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As for the 909X2 itself, its a capable receiver but nowhere near as good as the original ATS-909 when it comes to SSB monitoring. Also, European stations, if they come in at all here, are usually very weak, even when the gray line is available on both ends. Thread starter Natch; Start date Jun 29, 2016; Natch Scout. Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who notes that Dave (N9EWO) has posted his review of the Sangean ATS-909X2. SSB may be on the weak side, but there is so much of everything else, that you may find yourself happy owning this receiver. The Sangean 909X2 at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJljwg The Tecsun PL-990 at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tKHBLD The Tecsun PL-880 at Amazon: https://amzn.to/35Pfcfo The Eton Elite Executive at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vWakQ6 Todd's Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/todderbertFeatures I like about the new 909X2!FM Reception is Excellent.Fast RDS Capture.Large Display.Preset Locking.AIR Band Reception is Excellent.Scan Feature for AIR Band.Improved Speaker Audio.On Board Antennas are More Sensitive.Smart Charging of NiMH Batteries.Auto Band Width Feature.Signal Strength/Signal to Noise Ratio Displayed in dB.Three Timers.External Antenna Jack for the Entire AM Band.Headphone Experience is pleasant on the Normal Tone Setting.Included AC Adapter, Shortwave Reel Antenna, Carrying Case, and Headphones.Three Separate Memory Banks for Different Users/Locations.Features that could Added or Improved on:Quality Control on Spurious Tones.Extend the Volume Control Knob.Add Band Width Options for SSB.Improve Volume while on SSB.Overall, this radio gets a big \"Maybe\" recommendation from me. Reactions: BushRadio and foxfire. What is the significance of the updated firmware? I missed that the first time around I see nothing on the change log that would prompt me to send mine in. Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors, Toy Riedel and Robert Gulley, who note that the price of the Sangean ATS-909X2 has dropped to $259.49 on Amazon.com. There is a built in world time / local time clock. In other words, once I let go of both buttons tuning resumed to normal. There's also the option to manually adjust the bandwidth . I love mine, and would hate to be without it for a few weeks if the upgrade doesnt fix something substantial. Joined May 22, 2016 . The immediate predecessor was the ATS-909X which replaced the earlier ATS-909. 14670 rarely comes in, even when things are hopping on the 20 meter ham band. Some notes on Bandwidth: (see attached photo) I could not find this information anywhere, but it is on the box lip. The detent in the wheel does not bother me at all, but it might bother you. This radio had VER 070 firmware installed. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Adding all that extra functionality mentioned above would push the price into premium territory and would also create too much complexity in a receiver. Many Features Push the Envelope of Tuning Bliss! Many of you have suggested in the past that the SWLing Post join an affiliate links program. I brought mine direct from manufacturers. SSB is weak sounding and lacking in sensitivity and bandwidth. Thanks Bill! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The SANGEAN ATS-909X has been widely regarded by the ham radio community as one of the best portable shortwave radios out there. The ATS-909X2 is primarily a shortwave receiver. The Sangean ATS-909X2 AM FM LW AIR Shortwave SSB Portable Radio is a promising refresh of the outgoing 909X. I have a bad habit of keeping my finger on a control too long after using it, so if my hand isn't steady enough, I can easily move off the frequency by accident. SSB filter is indeed too wide, why on Earth would they not allow the bandwidth function to work on SSB is just astonishing. Im reviewing it, but not sure yet whether Ill send my radio back or not. View the manual for the Sangean ATS-909X2 here, for free. The Voice of Greece is often usable now after being totally inaudible here for months at a time. Have I missed a setting? I use it for band scanning all the time. Ham bands are no problem along with number stations and others. The present 909X also uses discrete FETs for MW and SW, and the IF chip is used normally for MW and SW. Newbie request for sub $500USD wideband listening equipment. So I had to reset the radio, now it's back to normal. Could there be a problem with my roof top aerial (20 meter cable). Sangean ATS-909X2 AM FM LW AIR Shortwave SSB Radio Review I received the 909X2 from Amazon on Sunday, February 21, 2021. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Want to buy me a cup of coffee? It is also just 1 to 10 for Signal Strength. Now with the new and improved 2nd gen ATS-909X2, we've made some significant improvements over the functionality while refining the already-excellent features from the original model. Reddit, Inc. 2023. 5 kHz. Sangean ATS-909X2: Pricing (Europe), Photos, and Product Details Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Armin Sander, who shares a link to the Sangean Europe website where they've posted details about the upcoming Sangean ATS-909X2 (click here to read our swling.com Mike B Boombox Member Joined Sep 2, 2012 Messages I don't remember all what made me decide on it about a year ago but I did the same research on comparable models in this price range and this is what I have now. The soft detents felt on the flat tuning dial knob are felt for each division that has been selected as a tuning step. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Just remember to use the link when you decide to shop for something at the big online store :) Awesome! Amazon Item Donation: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/XGI2F2CGS5Y Patreon Forum: https://www.patreon.com/todderbert Special thanks go out to my Cornerstone Supporters:Arnold AltPeter AtkinsonfloredonJon BGary BDon BPaul BRita BEric CChuck ELoretta JMac RJasmine SBill WRaymond V ATS-909X2. Im a bit worried with the 5 kHz choice, considering most european freq now use 8.33 step. Auto-Bandwidth, Preset Locking, Upgraded Audio, Wonderful Display, AIR Band, FM Improvements, and On Board Antennas are more Sensitive than Ever. The display is: 5025.X and the fine tuning only shows up as the 100 Hz display/digit. Your email address will not be published. Electronics. You will have to use a wide filter, at the expense of a good S/N. The scan feature on all the shortwave portables I've owned over the years has tended to skip weaker db signals. Auto-Bandwidth, Preset Locking,. 2 - I see some scuttlebutt about a "version 73" firmware, to be released soon, maybe the next manufactured batch. The Tecsun PL-880 beats it in this department. This should be the last update for my multi-part introduction to the new Sangean ATS-909X2. User manual Sangean ATS-909X2 (English - 19 pages) Sangean ATS-909X or Sony 7600GR? The radio will now be able to detect faulty batteries and locate itsposition in the battery compartment when plugged in for chargingunder standby mode. Sometime in April Sangean USA will be distributing 909X2s with VER 073. All rights reserved. For more information, please see our I have the exact same question, Bill! Privacy Policy. The only radios I know of in the last few years that are suitable for this type of listening are the higher-end Tecsuns. AM Bandwidths: 6.0, 4.0, 3.0, 2.5 & 1.0 SW Bandwidths (For AM mode ONLY) 4.0, 3.0, 2.5, 1.8, 1.0 I got mine from Amazon last week. The SANGEAN ATS-909X has been widely regarded by the ham radio community as one of the best portable shortwave radios out there. Two questions on the Sangean ATS-909X2 : r/shortwave - Reddit The ATS-909X2 will display FM RDS / RBDS with PS, PTY, RT and CT features for station name and clock in areas where this service is available. This may be our last cycle to hear SW broadcast stations. All rights reserved. Refer to your external recorder's user manual to determine whether your external recording device is compatible with timer activated recording. It makes me crazy. The 909X2 is perfect for band scanning as you describe it. The Sangean ATS-909X2 AM FM LW AIR Shortwave SSB Portable Radio is a promising refresh of the outgoing 909X. The reviews are not a Forum for two-way exchanges, product inquiries . Bob Zanotti presentation to the Fair Lawn ARC, New Facebook Group for Pikes Peak Breaking News / Scanner Tips. Current Stock Status At These Ham Radio Outlet Locations, 1674 Station Presets with 3 Individual Memory Banks, 5 Tuning Methods: Direct Frequency Tuning/Auto Scanning/Manual Tuning/Memory Recall/Rotary Tuning, Fine Tuning & Quick Shift Tuning Controls, 3 Alarm Timers with Radio or HWS (Humane Wake System) Buzzer, 42 Time Zones with DST Setting & 2 Editable City Names, Information Indications for RDS/PS/PTY/RT/SNR/RSSI/Memory Bank, SSB (Single Sideband): USB/LSB 10 or 20Hz/Fine Tuning Step, Squelch Function for Adjusting the Receiving Threshold to EliminateWeak Transmissions, Advanced Battery Charger with Faulty Detection Feature, Editable Station Display up to 10 Characters. Because I broke the bandwidth lever on my 398/909 when I took the back off to clean the controls, it's stuck on narrow, and it is an excellent MW DXer for that reason. Then again, all the previous 909 series receivers (ATS-909, ATS-909X) only have one SSB filter so they probably thought that one was sufficient for people buying this receiver who would mostly use it for broadcast listening. Additionally, we always try to include links to other retail options if they are available, as we support and freely advertise independent ham radio retailers. In my case it's because I'm partially blocked to the east by several mountain ranges, which makes reception from Ontario pretty difficult. You hold down the enter button and at the same time start tuning with tuning wheel. Naturally, Asian stations are pretty strong during our morning hours, as well as New Zealand. I wonder where your information coming from. Keep searching the net for reviews and comparisons. Hi, Pat: Its true that AIR band steps are 5 and 25 kHz selectable. With the present bad conditions (both solar and economic) I don't foresee this radio making banner sales any time soon. Sangean ATS 909X Receiver - eHam.net The Wouxun KG-935G Plus is definitely not your average Wouxun CCR. take a look at the GP-5 over on countrycomm.com it works great and has ssb capability. Most of those signals have to reach me via the polar route, too. The lack of a selectable SSB filter is really the only main drawback with this receiver. Why? Very helpful and found stock that did not show online. You are using an out of date browser. First impressions of the brand new Sangean ATS-909X2 - YouTube BushRadio Tracker. Some of what you are experiencing with SSB may be the nature of the SSB product detector. In North America we use 12.5 kHz spacing. Dan Robinson received the following. Central Minnesota on long wire and changing bandwidth. This one from Dave Zantow N9EWO. Good to hear that the 909X2 is a good performer.. Just in time for the sunspots. Helpful replies are most appreciated. You are using an out of date browser. This was done using the whip antennas only and fresh batteries in each. There is no muting between frequency steps. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Coffee helps fuel the SWLing Post! Two strategies to improve Sangean ATS-909X sensitivity, http://www.monitoringtimes.com/2011buyersguide.pdf, Radio & Radio Accessories: AM FM, Shortwave, Emergency, Pocket, Headphones and More, Sony ICF-SW7600GR Review | The SWLing Post, Mega Review: the Tecsun PL-880, PL-660, Sangean ATS-909X, and Sony ICF-SW7600GR go head-to-head. If you think you'll get a ham license in the future and want to drop a little more money, most modern ham HF radios also cover shortwave, and could serve you later when licensed. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Did Sangean give any details on what they say has been changed/fixed in the new version? Tuning from 5000kHz to 16000kHz, I found: No signal could be found on one that the other could not tune. by Darkstar1878 Sangean ATS-909x2 WLA180 antenna View community ranking In the Top 5% of largest communities on Reddit. Sangean ATS-909X, and Sony ICF-SW7600GR go head-to-head . for about 8 years. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. There's some key bounce, so I had to learn to get my finger off the button more quickly to avoid entering extra digits. Woodbridge, VA. ATS-909X2 Description Hide. Here is what interests my ears and eyes about this amazing radio. Alan Roes Music Programmes on Shortwave, List of QRP General Coverage Amateur Radio Transceivers, List of VHF/UHF Multimode Amateur Radio Transceivers, Radio Angela To Cease Broadcasts May 31, 2023, A Hallicrafters SX-28/A in Battle of the Bulge, BBC Radio 4 campaign to transition from long wave, Hawaii: FEMA unveils new emergency-hardened broadcast studio. Is it true ? Many Features Push the Envelope of Tuning Bliss! 3 VHF marine band. Jun 1, 2005 Messages 443 Location /usa/oh/cmh EM89kx Mar 6, 2021 #21 Another note: At some times when I put my hand over the display the volume does change (up) I only notice it when there is no signal: Like now for 3330.0 (CHU) no sign of chu but a bit of a tone and it increases when I put my hand over the display As I understand it 909X2 owners with VER 070 will be given the opportunity to upgrade their radios to VER 073. Also, S-units are not used on the meter in the original version, where it's only marked 1 to 10. With an external 50 ohms antenna its fine. So what did Sangean choose? Click here to view. SANGEAN ATS-909X 2 MANUAL Pdf Download | ManualsLib ATS-909X2 FM / SW / MW / LW / AirSANGEAN Electronics This receiver work with the Air am vhf band, to receive weather forecast marine vhf could be a plus. You are using an out of date browser. I'm sure the 909X is much the same, as the two schematics aren't all that different (aside from the FM DSP, and there are different transistors and IF chip used -- the configuration, however, is basically the same. Testing 20m on PL880. I have an older ATS 909. I guess the info would have to be displayed there, as there wouldn't be enough room for it where the meter is. Ads are what helps us bring you premium content! Is anyone into vintage multiband portable radios. Testing 20m on PL880 : r/shortwave - Reddit Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Armin Sander, who shares a link to the Sangean Europe website where theyve posted details about the upcoming Sangean ATS-909X2 (click here to read our. After many reviews on YouTube and social media I bought this one from Amazon $280 I never liked modern radio like this from 2000-2021 it has five levels of bandwidth helps me to receive shortwave stations perfectly when I use auto mode and I liked other species. Europe uses 8.33 kHz channel spacing. Other features include: Stereo/Mono switch, RF gain, squelch, auto scan and flip-stand. Now with the new and improved 2nd gen ATS-909X2, Sangean has madesome significant improvements over the functionality while refiningthe already-excellent features on the original model. More, the chipset to receive DAB+ are DRM capable, so a nice feature to have for a travel receiver . By far the best portable I ever has was the Eton E1 they even had Passband tuning but I do not want one that big now! Radio Romania International has recently hit S-9 at my location, though with the usual rapid fading. Thanks for the quick reply Thomas. So, as you tune slowly across shortwave spectrum you will feel one detent every 5 kHz, 1 kHz or 10 Hz (for SSB) depending on the tuning step you have selected for the 909X2. Bad luck . Now with the new and improved 2nd gen ATS-909X2, we've made some significant improvements over the functionality while refining the already-excellent features from the original model. Click here to donate via PayPal. Jul 18, 2016 #13 If your radio has no Spurious Tones you are in for a treat. SANGEAN ATS-909X has been widely regarded by ham radioenthusiasts as one of the best portable shortwave radio out there. This occurs on both my roof top and the external ariel rolled aerial that is included with the radio. Sangean already makes standalone FM/DAB+/Internet receivers and DRM is not worth it as its still too much of a niche market. Our patented 5-level auto . ^^^^ On the present day 909X the DSP chip is only used in the FM chain, where it replaces the FM Front End chip and the FM stages of the IF chip with DSP. Page 19: Specifications Wait one year before buying? Many thanks to a number of SWLing Post readers whove noted that Sangean Europe has removed the ATS-909X2 from their website and stopped taking pre-orders. You must log in or register to reply here. Privacy Policy. There is a new Sangean ATS -909X2 available to buy on the sangean site but I won't be the first to try it out and will wait until it comes up on Amazon so I can easily return it for a full refund if I'm not happy with it at 320 Euro's it would have to be pretty amazing. It was updated to more modern specs, I think the company was called Radio Labs. But please note that we will never create a post and product link explicitly to receive a commission. Dave's review of the Sangean ATS-909X2 | The SWLing Post Cookie Notice Just watch out for this. 1 - Did they fix the lack of sensitivity when using the built-in whip antenna? Just a side note when talking about the Sangean ATS-909X. Not a big problem, as I mainly use my ears to judge the strength or the signal to noise ratio, anyway. Looks like it may be all-DSP, which would make it better off the whip, and provide for some other improvements, including the variable bandwidths. Required fields are marked *. ATS-909X2 mod | RadioReference.com Forums Sounds good right ? I do not really notice much if any lag in signal strength, will check forces while more and let you know. I am not expecting major new factory revisions or modifications for this fine radio. Click here to view. The exception to my joy with the 909 is its tuning wheel. You can get a whole portable radio for $148. Still, as pointed out ECSS works amazingly well which isnt possible on the Tecsun PL-880/990x or indeed the S-8800 because the audio is just shockingly bad, apart from the distortion on the Tecsuns the audio is very muddy. James Sangean v Tecsun in the Battle of Late Shortwave Era Portables: The ATS909x2 by Dan Robinson Some years ago - actually more than a decade - I decided to give Sangean a shot at winning me over in the shortwave portable category. I just checked my invoice for the 909x. Dave's review of the Sangean ATS-909X2 30 Replies Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who notes that Dave (N9EWO) has posted his review of the Sangean ATS-909X2.
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