but why should a bargain radio? I think your conclusions are correct in general, I'd certainly be pleased with it as a gift for messing and learning. _.._ :-) I keep mine in the boot of the car next to the spare wheel in case of emergencies.

Explain to others what PMR is

How come my old russian vega radio out performs most of these toy like looking things .

Its Dr Who kit Fred.😆 Cheerz mate.

Thanks Fred for the Orange display model of my Green Display Zhiwhiz A320. I found its MW reception was quite good considering it is like you say a novelty radio. It did get me into MW DXing again with the MW nullification is surprisingly good which helps with a strong and weak station on the same frequency. I wish the Raddy RF919 would be able to scan on one band only like my ZhiWhiz A320. The Raddy RF919 should be able to have a choice of every EQ setting like the Zhiwhiz A320. I have used my Zhiwhiz A320 as a PC SDcard reader/writer which increases its functionality, plus built in flashlight. 73! Have a great day!

Hi FRED just watched your video sorry but I'm only just watched this now, because I was out with some friends and the football, 2.1. it's a shame that most of these radio's just won't Go down to the 20 megahertz so we can just have a listen, because that would be great for us, working somewhere with the radio on just listening for maybe someone calling you, or just plan enjoy ment, anyway FRED great show again mate.ps got my ARIEL up and been trying to swr in , and yeah it's one of those , got it down to 1.9 . like you said in one of your videos, we can get a bit over the top on trying to get 1.1 . But even for me that's just pushing it, right sorry for the big read , take care of you and yours Alan, CT/CT4870.💯👍

Excellent review, but I'll pass on the radio.

LOL, torch = flashlight. That 'gimicky' would be cool in your tent or Jungle hammock! Get it for camping?! Thanks again Fred.

Saw this on Ali under the brand name retekess for around £65.

Whilst the flashlight is bright the bottom surface will get scratched up and reduce the brightness. Does look like a very silly place to put a flashlight. Might be worth cutting out a screen protector to size and use. That voice sounds like a darts referee saying 180‼️

£24 ?? YOU WERE DONE. i HAVE 3 One cost 14 another 11 and the last one £8

That's a surplus Nokia 5110 screen there

Thanks for the review! Electrobananas channel did a detailed tear down of this radio and modified it to put an external antenna jack on it and used it with a mag loop 😂

Highly illegal to use.

Can you do a video of all the chinese freebie radios you have stockpiled? ;-)

28:15 schoolboy smirk 🤭

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