Pocket SSB SW/CB/AIR/VHF/UHF receiver HRD-747 (review)

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2 жыл бұрын

The HRD-747 or HanRongDa is a pocket size AM/FM/SSB all band receiver. SSB reception is possible also on CB band and 27.555MHz :) Here in this video I am showing you what is my opinion about this receiver after a few weeks of use. There are Pro's but also Con's what should everyone count with in advance before purchase :)
Sorry, it was not possible to finish this video with a field test due to cold, rainy and windy days here in my location. I believe with spring upcoming will be possible to record a second part of this video for you ;) Best 73, Paul.
Here is the link where I bought it from: www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
#Aliexpress #HRD747 #AllBandReceiverSSB

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@Danyulesun 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very detailed review on this radio and showing how the functions and programming works. you saved me a lot of time.

@hamradioonthego 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, nice upgrades on the new version.

@jessedba5886 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review. It’s very informative and to the point.

@RafaelRosa81 2 жыл бұрын

Great vídeo and great radio. Congratulations.

@SigSoftNC Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I like this radio. It is slightly bigger than my Pioneer XMP3 satellite radio and when it comes available via Radiotty, I am going to get it.

@normanhill535 Жыл бұрын

LW will work if you use Tecsun external antenna, 150-1710 khz. This antenna is used with ATS DP 368 and 360 radios, and can be ordered separately. I have several of them. When I put the antenna on my 747 it immediately tuned to 153 khz, and received a aero beacon on 332 khz. Also improved MW reception.

@dstbdstb 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, thank you! I d be very interested to see a field test done by you. Thank you in advance!

@dstbdstb 2 жыл бұрын

Your posts/clips are very rigorous, clear & concise.

@maxit-mw 2 жыл бұрын

Hanrongda is considered a cheaper brand than Tecsun and this radio seems too expensive for its value.

@radiotory 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this information

@KoreshX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a comprehensive review. I am looking forward to my hrd-747. I am sure I will be able to use it without a manual by now. If it will not go astray...

@appleli7936 2 жыл бұрын

I get 747 In English manual in HRD store in Aliexpress

@markharwood7573 Жыл бұрын

I believe this radio is identical to the Retekess TR110. That being the case, it does have LW when you plug an AM antenna into it.

@ERICtheLATE 2 жыл бұрын

City Band...they always make things sound cooler!!!

@dxace1 2 жыл бұрын

Display on this is so small it almost needs a magnifying glass. Changing modes requires multiple button pushes. SSB is off with no recalibration possible. Antenna is so thin it's just asking to be destroyed. A positive point is that this has amazing sensitivity on mediumwave.

@normanhill535 Жыл бұрын

Nice radio for about $100 to $140. Good on MW, FM, shortwave, airband and weather band (USA). VHF and UHF is a continuous 30-520 MHz. Tunes longwave with external TECSUN antenna, beacons really come in. Just give it time to read the instructions and play with it.

@KYIMGMG 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very detailed review on this radio much better them orthers

@normanhill535 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great review. Great radio for about $125, 520 khz to 520 MHz. Notice you say Middlewave, as the Germans do.

@Vovchik_38_RUS 2 жыл бұрын

Good radio!!!! 73.

@digitalmediafan 2 жыл бұрын

Overall a great little radio. FM is particularly sensitive. No SSB on CB mode oddly

@OM0ET 2 жыл бұрын

There is also SSB available on CB, but you have to use a SW band and the presets for CB channels ;)

@digitalmediafan 2 жыл бұрын

@@OM0ET ah ok thanks. I'll investigate. Also have the hrd 737. Another very sensitive radio and much cheaper kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fM-Uda-pmqmuZo0.html

@OM0ET 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I have a video about 737

@digitalmediafan 2 жыл бұрын

@@OM0ET can you explain how to do this? But I can't tune in SSB mode on 27 Mhz unfortunately

@OM0ET 2 жыл бұрын

Go to SW band, set SSB mod and tune some CB frequency. Then store it to memory by my video instructions 🙂

@PHILSWINGIT Жыл бұрын

top video production thanks for the info

@n1kkri 2 жыл бұрын

If you clip on an external antenna to the whip does it over load the receiver?

@SangiTariq 2 жыл бұрын

great radio

@shandybrandy5407 2 жыл бұрын

Most DSP synthesized radio receivers has this annoying chuffing or muting between stations while tuning. Only the high end receivers features the continuous seamless tuning like the analogue radios. Wish manufacturers of all brands paid attention to correct this major flaw Cheers! New Delhi

@batica81 2 жыл бұрын

It is very annoying indeed. I think they are all based on si4732 or similar chips, and those are not able to do continuous tuning. I guess they didn't have tunung in mind. The use case they covered is you scan for stations and use theme from memory. Too bad.

@shandybrandy5407 2 жыл бұрын

@@batica81 couldn't agree more on this. Honestly, with much expectations I had recently bought another DSP synthesised radio receiver but, sadly it is now heading to become a junk as I hate the chuffing/muting effect while tuning. It's so damn bugging that the so called KZfaq radio ace radio reviewers stops short of mentioning this major flaw. I regret wating money on such junks

@batica81 2 жыл бұрын

@@shandybrandy5407 Ah too bad. Yes, it is a huge flaw and almost nobody mentions it, like everyone got used to it being so. I can recommend Belka DX receiver, it has perfect continuous tuning and works very well. Although it is a bit expensive and mostly ham oriented so it does not have other fancy SWL features like automatic tuning and band selection. Look it up, it has plenty reviews online and still seems available although shipped from Belarus.

@shandybrandy5407 2 жыл бұрын

@@batica81 thanks for the information, will look into it

@o00scorpion00o 2 жыл бұрын

@@shandybrandy5407 Tecsun did an amazing job with the H501x, sounds a lot better on SSB than the PL-880,990x and S-8800 and the 4 Khz filter works on SSB on the H501x it doesn't on the 880,990x or S-8800 + the audio sounds very muffled and pretty bad distortion at the beginning of a transmission on SSB worse with strong signals. The H501x fixes the filters making the radio sound much better, still some distortion but it's not nearly as bad. Pretty much all the DSP radios have the issue of distortion at the beginning of a transmission some are worse than others. The PL-330 is a really good radio too for it's size having SSB is amazing and it supports external antenna for LW/MW same as the H501x. The H501 audio in general is really good from it's built in speakers. The PL-680 has decent audio from it's speaker too and it sounds best of all dsp radios on SSB free from any form of DSP related distortion, it's filters are a bit wide for SSB but still nice clean audio and sounds great using ECSS on an AM station, way better than the DSP radios and with external antenna there's not going to be more you will hear on a dsp radio than the PL-680.

@combatwombat71 2 жыл бұрын

Is 'Frequence' even a word when it comes to radio? I love Chinese typos on equipment. One piece of gear I have has a 'CHRAGE' connector HI. 73 de G0MOH.

@normanhill535 Жыл бұрын

With accent mark, en francais.

@gazzabyerun9048 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheBlackn1ght Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how to setup the momery setup feather there is more things about the momery it looks like it has banks please do video

@normanhill535 Жыл бұрын

LW possible with external mw antenna, such a Tecsun antenna.

@sarmatvideo 2 жыл бұрын

Waiting test this radio!

@LTHanlon 2 жыл бұрын

Is that translation accurate on the user guide? "It is an entry-level toy product."

@jdupons 2 жыл бұрын

can you change from NFM to AM in the UHF range ?

@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY Жыл бұрын

Anyway to change NFM TO WFM on VHF AND UHF BANDS ?

@okhamradio 2 жыл бұрын

It is really interesting radio

@tonymagnier9846 2 жыл бұрын

Very good review Paul. If you plug in an external antenna this radio suddenly comes alive starting at 153khz (turn it off then on again)so only then does it display Long Wave...could be the same for 160M? Maybe the successor to this (HRD-757?) will have a direct tuning numeric keypad on the front, a bit like the Tecsun PL-368 (the PL-365 was lacking a numeric keypad which was annoying). My Tecsun Pl-368 stopped working on all AM bands so now I have an ATS-100 on order at a really good sale price from Ali, hopefully will have it this coming week. 73

@ashab1 2 жыл бұрын

How much use did you have before it stopped working? Any reason or did it just fail? Thanks.

@tonymagnier9846 2 жыл бұрын

@@ashab1 I have it exactly 12 months and I didn't really use it that much at first..it was mostly still in its box.., only in the past 5-6 months did I start to really used it, I found the external AM antenna socket great as I could connect it to my loop and hear LW, MW and SW...the ETM function is class! Maybe it got a shot of static from me, I don't know but the AM section is completely broken. As I said I have the ATS-100 on order, got it for a good bit cheaper than the HRD-747 here...but I've seen it at much higher prices.

@millinchip2 2 жыл бұрын

You don't have to switch it off and on to get Long Wave. Just plug in the antenna, and the frequency drops from 522 to153 KHZ

@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 2 жыл бұрын

HanRongDa HRD-767 is like Mini Walkman of AM (522 - 1620 / 520 - 1710 kHz, 9 or 10 kHz AM stepping switch), Japanese FM band (76 - 108 MHz) and Air Band (118 - 138 MHz) but it doesn’t have MP3 player, same body as HRD-602 but no air band.

@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 2 жыл бұрын

@@millinchip2 antenna from Tecsun PL-360/PL-365 ??

@josesebastian5986 2 жыл бұрын

In some models, conecting an external antenna an the socket jack while radio is in MW, radio himself changes to LW band. Seems that this feature is not documented in the user manual.

@OM0ET 2 жыл бұрын

That's correct. I've mentioned it in the following video. 😊

@josesebastian5986 2 жыл бұрын

@@OM0ET Sorry. By mistake I've answered here instead of to one user.

@OM0ET 2 жыл бұрын

Np 😁

@user-wu9xt1tv5j 11 ай бұрын

Just like old times!

@expertdecisions Жыл бұрын

My HRD-747 completely discharges the battery in a couple of days while turned off 😕

@NicksStuff 2 жыл бұрын

What is the step in the airband?

@johnbelcher7164 2 жыл бұрын

Where do I Buy one AUS And Do they have to be Programmed??

@fungo6631 2 жыл бұрын

I have an idea to get variable bandwidth in SSB modes! Just get another one, and use its local oscillator as the BFO.

@OM0ET 2 жыл бұрын

😁

@tubeDude48 2 жыл бұрын

They're called "Ear Buds". Rotary Encoder.

@steviebboy69 2 жыл бұрын

I saw a video where someone plugged in an external antenna to the jack at the top and long wave frequencies appeared, I dont know about 160 Metres though, look on youtube and you will find it I think he had an Irish accent.

@OM0ET 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's correct. LW are available with an ext.antenna plugged in.

@Clodoaldo2007 Жыл бұрын

My inglish not very good. I speak Portuguese Brazil. As pessoas dizem que esse radio é muito bom para a Air e as outras frequências não são tão bom. Isso procede?

@hugocollazos5122 2 жыл бұрын

Buenos días cuánto es el predio en plata colombiana y los en BIOS por favor enviar un formación grasias

@k4vms 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, is this receiver an SDR receiver ? Do they release software / firmware updates for this receiver ?(Like they do for iPhone / ANDROID phones). Is there Bluetooth capabilities? Is there WiFi capabilities? This presentation was very helpful and very well done !!! Thank You. Ricky from IBM, Ret K4VMS Florida USA

@OM0ET 2 жыл бұрын

I donno. But it seems is not a SDR technology. I had not open it yet 😄 maybe I have to 😁 No BT no WiFi available. Thanks for the nice comment! 😊 73

@Scotscan 2 жыл бұрын

It says continual tuning from 20MHz - 520MHz. Is this NFM mode only or can AM be used?

@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 2 жыл бұрын

All NFM.

@johnbelcher7164 2 жыл бұрын

I want one Please I'm in Australia

@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 2 жыл бұрын

Too distorted on 3 kHz bandwidth NFM for receiving NOAA WEATHER RADIO in Canada and the US. Suposed to be up to 15 kHz bandwidth for NFM, 25 kHz less for WFM.

@appleli7936 2 жыл бұрын

Great vedio, can I show your vedio linker to my store, so more client can review your vedio?

@rahmanbabaofficial2009 Жыл бұрын

Great video Sir,can I use this radio for the mobile listening conversation?please tell me.thanks

@OM0ET Жыл бұрын

Yes, why not? It is very small and lightweight receiver which can be put in to your pocket 😉

@rahmanbabaofficial2009 Жыл бұрын

Ok,thankyou sir for the reply

@jardafik562 2 жыл бұрын

Ahoj Pavle, jsi někde k mání československy? Díky Jarda OKXFA

@normanhill535 Жыл бұрын

7.5 khz tuning step, VHF and UHF, is American and Canadian standard.

@0906mlynek0906 5 ай бұрын

Is the housing plastic or metal?

@davidgreedus7483 2 жыл бұрын

No 8.33 steps UK Airband

@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 2 жыл бұрын

1 kHz step

@sukumarm5531 2 жыл бұрын

Let technology reach each....in the World!

@Max-fm3gu 2 жыл бұрын

For switching between SW you can use Mode button.

@OM0ET 2 жыл бұрын

Yes but only broadcast bands, not HAM bands. Memory presets are needed 😉

@Max-fm3gu 2 жыл бұрын

@@OM0ET Yes. Are you know how start scan chanek saved to memory ?

@fernandocancino7880 2 жыл бұрын

Exelente radio donde lo puedo conseguir, estoy en mexico

@josemariabellido4901 Жыл бұрын

En Amazon

@pedror2045 2 жыл бұрын

TNX for review, but he lacks 160m, in the mode USB one cannot choose between the higher (usb) band and the inferior (LSB) band. I think that it is an attempt of making the competency to Tecsun PL-368, but neither from a distance he approaches to this. 73`s

@angelalbertotorres3707 2 жыл бұрын

en argentina no se consigue este poket radio hf

@josemariabellido4901 Жыл бұрын

En Amazon

@Panzer_John 10 ай бұрын

Got this beauty from my uncle I'm trying to figure out how it works

@ronb6182 2 жыл бұрын

I seen better radios at less cost I want a tuning knob that goes from the lowest frequency to the highest. It's ok to store frequencies because short wave stations don't play interval signals anymore. I miss all the musical sounds that came with SWL. 73

@youtubeaccount7544 2 жыл бұрын

Too much money for its value. Should be $40

@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 2 жыл бұрын

$47 for HRD-737 (all VHF)

@F4LDT-Alain Жыл бұрын

Interesting review. I've bought its rebranded version the Retekess TR-110 and I'm thoroughly disappointed. In an urban environment with FM transmitters around it's completely deaf. Other, cheaper radios like the Sihuadon R-108 fare way better in the same environment. Yes, they're bigger too. I shall probably return it unless another test in a quieter environment gives completely different results.

@OM0ET Жыл бұрын

Wait for my next upcoming review of ATS120, I think you will be suprised 😉👍

@F4LDT-Alain Жыл бұрын

@@OM0ET Thanks for your reply. I hadn't heard of this new beast. It looks quite interesting indeed but apparently lacking the air band, which was kind of a point for buying the TR-110 (which at this point I consider as unusable for this purpose). I will certainly look forward to your upcoming review. I've just subscribed to make sure I won't miss it.

@martinryan5069 2 жыл бұрын

Did you see the ats 100 I have bought the 747 now I want the ats 100 have a look on KZfaq 👀

@markgabello58 2 жыл бұрын

Google review I have Grundig radios made in China but what can you do also have a Icom 746 Pro Ham Radio Drake receiver portable Panasonic and Sony I'ma love shortwave and ham radio pie from us happy Easter to you

@miker8379 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like I’ll pass on this unit for SSB listening

@martinryan5069 2 жыл бұрын

Did you see the

@aacddcaa8956 2 жыл бұрын

How to select the CW filtre plz?

@OM0ET 2 жыл бұрын

There is no CW filter

@aacddcaa8956 2 жыл бұрын

@@OM0ET on the screen, the modulation list, there is NFM, WFM, ... , MONO, next to it there is CW and 2MIX The 2MIX activates on the air band... But there is no info about CW, even on the manual given with the receiver...

@jasontheriault6315 2 жыл бұрын

Nice but way to expensive

@user-gl2cu2nb5l 2 жыл бұрын

UR6EP U K R A I N A PAVEL VERI GUT !!!

@MrKeys57 Жыл бұрын

They charge 120euros for it here in Sweden, is it worth it? - thanks for demo! - 73 Levi

@OM0ET Жыл бұрын

For that price also Malachit receiver is an option. 😊

@MrKeys57 Жыл бұрын

@@OM0ET okido! thanks!

@MrKeys57 Жыл бұрын

@@OM0ET I bought the 747, because its so small an pocketfriendly, and also has 2m and 70cm! - and it can store up to 1000 memories!! - actually a pretty remarkable machine for its size!😉😉

@MrKeys57 Жыл бұрын

@Evil Robot Santa Claus 🎁 💣 💥 i know, but i never order overseas, or use creditcards over internet..😉

@MrKeys57 Жыл бұрын

@Evil Robot Santa Claus 🎁 💣 💥 2 days..ordered wednesday, came friday 😉

@pvprakash3265 11 ай бұрын

ഇതിൻറെ വില എത്ര ഒരെണ്ണം അയച്ചു തരാമോ

@robertociappi1861 2 жыл бұрын

The problems with Chinese products is basically mechanical wear. They never face a quality check based on wearing, so for most of those products, if there's a costant usage, you'll have broken buttons or loosing small mechanical components in a matter of weeks/months.

@iamhe999 2 жыл бұрын

anti Chinese bias...