ATS 25 Max Decoder UnBoxing and Review first look and impressions.
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- čas přidán 28. 09. 2023
- Today is Part 2 of the ATS 25 Max Decoder videos.
The first video was an introduction into the radio and it was a discussion of the specifications and upgrades over previous versions. At that point I had just ordered the radio (with my own funds) and was awaiting it's arrival.
Well it has arrived and time for an unboxing video. In addition we will fire up the radio to get a better first impression.
So join us for a closer look at an interesting new receiver.
Comment like and subscribe for future videos here on the channel. 73 - Věda a technologie
This videos is the 2nd video on the 25, first with the radio. Looking to do more videos. Comment below on what you'll like to see on it and I'll certainly try. Check the description for additional content. Don't forget to like and subscribe. 73
Please do vid on using this as a domestic radio, it seems way easier to use nice bright large screen than the supposed high quality offerings around. wow, sooo hard to get nice quality easy to use am fm internet radio
@@adrianssolutionsgwm I will work on more videos with this radio. Thanks for the interest.
Thanks for the video 😎✌️
Thanks, glad you enjoy it. I’ll try and do more with this cool radio.
Cool review on a nice little receiver.
Thanks appreciate the feedback.
Stalking CB on the short wave, cool
27mhz is part of the shortwave spectrum. Many are unaware. Shortwave ends at 30mhz according to many. But listening on any band is fun. Thanks for watching 73
You can set the direction of the VFO in the settings menu.
Great! I’ll take a look. I’ve gotten used to it now but always good to know . Thanks for the feedback . 73
Do they make a good long wire / end feed wire antenna with the bnc connector?
I haven’t seen one but you make your own if you can solder or have a crimp on tool or take a long wire w/PL-259 and add a bnc adaptor . Would improve reception leap fold. Hope that helps. 73
I have the ATS-20+ and SW reception including 20m with the whip antenna is great. This radio is very sensitive.
I read somewhere that the ATS-25 max backwards tuning problem can be fixed by swapping some wires. Firmware updates are not real easy to do.
Thanks for the feedback, yes I’ve also heard about the firmware update for the tuning and it’s a bit complicated. I’ve gotten used to it but I might still have to do the update as mine cannot decode FT8 standalone which is a nice feature. Overall a great little receiver. Thanks again for watching . 73
in the personalization menu you can change the reverse tune.@@hamradioonthego
@@NorthEastCornerRadio I will take a look, thanks for the update appreciate it. 73
I wonder how a small custom LNA would go for the telescopic antenna. I have one of these radio's on the way and will try waking it up with something very low noise with moderate gain.
Cheers.
Not familiar with an LNA antenna . Many will just use long wire antennas equipped with the bnc plug directly into the back of the ATS. I will try that on mine. Thanks for watching and dropping a comment.
I would like to see the decoding in action.
Same here. Working on it!
What firmware version does the radio come with? And have you checked out the wifi capabilities?
Not sure of the firmware exact version but wifi does works but it does not decode FT8 modes etc. I've read it already needs an upgrade to the firmware. 73
@@hamradioonthego Many thanks, hopefully upgrading the firmware will be easier than the ATS25x1.
@@kevargao5031 I heard it is not easy.
What makes this radio the Max Decoder?
It’s ability to decode certain digital modes like FT8 etc as a stand alone. I’m learning more about these features as I mess around with the radio .
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Will it decode digital police and rescue frequency
No with current firmware it’s only HF and SW frequencies . You need to start with UHF and possibly VHF frequencies for that.
I have one; FM is weak on telescopic antenna
See that's strange because on mine it's MW AM broadcast that comes in poor. FM broadcast is decent . Thanks for watching. 73
I just got this radio and when you shut it off and turn it back on I have to set up WiFi all over again. If WiFi isn’t on you have no clock & date
That hasn't happened to mine. Are you using different WiFi?
THIS AS25MAX or different model
What is the difference between ast25max and ats25xi which is better if used just for am fm domestic listening to magicfm mellowmagic etc
Max Decoder can decode several Digital Ham Radio Modes as well as CW aka Morse code.ATS 25 X1 is the predecessor without that abilities otherwise very similiar . Hope this helps
Basically, each next radio was an improvement, started with ATS25, then ATS25x1, then ATS25x2, then ATS25 Max and finally ATS25 Max Decoder
@@anthonymiller8979 Yes spot on, good observation. Thanks for watching and 73.
Qual loja comprou o ats 25 max decoder ?
Bangood USA . 73
THIS AT25MAX WIFI
what does the wifi do.. surely not digital radio internet radio.... is of use if used just for domestic listening to fm am. If not is another model better.
No, not for Digital Radio Internet. This radio has shortwave bands including commercial and amateur bands as well as Broadcast Commercial AM and FM. Hope this helps
I had issues with the volume
Mine is ok. Quality control is the main issue with Chinese radios in my opinion. One is great and the next is not. 73
Shortwave is pretty interesting. You’re never 100% sure what’s there
Lots to listen . Ham, commercial shortwave , military, marine mobile and the list goes on. 73
Sometimes when tuning in frequencies my unit reboots
Most of the time I can't get it to do WiFi. Yet it's only a few feet away from my Internet box. Any tips or hints of any kind. Thank you.
Seems like either software or hardware issue. Easiest fix would be to upgrade the firmware or at least reinstall the original if it’s a software issue. Hardware would be best to try and refund if you can. . If your tech inclined you can open it up to see if anything is goingon but only if warranty/refund period has expired . Hope that helps a bit.
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I did peek inside and looked it over nothing to see. I got ahold of ham geek they gave me a web site that doesn't exist anymore.
I did post on the Russian website.
Still waiting on my response.
Any chance you know of any websites for downloads or anything
Thank You
@@Trunkmonkey777 I have not done that firmware yet. A good resource is N9EWO -Dave’s Radio Receiver Page on qsl.net. Issue is I think he passed away so it might be the latest but worth a look. Latest version from Russia I’ve seen is Version 4.17 Air Beta. You get air band but loose some functionality like battery indicator . To flash it to an arduino is not the easiest and it has issues but you have nothing to loose since your already having issues. Hope that helps.
Use your phones hot spot and then it should be good. Haven't had any issues yet.
THIS ATS25MAX as am fm magicfm mellowmagic radio
my present supposed high quality radio by pure is DIfFICULT to use due unintuitive tiny icons, dark screen, prretty looking hidden buttons, at night impossible to use. IS THIS GOOD as a beside am fm radio, for magicfm mellowmagic etc. Is sound quality am fm good. Easy to use. Is build quality ok, the pure radio is 15 yrs old going strong.
Not sure what you mean by “magicFM” or “mellow magic “ etc ? The ATS 25 has the ability to connect outside antenna for better reception. Large LCD lite screen with stylus input make for easier menu selection . Hope this helps
magic fm is a uk music station for london on 105. i really would like to know what this radio is like compared with sanguin tabletop for good quality easy listening music. from your previous comments since wifi or activation isnt needed i guess cheaper models or xi is fine........................@@hamradioonthego