I just found that Amazon is selling a new version of this radio, the DX-286 for $80. The keyboard interface has been improved and is more easier to use. Is the same radio and comes with a list of the new keystrokes. It will shipped with no battery.

Inspired by the design of the Sony ICF-SW1 (?), which I find very appealing... One of the key "hidden features" here is the LNA/Antenna AMP ON/OFF option. This should be a good one, indeed. Looking forward to seeing a test with an external antenna. 👍🏻

Ein wirklich ausfuehrlicher Bericht, sehr interessant.

@KevinOReillyswl

5 ай бұрын

Thank You

A lot of hype about this radio lately, looking forward to seeing what you make of if before I pull any trigger on this/

@KevinOReillyswl

5 ай бұрын

I like it! But is is rather expensive.....

Just discovered the antenna input is not for the FM band unless mine is faulty ? Rather disappointed as the TEF6686 which has the same chip wotks fine with an external fm antenna

@jamesmao375

2 ай бұрын

The antenna input works for all bands including FM MW LW SW. Mine works just fine on FM with a youloop on my rooftop. The reception of FM is superb with external antenna.😊

Are you in South Wales? If you are you try FM Dxing Bcfm in Bristol

Looks very nice. I love my D808 but the “chuffing” sound when you’re tuning isn’t great. From your demo there on MW it doesn’t seem quite so pronounced, so that’s good to see. promising! 73, M0EUK

@MAGNETAR-187

5 ай бұрын

Yes, I also have the XHDATA D808 and I also find it bad about the chuffing when tuning around there is a sudden silence called chuffing on the XHDATA D808 other then that the radio is very good!

@Kevin How long is the whip antenna of this receiver?

@KevinOReillyswl

5 ай бұрын

MY trusty tape measure says 48Cms or just under 19 inches

@radiowavemaniac

5 ай бұрын

@@KevinOReillyswl thank you

Slight resemblance to the Sony ICF-SW1 and priced like it. Only does not have all those ICF-SW1 accessories.

@KevinOReillyswl

5 ай бұрын

I think the Sony was more expensive when new....

@marcosmza1962

16 күн бұрын

It has a great control for reception like LNA on off, different levels of attenuation, that only costs $79.90 (dx286 version)

Not sure if i heard it right, but i thought you mentioned Jay Allen's website is of SW RX receiving but it's not entirely accurate.. Jay specializes in scrutinizing in MWBC reception and then FM BC reception in a radio review, and only sometimes he mentioned SW.i have read almost all his articles. Maybe you are thinking about another website.

@KevinOReillyswl

5 ай бұрын

He says on his Website "My hobbies are still electronics and long distance radio listening, and I enjoy AM, SW and vintage phonographs. " so SW IS one of his interests and many of the receivers on his site cover the SW bands

Too bad about your TEF 6686, mine works really well on LW, MW and SW. I guess it depends who makes it. Mine has three knobs on the side so it's a different version I suspect.

Speaking of the TEF6686 radio (not the Qodosen SR-286), I purchased one as well (on Amazon) and it had the three knobs on the side, and it did not impress me. No different than my other radios. I'm beginning to think, since these TEF6686 chips are hard to come by, as well as most radios made with them, don't have the NXP 8605 co-processor, these chips are barely functioning. Mine, is no better than any of the silicon lab DSP chip radios I own, and own many. A proper, fully functioning TEF6686 radio should be mind blowing, and if is not, than send it back, because you might have a fake or gimped chip. I have purchased the Qodosen SR-286, and waiting on it to be delivered. I also purchased 2 more TEF6686 radios (one being the LNA 5.0), and will will report back.

@KevinOReillyswl

5 ай бұрын

My TEF 6686 (two Knobs on the side) is sensitive and selective on FM but useless on LW,MW and FM. Since I bought it to try FM Dxing I wasn't too concerned but have been suprised that owners of similar models say they work well on the AM bands.

@digitalmediafan

3 ай бұрын

​@@KevinOReillyswlit should be very good on MW and SW with a decent loop. Mine certainly is

looks like a mini Tecsun almost..

@any_username

5 ай бұрын

~> or Sony ICF-SW1...

I am hunting for this radio on Aliexpress at a good price

@KevinOReillyswl

5 ай бұрын

Best price I can see is Around £105 UK pounds plus 20% VAT. Expensive I know!

Your better off with the retekess D808 has sideband sensitivity I think is the same

@KevinOReillyswl

5 ай бұрын

This Radio is far better on LW than.the D808, I think slightly more sensitive.on MW and certainly better.on FM

Yes a good radio but no better than the xhdata d808 or the tecsun pl 330 ❤.

@KevinOReillyswl

5 ай бұрын

Can't agree both the 330 and D808 are totally deaf on Longwave but the SR286 shines on that band. I believe it trumps both of them (just) on MW and SW and is better on FM. I own both the 330 and a D808 but the SR286 is impressive.

@stelioskaranakis6334

Ай бұрын

@@KevinOReillyswl Several used the word impressive. Disagree. Is an overpriced radio. Mediocre on Am and good on FM. Greek Pirate Radio 1485Khz.

@KevinOReillyswl

Ай бұрын

@@stelioskaranakis6334 price has dropped now. I find it good on all bands, very sensitive on AM.

This all digital low grade radio is repeatedly over hyped but is nothing special and there are far better options at the same or lower price.

@KevinOReillyswl

5 ай бұрын

I think it is a little too costly but can't agree it is a low grade radio.

@VEC7ORlt

5 ай бұрын

Yet you have listed none, good job!

@any_username

5 ай бұрын

Any examples?

@LionRoars918

4 ай бұрын

Can you say troll ? For FM nothing better and MW it can hold its own.

@any_username

4 ай бұрын

@@LionRoars918 Must be jealous, because TEF6686-based receivers cost from 43 bucks/33 pounds, and Si4732-based receivers cost from 17 bucks/13 pounds.

Are you in South Wales? If you are you try FM Dxing Bcfm in Bristol