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Sihuadon R-108 USB C AM FM LW AIR Shortwave Radio Review 

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The Sihuadon R-108 Type C Revision AM FM Stereo Long Wave Shortwave AIR Band Receiver gets a few Quality of Life Upgrades. Expect an Excellent Headphone Experience with No Pops, or Clicks with the Improved Audio Circuit. Type C Charging is now Standard. While using this Radio you will find yourself Happy with the Speaker Audio, Display, Reception, Portability, and Low Cost. It is the Affordable "Skywave". A Perfect Choice for Someone Starting the Hobby, or Returning to Terrestrial Radio Listening.
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Features I like about this radio:
Speaker Audio is tops!
Shortwave reception is fantastic.
FM reception is stellar!
MW reception is excellent during the Day and Night.
AIR band. Solid reception.
Squelch feature.
Fast, Slow, & Stop on push button tuning knob.
Numeric keypad.
Easy to tune.
Compact form factor, similar to the CC Skywave.
500 presets.
Type C Charging Jack.
Five bandwidth filter choices on AM & SW.
Music or Voice Tone control.
Easy to read to buttons.
Amber LED side lit LCD.
Clock.
Alarm, wake to Radio or Buzzer.
FM Stereo.
Amazing Headphone Experience.
Rechargeable Battery Included.
Sleep timer.
Quality Build.
ATS feature.
Four Select-able FM Bands.
9K/10k MW select.
Dedicated external Antenna jack.
USB cable included.
SW/FM extension wire included.
Good Price/Performance ratio.
Smooth volume control.
Perfect for Someone wanting to Enter the World of Portable Radio.
Features that could be added or improved on:
Use AA batteries instead of the BL-5C, for better run times.
A more Sensitive Browse/ATS Search when using the Whip antenna.
Overall, a great performer, for those who don't need Single Side Band should seriously look at picking one of these up. I love the inclusion of the Air Band, and Squelch Feature. The push button fast/slow tuning knob is fantastic. Sihuadon keeps the Excitement of Radio Listening Alive with the R-108.
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@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
(paid links below) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There are no additional costs to you. ▶ The Sihuadon USB C R-108 at Amazon USA: amzn.to/3UJqf0Q ▶ The Sihuadon USB C R-108 at Amazon CA: amzn.to/3SWNzGS ▶ The Kaito T-1 Antenna Wire at Amazon USA: amzn.to/4bFP5ol
@scottrogers2971
@scottrogers2971 3 месяца назад
I don't believe either of these links is for the USB C unit.
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
@@scottrogers2971The company told me that they are supposed to be all Type C radios. I mentioned the pictures show a Micro USB jack, but they have not changed the pictures yet.
@steveb2756
@steveb2756 3 месяца назад
If anyone has purchased the USB C version, I would appreciate the info for all of us to purchase also.
@todderbert
@todderbert 2 месяца назад
@@steveb2756 The Sihuadon R-108s at AMAZON USA are TYPE C! XHDATA notified me Today, March 11th 2024, that all R-108s will have Type C. If you get one with a Micro USB, contact them and they will send the correct model.
@todderbert
@todderbert 2 месяца назад
The Sihuadon R-108s at AMAZON USA are TYPE C! XHDATA notified me Today, March 11th 2024, that all R-108s will have Type C. If you get one with a Micro USB, contact them and they will send the correct model.
@michaelturner4457
@michaelturner4457 3 месяца назад
I like the cheap Chinese radio review channel. My favourite cheap Chinese radio is still the Tecsun PL660
@timothyfoley3149
@timothyfoley3149 3 месяца назад
You're still my favorite radio reviewer! Had not heard of this radio brand. Reception is clear and it sounds solid for such a small form factor. It reminds me of my XHData radio in form factor.
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
The Sihuadon is XHDATA :)
@hielmyz
@hielmyz 3 месяца назад
They're same company
@reyesalejandrolandaverdeol3181
@reyesalejandrolandaverdeol3181 3 месяца назад
Awesome! I have this radio. My sister gave it to my birthday in January. I love it!💯❤️
@markr.1984
@markr.1984 3 месяца назад
As an experience air band listener, I think the only really good way to do air band is to listen on a scanner. This type of radio is basically just a single frequency monitor. You can memorize a bunch of air frequencies and cycle through them but you miss so much. I have several scanning radios and have as many as 290 or so Civilian and Military air band frequencies programmed into them and to be able to fast scan through them all is fantastic. Plus, radios like this only do civilian air band. Military air band is very cool, trust me on that one.
@The06201980
@The06201980 3 месяца назад
Great review as always! Do you have any plans on trying get your hands on the odd little Qodosen radio that’s supposed be so good?
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
When it comes to the States I will.
@melvinstewart7266
@melvinstewart7266 3 месяца назад
Love your channel, you put a lot of work into li, I’m a radio nut too, keep up the good work. I probably have seventy five radios. Thanks for the good work.
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
Thanks for the positive comment. They go a long way :)
@NTPTM
@NTPTM 3 месяца назад
Hej Todderbert thanks for the review yes the Sihuadon R-108 is a lovley radio but yes gonna upgrade to the new Sihuadon R-108 i also love mine Sihuadon D-808 take care and have a nice day.
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
The headphone audio is where its at. They got rid of the annoying pops, kudos to XHDATA.
@todderbert
@todderbert 2 месяца назад
The Sihuadon R-108s at AMAZON USA are TYPE C! XHDATA notified me Today, March 11th 2024, that all R-108s will have Type C. If you get one with a Micro USB, contact them and they will send the correct model.
@Steven-re7xt
@Steven-re7xt Месяц назад
I have the #1 R-108. And tk fer ur reserch. You are a good guide tks agn
@ChicopeeRadio2009
@ChicopeeRadio2009 3 месяца назад
This radio… ✅ On my birthday list
@xavigt6409
@xavigt6409 Месяц назад
Which radio is better? ( Sihuadon R108 or XHdata D-109WB ). Thank's for your videos. Best wishes from Barcelona, Spain.
@ritmo1130
@ritmo1130 3 месяца назад
I'd love to see a comparison between this radio and the Tecsun PL-330 on a daytime MW scan !!
@markr.1984
@markr.1984 3 месяца назад
The 330 would win and it has SSB too, unlike this one.
@ritmo1130
@ritmo1130 3 месяца назад
Probably, I really like the 330 but if the MW reception is better in the Sihuadon I'd go for that one.
@Jaxon1776
@Jaxon1776 3 месяца назад
XHDATA/Sihuadon has really been putting out some nice stuff lately. The speaker quality on their little radios is quite good. I'd love to see them do an update to the D808.
@RJDA.Dakota
@RJDA.Dakota 3 месяца назад
I thought that they did do an update on the D 808.
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
@@RJDA.Dakota I heard they are now shipping with Type C jacks as well, I have yet to confirm that though.
@RJDA.Dakota
@RJDA.Dakota 3 месяца назад
@@todderbert I saw someone else on RU-vid mention that the insides of the D 808 have been changed. Not saying it’s better or worse but it’s been done.
@NTPTM
@NTPTM 3 месяца назад
​@@RJDA.DakotaHej yes they have also upgraded the Sihuadon D-808 witha usb c jack it might depends on where you buy the Sihuadon D-808 from, because on XHDATA's website it says that the Sihuadon D-808 has a micro usb jack, but that might be a typo. But i gonna contact XHDATA and ask them if the Sihuadon D-808 they sell now has usb c jack. But i saw that Amazon us sells Sihuadon D-808 with usb c jack so they seems to have new upgraded Sihuadon D-808 i have the old Sihuadon D-808 with micro usb jack but with amber backlight a fantastic radio great reception nice audio take care and have a lovely day.
@joistein
@joistein 3 месяца назад
You have many FM mono stations in the US, here in Sweden we don't have any mono FM stations only FM stereo. I love this radio and I love the D-808 to that has SSB and RDS but it is bigger. Waiting for my new XHDATA D-608 WB to arrive.
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
I have quite a few FM Stereo stations near my area, I'm just on the fringe of the big city of Chicago, and sometimes can't get the full Stereo signal.
@NTPTM
@NTPTM 3 месяца назад
Hej samma här jag tycker mycket om Sihuadon D-808 men jag har den gamla modellen med micro usb kontakten jag har också beställt XHDATA D-608WB nödradio så jag ser fram i mot att få den och testa den jag önskar dej en trevlig söndag.
@joeh52
@joeh52 3 месяца назад
Yes, the Qodosen 268 where I have seen impressive reviews. I hope you get your hands on this radio and do a series of videos concerning reception of SW/MW/FM. Note: this radio uses a chip that is found in car radios, so its performance may surprise you!
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
If it comes to a US seller, I'm all for it. Ali is not a place I shop with. Cool radio though from what I hear.
@joeh52
@joeh52 3 месяца назад
@@todderbert You are right... I am concerned about dealing with such online retailers. The problem we have is the radio stores that we depended on for mail order are dwindling; all we have left are Universal Radio, Ham Radio Outlet, and C Crane. A US-based distributor would be very helpful and it would protect consumers from shady businesses overseas i e China, Hong Kong etc.
@markr.1984
@markr.1984 3 месяца назад
@@todderbert I've never had a problem with AliExpress, they have a reputation to protect. However, all items are obviously shipped from China and so it takes a looooong time to get things. The wait is usually about 2 months. Ouch!!
@markr.1984
@markr.1984 3 месяца назад
@@joeh52 Have you ever ordered from Ali? I doubt it but it's easy to criticize from an easy chair. I have ordered lots of items from them and the only bad thing is the wait times. All items I've received from them are in good shape and working order and they have better customer service than most US based companies. I got a Tecsun from them and it had a glitch (was not the fault of Ali, was Tecsun firmware issue) and the lady there was extremely helpful and with her advice I fixed the problem. She went out of her way and very personable too. So sit back in your easy chair and reply to me if you have the guts.
@Btr223_
@Btr223_ 3 месяца назад
Do radios like this one, or the tecsun or xhdata d109 get better am/ fm reception more so then radios like the panosonic rf 2400d in places further away from cities( backcounty, canoe camping scenarios) or would the reception be similar ?( places where ypu drive far enough from any city town that your truck radio will sometimes get no stations)
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
They both are great, but the D-109WB has greater sensitivity while it scans using the whip antenna, versus the R-108. Attach a long wire to either radio, and they perform the same on Shortwave.
@kevinpatrickmacnutt
@kevinpatrickmacnutt Месяц назад
I just placed an order for this version as I am curious how it stacks up to my Radiwow R-108 from about four years ago which is a fantastic radio. I do like the amber colored display as the white one on the Radiwow is a bit harsh.
@todderbert
@todderbert Месяц назад
The headphone experience is better with no pops or clicks while browsing, or changing bands. Reception seems similar, the MW band might be slightly better on the original.
@steveb2756
@steveb2756 3 месяца назад
I ordered the R-108 thru your link to Walmart. Received it quickly. Uh oh, it is not the USB C upgrade model. It works great, but would like the USB C charging port and no clicks on band change using ear phones. Walmart will take radio back. I shopped around and could not find sellers having the new R-108 with USB C. Any suggestions? Love your reviews.
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
Must be only on Amazon that they are available, or they have mixed stock atm. I would contact them to see about them replacing it for you.
@soyginna
@soyginna 3 месяца назад
Hello there, I have a question, what radio would you recommend for someone living in a congested urban area like New York? I have a Grundig radio that has terrible reception, I'm interested in Shortwave. I love your channel. Thanks!
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
A radio with an external antenna jack, like this one, and possibly pairing it with the MLA30 Loop Antenna. Those Loop antennas help null out noise to help with reception on the Shortwave band.
@soyginna
@soyginna 3 месяца назад
@@todderbertThank you so much! Keep the good work.
@flynnstone3580
@flynnstone3580 3 месяца назад
It seems to have great reception but I just got the Retekess V 115 three days ago. I'm in northern California and been picking up RNZ New Zealand International loud and clear with a long wire. C. Crane has a list of a the countries and their call numbers online and just type it in. The bass sound is quite amazing for a small radio.
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
The V115 still surprises. I use one as a recording tool.
@flynnstone3580
@flynnstone3580 3 месяца назад
@@todderbert if been doing play overs on songs with my guitar for years. I've been plugging my Altec Lansing stereo amp into my tablet, but when I plugged it into the V 115 the volume, separation, and especially the bass was unbelievable. It was even better clarity than Spotify. I'm surprised this thing is legal.
@VitaminT805
@VitaminT805 3 месяца назад
@flynnstone3580 I have the same radio, I have some questions for ya. Which antenna/wire? How did you set that up?
@flynnstone3580
@flynnstone3580 3 месяца назад
@@VitaminT805 I used a 30 foot piece of bare copper wire out to a tree into the house with an alligator clip to the antenna. I used a bungee cord off the tree for an insulator and to keep the wire taught. If you try that, enter 17675 and see if you pick up New Zealand, I bet you will. C. Crane has list of all the countries and their frequencies in Google search. The later at night the better. The scan skips a lot. Just enter the frequency for what country you want.
@kevinpatrickmacnutt
@kevinpatrickmacnutt Месяц назад
Yeah the Retekess V115 is pretty impressive for such an inexpensive radio. I think my only gripe with that one is I don't love the font choices on the LCD, however if that is my one gripe with the radio, then they are doing pretty well.
@gerardorincon9881
@gerardorincon9881 2 месяца назад
It would be nice to see a comparison on MW and SW between the the old R-108 with the new R-108 to find out if they made changes in the radio sensitivity...
@todderbert
@todderbert 2 месяца назад
The only issue I noticed is that the loudness on the MW band is slightly lower on the new model. Most likely from the upgraded audio amp to stop the pops/clicks when using headphones.
@gerardorincon9881
@gerardorincon9881 2 месяца назад
Thank you for the very quick response@@todderbert Your shows are excellent! I just ordered this radio using the link you provided below.
@matrixismyname
@matrixismyname 3 месяца назад
The knob scroll through presets is something Sihuadon R108 specific? The D808 doesn't have it or I don't know how to activate it, by default it's tunning.
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
It is the same as the Tecsun's out there that have a VM feature. The D-808 uses pages, and you have to use the face buttons to access them.
@digginggopher
@digginggopher 3 месяца назад
Hi i thjnkni heard you in a flashlight video say you have a 18650 radio, which one was that??
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
XHDATA Radios in General. D-109WB, D-109, D-808, D-901, and others.
@thedailybench2527
@thedailybench2527 3 месяца назад
How does this compare to a pl-310et for FM primarily?
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
Slightly better when manually tuned. Not great for seek tuning.
@yaltay
@yaltay 3 месяца назад
Does it come with one or two BL-5C batteries? I saw an unboxing video with two batteries.
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
Mine came with one, and every R-108 I have purchased came with just one.
@huntercarver1851
@huntercarver1851 2 месяца назад
Something happened to my original RADIWOW. I have a black SIHUADON with the amber backlight now. I think I'll replace my [original] grey one with this Type C version.
@todderbert
@todderbert 2 месяца назад
The headphone experience is 100% improved. No clicks, and pops when changing bands, or browsing.
@user-hp8xn9kn3p
@user-hp8xn9kn3p 3 месяца назад
Hi Todderbert, I want a sensitive FM radio to listen distant FM stations. Can I buy this or more pricy d-808. Please suggest.
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
If you don't need SW, the PR-D12 from Sangean has been the best performing FM portable I have used. The D-808 is good on FM, along with the R-108 with a wire attached.
@user-hp8xn9kn3p
@user-hp8xn9kn3p 3 месяца назад
@@todderbert Thanks for your kind information.
@markr.1984
@markr.1984 2 месяца назад
I'd like to see reviews on Malahits, both the real Russian and Chinses clones. Also radios like the ATS-25 and similar, such as the Belka DX would be good. Lets get some more serious receivers on this channel if possible. Also these radios cost more and are better performers ( from what I've read) than the standard China ones. They defy the cheapo radio market in many ways. I have a Malahit DSP2 and I love it. Although I do like some cheap brands, like Tecsun. My PL330 is really good for its size.
@todderbert
@todderbert 2 месяца назад
Eventually Mark, I want to explore the world with those radios.
@mustardketchup
@mustardketchup 3 месяца назад
How bout some SDR radios 🤷🏻‍♂️
@Jaxon1776
@Jaxon1776 3 месяца назад
So which sounds better? The Sihuadon or the Skywave?
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
Speaker Audio goes to the R-108, headphone experience is close, with the Skywave taking the trophy. Also Battery life goes to the Skywave with over Seventy Hours on two AAs.
@jvanb231
@jvanb231 3 месяца назад
Who the heck is this Emmanuel you keep talking about ? :)
@markr.1984
@markr.1984 2 месяца назад
If it has USB, it should also have LSB also. What a rip...
@lawrence.porter
@lawrence.porter Месяц назад
I have the previous R108 but it’s getting worse in the UK with them switching everything off. Soon all I’ll be able to pick up is SW and DAB or internet stations. We will also lose Satellite and digital terrestrial TV. The UK sucks.
@adrianilie28
@adrianilie28 3 месяца назад
Does your wife share your passion for the radio? If yes, it's great.
@todderbert
@todderbert 3 месяца назад
She tolerates it, so it's great :)
@raulmures1389
@raulmures1389 7 дней назад
I bought this one with a MICRO-USB... 🤔but with amber lights.
@todderbert
@todderbert 7 дней назад
It is a good model still, if you mainly use the speaker. Headphone use may get annoying with the audio pops while browse tuning, and switching bands.
@benadams1538
@benadams1538 2 месяца назад
I think the tecsun pl330 is better option than this….
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