Raddy RF919 AM FM LW WX AIR CB VHF UHF SSB Shortwave Radio Review

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The Raddy RF919 AM FM Stereo LW Weather Alert AIR CB VHF UHF SSB Shortwave Portable Radio is Built from the Ground up for the Enthusiast. Experiment with Antenna Building, Superior FM Reception, Button Back Lighting, APP Control, Record it All, Single Side Band Operation, 1600 Presets, Scanning Mode, Squelch, Twin 18650 Power, Monster Speaker Audio, Aux-In, Quick Tuning, Dual Alarms, Always on Lighting Modes, and More to Keep you Busy Listening to it for Years to Come.
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Features I like about the RF919:
FM Performance.
Build Quality.
SSB is Easy to Tune.
Plenty of Presets.
External Antenna Options.
Adjustable Color Display.
Always On Lighting.
Replaceable Twin 18650 Flat Top Batteries.
Strong Speaker Audio.
Preset Scan Mode.
Proper Stepping for AIR, and VHF/UHF Bands.
Nice Bandwidth Selection.
EQ.
Perpetual Calendar.
Dual Alarms.
Record Feature.
Weather Alert Mode.
Type C Charging Jack.
Aux-In.
Features that could be Added or Improved on:
Scan/ATS button should be split, it is too easy to wipe your Precious Presets.
Better VHF/UHF Reception. My smaller handheld Bearcat scanner is More Sensitive.
Include MW Loopstick.
Overall, the Raddy RF919 gets a Maybe Recommendation at its Current Price Point. The radio is for the Enthusiast that wants to experiment with External Antennas, and wants a receiver that can tune in most of the frequencies that are Bouncing around the Globe.
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@todderbert 29 дней назад

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@godfellas483 24 дня назад

I can't think of a more packed with features radio...and it's a tabletop size. Great job Raddy,,.!

@alabamared2568 24 дня назад

Well I admit and admire you Todd and raddy should be happy because YOUR THE ONLY PERSON TO DO A PROPER REVIEW.. there's 3 other well know tubers that reviewed this and they didn't touch on 85% of the functions of this radio you did more in 5 minutes then there whole video thank you Todd!!!!

@todderbert 24 дня назад

Most Humbled :)

@spcyakima1077 25 дней назад

Imagine showing this radio to people from 100 years ago.

@todderbert 25 дней назад

It would be witchcraft :)

@NTPTM 25 дней назад

@@todderbertHej i agree with you Todderbert and it wasn't so nice in those days if you were accused of being a witch unpleasant things could happen so lucky we don't live in those days take care Todderbert.

@StratmanII 25 дней назад

Raddy sure makes radical looking radios! How can something that looks grotesque can be so cool and interesting at the same time? 📻😱

@HeartInLight 25 дней назад

This is very cool. So much packed into it. Really impressive. Raddy is doing some Raddy stuff :D

@alabamared2568 24 дня назад

Thanks! For doing a proper and well explained review no one else has done a proper review. I will definitely be buying this raddy!!!

@todderbert 24 дня назад

I appreciate the Support, and Feedback.

@Kw1161 25 дней назад

Wow Todderbert…your radio looks just like mine, so I ordered a certain Yellow radio you featured back in June 2023 to one -up you…😂! Paul OMECT video helped me with the antenna settings, but still learning. To get NBFM on CB you must use the VHF setting, also works on 10M Ham band such as NY repeater on 29,620KHZ. To get the SSB CB use normal SW and use the BW to access SSB. The antenna settings are what taking me the most time to master along with the manual tuning knob. For MW and SW reception enabling the low-pass filters really helps. Also it nice to have two separate LNA’s and Attenuator’s can make allot of difference. For VHF and above turn the High-pass filter on and lowpass filter off. Have a great day! 73!

@todderbert 25 дней назад

Cool, will have to try these settings out. I figured out the top were for loopsticks mainly, since they also use a TRS jack there. The manual tuner is ok, not the best for the internal loopstick, hopefully works well with the optional external one. When using antennas connected on the back jack, the manual tuner has no effect.

@Kw1161 25 дней назад

@@todderbert 😀 that’s the challenge of this radio…🙏…helps too…😀!

@MayanMe365 24 дня назад

Thanks Sir great video!

@todderbert 24 дня назад

You're Welcome! Will be filming many videos with this radio.

@Wren1 25 дней назад

Nice. This look like a great home radio.

@todderbert 25 дней назад

It sure is, then you get to experiment with all the external antenna options :)

@chuckermatinger3794 24 дня назад

Thanks!

@todderbert 24 дня назад

Awesome Chuck! You're the Best :)

@markr.1984 20 дней назад

Looks like a nice radio but I'd have to buy it and try it. At $250.00 that's a bit risky. I'll wait for more reviews besides this really good one though. Slightly weird are the allocations for VHF and UHF. In reality, VHF is from 30 to 300 MHz, while UHF is from 300 to 3000 MHz. Here's how Raddy lays out the two for this particular radio: VHF 20-250MHZ | NFM | -9dBuV | 1KHZ, 5.0KHZ, 6.2KHZ, 7.5KHZ, 12.5KHZ, 25KHZ UHF 250-999MHZ | NFM | -9dBuV | 1KHZ, 5.0KHZ, 6.2KHZ, 7.5KHZ, 12.5KHZ, 25KHZ So it looks like they split up the military air band, which is from 225 MHz to 380 MHz. So I wonder if that entire band can be scanned or searched properly and seamlessly?

@NTPTM 25 дней назад

Hi Todderbert, thanks for the review. The Raddy RF-919 is a very cool radio, and yes, there is competition out there. More radio brands make the same radio, such as Jazmm and Retekess. I also think HanRongDa has a model of this radio, so I definitely agree with you that the prices will probably go down a bit. I think these radios have an interesting and different look; I love that. They remind me of of portable radios we had in the Swedish military in the 80s, so I love the military look. Take care and have a nice day.

@tenfourproductionsllc 21 день назад

Raddy and Retekess might be the same company or at least the same radio mfg plant.

@chuckermatinger3794 24 дня назад

Very informative. You made this radio approachable. It really needs a memory protect button! I'm a bit surprised to see the mute on tuning and delayed tuning at this price point. A cool radio though!

@todderbert 24 дня назад

The Scan feature of Presets is Excellent on the AIR, and VHF/UHF bands. I enjoy taking this radio out for a spin every day. I also noticed that when I am on SSB that I rarely have to fine tune when I find a conversation.

@ScottH_ 21 день назад

I'm glad to see you reviewed this radio. I saw it pop up on Amazon recently and was intrigued, but the price is just too steep for me. But now, after seeing you cover the many features, I'm going to be really tempted when there is a sale. One question - Is there a setting to disable the muting that occurs when tuning? I've also got a radio suggestion for you - the TEF6686. There's a bunch of variations. The one I wound up getting has the red, yellow, and blue buttons on the front. Great, solid radio. Highly recommended.

@todderbert 21 день назад

There is no disabling the Mute on Tuning. Maybe a future update, or revision.

@michaelmiller9483 24 дня назад

Years ago I believe you reviewed the Radio Shack DX-375 ..was wondering what you would find comparable today? The thing would go forever on two c batteries and pretty good reception. Thank You for your help!

@todderbert 23 дня назад

Probably a modern SW radio running on D Cells. Though the 375 may still kick it :)

@jamesmao375 24 дня назад

The sound quality seems very nice, plenty of bass and tremble.

@todderbert 23 дня назад

The EQ modes are helpful.

@DonzLockz 22 дня назад

Very, very cool. It's on my wishlist. TY Mr Todd.👍🍻🤠🇦🇺⁷³

@DM-ei6oo 6 дней назад

Is LSB a modulation like AM or FM

@HH-os7zh 15 дней назад

Just received my Raddy RF919 today. I have mostly figured it out, but what I can't find is changing the MW step to 10. It is at 9 kHz, and I can change it to 3 kHz, but not 10 kHz. I must have missed it in the manual, have read it, but just don't know how to do this. I see in your video you have it set to 10 kHz for MW, but I can't find out how. Doesn't seem to be in the main menu. Any Idea's ? Help would be greatly appreciated ! I found it ! Page 14 of the manual, 7.3.3. Somehow I missed this. I thought I read the whole manual, but I just missed it. Maybe others might read this....might help them.

@DV-ml4fm 16 дней назад

Great radio. But I prefer a portable SDR radio. Btw, a great review.

@davidlingelbach9887 12 дней назад

I got one of the radios we're getting one I need to know about an antenna that I can use outside on my patio

@ryanheinig7975 9 дней назад

Have FM, good reason to have stereo audio jack.

@chriswideman1218 25 дней назад

I thought the CC Skywave SSB had more features. It has a CB band hidden and VHF .

@todderbert 25 дней назад

The Skywave doesn't let you receive the full VHF, UHF, or LW bands.

@chriswideman1218 25 дней назад

@@todderbert oh ok Raddy thinks they 4 steps ahead of C. Crane. Next they gonna add digital TV audio to their radios. Watch and see. They might do it

@todderbert 25 дней назад

@@chriswideman1218 Now that would be cool.

@drsysop 4 дня назад

This is a DSP based tuner & if you live close to a FM commercial tower you can hear overload bleeding on the Shortwave bands. For the price of this made in China radio best to get a Tecsun PL-990x or H-501x as it does not mute while tuning & no bleed though. -Cheers!

@todderbert 3 дня назад

I hear ya, that is why I state in the video this is not a good radio for those who are serious about Shortwave and SSB operation. The Mute on Tuning is heavy, and many seasoned listeners will not be fans. For me it is not troublesome, and I actually am happy with the performance from my location.

@davidlingelbach9887 12 дней назад

I'd like to know if you're using an external antenna and if you are what antenna are you using and how do you have it set up

@todderbert 12 дней назад

Currently a Fezequin 22' wire strung out to my balcony. This works great for Shortwave, AIR, FM.

@davidlingelbach9887 12 дней назад

You ran it out to your balcony and you have 22 ft what did you do with the rest of the wire. Like I said I live in an apartment the top floor above me I'm a good 10 feet. So the railing that you have is it wood or metal

@todderbert 12 дней назад

@@davidlingelbach9887 There is not much extra wire left over, enough to reach my radio bench near the patio door. The balcony is long and narrow. I tied the end up to the wooden railing. Works great, I also elevated the wire as high as possible coming into the door.

@outsider2222 24 дня назад

So is this a serious S.W. dx machine? Or is one better off with a tecsun 880 or similiar?

@todderbert 24 дня назад

It is serious on SW. But it has Mute on Tuning, I don't mind it though, and it Easy to dial in a HAM conversation fast.

@reyesalejandrolandaverdeol3181 25 дней назад

Let’s Go!!!☺️

@user-dq9gm7jy2k 25 дней назад

What is your favorite food

@alfredindy8058 25 дней назад

Being in Chicago with a lot of RF interference, do you ever have to ground any of your receivers?

@todderbert 25 дней назад

No, I actually live in the NW burbs. Grounding doesn't seem to help me much.

@alfredindy8058 25 дней назад

@@todderbert Thank you! You answered two questions for me. Great review videos.

@user-qp9kk9bz8n 16 часов назад

Sounds like a pretty neat radio but I don’t like the design or the price. I am buying the Raddy RF 757 instead, which I hope that you will review soon.

@DG-zp2wz 18 дней назад

Great review. Is there a way to update the firmware?

@todderbert 18 дней назад

Possibly, if they do it should be through the micro SD card. The firmware is fairly stable atm.

@ronaldzuccala-pv8tu 17 дней назад

WELL WOW. WHATS LEFT YO BE SAID. YES I WAS IN HOPE THAT YOU WOULD REVIEW THIS RADIO. ITS MY CHOICE FOR RADIO OF THE YEAR FOR 2024. YES PLEASE DO A SEPERATE VIDEO ON THE ANTENNA.THANKS VERY MUCH. RON Z. W3090swl. .

@marcovL1970 19 дней назад

can you recieve RDS information on fm stations?

@todderbert 17 дней назад

No, I wish it would. That would be a major update.

@CanadianPrairiesShortwave 13 дней назад

does the radio mute while tunning?

@todderbert 13 дней назад

Yes.

@orgelkraft 24 дня назад

If I bought that radio my wife would kill me and use the radio for my headstone. I'm pressing my luck with a XHDATA D-808.

@todderbert 24 дня назад

The headstone will turn heads :)

@johndewey6358 11 дней назад

If you buy this Raddy, buy the life insurance too!

@skylerphoenix8880 15 дней назад

What makes you say this wouldn’t be for the SSB guys??

@todderbert 15 дней назад

I love it for SSB, but it has hard muting that many are not happy with. PLL receivers like the PL990, 880s, 680s, 660s, 909X are smooth, and don't mute. Most prefer that, though I'm good with the RF919. In fact I rarely have to Clarify the SSB signal with the fine tuning knob on the 919.

@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 9 дней назад

3 kHz bandwidth for NOAA??

@ryanheinig7975 9 дней назад

Someone should modify the firmware to reassign the "erase" function to a different key, or a different key press function to eliminate accidental erase of settings.

@matthewhajjar-betters3703 День назад

Do you show off any sponsor relationships in your videos? If you haven’t already, we’re you planning on doing that?

@todderbert День назад

No direct sponsors yet. Would love to get a paid one :) Possibly in the future, but it has to be radio related, I dont feel like doing Ready to Eat Meal commercials.

@TomCat4680 6 дней назад

So basically it's really weird looking a communications receiver.

@radellaf 24 дня назад

256GB is cool. FAT32 only or ExFAT support?

@todderbert 24 дня назад

Don't have a card large enough to test, but I can contact the company and ask them.

@Bruce_W 25 дней назад

The design of a lot of these new radios sure look ugly to me. I seem to be a minority as most people like them. To me, they look like several different radios stuck together.