The Micro Raddy RF75A AM FM VHF WX BT MP3 SW Radio Review

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The Micro Sized Raddy RF75A comes with AM, FM, VHF, Weather Alert, Bluetooth, MP3 Player, Shortwave, and App Software. Sharp Design, Type C Rechargeable, Multi-Colored Backlit LCD, Strong Speaker Audio, Compact Size, Flashlight, 396 Presets, Four Mode MP3 Player, EQ, Clock/Alarm, and a Smooth Looking App to Control it All are many of the Features that will make this Radio a Success. It has a premium price tag, and one wonders is it worth the Green? It comes down to what the Individual Desires :)
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Features I like about the new Raddy:
Micro Sized.
Clear LCD Display.
Interesting App Control.
Simple Controls.
Weather Alert Mode.
Decent Shortwave Reception.
Recording Feature in the App.
396 Presets.
Remembers MP3 Track, and Track Position when Radio is Powered Off.
Clock/Alarm.
Evening MW Reception is Good.
Type C Rechargeable.
Flashlight.
SOS Flasher/Siren.
Four Mode MP3 Player.
Bluetooth.
Numeric Keypad Entry on App.
Excellent Speaker Audio.
BT/MP3 Stereo Sound on Headphones.
Support for up to 256GB Micro SD cards.
Above Average FM Reception.
Features that could be Added or Improved on:
Replaceable Battery.
Fix VHF tuning on Radio so it tunes 5kHz without the App. Currently Tunes in 25kHz steps.
FM Stereo.
Squelch for VHF band.
Dedicated Record Button on the Radio itself...Please add this!
Overall, the Raddy RF75A gets a "Maybe" Recommendation from me. The cost puts in the Sihaudon R-108 territory. Yes, the Raddy has many options, but you need the App to access them. If a Record Button is added to this Radio, then I see it selling well in the Marketplace.
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@todderbert Год назад

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@vkanth2 Год назад

The discount code doesnt seem to work?

@todderbert Год назад

@@vkanth2 It works with $65 or more on your order. If Raddy is reading this, maybe they will lower the threshold.

@marcinmajda4266 9 месяцев назад

Hi. Could you tell me what song od that hyperspeed, please?

@todderbert 9 месяцев назад

@@marcinmajda4266 From the RU-vid Music Library.

@marcinmajda4266 9 месяцев назад

@@todderbert I found it :) It's Hyperspeed - Eveningland Thanks anyway 😅

@jlichi1510 Год назад

So many features at a good price! I would never get bored with this one.

@therodandclintshow2549 Год назад

Just ordered one of these for my daughter. Her first SW radio. It arrives tomorrow so I wanted to be up to speed with this little gem's functions. Your video did the trick. Thanks!

@nigelwalton4769 Год назад

Your reviews are MOST EXCELLENT !!!!

@killercobra3744 Год назад

Just ordered this radio. Can’t wait for it!

@jyoung5594 Год назад

Nice little radio. I agree with you, I’m not sure about the app feature but it seems kind of cool. The non replaceable battery is probably a deal breaker for me. I have bought 2 HanRongDa HRD- 701’s after your heads up on the sale (thanks). They are fantastic radios for $22. I take 1 to work with me and people are amazed at the sound and functionality of the radio (the Bluetooth sounds great). Awesome review, Thanks for the channel. Take care.

Год назад

HRD 701 improved version with SW Band selection is a much underappreciated radio. I own one since about three months and it is an amazing radio in reception, sound, usability and price.

@MrCarlos72 3 месяца назад

Excellent on AM!!! My favorite! I own this one and the analog model, this is super on AM reception

@todderbert 3 месяца назад

Recording it all is awesome too :)

@LoserFound Год назад

Finally! The Radio ive been waiting for this video!

@baneverything5580 Год назад

I have three Raddy multifunction "camping" radios that are incredible. One was bad but they let me keep the great accessories including the three light bulbs, four 18650 batteries, and a 6v 5w glass solar panel that can be plugged into my Sangean PR-D4W and powers it perfectly! It functions as an off grid 19650 charger. The batteries are in parallel and one to four can power the radio or be charged. It has AM/FM/SW/BT and so much more.

@steveweinberg462 Год назад

It looks like fun, although I wish it had air band. I mean it can decode AM and the VHF receiver covers the frequencies. But I already have an R-108 which as you pointed out is similiar money and similar functions.

@Yesterday5656 Год назад

That’s the downside of this radio is no AM on the airband

@radellaf Год назад

I agree it’s a little pricey considering what the app doesn’t do, and the fact that it’s basically a disposable product, unless the internal Li battery is easy to replace. I’d pay $40 for the coolness. Otherwise, I wanna see what they do with the bigger app controlled radio(s). It is a handy idea, though judging from USB analyzers and battery chargers with written-in-China apps, I don’t expect perfect operation or frequent updates. Two real missed opportunities with the app: easy, view audio file names and directory structure on the big phone screen; harder, route radio audio to the phone!

@watershed44 Год назад

@radellaf I agree, if this had at least basic SSB mode (not USB/LSB) I'd be interested in it for the price. At over $50 bucks US not interested.

@tenfourproductionsllc Год назад

I posted yesterday but some guy did a comparison between this radio and the Tecsun 330 using the same antenna on both and this radio was horrible compared to it. Overloading, poor reception, background noise, the RF75a had it all. But it does pick up NOAA weather.

@johnbeckham1483 Год назад

Todderbert, thank you for your comprehensive tutorial radio app video in regards to the Raddy RF75A! I am like you are in reference to letting the radio itself do the labor and perhaps less intrigued what an app can do for a radio but still it's a very cool & quality new radio! Thanks much...

@racinchef Год назад

I can understand wanting to be able to everything with the radio on the radio and not having to involve a cellphone. However, to manipulate the radio on a fully lit iPhone screen in the dark could be a lifesaver.

@TheDudeVT 9 месяцев назад

I just ordered a lightly used one of these same radios. I. Wanted to keep it in my everyday carry bag. And replace my retakis mini radio for this that has more features. I found mine with original box and accessories for $25 + shipping! From are friends at Fairpoint farms!!!! Thanks for the video I'm excited to get mine!

@NTPTM Год назад

Hej Todderbert thanks for the review the Micro Raddy RF75A it seams very nice and it have nice features but I personally would also have liked to have a recording button directly on the radio take care Todderbert and have a nice day.

@ronaldzuccala-pv8tu Год назад

Well this is really some innovation when it come to radio. A first in radio I believe. At 75 yrs. Of age nothing like this before and it all works for a good price. Who would of thought this co. Could do it. As a radio man I say just wonderful. I will get one. NO DOUBT. MUCH THANKS FOR THE INFO. RON. Z. WA3090SWL.

@alphalunamare Год назад

You do good videos, one can make up one's mind with more confidence after watching :-)

@QUADBOYification Год назад

As for the app, iOS has no Radio, so its great. These are already down to $35. I wonder if the chipset has something in hiding, maybe an extra band blocked or a export mode with 200-550MHz FM. What a miracle it would be if they added PMR channels on these. But hey, recording MP3 in stereo, wow.

@РоманРоманов-э9у Год назад

little beast 📻. Cool comparison review.

@MJ-wk5lm Год назад

Just got this radio. It is incredible.

@MrPINKFL0YD 10 месяцев назад

These raddy rads do look like they are good quality.

@Kw1161 Год назад

I see it about the same size as my Belka radios, but they have Narrow band FM plus USB/LSB down to 10KHZ frequency display. However, does not cover the FM or WX, etc. So while it a cool looking radio, no SSB no thanks.

@Oivalf0 Год назад

I really liked this radio

@01cthompson Месяц назад

It covers the air band, but in FM and not the required AM unless I missed something.

@Viesta Год назад

I was able to use the QR code to get the app. Thanks for doing the review. :)

@Viesta Год назад

finally getting the radio on sunday... even ordered a reel antenna that goes 23 FT long so im hoping i get some decent shortwave on it.

@viarnay Год назад

such a bunch of cute radios..😊 You should try the Muzen Wild mini

@todderbert Год назад

Nice, I do have the Muzen Cyber Cube: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pU-sXc1_2Uw.html

@quentinrawlins4876 5 месяцев назад

Nice video 😊

@joehowe9020 Год назад

NICE RADIO 📻 BUT WHAT HAPPENS IF THEY STOP HAVING A WORKING APP would not have a working parts of the radio

@todderbert Год назад

You lose Recording capability, and Direct Entering of Frequencies.

@teverde8020 Год назад

Hello, I would like to see a review of the small Aiwa r-22 or Aiwa rs-44 radios, I really like your channel although it is hard for me to understand the language but I am learning a lot, thanks!

@Tebsteroni 4 месяца назад

Have you ever done a tour of your collection?

@tenfourproductionsllc 4 месяца назад

I got this radio this week. It's not DX machine, that's for sure, even with a longwire antenna. Honestly, it sucks for anything but locals. And the battery life for radio might be the worst I have ever seen in a radio, 9 hours they claim before it needs to be charged again. The plus side, it does sound darn good for it's size and it will pick up local fire dispatch on 154.010mhz here. I can't figure out if you can access the SD card directly via a USB but I can't seem to get it recognized on the computer, if the USB is charge only, boo hiss.

@joistein Год назад

It is so compact that it will fit in my daily backpack it would have been nice if it had a FM Stereo but you can't get everything in such a tiny radio. We here in Europe don't use the weather alert and AM so i would prefer FM Stereo instead,,,

@vectorcollector4893 Год назад

You should definitely do a video of the RF320. If you can.

@todderbert Год назад

My example was an early test model, waiting for the mass market release to review that one. They needed to make a few improvements, which they have been addressing.

@danielpuertas2834 Год назад

Hermosa radio tiene todo. Y tan pequeña 😀

@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 10 месяцев назад

WEATHER ALERT works. Just like Midland and Eton.

@jdstites6260 5 месяцев назад

Mine seized up when playing the micro SD cared, rendering all controls inoperable. Once the battery drained down and was recharged it was fine, until it happened again. Returned it to Amazon for a replacement. The replacement does the same thing.

@todderbert 5 месяцев назад

Have you tried other Micro SD cards? I, as a rule, don't like to load them up with too much.

@jdstites6260 5 месяцев назад

@@todderbert Yes, I have both the RF75A & RF320. Have tried two different SD cards in both units. Both seize up. Have you heard from others with the same experience?

@todderbert 5 месяцев назад

@@jdstites6260 No reports of this problem. Contact the company and see if they know about it. They may be able to give you advice. It should have good support because of its recording feature.

@jdstites6260 5 месяцев назад

I'm now looking at the Lijiani rd239. Have you done a review of this unit?

@todderbert 5 месяцев назад

@@jdstites6260 No, but it is not ready in my opinion. They are still updating it. The recording feature is working now, but the radio has too much noise on all the bands atm.

@brianginn1993 Год назад

I have bone conduction Bluetooth headphones. Is there a pocket radio that can use them? Silly of me when BT is on these, it means receiving only thanks. I really enjoy your videos.

@todderbert Год назад

I think we are getting to BT audio out soon. RFI could be an issue with the transmitter inside the enclosure. But with this app, I didn't notice any RFI when running it on MW/SW.

@brianginn1993 Год назад

@@todderbert watching your latest video reminded me that the wired headphones also act as the antenna so maybe BT is not so good after all?

@donsauter4518 Год назад

Looking for the same thing for my bone conduction BT headphones, don't want to use my cellphone all the time

@johndewey6358 4 месяца назад

How good is it with picking up shortwave stations? The built in battery is a major negative.

@michaelturner4457 Год назад

So it's got Japanese and OIRT FM bands as well.

@arifgor6467 3 месяца назад

Retekess TR111 mi Raddy RF75A mı daha iyi? Siz hangisini seçerdiniz?

@SharkoonBln Год назад

Needs an amber LCD backlight :)

@BUYBOTH 2 дня назад

Just got mine and having fun figuring it out. I think I found a bug in the app. Trying to scan in VHF using the app gives me a frequency scan and not a channel scan as mentioned in the instructions. The worst part is my presets for the channels are erased everytime I try to scan. Have you noticed this as well? I noticed they fixed the spelling of LEVEL on my radio. Looking online previous versions read LEVER. There appears to be a few other changes on the screen like the sleep icon is now on the bottom left and there is an icon for bluetooth connection. They need to update the pdf instructions.

@todderbert День назад

I Believe you have to set the browse mode to preset. That is the way it is on the larger 919, and the presets would be wiped if you performed an auto scan & save function by pressing the scan button a bit too long.

@BUYBOTH День назад

@@todderbert Thanks for getting back to me. I just tried again making sure I was in preset mode. No difference, it went to a frequency scan and erased my presets. Maybe it's something I'm doing wrong or maybe there's a bug in the app.

@todderbert День назад

@@BUYBOTH Guessing it is the app. I would contact Raddy and have them check to see if they have the same issue.

@BUYBOTH День назад

@@todderbert I have contacted Raddy in the past with a question and never got a reply. However, the app (Radio-CT) is not specific to Raddy. The Raddy RF75A is also the Retekess TR111 and the HRD787. All use the same app. Best I was able to do was mention the issue on the app review section of iTunes.

@todderbert 22 часа назад

@@BUYBOTH well, you have that I guess. I'm surprised Raddy doesn't respond.

@moviescene9959 Месяц назад

does it contain air band?

@gswilder Год назад

Great revIew, I just bought one. How do I change the AM/MW step between 9khz and 10khz? Mine is stepping at 9hz and I am in the USA.

@omerfalah3401 10 месяцев назад

Nice and beautiful radio but I have a question for you Can I navigate between folders if my memory card contains more than 1 folder

@todderbert 10 месяцев назад

No, it is a basic player. The only upside is the app can display file names.

@panchobarnett7749 4 месяца назад

Hola amigo, ¿esta radio es la misma que la zws-787?

@tenfourproductionsllc Год назад

Is there an Apple app to control this radio or strictly Android? However, the ideo of combining both is remarkable and a game changer.

@todderbert Год назад

Search "Radio-CT" in the Apple App Store.

@tenfourproductionsllc Год назад

Thanks much. I wonder what the range of the app is but the idea of being able to remote control and record from the radio while keeping the radio in optimal spot. Getting this one soon.

Год назад

I think Lidl is a thing in the US? Afaik they recently sold an icredible cheap SWDR C2. Now that would he fun to review what to expect from such a cheapo?

@jayanderson9068 Год назад

How come Everytime I save frequencies under Vhf mode they are all there and if I leave and go back to it they disappear

@london19657 Год назад

Nice video. I tried the toddbert link discount but it would not accept it at checkout. Am I doing something wrong? It said the discount was not applicable to the item in my cart.

@todderbert Год назад

I think the total has to be $65. I hope they lower that one day.

@chestnutleaf Год назад

Does light uneven distribution is so visible via naked eye?

@MotorheadRedo Год назад

If your listening to a long program that's broken down into several MP3 files, you the app to see which file is playing on the radio, which means you need your phone. If you need your phone, then whats the point of this radio? Just use your phone to play the MP3 files.

@todderbert Год назад

True if you only need a device for mp3s. This device does not rely on a cell tower for its reception of all the bands mentioned in the title. Most like it because of that.

@MotorheadRedo Год назад

Thanks @@todderbert

@achmadarief7223 Год назад

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@tribulationcoming Год назад

Hello, N5QDM here. I'm a radio nut and am compelled to buy another pocket SW. For less than one hundred bucks a high tech unit can be acquired. Which one of these little fellows have the best of what I need. SSB with the best sensitivity and what you would prefer. Thanks......Marc.

@todderbert Год назад

Tecsun PL-330, or the Sihuadon D-808.

@tribulationcoming Год назад

@@todderbert Thanks, put in an offer 60 buck, ten for shipping..... for the Tecsun PL-330.

@tribulationcoming Год назад

Got the Tecsun for 71buck including shipping, like I need another radio......yes I do. Thanks.

@tribulationcoming Год назад

Got the Tecsun pl330, thanks, very nice little unit.@@todderbert

@ste-c1218 7 месяцев назад

Hi guys please guys how long does the battery charge last on normal volume please ?

@BarnabyWild13 6 месяцев назад

Does the RF750 sound louder than the RF75A?

@todderbert 6 месяцев назад

Yes.

@register1430 Год назад

App looks to ONLY iphone not Ipad - yes/no?

@todderbert Год назад

Works on iPad with 16.4.1

@neptuneWX Год назад

I See WX, i Click.

@착향탄삼음료 Год назад

This radio have fm stereo? (On headphones)

@todderbert Год назад

Yes.

@pietpraters1770 11 месяцев назад

6:12 "do not barbeque or blow it XD

@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY Год назад

Can’t decode AIRCRAFT BAND ??

@todderbert Год назад

The RF320 does, this little guy doesn't.

@palgotzoona 6 месяцев назад

Turns out you actually can initiate recording without the app, by double-pressing the lock button. I only discovered this because of clumsy fingers…

@todderbert 6 месяцев назад

On this model? Mine must be an early version, since it does not record without using the App.

@palgotzoona 6 месяцев назад

Mine appears to be the same model just branded differently, the “Zhiwhis ZWS-787.” The same radio seems to be sold under different names: Hanrongda HRD-787, Retekess TR111, Zhiwhis ZWS-787, and your Raddy RF75A. (The markings on front and back are marginally different too, though mostly the same info.) Maybe the software/firmware versions are different? If you tap the gear icon in the app, what Radio Version does it give? Mine says V7.1.2.

@todderbert 6 месяцев назад

@@palgotzoona The Zhiwhis model is the only one I know that lets you use the buttons to activate the recording feature....why the others didn't implement this is beyond me.

@palgotzoona 6 месяцев назад

@@todderbert I agree, that's so weird that there'd be a difference like that.

@jarokot1196 8 месяцев назад

Brak SSB:(

@richardardolino5513 Год назад

On the am band mine is set for 9 kc step, can't find any instructions anywhere on how to set to 10 kc step......,lousy chinglish instructions....,as usual.....

@Yesterday5656 Год назад

Sorry you are having that problem. My ZHIWIS version came preset with North America channel spacing