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

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    In this video I give a quick overview of the Raddy RF919 Shortwave Radio - i would not call this a full review of the RF919 because I am not enough of a shortwave-radio expert to give you a highly technical review of this shortwave radio, but I can read the user-manual and I do know a bit about shortwaves, at least enough to go over the main features of the radio. You can use the RF-919 shortwave radio for fun to just listen to shortwave, CB-radio and amateur-radio transmissions both locally and all over the globe however a shortwave can be very valuable in widespread emergencies, such as World War 3.. Or even smaller local wars where invading armies may disable the internet and commercial radio broadcasts leaving only amateur radio to get information out.
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Komentáře • 228

  • @TheNotaRubicon
    @TheNotaRubicon  Před měsícem +11

    Get a Raddy RF919 Shortwave Radio here: amzn.to/3Ujn79X
    Find a Faraday-Bag to protect your RF919, Laptop, phone or iPad, against EMP here: amzn.to/4biAMot

    • @YouTubeCensorsFreeSpeech
      @YouTubeCensorsFreeSpeech Před měsícem

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    • @TheNotaRubicon
      @TheNotaRubicon  Před měsícem +2

      @@CZcamsCensorsFreeSpeech get the T-shirts here: amzn.to/3y47YC2

    • @sparky413
      @sparky413 Před 26 dny

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

  • @fireftr270
    @fireftr270 Před měsícem +74

    The Morris code is saying Drink more Oveltine.

  • @DakarRaider
    @DakarRaider Před měsícem +9

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

  • @jacktaylor3001
    @jacktaylor3001 Před měsícem +7

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

  • @oceanaxim
    @oceanaxim Před měsícem +23

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

  • @mariarogers9964
    @mariarogers9964 Před měsícem +19

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

  • @JAKE3914
    @JAKE3914 Před měsícem +3

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

  • @bendeleted9155
    @bendeleted9155 Před měsícem +11

    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
      @big97redtj Před měsícem +3

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

    • @cyleleghorn246
      @cyleleghorn246 Před měsícem +1

      ​@@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

  • @tnmcru2153
    @tnmcru2153 Před měsícem +2

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

  • @OverlandOne
    @OverlandOne Před měsícem +17

    The ladies love guys with shortwave radios.

    • @craigdavidson2977
      @craigdavidson2977 Před měsícem +2

      The chicks come for radio but stay for the wrist strap

    • @God-mb8wi
      @God-mb8wi Před měsícem +1

      Shortwaves* radio.

    • @maxrockatanksyOG
      @maxrockatanksyOG Před měsícem

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

    • @k6usy
      @k6usy Před měsícem

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

    • @BarnabyWild13
      @BarnabyWild13 Před měsícem

      And Prog Rock, lol!

  • @breckfreeride
    @breckfreeride Před měsícem +2

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

  • @BravoBassin
    @BravoBassin Před měsícem

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

  • @mjasenn
    @mjasenn Před měsícem +11

    Wait. I DO live in Montana.

  • @edwardyoung8575
    @edwardyoung8575 Před měsícem +1

    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!

  • @norm_sueb122
    @norm_sueb122 Před měsícem

    Thanks for the video!!

  • @Desertdweller1965
    @Desertdweller1965 Před měsícem +5

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

    • @kidvision564
      @kidvision564 Před měsícem

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

  • @hartranft66
    @hartranft66 Před měsícem +3

    the morse code says "get your ham license"🤣

  • @NightHiker72
    @NightHiker72 Před měsícem +30

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

  • @icebrakernh
    @icebrakernh Před měsícem

    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.

    • @johnkaelberer237
      @johnkaelberer237 Před 29 dny

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

  • @bryanisms2732
    @bryanisms2732 Před měsícem +2

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

  • @Dankbudzz
    @Dankbudzz Před měsícem +8

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

  • @johnnorman7708
    @johnnorman7708 Před měsícem

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

  • @richardcorwin1828
    @richardcorwin1828 Před měsícem

    Thank you!!

  • @turdferguson2863
    @turdferguson2863 Před měsícem +6

    That's rad

  • @johnfish1194
    @johnfish1194 Před 26 dny

    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.

  • @scotterdog1036
    @scotterdog1036 Před 22 dny +1

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

  • @mollyhogen5036
    @mollyhogen5036 Před měsícem

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

  • @coreysheckler4777
    @coreysheckler4777 Před měsícem

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

  • @guillaumeboutet5964
    @guillaumeboutet5964 Před měsícem

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

  • @bettinanstevens9259
    @bettinanstevens9259 Před měsícem

    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

  • @prephampaul
    @prephampaul Před 24 dny

    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 ... 😂

  • @billylehoux2743
    @billylehoux2743 Před měsícem +5

    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...

  • @george-ev1dq
    @george-ev1dq Před 12 dny

    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.

  • @EasyOne
    @EasyOne Před měsícem

    nice

  • @Kw1161
    @Kw1161 Před 26 dny

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

  • @steveweinberg462
    @steveweinberg462 Před měsícem

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

  • @3dogsandapaw934
    @3dogsandapaw934 Před měsícem +3

    You crack me up lol

  • @JimmyCornPop
    @JimmyCornPop Před měsícem

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

  • @dont4450
    @dont4450 Před 20 dny

    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?

  • @robblerouser5657
    @robblerouser5657 Před měsícem +17

    Android are the real phones!!!

    • @slappomatthew
      @slappomatthew Před měsícem

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

    • @ToddKnauer
      @ToddKnauer Před měsícem +2

      Otherwise known as notaiphone.

  • @hooked911
    @hooked911 Před měsícem

    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!

  • @davidschmidt5848
    @davidschmidt5848 Před měsícem

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

  • @frank5.3
    @frank5.3 Před měsícem +2

    2x speed truly is ASMR

    • @Therick305
      @Therick305 Před měsícem

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

  • @jwm6314
    @jwm6314 Před měsícem

    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.

  • @DV-ml4fm
    @DV-ml4fm Před 15 dny +1

    Does it have adjustable AGC?

  • @2manyhobbies76
    @2manyhobbies76 Před měsícem +1

    All the best apps on your phone! 😄😉

  • @YouTubeCensorsFreeSpeech
    @YouTubeCensorsFreeSpeech Před měsícem

    They need to make a faraday bag large enough for the user of the radio to accompany their radio, so they can listen to their own transmissions.

  • @outbackeddie
    @outbackeddie Před měsícem +3

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

  • @Huskrrrr
    @Huskrrrr Před měsícem +4

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

    • @bendeleted9155
      @bendeleted9155 Před měsícem

      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?

  • @reallynot.
    @reallynot. Před měsícem

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

  • @vicrattlehead8665
    @vicrattlehead8665 Před měsícem

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

  • @edwardverduzco88
    @edwardverduzco88 Před 16 hodinami

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

  • @breckfreeride
    @breckfreeride Před měsícem +7

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

  • @YouTubeCensorsFreeSpeech
    @YouTubeCensorsFreeSpeech Před měsícem

    I didn’t go back to review but I think I heard TRQ on cw

  • @patmiller7045
    @patmiller7045 Před měsícem

    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
      @TheNotaRubicon  Před měsícem +5

      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
      @patmiller7045 Před měsícem

      @@TheNotaRubicon Stay frosty Sir 😊

    • @kurtburkhardt5862
      @kurtburkhardt5862 Před měsícem +1

      It doesn't transmit so no license required.

  • @xooziekingdom
    @xooziekingdom Před měsícem +4

    but after an m&m attack shorts get brown

  • @mariarogers9964
    @mariarogers9964 Před 29 dny

    And it came to pass that Nephi bought the Boafeng

  • @torjones1701
    @torjones1701 Před měsícem +1

    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.

  • @loghomebuilder407
    @loghomebuilder407 Před měsícem

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

  • @DinsDale-tx4br
    @DinsDale-tx4br Před měsícem

    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!

  • @supcom1993
    @supcom1993 Před měsícem +2

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

  • @Power-Ads
    @Power-Ads Před 28 dny

    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

  • @dxace1
    @dxace1 Před měsícem

    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
      @TheNotaRubicon  Před měsícem

      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."

  • @dtrex392
    @dtrex392 Před měsícem +1

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

  • @angryheathen3463
    @angryheathen3463 Před měsícem

    Randy moonlights as a hand model

  • @Mr.Smith101
    @Mr.Smith101 Před měsícem

    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
      @TheNotaRubicon  Před měsícem

      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.

  • @macdaddykwm1
    @macdaddykwm1 Před měsícem +1

    Are you ever going to do videos about PMR446?

    • @kj5fns
      @kj5fns Před měsícem

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

    • @macdaddykwm1
      @macdaddykwm1 Před měsícem

      @@kj5fns however people do travel. Well, some people.

    • @kj5fns
      @kj5fns Před měsícem

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

    • @kj5fns
      @kj5fns Před 8 dny

      @@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.

  • @Crushbandicoot-wv8xb
    @Crushbandicoot-wv8xb Před měsícem

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

    • @TheNotaRubicon
      @TheNotaRubicon  Před měsícem +5

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

    • @Crushbandicoot-wv8xb
      @Crushbandicoot-wv8xb Před měsícem +1

      @@TheNotaRubicon haha I was kidding

    • @bendeleted9155
      @bendeleted9155 Před měsícem +1

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

  • @baneverything5580
    @baneverything5580 Před měsícem

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

  • @Gumby1978
    @Gumby1978 Před měsícem

    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.

  • @gwilliams1001
    @gwilliams1001 Před 18 dny

    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.

  • @chrono581
    @chrono581 Před měsícem

    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.

  • @mudpuppy1431
    @mudpuppy1431 Před měsícem

    No wrist strap?

  • @kennethfox6271
    @kennethfox6271 Před měsícem

    Those phone apps though LMAO.

  • @JYMBO
    @JYMBO Před 11 dny

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

  • @Desertdweller1965
    @Desertdweller1965 Před měsícem

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

  • @yeats1684
    @yeats1684 Před měsícem +3

    Dude doesn't blink at all

    • @ricks4361
      @ricks4361 Před měsícem +1

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

  • @TribbleBot
    @TribbleBot Před měsícem +1

    "CQ" lol

  • @MAGNETAR-187
    @MAGNETAR-187 Před 26 dny

    The morse code is saying CQDX!

  • @MTBryanH
    @MTBryanH Před měsícem +2

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

    • @MTBryanH
      @MTBryanH Před měsícem

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

  • @tonystephen6312
    @tonystephen6312 Před měsícem +2

    Yep.. CQ..

  • @johnkaelberer237
    @johnkaelberer237 Před 29 dny

    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.

  • @slappomatthew
    @slappomatthew Před měsícem

    you should see a Dr. about your giggle.

  • @Sonicgott
    @Sonicgott Před měsícem +1

    No cellophane peel? Bummer. 😂

  • @breckfreeride
    @breckfreeride Před měsícem

    No sad ham?

  • @huf67
    @huf67 Před měsícem

    Is Raddy anything like Shawty ?? Asking for a homeboy

  • @billys5062
    @billys5062 Před měsícem +1

    At 4:08 he touched her so softly

  • @Mike-vn3mb
    @Mike-vn3mb Před měsícem

    No Roger beep?

  • @kj5fns
    @kj5fns Před měsícem +2

    That’s just too many moneys for me to spend on something I most likely won’t use much at all.

    • @jkg6211
      @jkg6211 Před měsícem

      I'm picking up what you're laying down... providing you don't live in a Tornado/Hurricane prone area... or a Nuclear Target.

    • @kj5fns
      @kj5fns Před měsícem

      @@jkg6211 Wrong, we get tornadoes every year and many close by, however I don’t put my trust in things or people that can not change these things but in God who can therefore I don’t live in fear.

    • @jkg6211
      @jkg6211 Před měsícem

      I'm going to buy 7 of them.

    • @kj5fns
      @kj5fns Před měsícem +1

      @@jkg6211 I got two, do you want to buy them?

    • @jkg6211
      @jkg6211 Před měsícem

      ​@@kj5fns
      Yes... but only after you get the other 5.
      7.
      I need SEVEN.

  • @breckfreeride
    @breckfreeride Před měsícem

    Tesla kids will be sad if they dont have an emp bag!

  • @SeanFlaherty
    @SeanFlaherty Před měsícem

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

  • @dutchbeef8920
    @dutchbeef8920 Před měsícem

    Just here for the pinned comment “some people”

  • @johnnyz.fradley2306
    @johnnyz.fradley2306 Před měsícem +4

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

  • @markr.1984
    @markr.1984 Před 17 dny

    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.

  • @johnfish1194
    @johnfish1194 Před 15 dny

    Still waiting for mine to ship. Been waiting weeks. apparently, the kids that make it in the sweatshops are on break...or ...dead. Damn china.

  • @Homer19521
    @Homer19521 Před měsícem

    Soft mute? - Do I hafta explain?

  • @markr.1984
    @markr.1984 Před 17 dny

    Good thing he's not a Rubicon. Jeep has made better vehicles than the Rubicon, that's for sure.

  • @gogogo1064
    @gogogo1064 Před měsícem

    Lots of comments but not a single one is about the radio 😂🤣😂🤣

  • @cariboooutlaw4852
    @cariboooutlaw4852 Před měsícem +1

    Celsius is the real temperature.
    Android is the real phone unlike that apple which is not a real phone! 😆😅😂🤣

  • @bradleythomas2158
    @bradleythomas2158 Před 27 dny

    🫱🫲🤚✋️ Randy's copyrighted hand gestures