Sihuadon R-108 USB C AM FM LW AIR Shortwave Radio Review

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The Sihuadon R-108 Type C Revision AM FM Stereo Long Wave Shortwave AIR Band Receiver gets a few Quality of Life Upgrades. Expect an Excellent Headphone Experience with No Pops, or Clicks with the Improved Audio Circuit. Type C Charging is now Standard. While using this Radio you will find yourself Happy with the Speaker Audio, Display, Reception, Portability, and Low Cost. It is the Affordable "Skywave". A Perfect Choice for Someone Starting the Hobby, or Returning to Terrestrial Radio Listening.
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Features I like about this radio:
Speaker Audio is tops!
Shortwave reception is fantastic.
FM reception is stellar!
MW reception is excellent during the Day and Night.
AIR band. Solid reception.
Squelch feature.
Fast, Slow, & Stop on push button tuning knob.
Numeric keypad.
Easy to tune.
Compact form factor, similar to the CC Skywave.
500 presets.
Type C Charging Jack.
Five bandwidth filter choices on AM & SW.
Music or Voice Tone control.
Easy to read to buttons.
Amber LED side lit LCD.
Clock.
Alarm, wake to Radio or Buzzer.
FM Stereo.
Amazing Headphone Experience.
Rechargeable Battery Included.
Sleep timer.
Quality Build.
ATS feature.
Four Select-able FM Bands.
9K/10k MW select.
Dedicated external Antenna jack.
USB cable included.
SW/FM extension wire included.
Good Price/Performance ratio.
Smooth volume control.
Perfect for Someone wanting to Enter the World of Portable Radio.
Features that could be added or improved on:
Use AA batteries instead of the BL-5C, for better run times.
A more Sensitive Browse/ATS Search when using the Whip antenna.
Overall, a great performer, for those who don't need Single Side Band should seriously look at picking one of these up. I love the inclusion of the Air Band, and Squelch Feature. The push button fast/slow tuning knob is fantastic. Sihuadon keeps the Excitement of Radio Listening Alive with the R-108.
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@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

(paid links below) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There are no additional costs to you. ▶ The Sihuadon USB C R-108 at Amazon USA: amzn.to/3UJqf0Q ▶ The Sihuadon USB C R-108 at Amazon CA: amzn.to/3SWNzGS ▶ The Kaito T-1 Antenna Wire at Amazon USA: amzn.to/4bFP5ol

@scottrogers2971 4 ай бұрын

I don't believe either of these links is for the USB C unit.

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

@@scottrogers2971The company told me that they are supposed to be all Type C radios. I mentioned the pictures show a Micro USB jack, but they have not changed the pictures yet.

@steveb2756 4 ай бұрын

If anyone has purchased the USB C version, I would appreciate the info for all of us to purchase also.

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

@@steveb2756 The Sihuadon R-108s at AMAZON USA are TYPE C! XHDATA notified me Today, March 11th 2024, that all R-108s will have Type C. If you get one with a Micro USB, contact them and they will send the correct model.

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

The Sihuadon R-108s at AMAZON USA are TYPE C! XHDATA notified me Today, March 11th 2024, that all R-108s will have Type C. If you get one with a Micro USB, contact them and they will send the correct model.

@michaelturner4457 4 ай бұрын

I like the cheap Chinese radio review channel. My favourite cheap Chinese radio is still the Tecsun PL660

@reyesalejandrolandaverdeol3181 4 ай бұрын

Awesome! I have this radio. My sister gave it to my birthday in January. I love it!💯❤️

@melvinstewart7266 4 ай бұрын

Love your channel, you put a lot of work into li, I’m a radio nut too, keep up the good work. I probably have seventy five radios. Thanks for the good work.

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the positive comment. They go a long way :)

@timothyfoley3149 4 ай бұрын

You're still my favorite radio reviewer! Had not heard of this radio brand. Reception is clear and it sounds solid for such a small form factor. It reminds me of my XHData radio in form factor.

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

The Sihuadon is XHDATA :)

@hielmyz 4 ай бұрын

They're same company

@NTPTM 4 ай бұрын

Hej Todderbert thanks for the review yes the Sihuadon R-108 is a lovley radio but yes gonna upgrade to the new Sihuadon R-108 i also love mine Sihuadon D-808 take care and have a nice day.

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

The headphone audio is where its at. They got rid of the annoying pops, kudos to XHDATA.

@Steven-re7xt 2 ай бұрын

I have the #1 R-108. And tk fer ur reserch. You are a good guide tks agn

@The06201980 4 ай бұрын

Great review as always! Do you have any plans on trying get your hands on the odd little Qodosen radio that’s supposed be so good?

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

When it comes to the States I will.

@Jaxon1776 4 ай бұрын

XHDATA/Sihuadon has really been putting out some nice stuff lately. The speaker quality on their little radios is quite good. I'd love to see them do an update to the D808.

@RJDA.Dakota 4 ай бұрын

I thought that they did do an update on the D 808.

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

@@RJDA.Dakota I heard they are now shipping with Type C jacks as well, I have yet to confirm that though.

@RJDA.Dakota 4 ай бұрын

@@todderbert I saw someone else on KZfaq mention that the insides of the D 808 have been changed. Not saying it’s better or worse but it’s been done.

@NTPTM 4 ай бұрын

@@RJDA.DakotaHej yes they have also upgraded the Sihuadon D-808 witha usb c jack it might depends on where you buy the Sihuadon D-808 from, because on XHDATA's website it says that the Sihuadon D-808 has a micro usb jack, but that might be a typo. But i gonna contact XHDATA and ask them if the Sihuadon D-808 they sell now has usb c jack. But i saw that Amazon us sells Sihuadon D-808 with usb c jack so they seems to have new upgraded Sihuadon D-808 i have the old Sihuadon D-808 with micro usb jack but with amber backlight a fantastic radio great reception nice audio take care and have a lovely day.

@markr.1984 4 ай бұрын

As an experience air band listener, I think the only really good way to do air band is to listen on a scanner. This type of radio is basically just a single frequency monitor. You can memorize a bunch of air frequencies and cycle through them but you miss so much. I have several scanning radios and have as many as 290 or so Civilian and Military air band frequencies programmed into them and to be able to fast scan through them all is fantastic. Plus, radios like this only do civilian air band. Military air band is very cool, trust me on that one.

@honesttroll Ай бұрын

Lol you can't listen to military band because of encryption but keep the bs

@joistein 4 ай бұрын

You have many FM mono stations in the US, here in Sweden we don't have any mono FM stations only FM stereo. I love this radio and I love the D-808 to that has SSB and RDS but it is bigger. Waiting for my new XHDATA D-608 WB to arrive.

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

I have quite a few FM Stereo stations near my area, I'm just on the fringe of the big city of Chicago, and sometimes can't get the full Stereo signal.

@NTPTM 4 ай бұрын

Hej samma här jag tycker mycket om Sihuadon D-808 men jag har den gamla modellen med micro usb kontakten jag har också beställt XHDATA D-608WB nödradio så jag ser fram i mot att få den och testa den jag önskar dej en trevlig söndag.

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@joeh52 4 ай бұрын

Yes, the Qodosen 268 where I have seen impressive reviews. I hope you get your hands on this radio and do a series of videos concerning reception of SW/MW/FM. Note: this radio uses a chip that is found in car radios, so its performance may surprise you!

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

If it comes to a US seller, I'm all for it. Ali is not a place I shop with. Cool radio though from what I hear.

@joeh52 4 ай бұрын

@@todderbert You are right... I am concerned about dealing with such online retailers. The problem we have is the radio stores that we depended on for mail order are dwindling; all we have left are Universal Radio, Ham Radio Outlet, and C Crane. A US-based distributor would be very helpful and it would protect consumers from shady businesses overseas i e China, Hong Kong etc.

@markr.1984 4 ай бұрын

@@todderbert I've never had a problem with AliExpress, they have a reputation to protect. However, all items are obviously shipped from China and so it takes a looooong time to get things. The wait is usually about 2 months. Ouch!!

@markr.1984 4 ай бұрын

@@joeh52 Have you ever ordered from Ali? I doubt it but it's easy to criticize from an easy chair. I have ordered lots of items from them and the only bad thing is the wait times. All items I've received from them are in good shape and working order and they have better customer service than most US based companies. I got a Tecsun from them and it had a glitch (was not the fault of Ali, was Tecsun firmware issue) and the lady there was extremely helpful and with her advice I fixed the problem. She went out of her way and very personable too. So sit back in your easy chair and reply to me if you have the guts.

@ritmo1130 4 ай бұрын

I'd love to see a comparison between this radio and the Tecsun PL-330 on a daytime MW scan !!

@markr.1984 4 ай бұрын

The 330 would win and it has SSB too, unlike this one.

@ritmo1130 4 ай бұрын

Probably, I really like the 330 but if the MW reception is better in the Sihuadon I'd go for that one.

@xavigt6409 3 ай бұрын

Which radio is better? ( Sihuadon R108 or XHdata D-109WB ). Thank's for your videos. Best wishes from Barcelona, Spain.

@flynnstone3580 4 ай бұрын

It seems to have great reception but I just got the Retekess V 115 three days ago. I'm in northern California and been picking up RNZ New Zealand International loud and clear with a long wire. C. Crane has a list of a the countries and their call numbers online and just type it in. The bass sound is quite amazing for a small radio.

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

The V115 still surprises. I use one as a recording tool.

@flynnstone3580 4 ай бұрын

@@todderbert if been doing play overs on songs with my guitar for years. I've been plugging my Altec Lansing stereo amp into my tablet, but when I plugged it into the V 115 the volume, separation, and especially the bass was unbelievable. It was even better clarity than Spotify. I'm surprised this thing is legal.

@VitaminT805 4 ай бұрын

@flynnstone3580 I have the same radio, I have some questions for ya. Which antenna/wire? How did you set that up?

@flynnstone3580 4 ай бұрын

@@VitaminT805 I used a 30 foot piece of bare copper wire out to a tree into the house with an alligator clip to the antenna. I used a bungee cord off the tree for an insulator and to keep the wire taught. If you try that, enter 17675 and see if you pick up New Zealand, I bet you will. C. Crane has list of all the countries and their frequencies in Google search. The later at night the better. The scan skips a lot. Just enter the frequency for what country you want.

@kevinpatrickmacnutt 3 ай бұрын

Yeah the Retekess V115 is pretty impressive for such an inexpensive radio. I think my only gripe with that one is I don't love the font choices on the LCD, however if that is my one gripe with the radio, then they are doing pretty well.

@markr.1984 3 ай бұрын

I'd like to see reviews on Malahits, both the real Russian and Chinses clones. Also radios like the ATS-25 and similar, such as the Belka DX would be good. Lets get some more serious receivers on this channel if possible. Also these radios cost more and are better performers ( from what I've read) than the standard China ones. They defy the cheapo radio market in many ways. I have a Malahit DSP2 and I love it. Although I do like some cheap brands, like Tecsun. My PL330 is really good for its size.

@todderbert 3 ай бұрын

Eventually Mark, I want to explore the world with those radios.

@kevinpatrickmacnutt 3 ай бұрын

I just placed an order for this version as I am curious how it stacks up to my Radiwow R-108 from about four years ago which is a fantastic radio. I do like the amber colored display as the white one on the Radiwow is a bit harsh.

@todderbert 3 ай бұрын

The headphone experience is better with no pops or clicks while browsing, or changing bands. Reception seems similar, the MW band might be slightly better on the original.

@steveb2756 4 ай бұрын

I ordered the R-108 thru your link to Walmart. Received it quickly. Uh oh, it is not the USB C upgrade model. It works great, but would like the USB C charging port and no clicks on band change using ear phones. Walmart will take radio back. I shopped around and could not find sellers having the new R-108 with USB C. Any suggestions? Love your reviews.

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

Must be only on Amazon that they are available, or they have mixed stock atm. I would contact them to see about them replacing it for you.

@huntercarver1851 3 ай бұрын

Something happened to my original RADIWOW. I have a black SIHUADON with the amber backlight now. I think I'll replace my [original] grey one with this Type C version.

@todderbert 3 ай бұрын

The headphone experience is 100% improved. No clicks, and pops when changing bands, or browsing.

@gerardorincon9881 3 ай бұрын

It would be nice to see a comparison on MW and SW between the the old R-108 with the new R-108 to find out if they made changes in the radio sensitivity...

@todderbert 3 ай бұрын

The only issue I noticed is that the loudness on the MW band is slightly lower on the new model. Most likely from the upgraded audio amp to stop the pops/clicks when using headphones.

@gerardorincon9881 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the very quick response@@todderbert Your shows are excellent! I just ordered this radio using the link you provided below.

@Btr223_ 4 ай бұрын

Do radios like this one, or the tecsun or xhdata d109 get better am/ fm reception more so then radios like the panosonic rf 2400d in places further away from cities( backcounty, canoe camping scenarios) or would the reception be similar ?( places where ypu drive far enough from any city town that your truck radio will sometimes get no stations)

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

They both are great, but the D-109WB has greater sensitivity while it scans using the whip antenna, versus the R-108. Attach a long wire to either radio, and they perform the same on Shortwave.

@soyginna 4 ай бұрын

Hello there, I have a question, what radio would you recommend for someone living in a congested urban area like New York? I have a Grundig radio that has terrible reception, I'm interested in Shortwave. I love your channel. Thanks!

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

A radio with an external antenna jack, like this one, and possibly pairing it with the MLA30 Loop Antenna. Those Loop antennas help null out noise to help with reception on the Shortwave band.

@soyginna 4 ай бұрын

@@todderbertThank you so much! Keep the good work.

@markr.1984 3 ай бұрын

If it has USB, it should also have LSB also. What a rip...

@mustardketchup 4 ай бұрын

How bout some SDR radios 🤷🏻‍♂️

@whatislove2735 Ай бұрын

Which of these 3 radios will have medium wave and smooth sound quality? Tecsun 310,380, Sihuadon/Radiow/xhdata r108

@digginggopher 4 ай бұрын

Hi i thjnkni heard you in a flashlight video say you have a 18650 radio, which one was that??

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

XHDATA Radios in General. D-109WB, D-109, D-808, D-901, and others.

@jvanb231 4 ай бұрын

Who the heck is this Emmanuel you keep talking about ? :)

@whatislove2735 Ай бұрын

For AM Band best which Tecsun 310 etm or sihuadon r 108

@matrixismyname 4 ай бұрын

The knob scroll through presets is something Sihuadon R108 specific? The D808 doesn't have it or I don't know how to activate it, by default it's tunning.

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

It is the same as the Tecsun's out there that have a VM feature. The D-808 uses pages, and you have to use the face buttons to access them.

@sudiptamallick6302 8 күн бұрын

When it doesn't show stereo on display,that means the signal is mono at that time?

@thedailybench2527 4 ай бұрын

How does this compare to a pl-310et for FM primarily?

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

Slightly better when manually tuned. Not great for seek tuning.

@yannisgk Ай бұрын

what abour airband reception quality???

@adrianilie28 4 ай бұрын

Does your wife share your passion for the radio? If yes, it's great.

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

She tolerates it, so it's great :)

@yaltay 4 ай бұрын

Does it come with one or two BL-5C batteries? I saw an unboxing video with two batteries.

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

Mine came with one, and every R-108 I have purchased came with just one.

@user-hp8xn9kn3p 4 ай бұрын

Hi Todderbert, I want a sensitive FM radio to listen distant FM stations. Can I buy this or more pricy d-808. Please suggest.

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

If you don't need SW, the PR-D12 from Sangean has been the best performing FM portable I have used. The D-808 is good on FM, along with the R-108 with a wire attached.

@user-hp8xn9kn3p 4 ай бұрын

@@todderbert Thanks for your kind information.

@Jaxon1776 4 ай бұрын

So which sounds better? The Sihuadon or the Skywave?

@todderbert 4 ай бұрын

Speaker Audio goes to the R-108, headphone experience is close, with the Skywave taking the trophy. Also Battery life goes to the Skywave with over Seventy Hours on two AAs.

@lawrence.porter 3 ай бұрын

I have the previous R108 but it’s getting worse in the UK with them switching everything off. Soon all I’ll be able to pick up is SW and DAB or internet stations. We will also lose Satellite and digital terrestrial TV. The UK sucks.