Hot on the heels of the superb compact radio the SR 286 here is the updated version the DX 286. Here we unpack the radio and cover the similarities with the SR 286.
Kinda funny how everyone gets 2 free radios not just 1, not quite sure why that is, bit of a head scratcher tbh. I have the SR-286, very happy with it so wont be getting the DX-286. Looking forward to more new exciting radio products from this new company. I agree with another comment here that USB-C would've been the way to go.
Micro-USB is a failure (every other TEF6686-based receiver comes with Type-C, 2A minimum, as it requires a large battery), but everything else appears to be the pinnacle of modern radio engineering. ✨ The packaging looks professional too; even if it adds a few pounds to the total price, a good first impression matters. Looking forward to seeing the next video. 👍🏻
The audio was muddy on the one I had. With the little speaker I expected nice crisp audio. But it seems they EQ'd it for more bass than the speaker and housing were designed for. My PL600 & 330 sound much better.
Kinda funny how everyone gets 2 free radios not just 1, not quite sure why that is, bit of a head scratcher tbh. I have the SR-286, very happy with it so wont be getting the DX-286. Looking forward to more new exciting radio products from this new company. I agree with another comment here that USB-C would've been the way to go.
Micro-USB is a failure (every other TEF6686-based receiver comes with Type-C, 2A minimum, as it requires a large battery), but everything else appears to be the pinnacle of modern radio engineering. ✨ The packaging looks professional too; even if it adds a few pounds to the total price, a good first impression matters. Looking forward to seeing the next video. 👍🏻
In a way it is surprising they didn't go for USB C charging. However the hardware is totally identical to the SR 286
This is a great radio
The audio was muddy on the one I had. With the little speaker I expected nice crisp audio. But it seems they EQ'd it for more bass than the speaker and housing were designed for. My PL600 & 330 sound much better.
Best 73 de Frank SWL F14368 organizer of the SWL Contest 2024 (June, July, August) listening AM radios on SW bands.