My first multi-band radio, purchased in Fiji in 1981. A great receiver which gave many hours of enjoyment. Super video brought many memories. Thanks

Sortwave tuning is synonym of real freedom to me. Its like breathing air without digital mask. Notion of unrestricted reciving of voice coming from unknown far-land is so trhilling and powerful.

This is one of the best radios ever made. Best of all no digital stuff in it to make noise.

My father is fan of radios. When I was a child he got Panasonic RF-2200

When I started working at Famous-Barr (the largest department store in the city at the time.) I couldn’t wait to get it home. In it’s day it was simply the best of the analogue radios. Had one of these and had it until it finally died about 12 or so years later. Used to use this a lot as I took it on vacations for many years. Great sound too.

My father had this radio around 1976-1977, after we moved twice, not sure what happen to it. Now I saw that on the web, just bought two, yes two RF2200 radios on ebay. can hardly wait for them to come and will enjoy shortwave listening. These are analog jewels.

My first real SW radio, purchased in Nandi, Fiji in 1981. A great receiver if you are into knob-twiddling as recalibration was regularly required. Still, a very good intro into SWL.

I know this is the smartphone era. But still i love radio.

I bought one of these beauties brand new in 1976. Great radio. I still remember the joy of unboxing it.

Extremely good radio. Brought one around 1977. Great audio, tuning. Excellent crystal calibrator, could get SSB and CW. IF filters a little too wide for the ham bands but good for the AM bands. Battery life.... 4D batteries gave you one years use. I wish they still made these radios although a modern version would be great too!

I just bought my Panasonic RF-2200. I did a research and this model is considered to be some sort of a benchmark monster of a receiver. The item came in superb cosmetic condition with all the knobs and switches working as intended. Gyro antenna was smooth and clicky, not even a scratch on the body. However, once I put in the D size batteries, turned it on and started surfing, my excitement waned. Don't get me wrong, I was able to get tons of stations on the FM - superb FM capabilities. I tuned in to a whole bunch of AM stations, as well. However, I wasn't able to get anything from SW bands - the whole reason I bought my RF-2200. I am just getting into the hobby, so I am a complete noob. So, I figured that's how it supposed to perform. I reasoned, I had higher expectations than I should. But...I had a point of reference... And that point of reference was a weaker, less capable vintage receiver that performed noticeably better than the RF-2200. Yes, my Japanese Vintage Candle TK-1848 was able to get a better, more intelligible AM signal with more stations overall! Moreover, I was able to tune in to a few SW stations (Asian, German, French). And I was hardly able to get it on the RF-2200, which suppose to obliterate my good lovely Candle in its performance! Any station I got on the Candle sounded muddy, noisy and weak on the RF-2200 with some background hum as well. All SW bands were pretty much empty. I mean , the RF-2200 couldn't be so inferior to the Candle? So, I decided to get a reCap kit from your store, regardless if capacitors were the issue. As I have no experience in this, would you think that my capacitors are out of spec or perhaps some have failed completely? And my reception power would improve after recapping? In any case, I probably wouldn't even know that something wasn't right if I wouldn't have a reference point. If anyone could enlighten me, please do so))

Hi! Nice to see this beautiful radio. it looks very neat. i got one in 1985 circa. Now is in the repair shop and has been there from about 2 years because no parts are found. i think is the transformer.

My father had one of these here in Puerto Rico and after Hurricane Hugo in 1989 we stayed at night listening to programs from Sweden and Israel Radio International without any problem.

I wish radios like that were still made.

Absolutely beautiful radio..

a great radio I got lucky I found one it makes me proud as a radio fan

I grew up on this radio. I learned more about the planet with that thing than anything the encyclopedia offered. Been wanting one for a while. The original was stolen way back when dinosaurs still walked.

What a radio! I’m gonna hunt mine starting today!

I got this radio few days ago. 2 switchs(BFO, 125kHz) were not good but antway I can listen AM, FM, SW with careful handle those switchs.

I recently bought one for $90.oo but it needs work. It’s in good condition. Can’t wait to get it working. Need $$$$❗️ They say these are like the “Holy Grail “ of analog DXing radios.

Very nice Radio and sounds great, you should hang on to this one. 73 Brian

Restoring one of those is really for the very skilled. These look great but are getting really old. I don't think it would compare with a quality digital modern one but for the looks it sure is nice.

GREAT VIDEO...I LIKED THE DEMONSTRATION, IT'S A HELL OF A NICE RADIO. GONNA TRY TO FIND A MINT ONE ON EBAY.

Lindo rádio! Parabéns

Just got mine yesterday...Very nice radio. while not complaining...it could have been alot better if it had a dedicated AM/LSB/USB switch and a BFO control..but it works ok as it is...it is clearly not a Ham radio receiver but it can tune it in...and it would have been nice if it went down to the beginning of the shortwave bands at 2Mhz...instead of starting at or around 3.8Mhz...other than that is is a very receiver.

Maybe even James Bond would like that Panasonic. Although the radio is not British.

I have one like that... Without use since 30 years a go.

Purchased a rf 2600 for 30 dollars works great

THANKS AGAIN FOR THESE GREAT TIPS, WE NEED 'em WHEN THE SUBJECT IS...EBAY.

انا امتلكت هذا الراديو وله معي ذكريات جميلة ايام الدراسة في الخارج - تحياتي لكم من الاردن،،

Lux...radio.

I think this Panasonic is the best radio.

I was concerned when you said you had left the batteries installed for about 6 months. If I use alkaline batteries, I only leave them in as long as I'm using the device, and then I remove them. If I want or need to leave batteries in a device, I only use rechargeable batteries. I have been stung too may times with corrosion and it happens without any warning or obvious reason. That radio is too nice to have any more battery damage!

Thanks for the GR8 video!! I was lucky to get an RF-2200 from an eBay seller in TN and it arrived looking and performing like brand spanking new!! I am amazed with the reception, it pulls in more stations than all the hairs on those hairy arms of yours!!! Thanks to Cirrus Bonneau (from whom I bought a Grundig G6 Buzz Aldrin and a Degen DE1121) who told me about his You Tube video how to calibrate this radio, I ended up getting one. All I can say is "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To". This is one super great radio and I'm happy as a pig in poop that I got one for a good price!!!

I had this one for years until the antenna broke. Anyway, with cell phones now you can get the BBC, Reuters and other foreign media.

hi, first of all thankyou very much for your videos, i am learning a lot about this beautiful hobby. Maybe you can help me: i just got a Panasonic 2200 and it is truly amazing radio... but only works properly in FM. In AM all i can get is a very faint sound with the volume and the RF gain all up. SW is even worst, i get pretty much nothing in all the 6 bands... I just opened and put some contact cleaner in the commuters and switches but no changes... any idea of what can happend? thanks in advance

Nice radio 📻

hey....I just picked up a 2200 at a local flea market...It works pretty well except for some loud static when switching bands and some muting when the 125KHZ signal marker switch is in a certain position. I blew the radio out with canned air, but I suspect the contacts in the switches and pots need to be cleaned. I've never done that before and am a little intimidated. Did you clean contacts yourself or have someone else do it? Any tips/tricks in that regard?

I have the same radio but SW band just empty. AM and FM is working.

THANK YOU. YEAH... BUT PRICES HAVE BEEN GOING UP AND UP EACH DAY.

I’d love this radio. How much are you asking please.

Just purchased Rf 2200 great fm but zero am or fm bandany idea?

very low noise-exellent radio

Great radio on am band not so good on ssb and c w but still a great radio

Hllo, where can I get my Panasonic repaired?

I bet you've sold the Panasonic RF 2200 pictured on Sept 30 2014. Do you hav another one like it for sale?

_It seems to have super sensitivity. What is your opinion on whether I am right._

Mua ở đau vay.minh ở tpHCM

What city are you from? I like to know DX areas. Thanks , I’m from the Twin Cities

سلام عليكم اريد اشتري من هذا الجهاز شلون الطريقه

Of my small herd of radios, the 2200 is hands-down my favorite. Mine was an extremely lucky thrift store find at the grand price of $4.99! The switches did need a thorough initial cleaning and treatment with DeOxit, which I repeat about once a year when toggling the switches no longer clears things up. There's better radios for SSB listening, but nothing tops the 2200 for MW, and it's not too shaggy on shortwave either.

I am looking to buy my first shortwave radio. What do you thing about something like the CC Skywave SSB (for about $160) versus a used Panasonic RF-2200 for about $200? Which would you choose and why?

Hi, I've bought Panasonic RF 2200 last month...great receiver...but I don't know how to test the level of batteries on indicator. Will you please inform me how to use battery indicator? I read the mangal however didnt understand.

What was a cougar?

Radiodog: Which one do you like the best? The Panasonic RF-2200 or the Panasonic RF-2600 ?

Does this have SSB ?

3:00 is AERO weather....

Nice.radio.do.you.now.where.i.can.get.one

Ye sell ho gya h kya

Berapa harga radio ?

Hi Do you want to sell the radio and how much? Thank you

Where to buy that kind of a.m and fm radio

I want to buy it

How much for that radio?

What’s the price range for a used one in nice condition on eBay?

Price?

Where can I find one of these radios?.

somebody sale same radio I need please send me the price

I want to buy it. Is it for sale?

I thought it was very good.

Mine was stolen out of my apartment by a thief who took nothing else. :)

какие качественные вещи делали раньше

I just bought my Panasonic RF-2200. I did a research and this model is considered to be some sort of a benchmark monster of a receiver. The item came in superb cosmetic condition with all the knobs and switches working as intended. Gyro antenna was smooth and clicky, not even a scratch on the body. However, once I put in the D size batteries, turned it on and started surfing, my excitement waned. Don't get me wrong, I was able to get tons of stations on the FM - superb FM capabilities. I tuned in to a whole bunch of AM stations, as well. However, I wasn't able to get anything from SW bands - the whole reason I bought my RF-2200. I am just getting into the hobby, so I am a complete noob. So, I figured that's how it supposed to perform. I reasoned, I had higher expectations than I should. But...I had a point of reference... And that point of reference was a weaker, less capable vintage receiver that performed noticeably better than the RF-2200. Yes, my Japanese Vintage Candle TK-1848 was able to get a better, more intelligible AM signal with more stations overall! Moreover, I was able to tune in to a few SW stations (Asian, German, French). And I was hardly able to get it on the RF-2200, which suppose to obliterate my good lovely Candle in its performance! Any station I got on the Candle sounded muddy, noisy and weak on the RF-2200 with some background hum as well. All SW bands were pretty much empty. I mean , the RF-2200 couldn't be so inferior to the Candle? As I have no experience in this, would you think that my capacitors are out of spec or perhaps some have failed completely? And my reception power would improve after recapping? In any case, I probably wouldn't even know that something wasn't right if I wouldn't have a reference point. If anyone could enlighten me, please do so))