Tecsun R9012 and R-909 compared on weak and strong shortwave signals
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- Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
- Comparing two popular Tecsun analogue radios on a weak and a strong shortwave signal. It is the BBC from Ascension Island, 21630 kHz, and Ifrikya FM on 21550 kHz from Bechar, Algeria, compared on the Tecsun R-909 and the Tecsun R9012. The BBC signals is strong, Ifrikya FM is weak. On the strong signal there is a clear winner, on the weak signal it is not so clear. Received in Johannesburg, South Africa.
00:00 Introduction
00:30 BBC from Ascension Island 21630 kHz
02:28 Ifrikya FM from Algeria 21550 kHz 
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I have both. The 909 seems a bit more sensitive than the 9012 and had a nicer speaker tone . More mellow and less hiss. Pity it misses out on one important HF band
Hi Rob, yes, I also think the R-909 is a bit more sensitive. It is indeed, a pity that it misses out on the 60m band, and also the 75m band.
Was a nice comparison video i enjoyed it i hav the tecsun R9700DX lovely radio ...im in Ireland
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching! I have heard many good things about the R9700DX, I don't have one, not yet 😀
Great comparison. I do have a tecsun radio yet. I have xhdata 328, 808 and 901.
Thank you! I think all three those radios you have are great radios, I still want to get myself a D-368, I have heard many good things about it. But one day when you want to get a new radio, I would certainly suggest trying one of the Tecsun radios, depending on what your needs are.
Interesting comparision, thanks. I have both too now, just got my R-909. I'm quite positively impressed so far. I shall give it a real testing during one of my countryside DX outings over this long week-end (Bastille Day tomorrow). I'll compare it with my D-219 and R-9012.
It seems to be quite a lovable little radio and a very decent performer on SW.
I agree, the R-909 is a really nice little radio. But I got a second set a few weeks ago. Long story - lost package, replacement sent, first order finally arrived ... I only opened and tested the second version this week and I was deeply disappointed. it was just poor across all bands, except FM. So now I am beginning to understand why some people really like this radio, and others do not. Seems like there is no proper quality control, some sets perform really well, others not at all... If you are lucky, you get the good one. If not, well, then you are stuck with a bad radio. I am planning to show this in a future video.
@@swlistening Hello André, I'm back commenting this video because I've received the latest addition to my unreasonably large collection of radios. It's a DR-920C which basically is a R-9012 with a digital LCD display which is quite handy to know what you're listening to. I've only given it a short try on my balcony at 6:30PM using its whip antenna and I'm totally impressed by the numerous catches of very distant stations. Especially in these conditions far from optimal (time, location).
If you still have some cash to burn for a cheap radio, I recommend this one!
@@F4LDT-Alain Thank you for this Alain, it sounds like a really nice little radio. A little analogue radio with a digital display, I can just imagine how much fun that would be. I definitely want one! Where did you get yours from? I did a quick search now on Amazon and eBay, I only see it on eBay, but quite pricey, $45?
@@swlistening Hum... seems that another reply of mine has vanished. I had told you that I have got it from Ali at 26 euros, free shipping and VAT included.
I wrote that I would make a mini-shootout between the R-9012 and the DR-920C. I've done this today, 6-8PM SWL session at my current favourite high point touching Paris. Definitely a way much better time than at night these days. Well, they're almost on par. The DR-920C seems to be a bit more selective (narrower b/w?). However the precise frequency display on the LCD makes a world of difference, especially when when the frequency scale on my R-9012 is so widely off on most bands.
@@F4LDT-Alain Thanks Alain, I just don't get it, why some comments just vanish ...
I think I will put the DR-920C on my list. I have never actually used Ali Express, maybe it is time to try. The DR-920C really sounds like exactly what I want right now, a good little real analogue with digital display. You are so right about the frequency display on the R9102, it really is WAY off.
About the DXing time, I also seem to have a lot of luck around early evening, about an hour or so before my local sunset, until about an hour or so after sunset. Seems to be a very good time for listening right now. I enjoy it, I don't always like to stay up very late at night for DXing. Sometimes I need to wake up quite early for work 🙂
I think this was a wonderful idea. Maybe we can see if there is a Tecsun R9700DX in South Africa. Maybe some other Tecsun analogue radios.
Thanks! The Tecsun R9700DX is on my shopping list. One day I will compare that one also to these two.
@@swlistening Full list of Tecsun analogue radios (Excluding Degen):
GR98
GR99
1994
R9700DX
R9701
R9710
R9012
R911
R909
R912
R808
GR138
GR88
R303
R304
R305
R101
R102
R103
R233
R218
R209
R208
R201T
R203T
2P3
I didn't add the brand name, because it would have been longer to write. Also, Degen is a brand associated with Tecsun, so I didn't add it. Degen radios don't have any mention of Tecsun as far as I am aware.
@@FamtechVideos Nice long list. Those were the days... I think only a handful of these are still available.
@@StratmanIIActually I did not know that there were two versions, this is interesting to me! What are the differences?
@@swlistening Andre. If you're considering an R9700DX I'd be careful. I've had one for a while.It's certainly sensitive, has a nice large dial and light and great audio. But..... some have some nasty problems. Mine had a very stiff side tuning knob making it very difficult to tune HF signals. If I managed it would often jump off the freq due to backlash. Another RUclipsr had the same problem and suggested I disassemble it and restring it. OH. BOY. It was quite fiddly and tried to weaken the tension springs and eventually restrung the cord around a different pulley. Then reassemble all the dial mechanism. 😁It's real smooth now.
Also it had several heterodyne 'whistles' on different HF bands. Maybe some poor alignment or insufficient filtering related to the dual conversion. Be really nice if you could try one 1st to make sure the tuning problem isn't there. Otherwise a nice receiver.
73s
Is the R909 Better than the Shiuadon(or other brands labeled as) R-108 or D-808? I prefer the one with rechargeable batteries, as normal AA batteries are quite expensive. if you already tested these radios I mentioned, is it worth the extra price, or is the R909 just as capable as these other radios I mentioned? thanks.
Hi Gabriel, I responded to another comment of yours about this, so just briefly, the D-109 is definitely a good radio, it is better than the R-909 and not as expensive as the D-808. The D-109 has a rechargeable battery. You can see my D-109 review here: ruclips.net/video/axmKR2yNuao/видео.html
Sir, if you got only 2 choice of the analog radio between the r-9012 & r-909, which one you will choose?
Thanks in advance 😊
This is a very hard question for me, I think both are very good analogue radios. I just really like the D-909, but it's just a personal choice, I like the look and feel of the R-909. Many other people prefer the R9012. I think you won't go wrong with either.
Thanks sir 😊@@swlistening
@@jimberence Sure!
Do you know which one tunes AM better? The sound seems better R909. Best regards
Hi John, in my opinion they are about equal on medium wave. I prefer the R-909, because I also think the sound is better.
I prefer 909 ❤
I don't know which one recive better, but R9012 has better design 🙂
I kind of like the look of my R-909 more, I like the green colour and the black background for the frequencies. But the R9012 looks quite good also.
Thinking about getting the r909 I already have the 9012
People have very strong opinions about these two, some feel strongly the R9012 is the better one, others feel that way about the R-909. I lean towards the R-909 camp, in my own use and experience I find it slightly more sensitive on SW than the R9012. But it does not cover the 60m band.
@@swlistening I found that the R1212 was better than both, similar in appearance to the 909 but with stereo output to headphones and addition TV1/2 FM bands
@@georgebarnes8163 Interesting, I did not know the R1212, searched for it on Google now. Looks like a nice radio, looks a bit similar to the R-909 to me, but different features, like the stereo output. I see it is no longer being produced though.
@@swlistening i bought mine 3 years ago for only £12, have not seen another one since
@@georgebarnes8163 Looks like a really great buy!
909 лучше
Да, я тоже думаю, что это хорошо.
Yes, I agree
У меня 909Т. Он несомненно лучше.
Спасибо за ваш комментарий. Я считаю, что R-909 хорош, но мне также нравится R9012.
@@swlistening у меня имеется 9 радиоприемников разного класса , для повседневного прослушивания радиопередач использую tecsun 909t и retekess 115.
@@Moscow-fy6wy У меня также есть Retekess V115, это симпатичное маленькое радио, на самом деле оно неплохо работает на коротких волнах, если вы используете длинный провод. Хороший звук для FM и музыки. Мои любимые DX-радиостанции на данный момент - D-808 и Kenwood R100. Я также использую несколько других радиоприемников, в зависимости от настроения 🙂
@@swlistening а у меня нет радиостанций. Хочу заняться вплотную радиоприемниками. Постигать науку радиолюбителя..
@@Moscow-fy6wy Слушать радио - это очень весело! Знаете, для хорошего прослушивания не нужен очень дорогой приемник, по мне XHDATA D-808 работает отлично, очень чувствительное радио. Любительское радио - это нечто другое, это не совсем моя специальность, но я узнаю об этом больше.
Sir What is DX Mode Exact & Is it Really Useful....📻
I replied to one of your other posts about this one.
ON MW ARE THE BOTH SAME or is r9012 is better
In my opinion they are the same, but give me a few days then I will do a test for you on a couple of weak signals, I will let you know here.