I really thought the Sangean would have performed better than the other two. I too like the noise reduction on the DSP SDR. What's the build quality like on the DSP SDR and ATS25?
Hey Gilles, great comparison, the malahit clone is by far the best with the ats 25 a close second but I can't believe how poor the Sangean performed and was and I think is probably the most expensive. Thanks for the video and always look forward to your live streams. Cheers Daniel.
This is the "lets bash sangean thread", right - go for it bruh 😄 I think the Sangean is an awesome device - is it perfect? Of course not! - Put PUT A LONGWIRE ANTENNA or anything similar - something huge on the Sangean and then on the chinese SDR.. I would be interested how both will perform then..
I've seen a few of those DSP SDR without a case, battery, and speaker for around $100, and the ones with the case and battery, and speaker seem to be listed for around $280+. I've been looking at one but didn't want to spend close to $300 for one, the bare one seems like it might be my option, but always a bit worried about the shipping.
I like the first Chinese SDR one just a tad better than the ATS-25 but it's close. What I'm waiting for is for Chris at Radiolabs to get Sangean's firmware worked out on the 909 X2 so he can modify it with his filter design. I still use one of his first older Super 909s that is a fantastic fun receiver I'd like to see hooked up there with those others.
the ATS25 i have one and live in a very bad location for tx/rx and this little rx works great for me + mobile i have tried so many over the year's the only thing is it does not like large antennas very much due to over loading 73s
The Chinese Clone is pretty impressive over all, mainly with the NR on. I'd have to say the Sangean was the worst performing of the three. I'd like to hear the difference on a SW broadcast signal.. is the AM performance as good?
Well based on info here and other videos I went ahead and ordered the ATS-25 simply because the price is getting lower. For 93 bucks shipped to my door it is a cool radio for what it is and looks fun as hell to operate. Now today I see them for 88 bucks shipped.
You should upgrade to the original software on the Malahit, you run the chinese demo software.. The performance and the noise reduction is even more impressive! Its one of the best I have listened in many receivers during 40 years! As well you have many more options in the software from russia.. Malahit is a great device...
i have bought a 2nd hand trio r600 and got nothing on 5mhz so i have bought the chinese dsp when i get it i will try both on the same frequency as i am in the uk who knows what will happen
SDR has been working it's way down from kilobuck desktops for awhile. I have a SDRPlay DX which is amazing. You can tailor the signal in so many ways. They're still working on it and making it better. When they can get it to the size of that 909 with built in antennas, nice display and decent audio, I'll bite. It out performed the Sangean in this instance but if I had my pick, I'd still take the Sangean.
It depends a lot about the Antenna you use - the Sangean is a very good device for its price its at least way okay - IT DEPENDS SO MUCH on the antenna - the Telescope-Antenna on the Sangean and even the wire-antenna? Yeah.. its part of the Set - use a real antenna, something for those bands you really use and want to listen, and then lets copmare Sangean with SDR.. or just Sangean-Telescope and included "small-wire" and your actual DX-Antenna/ham-antenna ..
@@OfficialSWLchannel Well, I understand that the hardware has limitations about processor or memory RAM, but you could adapt some coding at least to emulate something about noise reduction...I am remember programming in a small home computer (Sinclair 1000) long time ago, was fun trying to do something cool with the hardware limitation (2k RAM) !!!..., about the waterfall, I understand, screen hardware limitations...Happy Holidays to everybody !!!...Gilles, thank you for your work, I revisit your videos very often...I learn a lot !!!
I can catch that signal, relatively intelligible: Device: DeepSDR 101 Antenna: magnetic field loop (HFDYloop), indoor Location: Tangier/Morocco Date: 08/01/2023 @ 23:00
Malahit copy noticibly better the ats slightly better my opinion is no radios like the sangean or tecsun are good they are always lacking is some ways .my grundig 750 is average but still not that great way over priced maybe it's good for medium wave .but average on shortwave ham .just my view thanks for the video
Hi, I have got both Malahit DSP SDR and the tiny ATS 25X1. Beside the noisy reduction of the Malahit, the sound is pretty crappy even with the use of an head phone. The fonctionality are rather complex and boring (choice of AGC speed, bandwith and BFO setting, etc). I prefer the sound quality of the ATS 25 X1, and the logical command of the different settings wich are clear and "friendly". Much more easy. I can spend hours of listening Broadcast stations and HAM qso. I am about to purchase a bigger radio for travel like the Tecsun PL990X, or the Sangean 909X2 (I still hesitate). Anyway, thanks for your videos I apreciate. Denis, France.
Not a proper test. Each receiver should be switched through the same antenna. Also only the radio being tested should be on and the other two receivers should be switched off as there is a serious probability pf proximity interference between active receivers.
Yes proper test, using a Multicoupler that has 4 antenna ports that are all independent and prevent any interactions with the radios. Cables are shielded. no such problem this test is very good
The Sangean is functionally obsolete. The manufacturer should consider taking the Malachite receiver's guts into the Sangean's body and replacing the large LCD with the LED. They should add a USB port. A touch screen would eliminate the need for all the buttons. The interior space saved would allow for a more prominent speaker. The cost would remain the same and users would still have a traditional-looking portable receiver.
