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samedi 26 août 2023

TECSUN or XHDATA your next portable radio for 100 US $

 Tecsun and Xhdata are famous for medium wave and shortwave listeners.

TECSUN offer a lot of radios from 20 US $ to 350 US $

This brand is know for good quality and a lot of models.

They build also interesting antennas for MW and shortwave

https://www.tecsun-radios.com/product-category/tecsun-accessories/

All the TECSUN radio on this link

https://www.tecsun-radios.com/

56 models of world band radio for DX'ers

12 models have SSB mode

https://www.tecsun-radios.com/product-category/tecsun-world-band-radio/



Now we will talk about another Chinese brand who start to be famous for the cheap price and good quality.

XHDATA & SIHUADON RADIOS

XHDATA was established in 2015, X stands for infinite, H stands for happy, DATA stands for data, "XHDATA" means infinite storage of happy moments, the main is committed to the independent research and development, design and sales of radio broadcasting products. 

With "integrity", "focus" and "excellence" as its values, the company is committed to bringing attractive radio products to consumers worldwide through continuous innovation. In an era of rapid renewal and a decreasing number of radio manufacturers around the world, we remain committed to developing and releasing many quality products and constantly introducing quality radios.


Prices start at 18 US $

Biggest price is only 96 US $

Only 8 models are build for MW and SW listeners


D328  18 US $
D219  20 US $
D368  23 US $


D901  27 US $


D902 30 US $


D109  60 US $


R108  61 US $
D808  96 US $

Now we have to compare the D808 with its competitor from the Tecsun brand.

For 93 US $ there is the TECSUN PL-330

For 84 US $ the PL-368




For 64 US $ the PL-365




For 52 US $ the PL-310 ET

Who is the Xhdata or Sihuadon D808 ?


• FM stereo / MW / LW/ SW SSB and Air Band radio with high sensitivity, good selectivity, and user-operation friendly

• Adopts DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technique, high-frequency analog, medium-frequency circuit, various frequency conversion, highly improves the receiver sensitivity, selectivity and anti-image interference capability

• FM reception range of 64 ~ 108 MHz, suitable for global FM radio reception

• 4 Shortwave Single Side Band (SSB) minimum step is 1 kHz, Upper Side Band (USB) and Lower Side Band (LSB) reception independent

• SW external antenna jack

• Independent speed double tuner

• Various station search methods, Automatic Search (ATS); Manually search the radio frequency (VF); Direct input frequency figures, etc.

• Can store up to 500 radio frequencies, divided into 50 storage pages

• Timing boot regularly and sleep timer shutdown function

Specifications:• Brand name: XHDATA

• Style: Portable

• Type: MW, FM, LW, SW, SSB/Air Band

• FM: 87.5 – 108 (64-108) MHz

• LW: 150 – 450 kHz

• MW: 522 – 1620 kHz (9k Step) 520 - 1710 kHz (10k step)

• SW: 1711 – 29999 kHz

• AIR: 118 – 137 MHz

• Function: Built-in speaker

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 14.5 x 8.7 x 2.7 cm (5.71 x 3.43 x 1.06 in)

• Weight: 265 grams (battery not included)

• 1 x SIHUADON D-808

• 1 x Specific bag

• 1 x External antenna

• 1 x USB charge cable

• 1 x 18650 Lithium battery

• 1 x user manual (English,Japanese, French, German, Spanish,Italian,Russian)







This radio has exactly the same function as xhdata d-808








And now the TECSUN PL-330 ( i am not sure if this radios is still build by Tecsun )






  • SSB capability
  • Direct Frequency Entry
  • Synchronous AM Detection
  • ETM+
  • Portable, lightweight
  • Rechargeable BL-5C Li-ion battery included
  • Specifications:
  • Frequency range: LW 153-513 kHz,
  •  MW 520-1710/522-1620 kHz,
  •  SW 1711-29999 kHz, 
  • FM 64-108/76-108/87-108/88-108 Mhz
  • Frequency Tuning Steps: LW/MW: 9/1 kHz, SW: 5/1 kHz, SSB 5 kHz/1 kHz/10 Hz,
  • Synchronous Detection: 5 kHz/1 kHz/100Hz, FM: 100/10 kHz
  • Frequency memories: LW: 100, MW: 150, SW: 300, FM: 100, SSB: 100, Sync: 100
  • Noise Limit Sensitivity (for 26dB S/N): LW:<10mV/m, MW< 1mV/m, SW: <20uV, FM
  •  (for 30dB S/N)<3uV
  • Selectivity: >60dB on all bands
  • Sync Detection lock range: +/- 1 kHz
  • DSP IF Frequency: AM 45kHz, FM: 128 kHz
  • FM Stereo Crosstalk: 35dB (headphone output)
  • Speaker: 8 ohm, 0.25W
  • Maximum Audio Output Power: 200mW
  • Current drain: FM/MW/LW: <25mA, SW: <45 mA, Standby Current: <90uA
  • External Charging; 5V USB Micro, 500 mA
  • Dimensions: 139 x 85 x 26 mm
  • Weight: 210g

My choice is the Xhdata/Sihuadon D-808

But for 119 US $ you can have a nice 
TECSUN PL660 PLL FM/stéréo MW LW SW SSB AIR



The TECSUN PL310 ET for only 52 US $ is also a good radio for this price




https://www.ebay.fr/str/anonco?_trksid=p2047675.m145687.l149086

  • FM: 64-108 MHz, 76-108 MHz, 87-108 MHz

  • MW (AM): 520-1710 kHz, 522-1620 kHz

  • LW: 153-513 kHz

  • SW: 2300-21950 kHz
https://www.ebay.fr/str/anonco?_trksid=p2047675.m145687.l149086






https://www.ebay.fr/str/anonco?_trksid=p2047675.m145687.l149086




For Xhdata/Sihuadon

SIHUADON R108 FM AM MW SW Radio Multibande





40 US $ ( normal price 51 US $)





Frequency Range:

  • FM: 64 ~ 108 MHz
    • Russia: 64 ~ 108 MHz
    • Japan: 76 ~ 108MHz
    • EU,USA:87.5 ~ 108MHz
  • SW: 1711 ~ 29999 kHz
  • MW: 522~ 1620 kHz
    • USA: 520-1710kHz
  • LW:150 ~ 450kHz
  • AIR:118-137MHz

Noise limited sensitivity:

  • Frequency Modulation (FM) (S / N = 60dB) better than 3 uV
  • AM (MW) (S / N = 60dB) better than 0.5mV / m
  • Long wave (LW) (S / N = 60dB) better than 10mV / m
  • Short wave (SW) (S / N = 60dB) better than 10mV / m
  • AIR BAND（AIR）（S/N=60dB）better than 0.5uv

Other specifications:

  • Number of stored memories: a total of 500
  • Awakened mode: radio or buzzer alarm ring
  • Power supply :
    • USB 5V/250mA external adaptor (not included)
    • BL-5C battery
  • Output(Distortion 10%)：1W
  • Speaker: 5W / 4Ohm
  • Earphone Jack: 35mm,Stereo type

Unit Size

  • 120(L)×70(W)×30(H)mm
  • Weight: about190g (Battery not included)

Package includes:

  • 1 x SIHUADON R-108 Radio
  • 1 x External antenna
  • 1 x USB charge cable
  • 1 x BL-5C lithium battery
  • 1 x User Manual

(We have German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese and English total seven languages.We will send you instructions according to the delivery address.)

I know TECSUN and SIHUADON/XHDATA make good radios for SWL.

Make your choice. 

You can look also my old articles about Chinese radios:



























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