This was a great review. Nice to see inside of the radio. A cheap radio that performs well and seems to sound good to. I have the KK9 with shortwave which does a great job on the three bands. I like the tuning indicator which helps you center on the frequency. Thanks for the review.
Hi, I really appreciate your feedback, thank you. If you take this little receiver in the right context, then it does a pretty good job of providing a usable radio for very little money! Your KK9 is one I may do a review on at some point, so it will be interesting to see how it performs. Thanks again
I was honestly expecting a bigger channel behind this kind of content. Look on the bright side, the algorithm chose you! Random cheapo electronics videos ftw!
Hi, thank you, I will take that as a compliment 😂. This channel is something that time permitting, I put a lot of effort into, (although it’s still very amateur!) but I try and learn to make better videos as I’m going along. Thank you for your support 👍
Hello. Not only the Chinese campus band! FM extended has been implemented in Brazil for the last 4 years to accommodate stations migrating from the AM/MW band. Chile is also adopting the extended band for new applications, specially the so-called 'community stations'. This was made possible after analog TV channels 5 and 6 were terminated due the Digital TV switch-over. Can't confirm, but I was saw mentions of the FM extended band being evaluated in Cuba, Mexico and even US.
Hi, wow I had no idea? Thank you so much for sharing this information, it makes more sense now as a lot of the budget radio receivers I have reviewed have this extended FM coverage which I just thought was for the Chinese campus radio when these are used in the home market. Great stuff👍
@@digitalmediafan Hi, many thanks for your feedback. You are filling in the gaps in my knowledge of the use of these lower FM frequencies - interesting stuff 👍
@@TheWobblyCameraGuy then there's the Russian OIRT FM band from 65 to 74 which is gradually being used less and less now. 10 years ago it was very active during sporadic e type reception during the summer I had strong signals from various ex soviet countries. Samples on my channel...Interesting it covers the x band on am up to 1700 so you might hear a few of the many Dutch pirates on there during the late evening
@@digitalmediafan Wow, thank you so much for sharing your in-depth knowledge on these lower FM frequencies. I will take up your offer and check out your channel 👍
Hi, good to hear from you and thank you for your kind feedback. Yes, AliExpress is a bit of an addiction and I keep seeing radios that I think would make for a good review! On the plus side I do give quite a lot of these to the local hospice and just keep the few that I know I will want to use so it kind of balances out.
I was actually surprised to the sound quality of the radio. Surprisingly low distortion for such a cheap radio. Would have been interesting to hear off the earphone jack, but I wouldn't expect too much. Great review!
Hi, thanks for your feedback. It proved to be quite a good little radio when you look at it from the perspective of costing just £2.00. To be honest, if you are interested in electronics, it would make a good candidate for a little hacking. One of our fellow RUclipsrs was inquiring about the headphone jack socket as well so you might want to have a look at that. All the best. TWCG
I am guessing DSP is responsible for the power consumption. I have an XHDATA D-219 and measure 41mA with the volume fully down, and this is DSP. I remember a Sony radio in the late 90s and while I never measured consumption I know at a low volume I could leave it on all day for weeks on 2 x AA alkaline. I'm guessing more like 10mA.
Hi, many thanks for your insight on this. I was just curious and was quite surprised by what I found so I think I may need to check a few of my other DSP type sets as from what you say, they may well have quite a high current as well - interesting. I agree with sentiment about older style analogue radios, some seemed to last forever on a PP9 battery at modest volume 🙂
Question on the 3.5mm jack. Dose it allow stereo sound, duel channel mono, or single channel mono output? With a cheap (less than two pound/dollar) stereo headphones could add a nice touch to the cheap radio.
Hi, thanks for getting in touch. It’s a great question, it would be great if it was a stereo output, but it is just a mono. Nevertheless, even with a pair of low-cost headphones, it sounds pretty good on a decent FM station.
@@TheWobblyCameraGuy Nice to know, but still missing part of that answer. Is the mono sound from the plug go only to one side, or will it play both sides. The reason I ask this is some cheap radios will use a stereo plug cause it's common to find, but it's still mono sound (why it called duel chancel mono), while others use the less common single sided mono plug so either the left, or right ear will only produce a sound. That last one is more irritating for most end users.
@@JeremyLeePotocki Hi, sorry, that will teach me to try and respond to comments in my lunch break 🙈. Good question! OK, so basically sound is from both ear buds (but ‘dual channel’ mono), so no problem with a one-sided listening experience. Looking at the PCB in more depth, it would appear that the full audio output is driving the headphone socket or the loud speaker?! (the latter I assume, is switched by a contact opening/closing when the headphone jack is plugged in or withdrawn). Suffice to say headphone volume can get very lively. However, please bear in mind that these cheap receivers are very prone to picking up noise off other devices which when using the built-in loudspeaker at a modest volume is not that noticeable, but through headphones, can become very hissy. Thus, maybe suitable more for outdoor use? Thanks again.
@@TheWobblyCameraGuy Not a problem. your quotations on me using "duel channel mono" is something I will briefly clarify though. The very brief is "Two speakers, but each produced the same sound", but here is a more brief detailed explanation. It was used in North America by electronic manufactures, advertisers, and sales floor reps a long time ago (60's through the 70's mostly). It started when manufactures that made stereos equipment (later on for TVs) when they wanted to save money building the same case, using a external speaker output with the built in speaker still in use, or when stereo headphones started to become a thing (but mono outnumbered stereo devices). In some cases it was used as a selling point to charge more money. In the mid to late 80's though lot of TV manufactures used it as a excuses when you bought a TV that had two speakers, but only had mono sound output. I had two Sharp, and a Sanyo TV that had duel channel mono. the term is almost lost nowadays due to stereo being king, and I'm not sure how the manufactures to sales reps in other countries would call/explain it.
Would you buy it again? I wasn't aware of AliExpress until your channel. I like taking chances on low priced radios. If I can't use them, I give them away.
Hi, thanks for taking the time to get in touch. Well, I guess it’s like I mention in my video, it depends upon what you can afford. If you are very short of money and wanted a radio, then they don’t come much cheaper than this. If you have a little more money, then no, but if you like to experiment with your radio’s then the cost would make it a good choice for hacking/experimenting with. I would suggest the L-258 or the Retekess VB115 as good receivers at very budget prices. Ali Express is a place that you can spend hours exploring for all sorts of stuff including radios, but I would suggest that shop around the various stores as prices can vary for the same item
@@TheWobblyCameraGuy I have the V-115, I'm not sure what the L-258 is. I have bought radios from Amazon and eBay. I have many Chinese radios which I find to be pretty good on FM, but so-so on AM. Take care.
@@mtc4him201 Hi, the L258 doesn’t have a maker’s name (a least not on my set), but it’s worth a look and one which gets plenty of use due to its good audio quality for its size, (video review on my channel if you are interested). All the best, TWCG
Hi, it would be nice, wouldn’t it? No just plain old mono I’m afraid and a little susceptible to picking up noise from other devices when they are nearby but for £2.00 - you can’t complain!
Hi, thank you for the kind feedback. This was a look at the bottom end of the price scale that I have wanted to make for a little while, which proved to be quite an interesting little project.
Hi, yes it does seem a little high, but as you say you can’t complain given the price. I might try it on rechargeable batteries to see how it copes with the slightly lower voltage that they give
Hi, thank you. I really appreciate you telling me this as things seem OK when I am editing the video. I use a wireless mike so maybe I need to adjust its position and I will also try and up the treble a little in future. Still learning - Thanks again 👍
@@kostis2849 Hi, it’s possible as I recorded this in my freezing cold garage wearing a few layers! I think the location of the mic is more likely as even just a small change in location does seem to make a difference. Thanks again for letting me know.
This was a great review. Nice to see inside of the radio. A cheap radio that performs well and seems to sound good to.
I have the KK9 with shortwave which does a great job on the three bands. I like the tuning indicator which helps you center on the frequency.
Thanks for the review.
Hi, I really appreciate your feedback, thank you. If you take this little receiver in the right context, then it does a pretty good job of providing a usable radio for very little money! Your KK9 is one I may do a review on at some point, so it will be interesting to see how it performs. Thanks again
I was honestly expecting a bigger channel behind this kind of content.
Look on the bright side, the algorithm chose you!
Random cheapo electronics videos ftw!
Hi, thank you, I will take that as a compliment 😂. This channel is something that time permitting, I put a lot of effort into, (although it’s still very amateur!) but I try and learn to make better videos as I’m going along. Thank you for your support 👍
Hello. Not only the Chinese campus band! FM extended has been implemented in Brazil for the last 4 years to accommodate stations migrating from the AM/MW band. Chile is also adopting the extended band for new applications, specially the so-called 'community stations'. This was made possible after analog TV channels 5 and 6 were terminated due the Digital TV switch-over. Can't confirm, but I was saw mentions of the FM extended band being evaluated in Cuba, Mexico and even US.
Hi, wow I had no idea? Thank you so much for sharing this information, it makes more sense now as a lot of the budget radio receivers I have reviewed have this extended FM coverage which I just thought was for the Chinese campus radio when these are used in the home market. Great stuff👍
Of course 76 to 90 use to be only for Japan who have done the reverse and extended their FM band to 108 I believe!
@@digitalmediafan Hi, many thanks for your feedback. You are filling in the gaps in my knowledge of the use of these lower FM frequencies - interesting stuff 👍
@@TheWobblyCameraGuy then there's the Russian OIRT FM band from 65 to 74 which is gradually being used less and less now. 10 years ago it was very active during sporadic e type reception during the summer I had strong signals from various ex soviet countries. Samples on my channel...Interesting it covers the x band on am up to 1700 so you might hear a few of the many Dutch pirates on there during the late evening
@@digitalmediafan Wow, thank you so much for sharing your in-depth knowledge on these lower FM frequencies. I will take up your offer and check out your channel 👍
Very nice review, my friend. A surprisingly capable little receiver!
I haven't checked AliExpress lately for radios, but now I'm tempted to.
Hi, good to hear from you and thank you for your kind feedback. Yes, AliExpress is a bit of an addiction and I keep seeing radios that I think would make for a good review! On the plus side I do give quite a lot of these to the local hospice and just keep the few that I know I will want to use so it kind of balances out.
thanks, I learned how to turn it on thanks to your video :D
Hi, I’m glad the video was useful 👍
I was actually surprised to the sound quality of the radio. Surprisingly low distortion for such a cheap radio. Would have been interesting to hear off the earphone jack, but I wouldn't expect too much. Great review!
Hi, thanks for your feedback. It proved to be quite a good little radio when you look at it from the perspective of costing just £2.00. To be honest, if you are interested in electronics, it would make a good candidate for a little hacking. One of our fellow RUclipsrs was inquiring about the headphone jack socket as well so you might want to have a look at that. All the best. TWCG
I am guessing DSP is responsible for the power consumption. I have an XHDATA D-219 and measure 41mA with the volume fully down, and this is DSP. I remember a Sony radio in the late 90s and while I never measured consumption I know at a low volume I could leave it on all day for weeks on 2 x AA alkaline. I'm guessing more like 10mA.
Hi, many thanks for your insight on this. I was just curious and was quite surprised by what I found so I think I may need to check a few of my other DSP type sets as from what you say, they may well have quite a high current as well - interesting. I agree with sentiment about older style analogue radios, some seemed to last forever on a PP9 battery at modest volume 🙂
Question on the 3.5mm jack. Dose it allow stereo sound, duel channel mono, or single channel mono output? With a cheap (less than two pound/dollar) stereo headphones could add a nice touch to the cheap radio.
Hi, thanks for getting in touch. It’s a great question, it would be great if it was a stereo output, but it is just a mono. Nevertheless, even with a pair of low-cost headphones, it sounds pretty good on a decent FM station.
@@TheWobblyCameraGuy Nice to know, but still missing part of that answer. Is the mono sound from the plug go only to one side, or will it play both sides. The reason I ask this is some cheap radios will use a stereo plug cause it's common to find, but it's still mono sound (why it called duel chancel mono), while others use the less common single sided mono plug so either the left, or right ear will only produce a sound. That last one is more irritating for most end users.
@@JeremyLeePotocki
Hi, sorry, that will teach me to try and respond to comments in my lunch break 🙈.
Good question! OK, so basically sound is from both ear buds (but ‘dual channel’ mono), so no problem with a one-sided listening experience. Looking at the PCB in more depth, it would appear that the full audio output is driving the headphone socket or the loud speaker?! (the latter I assume, is switched by a contact opening/closing when the headphone jack is plugged in or withdrawn). Suffice to say headphone volume can get very lively. However, please bear in mind that these cheap receivers are very prone to picking up noise off other devices which when using the built-in loudspeaker at a modest volume is not that noticeable, but through headphones, can become very hissy. Thus, maybe suitable more for outdoor use? Thanks again.
@@TheWobblyCameraGuy Not a problem. your quotations on me using "duel channel mono" is something I will briefly clarify though. The very brief is "Two speakers, but each produced the same sound", but here is a more brief detailed explanation.
It was used in North America by electronic manufactures, advertisers, and sales floor reps a long time ago (60's through the 70's mostly). It started when manufactures that made stereos equipment (later on for TVs) when they wanted to save money building the same case, using a external speaker output with the built in speaker still in use, or when stereo headphones started to become a thing (but mono outnumbered stereo devices). In some cases it was used as a selling point to charge more money.
In the mid to late 80's though lot of TV manufactures used it as a excuses when you bought a TV that had two speakers, but only had mono sound output. I had two Sharp, and a Sanyo TV that had duel channel mono. the term is almost lost nowadays due to stereo being king, and I'm not sure how the manufactures to sales reps in other countries would call/explain it.
Would you buy it again? I wasn't aware of AliExpress until your channel. I like taking chances on low priced radios. If I can't use them, I give them away.
Hi, thanks for taking the time to get in touch. Well, I guess it’s like I mention in my video, it depends upon what you can afford. If you are very short of money and wanted a radio, then they don’t come much cheaper than this. If you have a little more money, then no, but if you like to experiment with your radio’s then the cost would make it a good choice for hacking/experimenting with. I would suggest the L-258 or the Retekess VB115 as good receivers at very budget prices.
Ali Express is a place that you can spend hours exploring for all sorts of stuff including radios, but I would suggest that shop around the various stores as prices can vary for the same item
@@TheWobblyCameraGuy I have the V-115, I'm not sure what the L-258 is. I have bought radios from Amazon and eBay. I have many Chinese radios which I find to be pretty good on FM, but so-so on AM. Take care.
@@mtc4him201
Hi, the L258 doesn’t have a maker’s name (a least not on my set), but it’s worth a look and one which gets plenty of use due to its good audio quality for its size, (video review on my channel if you are interested). All the best, TWCG
Stereo output with headphones .?
Hi, it would be nice, wouldn’t it? No just plain old mono I’m afraid and a little susceptible to picking up noise from other devices when they are nearby but for £2.00 - you can’t complain!
good review
Hi, thank you for the kind feedback. This was a look at the bottom end of the price scale that I have wanted to make for a little while, which proved to be quite an interesting little project.
40mA is pretty high, I guess the main chip is old stock bipolar technology. But for the price, it's ok!
Hi, yes it does seem a little high, but as you say you can’t complain given the price. I might try it on rechargeable batteries to see how it copes with the slightly lower voltage that they give
You are The Muffled Audio Guy, can yo please fix that? It's difficult to follow what you re saying.
Hi, thank you. I really appreciate you telling me this as things seem OK when I am editing the video. I use a wireless mike so maybe I need to adjust its position and I will also try and up the treble a little in future. Still learning - Thanks again 👍
@@TheWobblyCameraGuy possibly the mic was in the folds of your sweater?
@@kostis2849 Hi, it’s possible as I recorded this in my freezing cold garage wearing a few layers! I think the location of the mic is more likely as even just a small change in location does seem to make a difference. Thanks again for letting me know.
I am Bangladeshi.
How mane Cost taka
Hi, thanks for getting in touch. It would cost around 400 Taka plus any carriage costs or taxes that you may have to pay in your country
I want this radio..
Hi, just pop on to Ali Express and shop around until you get the best overall price including carriage 👍
tuning seems dsp
Hi, yes you are spot on! - tuning is by employing a digital signal processor