Hi Rob, yes, I also think the R-909 is a bit more sensitive. It is indeed, a pity that it misses out on the 60m band, and also the 75m band.

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching! I have heard many good things about the R9700DX, I don't have one, not yet 😀

I agree, the R-909 is a really nice little radio. But I got a second set a few weeks ago. Long story - lost package, replacement sent, first order finally arrived ... I only opened and tested the second version this week and I was deeply disappointed. it was just poor across all bands, except FM. So now I am beginning to understand why some people really like this radio, and others do not. Seems like there is no proper quality control, some sets perform really well, others not at all... If you are lucky, you get the good one. If not, well, then you are stuck with a bad radio. I am planning to show this in a future video.

@@swlistening Hello André, I'm back commenting this video because I've received the latest addition to my unreasonably large collection of radios. It's a DR-920C which basically is a R-9012 with a digital LCD display which is quite handy to know what you're listening to. I've only given it a short try on my balcony at 6:30PM using its whip antenna and I'm totally impressed by the numerous catches of very distant stations. Especially in these conditions far from optimal (time, location). If you still have some cash to burn for a cheap radio, I recommend this one!

@@F4LDT-Alain Thank you for this Alain, it sounds like a really nice little radio. A little analogue radio with a digital display, I can just imagine how much fun that would be. I definitely want one! Where did you get yours from? I did a quick search now on Amazon and eBay, I only see it on eBay, but quite pricey, $45?

@@swlistening Hum... seems that another reply of mine has vanished. I had told you that I have got it from Ali at 26 euros, free shipping and VAT included. I wrote that I would make a mini-shootout between the R-9012 and the DR-920C. I've done this today, 6-8PM SWL session at my current favourite high point touching Paris. Definitely a way much better time than at night these days. Well, they're almost on par. The DR-920C seems to be a bit more selective (narrower b/w?). However the precise frequency display on the LCD makes a world of difference, especially when when the frequency scale on my R-9012 is so widely off on most bands.

@@F4LDT-Alain Thanks Alain, I just don't get it, why some comments just vanish ... I think I will put the DR-920C on my list. I have never actually used Ali Express, maybe it is time to try. The DR-920C really sounds like exactly what I want right now, a good little real analogue with digital display. You are so right about the frequency display on the R9102, it really is WAY off. About the DXing time, I also seem to have a lot of luck around early evening, about an hour or so before my local sunset, until about an hour or so after sunset. Seems to be a very good time for listening right now. I enjoy it, I don't always like to stay up very late at night for DXing. Sometimes I need to wake up quite early for work 🙂

Thank you! I think all three those radios you have are great radios, I still want to get myself a D-368, I have heard many good things about it. But one day when you want to get a new radio, I would certainly suggest trying one of the Tecsun radios, depending on what your needs are.

Hi Gabriel, I responded to another comment of yours about this, so just briefly, the D-109 is definitely a good radio, it is better than the R-909 and not as expensive as the D-808. The D-109 has a rechargeable battery. You can see my D-109 review here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l96dfrVj3rTZkaM.html

Thanks! The Tecsun R9700DX is on my shopping list. One day I will compare that one also to these two.

@@swlistening Full list of Tecsun analogue radios (Excluding Degen): GR98 GR99 1994 R9700DX R9701 R9710 R9012 R911 R909 R912 R808 GR138 GR88 R303 R304 R305 R101 R102 R103 R233 R218 R209 R208 R201T R203T 2P3 I didn't add the brand name, because it would have been longer to write. Also, Degen is a brand associated with Tecsun, so I didn't add it. Degen radios don't have any mention of Tecsun as far as I am aware.

@@FamtechVideos Nice long list. Those were the days... I think only a handful of these are still available.

​@@StratmanIIActually I did not know that there were two versions, this is interesting to me! What are the differences?

@@swlistening Andre. If you're considering an R9700DX I'd be careful. I've had one for a while.It's certainly sensitive, has a nice large dial and light and great audio. But..... some have some nasty problems. Mine had a very stiff side tuning knob making it very difficult to tune HF signals. If I managed it would often jump off the freq due to backlash. Another KZfaqr had the same problem and suggested I disassemble it and restring it. OH. BOY. It was quite fiddly and tried to weaken the tension springs and eventually restrung the cord around a different pulley. Then reassemble all the dial mechanism. 😁It's real smooth now. Also it had several heterodyne 'whistles' on different HF bands. Maybe some poor alignment or insufficient filtering related to the dual conversion. Be really nice if you could try one 1st to make sure the tuning problem isn't there. Otherwise a nice receiver. 73s

This is a very hard question for me, I think both are very good analogue radios. I just really like the D-909, but it's just a personal choice, I like the look and feel of the R-909. Many other people prefer the R9012. I think you won't go wrong with either.

Thanks sir 😊​@@swlistening

@@jimberence Sure!

Hi John, in my opinion they are about equal on medium wave. I prefer the R-909, because I also think the sound is better.

I prefer 909 ❤

I kind of like the look of my R-909 more, I like the green colour and the black background for the frequencies. But the R9012 looks quite good also.

People have very strong opinions about these two, some feel strongly the R9012 is the better one, others feel that way about the R-909. I lean towards the R-909 camp, in my own use and experience I find it slightly more sensitive on SW than the R9012. But it does not cover the 60m band.

@@swlistening I found that the R1212 was better than both, similar in appearance to the 909 but with stereo output to headphones and addition TV1/2 FM bands

@@georgebarnes8163 Interesting, I did not know the R1212, searched for it on Google now. Looks like a nice radio, looks a bit similar to the R-909 to me, but different features, like the stereo output. I see it is no longer being produced though.

@@swlistening i bought mine 3 years ago for only £12, have not seen another one since

@@georgebarnes8163 Looks like a really great buy!

Да, я тоже думаю, что это хорошо.

Yes, I agree

Спасибо за ваш комментарий. Я считаю, что R-909 хорош, но мне также нравится R9012.

@@swlistening у меня имеется 9 радиоприемников разного класса , для повседневного прослушивания радиопередач использую tecsun 909t и retekess 115.

@@Moscow-fy6wy У меня также есть Retekess V115, это симпатичное маленькое радио, на самом деле оно неплохо работает на коротких волнах, если вы используете длинный провод. Хороший звук для FM и музыки. Мои любимые DX-радиостанции на данный момент - D-808 и Kenwood R100. Я также использую несколько других радиоприемников, в зависимости от настроения 🙂

@@swlistening а у меня нет радиостанций. Хочу заняться вплотную радиоприемниками. Постигать науку радиолюбителя..

@@Moscow-fy6wy Слушать радио - это очень весело! Знаете, для хорошего прослушивания не нужен очень дорогой приемник, по мне XHDATA D-808 работает отлично, очень чувствительное радио. Любительское радио - это нечто другое, это не совсем моя специальность, но я узнаю об этом больше.

I replied to one of your other posts about this one.

In my opinion they are the same, but give me a few days then I will do a test for you on a couple of weak signals, I will let you know here.