Raddy RF320 Shortwave Radio Review / Retekess TR112 Shortwave Review

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Raddy RF320 Shortwave Radio Review / Retekess TR112 Shortwave Review - Overview Of The RF320 / TR112

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7 ай бұрын

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Get the Retekess TR112 Shortwave here: amzn.to/4aRQvf8
In this video I give you a high-level overview and review of the Raddy RF320 Portable Shortwave Radio. Because the Raddy RF 320 is virtually exactly the same as the Retekess TR112 Shortwave radio, this is like a 2-for-1 video review. Both of these shortwave radios are small, portable, and easy to use and are very capable shortwaves that will let you listen to both local AM/FM as well as VHF, weather-band and shortwave frequencies.
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@624radicalham 7 ай бұрын

Why are you saying "SHORTWAVES" in plural? You know full well it's not in plural as you typed it in singular on your video title. Why persist in saying shortwaves?

@TheNotaRubicon 7 ай бұрын

Because this radio can pick up more than just one so the obvious correct usage is the plurals. Now apologize to my viewers for trying to mislead them.

@624radicalham 7 ай бұрын

@@TheNotaRubicon Good answer lol

@edwardmmask4212 7 ай бұрын

@thenotarubicon for President!!

@kandkmotorsports 7 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 It's too easys

@garycook5125 7 ай бұрын

Probably for the same reason he says "electricities".

@DM-qm5sc 7 ай бұрын

As a grand master Morse code tier 0 operator I can confirm the Morse code on start up says “Be sure to drink your Ovaltine”

@yogidemis8513 7 ай бұрын

Hahahaha😁

@dudeman_1970 7 ай бұрын

Don’t shoot your eye out 😂🤣

@onetransmission7871 7 ай бұрын

And I'm old enough to remember Ovaltine! I'd forgotten it. Thanks

@samuelkeystone 7 ай бұрын

Close. No it was asking a question. It was saying "Did you grab my ass?"

@royrobinson4636 7 ай бұрын

@@onetransmission7871 ~ and *Tang*, cause the Astronauts drink it 🤣

@TheNotaRubicon 7 ай бұрын

Get the Raddy RF320 Shortwave Radio here: amzn.to/41WY8wI Get yourself a Retekess TR112 Shortwave here: amzn.to/4aRQvf8

@davebarksdale 7 ай бұрын

Ok, the apps on your phone had me rolling....well played sir, well played.

@TheWolf1203 5 ай бұрын

didn't notice that the first time I watched 😂

@abysspegasusgaming 7 ай бұрын

I own one of these already and one point that was missed is that when the radio is plugged into a PC, it can be used as a wired PC speaker and files can be transferred as well. Hands down it's one hell of a radio for all that it can do.

@erikburman530 7 ай бұрын

Excellent radio for listening to electric noise coming from all the switching power supplies in my home.

@PaulJones4968 7 ай бұрын

Sounds like you've got some electrical issues in your place

@radellaf 3 ай бұрын

Ah, so true. Light dimmers mostly in my case.

@RabbiJesus 7 ай бұрын

As a licensed HAM Special Technician for 30 years I haven’t known the touch of a woman since mom kicked me out of her basement.

@Bryan-Hensley 7 ай бұрын

I'm a licensed ham and I own 2 businesses and 3 homes.

@tomperone9338 7 ай бұрын

😢

@dbrown8785 7 ай бұрын

@@Bryan-HensleyBut the question is, do you live in the basement of one of those homes? 😉

@PublicJohn 6 ай бұрын

@@Bryan-Hensley You failed mention the touch of a woman....

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 5 ай бұрын

I heard if you go to some bars, there's plenty of basements to choose from.

@KnightOwl74 7 ай бұрын

Love the simple touches Randy puts into his videos. Randy's everchanging phone apps are legendary. 😂

@jeffparris8387 7 ай бұрын

I choked on my breakfast when I saw the PH app.

@Jimbo_Conn 7 ай бұрын

Key word: "ORCHESTRATED" ...and that is why, you are: THE MAN!

@Redbaron3314733 7 ай бұрын

Another frank and honest review from Randazoo, the bane of Sad Hams everywhere! Gee, do I miss the good old days of lots of SW stations and low sunspot activity.

@yetimansquatch73 7 ай бұрын

I once had a shortwave radio. It was large. It had a speaker. It had moveable knobs. Sometimes I would move the knobs and noise would come out of the speaker. That is all. Thanks for the knowledge and entertainment, Randy

@douglaswilliams6834 7 ай бұрын

I believe the morse code is "CQ" which is how ham radio operators call on the shortwaves when they want to talk to other ham radio operators. 🙂 73 de WB4DW

@SocialistDistancing 7 ай бұрын

This reminds me of a radio that I had in the 70s. I used that radio a lot. This is a great radio for someone just starting out.

@radellaf 3 ай бұрын

panasonic rf-2200?

@jhill4874 7 ай бұрын

Looked at these radios on Amazon and there are a bunch of brands that use exactly the same form factor. Looks like the main difference is the color of the lighting. Thanks for the review.

@rdick122 7 ай бұрын

I read the code as CQ witch is a call to any one that wants to talk Thanks for your informative video's and I do enjoy your style of humor

@plutonium76 7 ай бұрын

Question is are you licensed to operate that short wave radio?

@OldMadScientist 7 ай бұрын

We don't need no stinkin license! 😂

@jimsomers8915 7 ай бұрын

There is no licensing for receivers, if you think about it really how could there be?

@petedetraglia4776 7 ай бұрын

The 27 likes to an absolute dumb asked question is so telling...Hope he pins this so everyone can read it and get a lower IQ...

@BradBolton-wq6ub 5 ай бұрын

Anyone can receive (listen)… It takes a specific license to be able to transmit (speak).

@Bones469 7 ай бұрын

Randy, I believe that Power-Up Morse Code was an attempt at 'CQ' the general call on Ham and CB but if that's what it was, they cut the first dash in 'C' to a dot and it sounds more like an 'F' so 'FQ' 🤣. This is going to confuse the sad hams for sure! BTW - I was hoping for 'F-U' lol 😂

@jerrykr7kz 7 ай бұрын

C is dah dit dah dit but I heard AQ

@Bones469 7 ай бұрын

@@jerrykr7kz just checked again, pretty sure I am hearing di di dah dit... Maybe someone else can lend us their ear 👂. Although I still think it was an attempt at 'CQ'... But maybe AQ would be more appropriate.. isn't that the Asperger's and Autism Quotient? 🤣 You know I've got the d@mn 'Tisms' 😜

@kendebusk2540 7 ай бұрын

I have a friend who wrote a song using the Morse Code rhythm in which the length of the notes spelled F*** YOU (. . - . . . - - . - . - . - - . - - - - - . . -). It was a catchy little tune and you have no idea that the mushy puppy love type lyrics hid a sinister message ;) PS: I am a ham, but I'm not sad!

@newbiereview6291 7 ай бұрын

It says FJB

@Bones469 7 ай бұрын

@@kendebusk2540 If you are not 'Sad' are you Happy? When I was a kid happy and Geh were the same thing! 😂 Oh and yeah... I am of the Extra-Sad variety. So obviously I am the ultimate arbiter of all things radio. Hehehe (Did that make me sound important?)

@TruthVSLies 7 ай бұрын

This radio would be perfect for camping. Hang the long-wire in a tree, bluetooth your favorite songs and SW stations from your phone without leaving your camping chair and beer. All set!

@brianmiller1098 7 ай бұрын

You're a genius!! A speaker that has a purpose

@mathewringle8444 7 ай бұрын

I've recommended your channel 3 times in the last week. Keep up the good work.

@Anon-Joe 7 ай бұрын

This is not going to make the HAMs sad. That makes me sad.

@_liquid_wolf_4280 7 ай бұрын

😂😂

@dutchbeef8920 7 ай бұрын

I’m sure they’ll find something to be sad about, don’t worry

@ryanhorn4190 7 ай бұрын

Ah in another 10 years there will be nothing but Happy Hams, such as myself, out there. I got into it for the digital modes and have a tendency to lean towards HF radio. Be surprised how far 100 watts and a wire can reach, even if theres just another idiot on the other end!

@CaptKermit814 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate that Randy has used some of the monies that he received from his members to buy a third pencil. Treat yo self!

@colmanscapers7498 15 күн бұрын

Great review 😊.. i will now be purchasing this radio.. and subscribing.. a very refreshing, entertaining and factual channel 🎉 cheers🛀🏾

@robertwood657 7 ай бұрын

I watch these videos with my granddaughter!

@BorrisInABox 7 ай бұрын

7:44 for some reason, the radio says "FQ "when you power it on. I think that is actually supposed to be "CQ "but the first bit gets truncated, and it turns the sea into an F. I don't know what FQ means, but sounds vaguely menacing.

@TheArby13 26 күн бұрын

Just bought this model. I was going to go all out and get a high end but I thought I should be careful with my money...just in case I don't really get the SW bug. But I do like it for the FM channels. I'll let you know what I think. Oh, do you know what the capacity of the little memory card is? Thanks Arbs

@mattmatt4618 7 ай бұрын

STOP SHOWING NEW FUN RADIOS!!!! I KEEP GOING OUT AND BUYING THEM!!!

@ericromano7703 Ай бұрын

I'm sad it only allows 955 favorite channels. I want to be able to assign each frequency to it's own favorite, because I love them all, and this breaks my heart.

@davidcmather 27 күн бұрын

Looks like a nice starter rig for a child. Love the Mr Rogers style for the kids.

@jeffwilcox9987 7 ай бұрын

Trump walking Epstein to the door when he kicked him out of Mar-a-lago! #Trump2024

@neke7665 7 ай бұрын

Lmao this is pure copium. Your idol is a pedo millionaire politician

@richlevenson6605 5 ай бұрын

Hi all: Just purchased the RF-320 based on your KZfaq video. Anxiously awaiting its arrival. Nice presentation. I love these type radios. I have the ATS25 that's NOT bad. The FM on it is amazing since it has a remarkable speaker. Thanks again for your site, etc. Rich - W2FKN

@michaelbeaudry6994 Ай бұрын

I already have one, but the smaller one, just ordered this one. Thanks 😊

@ERICtheLATE 7 ай бұрын

For that price, get them in pairs. Often, interesting hf or air coms are on separate in-out frequencies.

@dont4450 3 ай бұрын

Another great review. Just received mine and I'm already enjoying it. At first, it was a bit tricky trying to set it up as the directions were OK, but not great. But, as you said, this is a great little radio at a very reasonable price.

@spyder6423 7 ай бұрын

What an exquisite set of writing implements you displayed so gracefully....

@DinsDale-tx4br 7 ай бұрын

They are not positioned correctly, they are set at an angle to the vertical.

@midinotes 6 ай бұрын

The chewed pencil with the broken tip is class.

@Wastelandman7000 7 ай бұрын

I remember listening to shortwave as a kid on Saturday nights. (this was the 60's and the TV was a piece of furniture) So I might get one for shits and giggles.

@Sniperfox1 17 күн бұрын

Now that you’ve owned it for awhile, how do you rate it now? Is it worth the price?

@benchampion4086 Ай бұрын

Great for an old guy who likes radios.

@gdotbat 7 ай бұрын

BRO! Did you just say "When the suns not heating up the FIRMAMENT"!?? OMG I love it! 🤣SUBSCRIBED!!

@heatshield 7 ай бұрын

You should absolutely subscribe. He’s like the best flerf in the game except for FlatOut.

@spicemasterii6775 4 ай бұрын

The chicks were impressed. Thank you sir 😂

@rolfrobertson6404 7 ай бұрын

Well I have to get me one of those. Love it Rzndy. Thanks , keep the videos coming brother.

@Khuros 7 ай бұрын

I love the background pictures. Just one to set off another group every video. Love it.

@kenjohnston2426 4 ай бұрын

I think SW combined with GMRS is a good idea for that bad day we hope never will happen. I am comfortable with the many options you have reviewed for the GMRS RADIOS (I have a Bao Feng hand held HAM but no license to go with it). There is a wide price range between the SW radios you have reviewed. Is there some thing in between these 2 good “toy radios” and the $500 radio you reviewed? Thanks. KJ

@cataclysmzpp 4 ай бұрын

Can you review the Raddy RF919? Looks like a cool product and your opinion on it compared to this one could be valuable.

@tbrock783 7 ай бұрын

These are pretty neat. I have an old Grundig Pocket World radio and while it is also not super powerful it sure pulls in some weird SW on nights out in the desert.

@conorfoster2337 7 ай бұрын

I got an old grundig yacht boy 400 and managed to get a broadcast from Ukraine in the midwest US. It's pretty fun just hunting for interesting broadcasts.

@rickylee2477 7 ай бұрын

I think Trump also transmitted on ham frequencies with out a license.

@guillaumeboutet5964 7 ай бұрын

😂

@delbertrohrbach4734 7 ай бұрын

I like C.Crane's CC Skywave SSB because it has AM/FM, Shortwave, Aviation, Weather, VHF and SSB but it's a bit pricey at $ 170.00 range although, it's packed with functionality and the reception performance is above average.

@TheNotaRubicon 7 ай бұрын

Nobody asked, or cares what you like. But, thanks for watching!

@subiesojourner777 7 ай бұрын

@@TheNotaRubicon 🤣

@hellbillyBob 7 ай бұрын

Good for you buck-o

@albedo0.392 7 ай бұрын

jajajajajajajaja@@TheNotaRubicon I like more Pamela Anderson

@whatablissfullife 7 ай бұрын

The best ham radio expert for the boof wang

@jimsmith9056 5 ай бұрын

Sadly, now I'm getting really in to SWL, USB and LSB is a must. Real shame because the look of it is great but I just wouldn't be able to justify the jump in price over my very capable Retekess VR-115 paired with a Tecsun Pl-368 as a recording setup. Line in is a great feature and makes a difference when using Morse Expert for CW decoding.

@altemose_prime 3 ай бұрын

Actually, the shortwaves bounce off of the dodecahedral earth. The dodecahedron provides many surfaces for the signal to bounce. The multi-surface earth provides optimal cooling for optimal signal capture. We are in a 3-dimensional plane of the 4-dimentional dodecahedral earth.

@h1ghy1eld25 7 ай бұрын

did that picture hang itself

@bettinanstevens9259 7 ай бұрын

I see a Quansheng UV-K5 IN your future but "some people" will lose their minds over it.

@cliffordparmeter6940 7 ай бұрын

I am sold on it will buy one thanks

@DonzLockz 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for listening and including the subliminal Easter eggs for my amusement.😊 A thumbs up from your favourite H.A.M. viewer.👍🥚🤠

@AntonioClaudioMichael 7 ай бұрын

Very nice Shortwave little radio Not as small as RF75A you did a video on but I like it this Model The app seems the same as RF75A Shortwave radio 8:53 @NotaRubicon Productions

@KNIGHTJUMPS 7 ай бұрын

This radio looks like a lot of fun and a great emergency tool.

@bigfatamishbob6935 7 ай бұрын

Hell yeah. I'm gonna get one.

@GanciEnglishIdioms 2 ай бұрын

11:59 "Usually the nighttime is a much better time for receiving than daytime. Obviously this is how the radio waves bounce off the surface of the 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘁 Earth at night when the sun is not heating up the 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁." Please tell me you said this tongue in cheek and don't think the Earth is really flat!

@SQLKC 7 ай бұрын

Love the apps on your phone.. Best channel on the tube.

@mrheart4242 7 ай бұрын

Hey. Can you see your way to do the baofeng 5RM? I would like to get your opinion on it.

@BradBolton-wq6ub 5 ай бұрын

I’d like to second that motion.

@WorldMoneyWins 7 ай бұрын

The app interaction looks awesome. :-)

@brianb6603 7 ай бұрын

Excellent as usual!!!

@Dodge34 7 ай бұрын

What would you recommend just to listen to ATC and shortwaves, can we get a good deal for less than 50$

@Ferrari_M5 7 ай бұрын

Love the shirt!

@kronscraftoutdoors5958 5 ай бұрын

You actually can use side bands, in my country it is a free frequency at 138.2MHz that can be received by a baofeng ham radio.

@mattbiggs 7 ай бұрын

I have the Retekess version, it's a nice little radio and the speaker is excellent for its size.

@pascalbruyere7108 6 ай бұрын

I’ll check out the temperature of the firmament, tomorrow morning. 😂

@WillieJu 7 ай бұрын

I dont want a short waves radio, but I watched the whole video anyhow 😏

@MrRobertSpearsJr 7 ай бұрын

Great content as always.

@mostrosticator 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great review 👍🏻

@JoeFramo-uw9fp 7 ай бұрын

Very nice very nice thank you I got in late to see the video❤

@dranon0o 7 ай бұрын

You're so based and got me interested in radio, thank you sir o7

@NightHiker72 7 ай бұрын

Great Video! You Rock Dude!!

@KRAFTWERK2K6 6 ай бұрын

Lack of SSB is of course unfortunate but in this price range still expectable. But for what you are usually gonna listen to with this radio, it doesn't matter anyway. You can tell it's not meant for HAM listeners in mind. The Radio Recording function sure is a great feature and something i'd actually expect on most of these radios that read Audio files from USB or Micro SD storagemedia. It's sadly still very rare to find.

@bingbruce4865 7 ай бұрын

Interesting Apps on your phone there Randy. LOL. Great review.

@gregbirger5810 7 ай бұрын

"...when the sun is not heating up the firmament." Thanks - pretty much lost my coffee there!

@landrecce 7 ай бұрын

My new favourite channel 😎

@DT-ww4gv 7 ай бұрын

I just got one last week. Not to bad

@theapplecalypse 7 ай бұрын

I nearly died at the apps LOL

@mlytle0 7 ай бұрын

Love your shirt, by the way!

@sandplasma 7 ай бұрын

It's true. I wore it around my neck - to the park - and the chicks gathered around me.

@hosgs14 7 ай бұрын

🔥 review Randy

@ste-c1218 5 ай бұрын

Hello guys Does anybody know can this radio pick.up DAB.... i live in the UK 🇬🇧

@5.56GreenTip 4 ай бұрын

I want to get a short wave radio to try to listen to the infamous UVB-76.

@pipingcalifornia3476 7 ай бұрын

Love your videos.

@RedRonin126 6 ай бұрын

Anything do ALL of This + Sidebands + Emergency response scanning?

@snowrider5150 5 ай бұрын

Why can’t we buy ones that transmit

@RedRonin126 6 ай бұрын

What's something like this where you CAN listen to HAM radio transmitters?

@TheNotaRubicon 6 ай бұрын

You could use something like a Baofeng UV-5R radio to listen to other ham radios.

@deussolinvictus 7 ай бұрын

Great review and I bought one for emergencies.

@markmcd2780 7 ай бұрын

I don't intend to buy this 'shortwaves' radio - I'm just here for the regular shitz'n'giggles delivered deadpan by my favourite (only) YT'er doing Baofeng. :D

@guillaumeboutet5964 7 ай бұрын

RANDY ,Can you review the Ats 25 Amp ? I buy one the Last week. It is fine littel radio scanner. Tank you. Sorry for my english i speak french.

@dudeman_1970 7 ай бұрын

Awesome little radio... in my opinión they should have made it with standard AA batteries... only because in a shit hit the fan scenario there won’t be any Amazon to order new ‘specialized batteries’ from...

@mrbyamile6973 7 ай бұрын

Looked like a standard 18650 battery, there are tons of devices out there that take them. I own 3 or 4 flashlights that use that battery.

@louisianagator95 7 ай бұрын

I'm curious if BatteriesPlus stores usually stock them..... to buy..... not to steal during SHTF

@waynewood8840 7 ай бұрын

A true “SHTF” prepped person would have already secured a bank of those batteries and purchased a bandolier to wear with the aforementioned surplus batteries ready to deploy. THIS also would be a tasteful fashion accessory useful in chick impression endeavors.

@DinsDale-tx4br 7 ай бұрын

The Amazon is the biggest supply chain in the world. Bloke next door says it's in brazil.

@pascalbruyere7108 6 ай бұрын

In case of SHTF you can get these from other devices, even some electric cars! Otherwise you can rig 3AA in series externally.

@Maine307 7 ай бұрын

955 slots for memory only?? and it is able to listen to morese code?? nope.. this isnt not gonna work, I personaly, need 957 saved channels .. hahahahhaha awesome video as always! keep it up!!

@dbrown8785 7 ай бұрын

It's a good review of a nice compact radio.

@GeekyGarden 7 ай бұрын

I literally have one of these arriving today from the jungle website.

@gogeorge7 7 ай бұрын

Does run off of propane if the electricities goes off?

@ivanjo2612 7 ай бұрын

You are living legend :)

@DePalma. 7 ай бұрын

I enjoyed your video. Thank you

@Bru716 7 ай бұрын

Watched on Rumble but had to come here to see the pinned comment. 😆

@AMFMDX 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad you've pinned that comment about "shortwaves". It made your video impossible to watch. I got a little over 4 minutes in before I couldn't take anymore.

@TheNotaRubicon 3 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness you poor thing! Please let us know if you need any help or support getting through what must be a very difficult time for you! We all hope and pray that your comment helps you to get the minimum daily-amount of attention that you require!