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I use this channel to publish my amateur electronics repair videos and related content. I am mostly interested in 1965-1990 or so consumer electronics. My focus is on radios along with the occasional boombox or walkman, and calculators from this period.

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  • @Homer19521
    @Homer19521Күн бұрын

    Interesting. I hoped for an improved SNR. I was thinking of experimenting on this also using my PAR-SWL antenna. It just dropped to a low priority. Lastly, I am glad you did the "audio" test at the end, as the number of stations may not matter unless they were listenable. Nice watch. I like that band. Couldn't quite see the maker.

  • @cfldriven
    @cfldrivenКүн бұрын

    Amazing the amount of tech crammed on to that board and all for about $10-$15 US retail.

  • @ABCEasyas--
    @ABCEasyas--Күн бұрын

    I have the same radio! It’s pretty sensitive

  • @aryanraj8007
    @aryanraj80074 күн бұрын

    Ilove,my,xhdata,radio,328

  • @starshine419
    @starshine4194 күн бұрын

    THE small sim card you ve got to buy yourself extra... am I wrong ?

  • @Pro1er
    @Pro1er4 күн бұрын

    I bought a G.E. Super Radio 2, (or was it a Super Radio 3?), probably in the late '90s but have yet to use it. This prompted me to look on eBay and no surprise that they don't bring as much as I had hoped, likely because you can stream almost anything on the Internet now.

  • @siloyokucing495
    @siloyokucing4955 күн бұрын

    I have this type of Walkman, how do I fix it if the volume is increased it makes noise

  • @mumadmusa2114
    @mumadmusa21145 күн бұрын

    Kann ich mobil liefern?

  • @VK5014SWL
    @VK5014SWL5 күн бұрын

    Tecsun are widely criticised for subpar synchronous detection performance. Personally I have never felt the need to use it.

  • @johndorian3685
    @johndorian36856 күн бұрын

    I think it would have been even more interesting if you had turned on all radios for a minute or two on some weak medium wave station at the end of your video,

  • @TheBarry1m
    @TheBarry1m6 күн бұрын

    The Super Radios are so easy on the ears, Love my Superradio 1.

  • @dapawaz8310
    @dapawaz83108 күн бұрын

    I love my Superradio 2. I cant speak to the 909. I've never used one. I'd say the SR2 is close to my Panasonic RF 2200 but doesn't have the selectivity. The audio is nice too. Enjoy your videos, my friend.

  • @eastside103
    @eastside10310 күн бұрын

    I have the same vintage Panasonic that you added your Bluetooth to I just got double cassette

  • @eastside103
    @eastside10310 күн бұрын

    Hello sir if you don't mind I need your help I'm trying to add Bluetooth to my vintage boombox but I would like mine to be exactly like yours where I don't need batteries

  • @sfred
    @sfred10 күн бұрын

    The easiest solution is to use rechargeable c batteries and an external charger.

  • @eastside103
    @eastside1039 күн бұрын

    I don't know how to do none of that stuff that's why I asked you how much would you charge me to do mine like your's

  • @guilhermedecastro91
    @guilhermedecastro9111 күн бұрын

    Hi friend, great review! I want to buy this module to use with Zero Red like you. In relation to this combination, do you think the sound was good? And what type of pin is for Red? If I'm not going to make this purchase, I'll get the KZ ZS10 pro X + the KZ AZ09 Pro module. Thank you!

  • @sfred
    @sfred10 күн бұрын

    The Red is 0.78mm. You can double check this on the specifications page for them. I’ve not tried the KZ’s, but I’d assume they’re probably fine. My guess is that most of these are using the same chipsets, so they will sound very similar and quite good for the money.

  • @Juno_Beach
    @Juno_Beach13 күн бұрын

    Why not replace with flexible rubber antenna

  • @sfred
    @sfred10 күн бұрын

    They aren’t really available for FM.

  • @Juno_Beach
    @Juno_Beach10 күн бұрын

    @@sfred So there's no way I can swap a telescopic antenna for a flexible rubber antenna for a.m. world band reception? ?

  • @sfred
    @sfred10 күн бұрын

    @@Juno_BeachI’ve never seen one that would work.

  • @nikitadan4pi
    @nikitadan4pi16 күн бұрын

    Bro, I recived it in Russia at winter XD

  • @christopherconroy4876
    @christopherconroy487616 күн бұрын

    Nice 📻👍🙂👍📻

  • @plakor6133
    @plakor613316 күн бұрын

    Finally got my 2 squeezebox radios going again. It's kind of a pain to have to keep the pc on all the time, though. But I guess better than having those radios turn into paperweights.

  • @jetng962
    @jetng96218 күн бұрын

    there are better radios out threre that have the 200mm ferrite rod on MW/AM, that can be actually enhanced with the cheapest loop antenna, to a more expensive one(s):GE Superadio I/II/III, Sangean PRD-5,15,17,and HDR-16 are Great DXers if you're not into shortwave or longwave DXi😅😅😅😅ng!

  • @sfred
    @sfred17 күн бұрын

    Stay tuned...!

  • @marceloorangesomniere
    @marceloorangesomniere19 күн бұрын

    Se existe um modo de concertar um aparelho Sony Walkman da linha WM XF39 então é possível. Eu aprendi muito com esse vídeo e o vídeo permite aproximar a imagem e fica muito melhor observar os detalhes de perto.

  • @johndorian3685
    @johndorian368520 күн бұрын

    Would be interesting to see a comparison of D4W vs your 909x2 on the weak MW signal.

  • @sfred
    @sfred19 күн бұрын

    I will compare the two in an upcoming video.

  • @baneverything5580
    @baneverything558020 күн бұрын

    This Sangean is arguably as sensitive on AM as the Crane receivers but for extreme DXing the EP PRO AM fine tuning knob and the external antenna connection puts it a step above everything else. On those wavering, garbled signals in early morning/late evening the fine tuning often eliminates this and stabilizes the audio. For a clearer audio tone when using the Sangean narrow AM filter settings wear quality headphones. The muddy tone is corrected.

  • @chrismoser3481
    @chrismoser348122 күн бұрын

    Always interesting

  • @Juno_Beach
    @Juno_Beach22 күн бұрын

    No I want to eliminate the telescopic and replace with flexible whip flexible rubber antenna

  • @Juno_Beach
    @Juno_Beach24 күн бұрын

    Can anybody show me how to replace The telescopic antenna with a flexible static antenna

  • @mr.breegooo4137
    @mr.breegooo413724 күн бұрын

    so the ip is 7 letters instead of 12

  • @mr.breegooo4137
    @mr.breegooo413724 күн бұрын

    help! pls

  • @MNM14ful
    @MNM14ful28 күн бұрын

    Thanks for this very timely video. I really miss using my 2 UE Smart radios. I tried to download the software on my Windows 10 laptop using the link you provided. However, my security software (McAfee) refuses to let me perform the download. I tried a few times, but keep getting the following message: "Malicious Download Detected Download Cancelled". Does anyone have a suggestion for a work around?

  • @F_Tim1961
    @F_Tim196129 күн бұрын

    The item is being used with an MLA 30 Plus amplifier // asper the producer's VIDEO notes in text // for an external antenna so the input cable has to Be light weight COAX as as supplied with the active antenna amplifier . There is basically zero technical data on this antenna system which is a Mag loop antenna. Best guess is the output is at 75 Ohm impedance . Therefore the radio has to be put in low Z mode for the Jack point for that antenna system amp to work. The MLA 30 uses 5 V from a USB cable you run to it as a power source . Hence it has a semiconductor amplifier inside it. The Jack point on a DEGEN 1103 is a high impedance point for along wire antenna. Internally these radios can be very different and the user manuals are woeful for understanding what the hell is going on in this respect Some MLA 30 amps infact come with an SMA connector on them proving that coax feed to the radio is being used. TE. Fidler

  • @eastside103
    @eastside10329 күн бұрын

    How can I get in contact with you?

  • @mcdeadsquirrel
    @mcdeadsquirrelАй бұрын

    I have the PL-330. Love it!! Thanks for the vid!!!!

  • @cubiclepeon
    @cubiclepeonАй бұрын

    I have two of these radios. One picks up stations, but can lose the signal (or cut out) depending on the volume control. So if it’s playing fine at say mid-volume and I want to turn it up, the station/signal will disappear. What could be the problem there? The other is odd also. If you switch to FM, you get nothing. If you move the FM/AM switch just a bit to the right you can pick up a signal. Most known stations are static though. Any thoughts? Also I have no clue about electronics. I will have to have them repaired. But I’d be nice to have some insight into the problem.

  • @sfred
    @sfredАй бұрын

    Before sending them for repair, try wiggling the switches and volume control back and forth. Often the problem is dirt and corrosion inside the switches etc. and that can often clear it. The next step is a spray of contact cleaner, but it is impossible to get it into the right spot on these radios without opening them.

  • @cubiclepeon
    @cubiclepeon29 күн бұрын

    Thanks! I’ll give it a try.

  • @tpmbe
    @tpmbeАй бұрын

    Heartfelt Thanks So Much, you got me back up and running again with my Logitech squeezebox radio....back to life ....best Wishes

  • @wastedShaman
    @wastedShamanАй бұрын

    Cool story bruh.

  • @kissingbanditt
    @kissingbandittАй бұрын

    Excellent catch.

  • @kissingbanditt
    @kissingbandittАй бұрын

    Beautiful radio. Thumbs up 👍🏼

  • @phalanx66Satan
    @phalanx66SatanАй бұрын

    where did you get the nice digital little cap tester board from?

  • @rkarts2013
    @rkarts2013Ай бұрын

    Hey can I use the 0.78 mm trn bt20 pros with my kz edx pro 0.75 mm

  • @sfred
    @sfredАй бұрын

    I wouldn’t chance it myself.

  • @tomweickmann6414
    @tomweickmann6414Ай бұрын

    Keep that instruction manual close by. These things will drive you crazy with too many procedures to get it going. No Thanks.

  • @larryshaver3568
    @larryshaver3568Ай бұрын

    Magnavox made what i call a Frankenstereo back in 1957, they couldn't call it stereo

  • @larryshaver3568
    @larryshaver3568Ай бұрын

    Do you know what year the Shure M7D first came out?it was a very good sounding cartridge

  • @sfred
    @sfredАй бұрын

    The copyright date for the manual is ‘58: pubs.shure.com/view/guide/M7D/en-US.pdf

  • @larryshaver3568
    @larryshaver3568Ай бұрын

    the EV26 was the first ceramic stereo offering

  • @larryshaver3568
    @larryshaver3568Ай бұрын

    i would consider getting a Thorens, much nicer styling than the Rek-o kut

  • @Bcf8521785
    @Bcf8521785Ай бұрын

    Is the connectors for Zero Red the 0.78?

  • @sfred
    @sfredАй бұрын

    Yes, they are.

  • @yannisgk
    @yannisgkАй бұрын

    buy the latest grace digital ones and you'll be ok!!!

  • @amagnier
    @amagnierАй бұрын

    Thx for the video. Webradio list is coming by default please ? I just received my dedicated raspberry pi.

  • @eastside103
    @eastside103Ай бұрын

    11 months ago you posted a video of you adding Bluetooth to the vintage boombox I have the same exact boombox but mine has 2 cassette how much would you charge me to add Bluetooth to mine?

  • @sfred
    @sfredАй бұрын

    I'm not really interested in doing that sort of work. I am planning a video looking at bluetooth adapters that do not require you to modify your radio.

  • @johndorian3685
    @johndorian3685Ай бұрын

    I was looking at Panasonic RF-562 apparently it’s the only short wave radio still manufactured by the big electronic companies (Sony, Panasonic in my book). Interesting enough this radio is still analog and it has six short waves squeezed into one. But short wave now days is far from overcrowded which might make it easier to do a quick late night or early morning scan.

  • @sfred
    @sfredАй бұрын

    The other reason the RF-562 is of interest is that it's one of the few analogue radios still on the market.

  • @johndorian3685
    @johndorian3685Ай бұрын

    Impressive results on AM you got, this radio ranked quite high on Jay Allen mega list. It would be interesting to see a comparison video 909x2 vs this radio on the medium wave.

  • @CHRADIO100
    @CHRADIO100Ай бұрын

    XHDATA D219 Melhor em AM SW já Retekess V115 Melhor em FM.Tenks From Brazil!