New ATS-25X1 all Band FM LW MW SW SSB Radio Receiver REVIEW
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- ATS-25X1 LATEST shortwave receiver. Full length REVIEW with on air testing. NEW upgrade version, added spectrum scan. Supplied by Banggood.
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Discount Code. BG4147f9
Features:
With 2.4inch touch screen. Built-in large capacity lithium battery
Support USB TYPE-C interface to upgrade program, and 3.5mm stereo audio output. Radio search function and input frequency directly on numeric keypad, also with the HAM band quick channel.
Comes with pull rod antenna, and data cable.
Specifications:
Material: aluminium Alloy
Color: black
Frequency:
FM:64~108MHZ/RDS function
LW:153~500KHZ
MW:520~1710KHZ
SW:1730~30000KHZ
SSB:1730~30000KHZ
Antenna interface: BNC
Support AM bandwidth ranges: 1~6K
Support SSB bandwidth ranges: 0.5~4K
Output audio power: 1.5W
Battery: 1 * lithium battery, 2000mAh (included)
Package size: 140 * 115 * 55mm / 5.5 * 4.5 * 2.2in
Package weight: 500g / 1.1lb
Packing list:
1 * ATS-25x1 Radio Receiver
1 * Antenna
1 * Type-c Cable - Zábava
Fred, I have the PLUS version and i noticed you can also 'touch' the frequency digits in the display, and set the step this way, this tunes A LOT easier on SSB than that annoying BFO, i rarely use it, i just touch one of the digits behind the dot, and then tune in using main tuning dail
73 from the 19 Division :)
Cheers Rich. Great tip and makes sense.
Yes,,GREAT tip,,I couldnt figure how to get to single hertz steps, other than the step button, which only goes to megs, until just reading this,,,,,HUGE HELP,,,maybe I can pay you back for that, in saying, on the static, scan screen, after the unit has scanned the subband,,instead of tuning for miles, to get to the strong marks,,, if you just touch, on the big signal marks,,it will jump right where you touch!!,,,,LOVE these,,just got the 20, and the 25+, for 120 US, TODAY, at a hamfest,,and learning,ops, from your vid,,(my call is NV1H),,have MANY hi end, and cheap recievers, and transcievers,,, and am a hardcore swler/cw guy,,by far more than a ragchewer, and have LOVED radio, of any kind, since I was a kid,,,I'm an old geezer, 66, but the fascination of radio, is still very much magical to me, NEVER wears out,,, and these arduinos, are, for the money, AMAZING, AND A BLAST,,great vid,,just subbed,73s,,, ._ .-. ...... .. 😎
You can also LONG press the VFO wheel for get to the BFO adjustment, Levi
You are an EXTREMELY good presenter.You touched base on its main features and gave samples,with close-ups.This radio looks and sounds great. SCREEN Amazing little radio.Many tnxs
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Being in Texas just wanted to say thank you for these reviews. Been watching your content for along time. Appreciated Fred!
Thank you so much for this review, Fred! I have been looking at this particular radio, and I really appreciate your perspective.
Pleasure
Thanks, you helped me out a lot!
Very nice in depth review! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I am waiting for mine to arrive. If anyone saw one of these when I was a kid, they would have absolutely known it was alien technology! Born in 49’, and doing fine. ❤️from Portugal.
Hi, I got mine a while ago, it’s much nicer than I expected. It’s just plain fun, what a great gift!
Thanks, the best ATS25X1 video so far !
Glad you liked it!
Glad I found this video. I had no idea what all the different versions were or where I could get one where the VFO control is a good quality one. I followed the link you provided and found that they are now up to the X2 version which also seems to have WiFi. Just ordered it.
Great review. Now I know about this little radio.
Thank you excellent review.
Thank you Excellent Review and Description.
I have the 25 and the 25x1. I really like the 25x1. Some call it a toy, but I actually found more on this than on Mt Tecsun PL 990. It is fun to play with the scan feature. Being able to see the frequencies showing on the graph is helpful, and it shows the bad beginning and end. So.e people say it is not live, but it makes tuning in much faster. I am a newbie but I consider it a helpful learning tool. I used it on my MLA 30 Loop which is 20' feet above ground.
The ATS 25x1 overloads quite badly at times much more than the PL-990, H501 etc, the PL-680 having much better audio on SSB making ECSS much nicer to listen to free of distortion.
Good info, thanks!
Frid in the shed I like your utube videos 👍👍👍😎📻😎📻😎👍👍
thnx Fred...antenna is good too...nice presentation....keep up the good work....
David from the USA.. good video you got me in line with this gadget. For 80.00 US it’s fun. Thanks!
Hi David. There is an updated version here. czcams.com/video/5PZxgN7K-cE/video.html
The "scan" does actually refresh! - it scans over and over again, until you stop it with pause, OR touch the VFO, 73 Levi
Lovely piece of hardware I'll buy for my dad back home. I realised you've tuned into some romanian radios there which is all he needs. 👍✌️🤘
I just ordered the ATS20 today and I'm waiting for it to come in the mail. I am buying all new short-wave receivers and amateur transceivers since my house burned down. Starting over again.
Its a good little radio for the money. Jeez sorry to hear about your house John.
Hi fred, hope all is well with you and your family! Sorry that you and your wife had covid! Please take care! Great videos! Be well! Get better!, Lee
Thanks 👍
FRED IN THE SHED your new ATS-w2x1 all band MW LW FM SW SSB 5 band portable radio Receiver is cool 👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎📻😎📻😎
13:26 Those are italian stations haha, nice review fred, as always
The lower FM bands are the OIRT bandplan 65.9 to 74 MHz. Also the Japanese bandplan 76-95 MHz.
Interesting receiver.
The stylist penny comes with you insert that in the via pho little hole there you can spin it around really nice and not stylish pen as a little rubber tip and that's good for touching the screen with without getting oil on the screen from your fingers and it works great on the vfo
Good review....Thailand.
This video wins a prize for the most unusual pronunciation of the word "Firmware" ever.
Filmware is the go, But, seriously Brain had great point tho
Waiting for memories. That would be cool.
It dose have program memories.
@@CB-RADIO-UK with memories, I’ll have to give this some serious thought.
I have five shortwave radio's. I'm fine for now. But in the future i might consider a radio like this one. Because of the price.
03:02 - "aluminium, or *'lumion'* if you're watching from the states"
LOL I've never heard anyone say "lumion". _...Aluminum,_ yes.
Good review, good video. Got me interested in this little radio.
Fred the bottom end of the broadcast fm band (down to 64) is widely used in Japan and Russia. In fact most Japanese import cars have corresponding head units!
Thanks Rich i did wonder.
like the look of that
One thing I think is a no-go for alot of people, including me,is you can't save frequencies.Cant believe a radio like this doesn't have this feature.In England you might be able to pick up alot but I saw a few reviews,I assume from here in America,is they can only pick up 2 or 3 stations,even with a great outside antenna.
I ordered it yesterday
Out of all these type of chinese receivers I've owned the Deepsdr-101 is the only receiver not trying to copy anyone else has a beautiful large 4.2 inch LCD screen that can still be seen outside in strong sunlight performance is amazing with a standard whip great gain control very weighty feels very well made get one of these fred
Looks like a nice little receiver.
Deepsdr is NOT as good is this, it has poor bandwidth control.
My biggest question is how do I mute the RX when I want to TX with my homebrew QRP transmitter? I have built a simple TR switched relay operated device, perhaps I can use the external speaker function and simply just have the relay disconnect the external speaker. Food for thought. Thanks for the review. I like taking my tiny homebrew transmitters to activate POTA but I generally like a receiver with decent enough receive quality to decode CW. I don't like taking expensive radios out into the field, but this ATS-25 appears to possibly meet the requirement of balance between performance and cost. Thanks & 72, Dave - KU9L
I like Al you minium. It's a great metal.
The distortion on SSB on these DSP radios will seemingly never be fixed, give me a PL-680 any day and it makes ECSS really great to listen to.
Still, the ATS 25x1 is a cool gadget to play with.
Put a live waterfall feature on that receiver and that device will be golden.
Yeah in Sweden we have a well used licence exempted band in 69 MHz. And sometimes Russian WFM stations breaks in and renders some channels totally useless.
Forgot to say there are no bandpass or low pass rf filters in set front end. Also no static/ esd protection. I would get a bnc t connector and hook about 500 ohm or so small resistor on bnc male across it.
Hi Fred, Just bought the 25X1 I love it so far. Wonder if you could post a link for upgrade software etc. Like to see what they are offering out there. I have the 3.5 version now.
Ive not flashed mine. It seems to be ever changing. Best bet would to check out the many forums on the ATS.
Maybe the pointy end of the touch pen fits in the little hole on the front of the tuning knob to spin it?
Oh MFJ sells nice calibrated preselector. Add simple one or two xstr rf a.p and u r in business
i was into that until the part with no FM , that's me out. thanks for the upload and your time.
Yes its shame they have not yet included FM.
@@CB-RADIO-UK
Fred I am so mystified about the scan as well. It work with the switch to FM mode. Seems to stop only on stations over S9. I noticed you can have like two vfos. If you tap the Frequency readout three times you will jump to another frequency and back again. The readout will turn yellow waiting for the taps. But be quick. The FM RDS works but the blue text seems a bit big. When you press the Fm button, the area for that is kinda messed up. The presets are a hit and miss thing.
Where to keep up on Firmware updates. After your review 10 months ago the firmware is still 3.4
Hi. Yes the scan feature is not the best. Really needs a live display. Not sure on the firmware as ive not updated mine. Forums i guess might know more.
@@CB-RADIO-UK Thanks for the reply. The new firmware is 4.15 Air, issued May 9th 2023. It is not free but it would make a useful video if shown how to do the update.
Fred, I see that the (SDR-style) spectrum is static, but I don't understand when it is updated. Is it necessary to press something?
Yes its just a single freq scan really and not a live waterful.
WOW, your OCD is off the charts.
12:00 The contrast is a real disappointment. I have noticed though that if I turn the unit 30 degrees anticlockwise or look down on it from 30 degrees that it looks better. Duhhhhhh I just found that back lit button too! :-) It also gives off quite a waft of electrics, I thought my PC had a problem at first, maybe that smell goes away after use? I tried to pick up your French station on 15.144 but no luck (I am in Dorset) early afternoon. Then I thought to take off the telescopic supplied and connected a GA-450. The scan was barely noticeable maybe a 2mm peak on the scan screen ..but I did pick up 15.350 from Turkey quite clearly. I got the same 'chuffing' as you do, every 16 clicks of the dial, that sounds like a firmware bug based on a 4 bit chip somewhere inside. This was only the second time of powering up and I tried to follow every step of your video .. but you must have a rather good antenna :-) I learnt a lot being new to this stuff and I reckon this is a crackin' video. I got nothing on CB nor Ham convo's but maybe it's all dead down here? Ce sera sera.
On a side note, I connected it to some Logitech speakers and the stereo was bloody awesome! :-)
What antenna is good for these to increase range?
Hi Fred, is the reception using the telescopic antenna the same as a standard portable sw radio like my xhdata d808… thanks
Hard to compare radios performance. I would say it picks up as much as any SW radio with the whip.
Is there any ELF receivers like this (w/digital readout) that will receive down to 1 Hz .
It appears ATs 25x1 only goes down to 150 KHz (150000 Hz).
What would be the best material to use to shield the display from the internal electronics to reduce noise into the speaker?
Prob a copper screen mesh.
Attenuator. It does not Antennurate, it Attenuates
LOL,,,,,,duuuude!!😎
Nice demo. Why does it need to be updated? Thanks.
Ive not bothered with mine but there are update patches to install .
So what antenna would you use for this radio I've brought myself one but I don't think much to the standard antenna but I would like to listen to the ham bands any help would be great to know
I would run out a long wire. 20 or 30 feet should work well.
Try the MLA-30 loop antenna, it's easy to assemble, but you'll need to buy SMA connectors to attach the receiver cable to the back of the radio which uses a PL259 type barrel plug. I'm very surprised how well the MLA30 works with the ATS25 it gets great reception on all the bands, I listen to hams all the time.
@@radio645 thank you I've just received one but your the first one to reply to my messages I've left everywhere I was talking to a ham operator who I no and he said said to get one so I did I've just got to set it up but I need to get some different fittings for the antenna to the radio thank you
@@ianwalker3922 good for you, I hope you like the MLA30 as much as I do, it works well with all my SW radios, 73's and good DX!
you mentioned fit a coax antenna..what adapter will i need....ty
If your using a PL739 then this one cpc.farnell.com/pro-signal/ps11477/adaptor-uhf-socket-to-bnc-plug/dp/CN22423?mckv=s_dc|pcrid|426684131033|kword||match||plid||slid||product|CN22423|pgrid|100371158798|ptaid|pla-1456336037211|&CMP=KNC-GUK-CPC-SHOPPING-9262013734-100371158798-CN22423&s_kwcid=AL!5616!3!426684131033!!!network}!1456336037211!&gclid=Cj0KCQjw166aBhDEARIsAMEyZh6B-znBnK-adPZ4HiHcbG0N6B1AJfJ8IEhw6WCsPAPZZB-fvUerI80aAjmOEALw_wcB
You should check out the ATS25max
Ive heard its good.
What outdoor antenna would you recommend for use with this radio?
I think it depends what you want to listen to. For SW and Ham radio a simple 20 meter single core long wire down a garden will work.
Could this be used to pick up and log signals from remote radio water meters? I'm looking for affordable options for logging this information for my small town.
Sorry no idea.
Frid in the shed you have instresing information on CB radio and shortwave radio Receivers
Now I am REALLY confused! Do some of the "ATS-25X1" INCLUDE the NEWER "Si4735" chip (See your Frame "6:38")? HOW is the "Si4735" BETTER and WHAT models have them?
Thank you!
Cannot answer myself. The Si4735 chipset has been cloned so many times now. Lots of information on dedicated chat forums about the debate.
Excellent review. Do you know if there is a transceiver version of this radio or something close? DE KK4ESV,,, 73
Hi. There is no transmitter for this design.
So is there a similar type radio.for earwig on fm cb bands.
This one works on UK FM. czcams.com/video/jv3rKjK0MFY/video.html
Which version of the ATS25 would you say is the best.
I am not sure yet as ive not tested the latest version. I have to say that i was impressed with the older model.
After your review which i really enjoyed ...But i wont be getting one .im still looking ...
I understand
@@CB-RADIO-UK I have bought the latest tef6686 my first ever sdr radio I have a couple of tecsuns s2000 660 couple xhdata I'm new to shortwave and I'm looking for an Sdr that has usb lsb ssb which I didn't realise the tef6686 hasn't got but still really like it my budget is about 250 euro max so I am searching....so ur review did help me ...but I'm open to recommendations thanks Ged in Ireland 🇮🇪
Can this receiver tune on the vhf air band (am) and can it do 8.33 spacing?
Hi not sure on the spacing but it does not cover the air band.
Pretty sure the hardware has capability but not software. Not 100% though.
I was intrested to buy an Uniden scanner (bc355 or 365) should i buy the ATS instead?
Depends what you want to listen too most. The Uniden will work very well on FM freqs and is a nicer bit of kit. The ATS offers you full word wide Shortwave radio + AM - SSB CB and Ham radio. Around my home other than the Air band my scanner picks up very little on FM these days.
@@CB-RADIO-UK mostly airband for the moment but i am intrested to get into ham in the future, lets say for 100 more $ is there any better equipment?
@@ForboGrC Not really. Scanning is a died art nowadays. Everyone used a SDR dongle. For airband the Uniden ia the only choice as the ATS does not cover it. Also look at the Tecsun PL680 . Ive got the 600 and its very good.
Have you seen the ATS-25X2 yet?
Not tested one.
Hi Fred Is the ATS 25 AMP the next one up ?
Hi yes thats the one.
Fred: does this work with the charge lead permanently connected as if it was a power lead?.
Hi sorry i did not test that.
@@CB-RADIO-UK i asked as with the Christmas money i always get i was looking for a cheap base station to start off with
These are good fun and work quite well if you like gadgets.
@@CB-RADIO-UK brilliant. I’m heavily into gadgets and can spend hours getting to know the ins and outs
I've got the older ATS-25 not much difference really but if your going to buy the latest version I would look to buying the DEEPSDR-101 it's better construction miles better performance and a cheaper radio
Are there any better quality recievers out there 200 to 500 price range
I dont think you really need to spend that much for SW. Tecsun 660 and 680 are good as is a Tecsun 2000. For £500 you could pick up a good used HF radio which are very good for SW like a Yaesu 450D
I have done a check on the LSI used as the core processor in the radio. You have bought a souped up DSP RXer. It is a standard DSP with a fancy clour touch screen, no more. The tecsun PL330 is significantly better in performance and here in NZ cheaper. Tecsun is a widely recognised make, you 25+ is , I suspect, typical PRC short lived junk. The best of luck.
I guess time will tell Ken. I do own a Tecsun 600 which is a fine radio but twice the cost.
@@CB-RADIO-UK Ken sounds like a 'sad ham' :-) I got a PL660 but it is too tidy and lacks the flying by the seat of your pants feeling. I think I'll learn more from the ATS25X1 because it is so tecky. As for the saddo's short lived comment ... try changing the firmware in a 330! Oh ..whilst typing my LCD screen has gone into screen saver mode, displaying the frequency .... neat :-)
I. Bought the 25 decoder version. Sent it back.too many internal birdies.too small display. Ordered a tecsun pl 808 much better recever.
Not seen a Tecsun 808 before. Have seen the XHData 808
Looks like no air band if I'm correct, I was looking at buying one but would like air band as well.
This one has airband and about £80. czcams.com/video/tfsusJc31Pc/video.html
If only it didnt have muted tuning :(
OKEY Does it have air band radio feature?
No afraid not.
hi fred . can you please you put a new link as this one does not work now as i wood to by one lol kind regards paul h
Hi Paul. Updated with the latest X2 wifi version which is currently on sale as well.
Good to hear my CW-signals at 22.10. 73 de Eric - SM1TDE
Which is best? The "ATS-25max" or the "ATS-25X1"?
Iam not sure Brain. Might be worth a google for a forum
@@CB-RADIO-UK Thanks.
Hi Fred. Nice video. Have just gotten mine and am disapointed. Fine on FM. Low sens on AM. Very very low sensitivity on HF ham bands. Have old heathkit solid state SW/AM bcst radio that i built 25 years or so ago that is head and shoulders more sensitive. Copy 40 cwon 3 ft whip indoors. With this set i barely got w1aw cw bulletin with a 12 ft whip out in my garden. Max vol very faint. Faint 329 but on reg receiver 589. Ft8 on 14 and 7 just barely noticeable. Shortwave bcst not much better. Is that what u see or did i get a dud? Did you use full dize base antenna on HF? Hoped for much better. Rsvp. 73 Karl WA2KBZ at gm.
Hi Karl. Its no Yaesu but i found for general SW listening it was fine. Too many settings to adjust really. Compared to my old FRG 8800 its lacking but its pretty cheap.
Thanks. On real hf antenna is ok. Lacks se.nsitivity maybe 20uV. But on 8 ft wire in garden only very faint sigs. Wonder if i have a dud/ bad hf / f. Switch or dead first rf amp
. Does that sound worse than yours? 73 Karl WA2KBZ/ W5EWF. See Qrz for story
I bought one for my stepson and had a similar experience. On a hunch I hooked it up going through a manual antenna tuner. Huge improvement! Ham educated guess is that the radio is expecting to see a certain impedance, which could be all over the place depending on what you're using. I'm going to order one of the Tecsun tunable loops, and give that a go. Fingers crossed 🤞. Jay K7WLE
no waterfall, no AM above 108, no FM in CB, no separate volume = nope
Anyone have spec sheet and .anual?
How much current does this receiver draw?
Not 100% sure but very little prob 0.5amp or less
@@CB-RADIO-UK Thanks!
Can it pick up airband and sea?
No it wont go that high.
Probably a stupid question. It's got Wifi. What is the advantage of having this? Can I receive internet radio stations?
Hi. No afraid not as the wifi is just for updates only.
Good luck with finding a key. Looks like some shady stuff is happening on the forum. Not very transparent.
Ugh, the cross edits in the audio are horiable. If he's going to be picky about the speaker then I can on the editing!
Can anyone tell me about ats 25 max ?
I am testing one at the moment. It now supports LNA antenna input so should not overload so easy. Has more options on the power meter inc a waterfall effect. Decodes morse and digital data. Seems a step forward. I will have a video made next month.
@@CB-RADIO-UK Thank you friend .
At 24.30 you say filmware.. and then you say it again...
I know what firmware is but not filmware..
Good review on this radio.
Good spot your right i did. Thats the trouble with longer videos you loose track of correct phases
hi im trying to find airband on this unit please
Hi it wont tune that high.
@@CB-RADIO-UK thanks im sending back as ive needed for that never mind ill look when all done thanks fred
No air band correct?
No not on this one.
4:14 Who in their right mind would want to use a PL259 when there are so many better options out there?
Depends on your existing antenna setup i guess.
@@CB-RADIO-UK it's a deep shame that antenna manufacturers default to the SO239. It's not even slightly waterproof ffs
still suffer with the dreadfull chuffing when trying to tune then.imho it totaly ruins the radio.!.
It effects these Nano based radio.
Its not fair to review this radio while being connected just to a 11 meter CB antenna. The Shortwave would have performed better with nothing but an outside random long wire antenna. You do know that Antenna lengths are designed for for certain wavelengths and connecting to a 11 meter antenna it will reject many or naturally attenuate other frequencies.
too bad ot doent have air band
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This has got to be the worst review I have ever seen