Based on your recommendations, I got the Sangean SR-35. It's excellent; the reception is very clear even without deploying the antenna and the sound is loud and crisp. I use it to listen to music and ball games. All in all, a great value for the money.

I got a Tecsun R9012 in the mail two days ago. At first I was puzzled by it, but after I figured out the kind of touch you need when using it I was really amazed by its performance, especially on the SW bands. Better than any of my expensive SW radios, and the analog band display is to much easier and more fun to scan with than a digital display. I got a Japanese language program with it last night. That's a first for me!

Thanks Todd for the updated list that we all look forward to!

It's fun when an older radio from a years-past top-ten reappears again. I like how you revisit, re-evaluate; not just seduced by the new thang. Good work.

@ma-mo

2 жыл бұрын

@Colin V you a radio guy, too?

Thanks again for the reviews, bought the two honorable mentions.

I love this yearly tradition! Woo! :) The Radio Waves board in the back is a nice touch.

Even with inflation inexpensive receivers that have good reception can still be had! Thanks todderbert!

Just received my Horologe 201 and Retekess V115. I'm loving both of them so far. Big thanks for the reviews!!!

A very good video guide. I’ve become a little spoiled buying more expensive radios because of their additional features but I could see myself enjoying all of the radios on your list. Good job!

@dineshchandrashah2940

3 жыл бұрын

Bessredio

Id like that Prunus for my trucks get home bag. Good stuff, man. I dig this channel.

Been looking for a small am/fm/wb your review was very informative. I bought the prunus j166. I Like the 2 aa battery radios. And wanted a on/off switch that was not on the volume control. Your review covered all the features and i found a nice little radio for fishing. Thank you.

0:37 ! I looove that one, my fav radio, fits in my tiny pockets

Always enjoy your videos. Maybe do one with best of radios under fifteen dollars on sale right now. That would be awesome! Or just a short video on any radio that's on sale right now and a good radio. Thanks

Grateful for your videos! Thanks Todd

Thanks todderbert! Love your videos and expecialy the "top 10 ones". It is very helpful. BR

That TECSUN R9012 is one of my favorites I take everywhere...📻🎶📻🎶📻🎶📻🥂

This was SUPER helpful, thank you so much !!

Thanks for the rundown, Todd! I love both the V115 and the R9012.....thanks!

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

sometimes it can be found for $20 or under on sale.

Great video. I love radios and Dxing SW and AM. I only have a couple radios but now I think I'm going to get a couple more just to have around.

I have the two Tivdios out of this group. My favourite small radio trevi 12 bander. Small compact with good reception. Loads in this bracket, all good in their own way. Ideal for putting in your pocket on the go.

The Prunus J-777 rocks! Amazing sound for such a tiny radio. Even at max volume it doesn’t sound scratchy. Carry it anywhere you wouldn’t even notice it.Highly recommend it. The Horologe cracks me up. Sometimes I actually forget what it’s called because the name is nowhere on the radio lol. However, it sounds amazingly powerful for its size. Just a great radio and very inexpensive too. Long battery life. Superior sound quality and reception than much higher end radios. Get it.

I HAVE THE SONY AM FM RADIO JUST LIKE YOU SAID IT IS A GREAT RADIO 📻 I TYPE IN ALL CAPS BECAUSE OF MY BAD EYESIGHT

@emmanuelmota1

2 жыл бұрын

ZOOM IN USING CNTRL + ON WINDOWS OR CMD + ON MAC. USE THE - TO ZOOM OUT AND THE 0 TO RESET.

@totallyfrozen

Жыл бұрын

IT’S OK. I READ IN ALL CAPS.

@clipblocks

9 ай бұрын

It dosent stop me from reading it with a yelling voice

@AKFourteen

5 ай бұрын

BUT SONY PRODUCTS ARE TOO COSTLY

Nice reviews. I have two old Sony ICF-S22 radios which I think that Sony is based on. The reception is incredible, best AM reception of all my radios.

I have the Sony pocket radio, the last radio featured on your list. I picked it up at a local Walmart a few months ago for $20 plus tax. Good FM reception, superior AM reception for such a small radio. I love it and still carry it around with me.

@todderbert

2 жыл бұрын

A wonderful, full analog experience..plus one hundred hours on a pair of AAs is nice.

thank you todderbert!you make our lives beautiful! respectfully!

Just starting my radio collection. I have the Tivoli model one Henry Kloss vintage, a Sangean wr16se, and now I am going to get a couple of these small radios. Thanks for in info.

nothing like going outside exploring nature with trusty old radio by your side

Awsome Stuff Todderbert, pretty much any of these are perfect for some fun hours spinning the Dial. I would say the Retekess,Tecsun,& Prunes you just can’t go wrong. I want that TR 605 😎👍

@todderbert

2 жыл бұрын

That 605 is above its pay grade. love it.

Great information. You are so helpful! Thanks todderbert!

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Could you make a video talking about the best radios you've ever used in general? Like if money is no object.

em tưởng bây giờ chẳng còn ai thích nghe radio nữa, cho tới khi biết được kênh của anh. Thật tuyệt, em rất thích xem các video giới thiệu tìm hiểu các thể loại radio, em cũng mua 1 chiếc techsun pl-606 và nó bắt sóng rất tốt. Trân trọng từ Việt Nam

With the retekess radio, you need to input the frequency via the key entry and if you don't know what frequency the station is then you are buggered. The search keeps losing the stored settings. I don't know if it is on this list but I chose the HRD -737. This little champion has an inbuilt speaker with really good sound plus a telescopic antenna with an additional clip-on 3-meter antenna. Its coverage is AM 520 to 1720 kHz FM 87.5 to 108 Mhz SW 2.3 to 30 Mhz VHF Air 118 to 128 Mhz VHF 30 to 233 Mhz (FM narrow/wide mode) CB Radio 25 to 28Mhz The only thing it does not have is an SSB decoder. Size is 105 mm high 60 mm wide 14 mm depth -it's very compact. I used this to tune into the 2-meter band weekly broadcast on 147.500 MHz when my big radio was out of order.

Very detailed video. Thanks

I bought the PRUNUS and love it.

@ashab1

2 жыл бұрын

Which one the white one at the start of the video or the black one shown later?

That V115 is an awesome unit, I have the Tivdio branded model. Gosh there are some nice radios here, well all of them seem to be exceptional in their own right. Do I really need another radio... Hmmmm YES lol

How would you say the Retekess V111 compares with the Retekess TR601 (aka Kaito KA345). They seem pretty similar, and at a similar price point. I recall you rather liked the TR601, and I wonder if/why you prefer the V111. Thanks!

The R9012 is great, but after two years of use the dial was off quite a bit. But for the price, you can't go wrong with it. The Tecsun DR-920C replaced it for me with the digital display, for only about 10 more bucks in price.

I hope we can have at least 5 top radios this 2023 year under $20. And maybe 5 runner ups if they a bit go over $20? Happy New Year all.

I got the Retekess V115. Nice little radio with the recording and MP3 functions work great.

Very interesting to see the new radios available. Could you lower the volume a bit, it is almost as loud as a shango066 band scan. Thanks for the video.

Alway like your top ten lists 😊

I found 11 Inflation Busters under $20 for 2023 that I enjoy alot. One may be over $20 with taxes and shipping. I own all of these and bought them thru the todderbert amazon links. They are all currently available thru todderbert. Retekess mini PR15 and Tivdio/Retekess V111. Prunus J 166 and J125 and J 777 (All Analog!). Givoust 239WB, Rysamton YK M03, Panasonic RF P150D (Made in Indonesia-A rarity!) Kaito 230, SuperSonic 1080 BT, and lastly XHData D328.

Howdy sir. Just wondering if you might happen to have a recommendation for best AM FM SW radio under $40 for 2022? We certainly appreciate all of your hard work! Thank you

@todderbert

2 жыл бұрын

Watch Prime Days to see if the Sihaudon R-108 goes on sale, I picked one up a few months back for $40. An excellent radio.

Which one would you say has the best fm reception?

It is good to have 3.5 to 4 megahertz to get the 80 meter ham band. The are some operators using AM modulation that can be interesting.

Hello from Canada I wish I had found this chanel sooner Last 2 years we went to an air show where they said we needed a portable radio but the one we bought didn't actually work unless it was plugged in Like did we need to charge it some how or was it just not working as intended? Anyways thank you to the reviews I'll be buying one so we can enjoy the show this year and hear it

I have the Sony! I throw it on the handlebars of my bike with a little bungee cord for listening to on rides

Which better? Retekkes v115 or tecsun dr 920c?

Great video affordable pocket radio

Where is the link for the wire for the Tecsun R9012 you had mentioned?

Hi from Turkey..Can u please help me for my choise? Under 20 dollars what is your best 3 radios? In fm and am ..I want to buy after your opinion..thanks so much...

So which is best in am or fm?

It would be great It your reviews listed the running time, especially for those running alkaline cells.. To me one reason on having such a radio is that it will work when everything else won't because of power, travelling in remote areas etc.. And having an AA radio that runs for ages before fitting new disposable batteries is better than 8 hours running before a recharge.. Also it would be great if you could list the county the radios are made in, I try and stay away from Chinese goods so prefer the radios made in India, Thailand etc..

@twohandsandaradio

3 жыл бұрын

Oooooh I can do this one. Actually an impossible request. Depending on brand of alkaline battery, brand of rechargable and also what volume you listen to will give you 10,000 possible answers. Best answer to have a radio that will work with everything won't is to have plenty of batteries on hand.

If you could only choose one, which one would you choose, and the next question, which one has the best reception in am. Thanks, great videos

@todderbert

2 жыл бұрын

The TR-605. Love the Audio, and Power. The Daytime Shortwave band is a bonus. The Tecsun R-9012, Sony ICF-P26, and Sangean SR-35 all do well on MW. The TR-605 does a decent job as well.

@gerryb8879

2 жыл бұрын

Which is better for AM reception, the TR-605 or the Sony P26?

Hi, Todd! I ‘ve been watching your reviews of portable radios. Which brand would you recommend when it comes to durability, performance, sound quality, and reception, Tecsun or Retekess? Thanks you!

@todderbert

2 жыл бұрын

Tecsun.

@baneverything5580

2 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of reports from users that the Tecsun lasts for many years without issues. FM isn`t good but it does famously well on the other bands.

6:18 I have the Retekess v115 and this radio have very good and loud loudspeaker. IT is plaesure to hear this device. Very small radio and big sound.

Great video thanks. I’m trying to decide between 9012 and Kaito 321 for my All the way around bands AM FM SW which should I buy? I have Tecsun 9100 which is great but large for bedtime listening

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

the Kaito has great FM Stereo and a thin form factor for easy carrying. It is a DSP and can be trickier to tune. The Tecsun is great on MW and SW, just falls short on the FM band.

@bigkamran

3 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert so if you need to take one with you on a trip which one would it be ?

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigkamran V115, I enjoy the MP3 Player, and the FM and SW is rather good. AM is solid for Locals. Plus it is rechargeable.

Is there a portable or any kind of radio that has al the fm am mw sw bamds and also has dab or dab+ ?

chicagos most trusted stop for news minute by minute who else knew that by heart

Im also recomend Philips AE1500

11:10 It is the best radio to buy for sound. sangean sr-35

would be good to find an pure analog radio with tuning dial , but has a sleep timer too

thanks for the great video What portable radio would you recommend if the price doesn't matter?

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

Pocket, C.Crane CC Pocket. Mid Size, Eton Elite Executive. Large Size, Tecsun H-501

@choiinkyu

3 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert Many Thanks!

The Tecsun R9012 looks very much 'inspired' by an early 90s Grundig Yacht Boy.

What is the best from sony icf-p36 or tecsun R9012. Please help. Appreciate your feedback. Thx

@todderbert

2 жыл бұрын

if you use FM, the P36, if you use AM and SW, the Tecsun.

There a new xhdata d-368 2022 just released (a great update from xhdata d-32. Hope you can check that out.

Do you have Retekess tr103?

Wonderful video! Question: can the Retekess play via aux device?

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

It will play audio from devices that are plugged into the Line-In Jack. It can also be used as a computer audio source when using the USB connection.

@ezragray

3 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert Thanks for the reply! I went with the Retekess TR605 just because you seemed more excited about that one. The flashlight etc... and it's just more straightforward. It's for my mother.

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

@@ezragray Nice Choice.

Thanks

A Dr. T, I don’t like dsp. It takes away selectivity. I have seen dsp block reception till you fiddle a bit. What say you?

@todderbert

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the radio, C.Crane is the best when it comes to DSP tech with an analog scale.

Was that antenna clip part of a reel antenna, or standalone? If standalone, where did you get it?

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

Part of a twelve foot wire that came with a Tecsun PL-380. You can get a similar setup with 22' of wire with the Kaito T-1 at Amazon: amzn.to/3oEeQ00

The radio,s isaw it all very good i in India how can I buy pls tell me

Thanks for your vids, Todd. Superb! Can you hep me...I forgot the website that has all the AM and FM radio stations worldwide. It's a rather archaic website, I think it had a dash "-" in the website name, might be out of Finland or something, and has separate web pages for AM and FM. Shows radio stations nearby and their relative strengths. Can you help me recall that website? Thanks for any leads.

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

radio-locator.com/

@Burps___

3 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert Thanks, Todd, that works! 📻

whats the best pocket radio for unlimited budget??

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

If you can fit it in your Pocket, the CC Skywave SSB.

LIKE number 50 which is pretty nifty (like these pocket radios under $20). :)

If you have to choose between the retekess PR15 and the Tecsun PR9012 to listen to MW, which one would you decide for?

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

R9012, nothing beats an analog circuit for smooth tuning and fading signals.

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

FYI, the beginning soundtrack in all of my videos was recorded from a R9012 :)

"Pocket radio" definition is vague in this context. It really depends on the size of the pocket. For instance, my current winter pants have tactical pockets that can fit a R9012 and a couple of Chihuahuas if necessary, but when it comes to the radios that could fit into a normal men's jeans front pocket and not really stick out, not so many quality options are left.

Terminei comprando o DEGEN DE 215

I am considering getting a portable radio for my desk at work. On average how long do the batteries work in a portable radio? Also do they still make that nice looking Sony radio?

@todderbert

2 жыл бұрын

You can still find the Sony on Amazon. Typical small portable will get between fifty to one hundred hours of run time.

@rnelson299

2 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert I just picked up the Sony ICF-P26 after watching your video. Just happened to find it at Walmart, thanks for the information.

between the tecsun r-9012 , r-909 and dr-920c which one would you choose? it´s gonna be my first radio.

@thanhluan3800

2 жыл бұрын

have you got one? i'm gonna buy my first radio too and the price of those is pretty the same in my country so i'm kinda curios, any advice? thank you

@ferlitoro

2 жыл бұрын

@@thanhluan3800 yes, i decided to get the r-9012 as i wanted a no-frills analog receiver as my first radio. It´s excellent for AM reception. in FM not so much but is not terrible (i live in santiago de chile and here we have a lot of electronic interference) Can´t say much about SW reception, i guess i have to try it outside of the city but one night i was able to get some chinese station and i was pretty amazed.

@thanhluan3800

2 жыл бұрын

@@ferlitoro sounds cool! thank you for sharing your experience. i'm so exciting to get one for me since i don't like stuffs on internet nowadays so radio is like a game changing for me (since last time i saw a radio was like many years ago). The feeling of catching those Chinese stations must be so good lol, i can feel it. have a good day/night!

have the sony, it has a long battery life. which is the plus ...

I like the V115 and will buy it one day I also will buy one if your shirts.👍👍✌️ still watching.

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I listen to ONLY talk radio, and it's really hard to get good AM reception.

Sir what about Dreamsky pocket radio?

@todderbert

6 ай бұрын

Similar to the Prunus J-166

I'm like you in that I absolutely love little radios like this. Thank you for this video. Would you happen to be interested in selling any of them? Thank you.

Cool. 📻🙂

I have the R9012 and it sucks. My Retekess v115 and my Supersonic SC-1080BT blows it away. Especially in shortwave. But maybe it's just my location Idk.

@niaz.shovon

Жыл бұрын

I've a 9012 and it sucks as well.

Are there any budget radios that have both shortwave and noaa weather? I listen to the weather every day and it would be nice to have just one device that can do it all while still fitting into a pocket.

@ObamaoZedong

Жыл бұрын

Maybe one day I can save up enough for a ccrane skywave.

@todderbert

Жыл бұрын

@@ObamaoZedong You can check out some Kaito Emergency radios, quite a few of them have SW and NOAA.

@ObamaoZedong

Жыл бұрын

@@todderbert Any of them fit in a pocket like these?

Where did you find out that sony will be no longer produced by this year? Maybe they'll realise successor.

You've reviewed tons of great radios but is there one you'd call your dream radio out there ? If so what is it ?

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

Panasonic RF-2200, and the Sony ICF-2010.

@357bullfrog9

3 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert great choice! I wasn't familiar with those but I looked them up and they are very interesting sets. Mine is more modern I geuss. It would be a grundig satellite 750

@357bullfrog9

3 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert great choice! I wasn't familiar with those but I looked them up and they are very interesting sets. Mine is more modern I geuss. It would be a grundig satellite 750

@borbetomagus

3 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert I would assume the 'Eton Elite Satellit' should improve upon the Sony ICF-2010 when it (hopefully) comes out in 2021.

hello todderbert. thank you for your great videos and making people to have a hobby:) please help me. I watched nearly all your videos to find the best pocket radio +digital+no external antenna + mainly for FM AM + battery operated + good speaker... But somehow each all seems at least one of the features above is missing. Plese suggest me one or two before I lose my mind and I ll buy! price is not important. Thanks in advance!

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

No External Antenna and Good Speaker are a hard combination. I love the Sangean DT-200X and the CC Pocket, but their speakers are a bit tinny.

@uyanufukuyan

3 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert thanks for the fast reply! then last question; shouldnt I expect No External Antenna and Good Speaker combintion as it is technicaly incompatible? ...then I go for cc pocket

Which one is the best for sw dx?

@todderbert

2 жыл бұрын

Out of this list, the R9012. Use a clip on wire to improve reception.

Great job, but I want to know how that same song kept playing on FM long enough for all of the radios to pick it up.

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

C.Crane Transmitter 2 connected to a MP3 Player broadcasting on 92.9MHz.

@Rockbobster

3 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert Thanks. BTW, I have the TIVDIO V-111. Nice little unit, even with the 9 kHz setting on MW.

Must be close to see the 2022 Winners!?

@roekozlov2176

2 жыл бұрын

Actual i bought 7 out of the 10! Some great radios in here!

hi Todd please don't laugh at me I can take it anyway I love your channel I am interested on which radio to buy so I can receive American channels I live in the UK I realise I could get a Internet radio and that would probably get them for me but what about some of the fab radios you review do I need a short wave or am to receive them any recommendations for a complete beginner thanks in advance johngoldthorpe

@todderbert

2 жыл бұрын

A shortwave radio is a must to receive signals from the US to your location. AM or FM stations will be not be possible.

@johngoldthorpe5921

2 жыл бұрын

thanks todd

How can the same song be playing on FM for 30 minutes? Or is he playing a recording?

@todderbert

3 жыл бұрын

FM Transmitter. C.Crane: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i3-c18qnhse8d9o.html

And I just spent my Amazon allowance for the hour!

Retekess 115 Looks like the one for me have you tried radio shack’s new pocket radio I didn’t even know they were still in business? I’m also in Chicago area I make music 🎶 I have a poleyend tracker that records from radio 📻 is pretty fun for me to mak music out of radio bits why I like the 115

@todderbert

2 жыл бұрын

oh, i like trackers on old school stuff. I have a NES that runs one, and a Commodore 64. The newest RS radio I reviewed: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lp-tr6qcp5bWgtI.html

@SonicVibe

2 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert that’s awesome fantastic channel I stumbled on Instantly subscribed Commodore 64 o the memories ! A simpler time 😆

@todderbert

2 жыл бұрын

@@SonicVibe I also mess around with an Elektron Digitakt. Sampling the Radio sounds like fun for Percussion.

@SonicVibe

2 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert it’s so fun!I have the model cycles and samples from elektron I really enjoy the sequencer.

Nice..

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