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Brand | Sangean |
Color | Gray |
Special Feature | Portable, Built-In AM Antenna, Built-In Clock, Rechargeable |
Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary |
Product Dimensions | 8.17"L x 1.34"W x 5.31"H |
Tuner Technology | AM/FM/SW/LW/AIR |
Style | Radio |
Power Source | Corded Electric/Battery |
Radio Bands Supported | AM/FM/SW/LW/AIR |
Included Components | Earbuds, Carrying Pouch, Switchable AC Adapter, Portable Shortwave Antenna, Owner's Manual |
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- 1674 station presets with 3 individual memory banks and 42 time zones with dst setting & 2 editable city names. ats (auto tuning system) on lw/mw/sw/fm with 5 tuning methods: direct frequency tuning/auto scanning/manual tuning/memory recall/rotary tuning and fine tuning & quick shift tuning controls. dsp tuner (fm); pll synthesized (mw/lw/sw)
- New air band mode (118~137mhz), information indications for rds/ps/pty/rt/snr/rssi/memory bank, ssb (single sideband): usb/lsb 10 or 20hz/fine tuning step, manual & automatic bandwidth control and squelch function for adjusting the receiving threshold to eliminate weak transmissions and dual conversions for sw/lw/mw/air bands.
- Real time clock, 3 alarm timers with radio or hws (humane wake system) buzzer, adjustable sleep and snooze timer, tone controls (music/normal/news), with multi-functional menu and larger lcd screen (3.33” x 1.95”) with led backlight, fm softmute feature, editable station display up to 10 characters and individual headphone amplifier.
- Built-in advanced battery charger (batteries sold separately) with faulty detection feature, battery & signal strength indicator. rotary tuning, 10 - key input, aux-in, line output and standby.
- Includes switchable ac adapter (input voltage: ac 100-240v, 50/60hz) ant-60 portable shortwave antenna, protective carrying pouch and quality stereo earbuds.
- 2.5 mm output jack for timer activation of external recorder, synchronously controlled by alarm.
- Power source type: AC or Battery Powered (Batteries not included)
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Our History - A Dream
In 1936, C.S. Yang's dream of global music connectivity led him to craft his first radio. In 1974, SANGEAN was born, sharing his visionary dream.
Our Legacy - Worldwide
Today, under second-generation leadership, SANGEAN is a global household name with offices in California, Hong Kong, and Venlo, and an expanded factory in New Taipei City to meet growing demand.
Our Vision - Revolution
While some consider radios relics, we see them as timeless, transcending age and boundaries, creating the beauty of sound waves effortlessly. SANGEAN's future is driven by demand and innovation.
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power source | Corded Electric/Battery | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
supported bands | AM/FM/SW/LW/AIR | AM/FM | FM, AM | FM | 5-Band | AM (520-1710 kHz), FM (64-108 MHz), LW (100-519 SW (1711-29999 kHz) |
connectivity tech | Auxiliary | USB | — | Bluetooth | USB | Wireless |
hardware interface | radio frequency | usb3.0 c, 3 5 mm audio | unknown | 3 5 mm audio | usb, 3 5 mm audio | microsd, 3 5 mm audio, usb2.0 micro a |
display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
power rating | — | 0.2 watts | 1 watts | — | 3 watts | 6 watts |
frequency | 137 MHz | 108 MHz | 137 MHz | 108 MHz | 108 MHz | 108 MHz |
voltage | — | 5 volts | 120 volts of alternating current | — | 3.7 volts | 5 volts of direct current |
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Small Changes with Noticeable Improvements
SANGEAN ATS-909X has been widely regarded by the ham radio community as one of the best portable shortwave radio out there. 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 on the original model.
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Established in 1974
SANGEAN Electronics has been engineering and manufacturing world band radios, portable pocket radio equipment, and other advanced audio equipment for over 40 years.
SANGEAN Electronics has established a reputation for manufacturing the highest quality and performance products in the consumer electronics industry. We’ll continue to strive for the best to achieve maximum success for our customers.
A Portable Shortwave Radio That's Hard to Beat
SANGEAN ATS-909X2
Our patented 5-level auto bandwidth control made its debut on the 909X platform. It automatically selects the optimal bandwidth according to the signal to noise ratio (SNR), bringing the best possible sound quality while ensuring weaker signals can be received. There’s also the option to manually adjust the bandwidth, giving you the freedom to fine-tune the sound to your likings.
- Auto Tuning System With 1674 Presets
- Supports Single Side Band (SSB) USB/LSB
- Airband Mode (118MHz-137MHz)
- RF Gain & Squelch Control for AM Band
- 5-level Auto Bandwidth Control
- Rechargeable Battery Charger with Battery Faulty Detection Feature
- FM Softmute Feature
- Larger LCD Display with Backlight
Auto Tuning System With 1674 Presets
ATS automatically scans for radio stations on the SW, MW, LW or FM band and store the stations with the strongest signal as preset stations with up to 1674 memory slots. (Each of the 3 memory banks stores a preset of 441SW/45 airband/36 FM/27MW/9LW)
Unparalleled Reception
With the included reel antenna (up to 23 feet), the signal reception can be significantly improved. Supports single side band (SSB) USB/LSB 10 or 20Hz/Fine tuning step. With the Squelch function, you can adjust the receiving threshold to eliminate weak transmissions.
Rotary Wheel for Optimum Performance
The rotary wheel offers easy tuning and setting adjustment. By pressing the Enter button while rotating the wheel, you can tune the radio at 10 times the speed, making it much more efficient to tune into your desired channels.
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Rechargeable Battery Charger with Error Detection
ATS-909X2’s battery compartment can detect battery abnormalities when charging through the AC adapter. The faulty battery will be shown on the screen and indicated by its bay number.
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Product Dimensions | 8.17 x 1.34 x 5.31 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.6 pounds |
ASIN | B08MSXX6LH |
Item model number | ATS-909X2 |
Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #92,781 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #183 in Portable Shortwave Radios |
Date First Available | November 4, 2020 |
Manufacturer | Sangean |
Country of Origin | China |
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Product Description
1674 Station Presets with 3 Individual Memory Banks
Brand New Air Band Mode (118~137MHz)
ATS (Auto Tuning System) on LW/MW/SW/FM
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
Manual & Automatic Bandwidth Control
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 Eliminate Weak Transmissions
Dual Conversions for SW/LW/MW/Air Bands
Advanced Battery Charger with Faulty Detection Feature
Battery & Signal Strength Indicator
Individual Headphone Amplifier
FM Softmute Feature
Multi-Functional Menu
Larger LCD Screen with LED Backlight
Editable Station Display up to 10 Characters
Tone Control (Music/Normal/News)
Adjustable Sleep Timer
✅SPECIFICATIONS
Width (inch): 8.14
Height (inch): 5.27
Depth (inch): 1.61
Weight (pounds): 1.6
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Customers appreciate the radio's quality and build quality. They find it a great multiband radio with good FM reception and air band performance. Many customers are satisfied with the look of the product. However, some have differing opinions on reception, sound quality, ease of use, functionality, and value for money.
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Customers like the radio quality. They say it's a superb radio, FM is also very good, and a great multiband radio. The air band is fantastic, and it can take all sorts of big antennas. Many consider it an excellent emergency radio, with good performance on all bands.
"This is a superb radio. I'm a ham radio operator and have used a lot of radios, including the predecessor of this one...." Read more
"...Turns out to be a great radio and it’s a keeper as far as I am concerned...." Read more
"...in case you travel to Europe, but otherwise it is still a very good aviation radio...." Read more
"...FM is also very good although I don't get why they didn't set up the unit to use an external antenna...." Read more
Customers appreciate the radio's build quality. They find it well-made, dependable, and well-designed. The radio case is nice, with a good display, audio quality, and good SSB performance.
"...Looks-Feel-Quality I am more of a function over form person but I will say this is a very attractive radio...." Read more
"...The build quality for a portable is very good, in my opinion...." Read more
"...The last element on the whip antenna of the Tecsun is very flimsy indeed and I almost bent it already after just one hour of operation...." Read more
"...The manufacturing materials are resistant and of good quality. It has a large LCD screen with lighting control that is very pleasant...." Read more
Customers appreciate the radio's appearance. They find it well-designed with a nice display and good backlighting. The ergonomics and overall build quality are excellent. The radio excels at FM reception, with superb sensitivity and selectivity.
"...more of a function over form person but I will say this is a very attractive radio...." Read more
"...If has a great modern looking design with a very nice and informative display screen...." Read more
"...Can't get used to it very quickly 😕 Like the overall appearance, back-lit LCD,..." Read more
"Ok, I got the radio this afternoon. It's nice, well thought out. Except for the cheap knob that controls volume...." Read more
Customers have mixed reception experiences with the radio. Some report good shortwave reception and FM broadcast performance with an amplified antenna, while others report weak AM signals and poor amateur band performance. The external antenna doesn't work properly when plugged in or held on.
"...That said, the one it has works well for SSB - not too wide, not too narrow...." Read more
"...- On 49m in AM mode, in the evening: Signals are weak here on the west coast in general, but both radios make the best of it...." Read more
"...The FM Broadcast performance is good too. I like the RDS feature, but I don't consider it essential...." Read more
"I like this radio. It’s working out really good for me. Read the directions and take your time setting it up...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the radio's sound quality. Some find it great with low noise floor and clear voice reception on SSB. Others experience issues like low volume on SW, volume reduction when switching to SSB, and static on the AM band. The volume knob is difficult to turn for some customers.
"...AM and FM are also great and the sound quality is very good. Update: After a few days and nights with the radio, I like it even more...." Read more
"...In my bathroom on the whip antenna, I could notice the audio go noticeably lower when switching to SSB...." Read more
"...A radio is supposed to sound good, right ? This one does sound good ! The previous model had somewhat " muddy audio " on AM and shortwave...." Read more
"...Sound quality is decent from the speaker and good with headphones although bass and treble adjustments would've been nice, the 3 sound selection..." Read more
Customers have different views on the radio's ease of use. Some find the step button intuitive and easy to use, with an easy-to-learn memory system offering 3 different memory banks with 500+ memories. Others find it non-intuitive and overly complicated, with a steep learning curve and a user interface that is not the best. The instructions manual could be improved to make it a bit more user-friendly.
"...The original Sangean 909 has always been a pleasant radio to use with a lot of nice features, but had been lacking in a few key areas, including..." Read more
"...Not hard, just got to read the manual to enjoy the radio to the fullest. Looks-Feel-Quality..." Read more
"...Many functions are just non-intuitive to me and overly complicated, and I have an electronics engineering degree. I want to store a station...." Read more
"...Is it perfection? No. But its easier to work with than a BFO knob. Also the AGC isn't too bad on SSB...." Read more
Customers have different views on the radio's functionality. Some find it performs admirably, with strong shortwave frequencies, SSB, FM, and AM performance on whip/ferrite antennas. The receiver is described as one of the best ever made for DXing. However, others report issues like the display not working, the ATS feature not working on this band, and the radio not turning on.
"...with the version 2, and now this radio is the complete package of nice operation and great performance...." Read more
"...The memroy scan is also good. Pity the ATS wont work on this band. The SW ATS over a range is a long wanted feature...." Read more
"...Is it as good as this Sangean? No. But it does perform quite well and you won't cry too hard if you damage or lose it when traveling...." Read more
"...So it appears that this set is capable of operating quite well with a varied range of antennas. Unfortunately there’s bad news...." Read more
Customers have different views on the radio's value for money. Some find it well-built and with a great display, while others consider it overpriced for its performance and repair costs.
"...It comes with a nice travel case. I think it is worth the money." Read more
"...No need to change bands. While this is a little pricey I'd say it's worth the money." Read more
"It cost a lot and delivers but is it that much greater than a radio of 1/4 the price?..." Read more
"...A good sync detector would be very useful . Too expensive. This radio should not cost more than about $200...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2021Style: RadioVerified PurchaseThis is a superb radio. I'm a ham radio operator and have used a lot of radios, including the predecessor of this one. The original Sangean 909 has always been a pleasant radio to use with a lot of nice features, but had been lacking in a few key areas, including sensitivity. This is all fixed with the version 2, and now this radio is the complete package of nice operation and great performance. On my first night, I already spent a few hours listening in on 80m in SSB, all with the built-in whip. AM and FM are also great and the sound quality is very good.
Update: After a few days and nights with the radio, I like it even more. Originally I was a bit disappointed that they did not add a synch detector. But it turns out that ECSS works impressively well on this radio. (ECSS is a fancy term for listening to AM broadcast stations in single side band mode, to remove audio distortions caused by signal fading). In fact it works better than synch detectors on many other radios, as there is no need for a synch detector to "lock on". Just switch to SSB if you have a weak or fading station, and it becomes very stable, and audio quality is good.
Update 2:
I had the chance now to directly compare this radio with the latest Tecsun PL-990. Here are my observations. All based on using the built-in whip antenna.
- On 49m in AM mode, in the evening: Signals are weak here on the west coast in general, but both radios make the best of it. There was no station that one radio received that I could not also hear on the other. The sound quality is quite similar. The noise floor on the Tecsun is perhaps a bit better, and weak signals very slightly more understandable. While the Sangean subjectively sounds better, especially when the signals are a bit stronger. Overall I would say it is a tie. I'd be happy with either one of them.
- Still on 49m, listening to AM broadcast stations, but now switching to single side band mode. The Tecsun has a Synch detector mode for this. Turning it on first results in several seconds of silence (audio muted), while the display shows some kind of "busy" icon. This is annoying, and it soon gets old when switching forth and back often. Once the Synch detector is finally on, the sound becomes muffled, and slightly distorted. The Sangean does not have a Synch mode, so I use LSB directly (kind of a manual ECSS, as described above). In this mode, the sound is great, and clearly beats the Tecsun here. The Tecsun allows to switch bandwidths in SSB and Synch modes. Even with the widest bandwidth of 4kHz, the sound is still muffled. The Sangean only provides a single bandwidth in SSB mode, a fact that originally irked me. But whatever bandwidth Sangean implemented here, it sounds very good!
- Next up, let's listen to ham radio stations on 80m in SSB. Here, the Tecsun shows the same muffled sound I observed above. In addition, there is more distortion now. It appears to me that the beginning of each transmission (the first syllable spoken by the ham) is being clipped in the RF amp by the Tecsun. This would mean that they have AGC turned on in SSB mode, and with a pretty short time constant at that. Not good! The Sangean sounds cleaner and smoother here. It has manual gain control via a small wheel on the left side, as it should be. In addition, I noticed that the Sangean appears to be very slightly more sensitive. When listening in on a ham radio "ragchew" with stations across America, I could follow all of them on the Sangean (albeit with some difficulty for the weakest ones), while weak stations on the Tecsun occasionally dropped out. Mind you, this difference was very slight. In most cases, both radios performed the same. Overall though, just based on sound and distortion, this point goes to Sangean.
- I also tried the 20m ham radio band during the day. Findings were very similar to what I described above on 80m, except both radios were really equally sensitive now.
- Some remarks on the physical aspects and operation of these radios: The Tecsun is noticeably more compact, which is really nice! I also preferred the tuning and volume wheels on the right, over the Sangean. These controls on the Tecsun are pleasant to operate, with one thumb if needed. The volume control on the Sangean needs to be gripped with thumb and index finger to operate, and the tuning dial on the front is workable, but not my cup of tea. I also liked that the Tecsun allows to turn on the display backlight permanently when desired. On the other hand, the buttons on the Sangean are bigger and more pleasant to operate, and it has the large display. The whip antenna is larger and a lot more sturdy! The last element on the whip antenna of the Tecsun is very flimsy indeed and I almost bent it already after just one hour of operation. You need to be very gentle with it.
- As for features: The Sangean has RDS and the air band, while the Tecsun has an MP3 player and bluetooth. It depends here what your preference is. The sound quality of both radios on FM is very good. I did not compare them on the AM broadcast band yet, maybe in another update.
Overall, both radios are very good and I'd be happy with either one, but I'd give the edge to the Sangean.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2022Style: RadioVerified PurchaseThis radio had mixed reviews when it came out so I intentionally bought this from Amazon in case there were issues. Turns out to be a great radio and it’s a keeper as far as I am concerned. I purchased this right before Christmas and have the latest firmware (73) so that might explain while mine works well compared to earlier reviews.. Not sure though.
One of the main complaints on this radio is that it has low audio on SSB. First thing I did when I got the unit was to test for this issue and here is what I have found: Yes with a weak signal, you may notice this. But with a normal or strong signal this does not happen. The bathroom off of my hallway is the most central room in my house and is a dead zone and great room for testing. In my bathroom on the whip antenna, I could notice the audio go noticeably lower when switching to SSB. I then walked in my backyard and still on the whip/same station and it did not do this because I had a stronger signal outside. I then made a longwire antenna that runs along the eve of my house into my bedroom . On this antenna I have never experienced this SSB audio issue.
The other common complaint that I do agree with and consider it a big oops is the lack of filter selection on SSB. On AM, it has 5 different filters to choose from but only 1 on SSB. Not sure why but for the price, it should have more. That said, the one it has works well for SSB - not too wide, not too narrow.
Last oops: Sangean was an early adopter of RDS and had it years before just about anyone else. I know they had it by the mid 90’s so why in the heck does this thing not show RDS time/date data? The ⅓ the price XHDATA 808 has this feature so this is another oversight.
Despite what I have said about SSB, I will say this radio has some of the best SSB audio I have heard. Yes that is very subjective so let me say it is very clear and the kind you can listen to for hours without getting “tired”. The Tecsun 880 also has excellent audio but it gets distorted on strong signals and the 909x2 does not do that. The 909x2 also appears to be more sensitive (on SWL) over the 880 in my bathroom tests and seems to tie the XHDATA D808. Again, my tests are very subjective but at least I know this radio is not deaf by any means.
Features: basically functionality is pretty intuitive. You can change frequencies by using buttons, the dial or the keypad. Storing a frequency in memory is easy as well once you play with it a bit and learn their system. But some of the more advanced features require reading the manual but it is NOT HARD once you read the manual. Now they do gloss over some details like the fact the radio has 3 memory banks. If I had not read the Amazon ad, I would have never known this because it’s only briefly mentioned in the manual and you have to enter a sub menu to access it.
Not hard, just got to read the manual to enjoy the radio to the fullest.
Looks-Feel-Quality
I am more of a function over form person but I will say this is a very attractive radio. It at least appears to be of higher quality than any of my other radios (Tecsuns and XHDATA). It is not cheap plastic like the Chinese brands and the Antenna is much better quality than what the Chinese provide. The buttons look and feel better and the radio is much heavier .
The LCD is very large and easy to read, by far the best display I have.
The front of the radio reminds me of some high end Sony from their heyday and the top reminds me of my grandfather's Trans-Oceanic from the late 60’-early 70’s .
The bad side of this is the radio is too nice to be a constant travel companion- vacations are fine just not all the time. . If I was someone who travels a lot , I would bring a smaller Tecsun or Xhdata in case it was lost/stolen or damaged . They are much smaller in both price and size and I would not feel as bad if something happened. This radio is at home in your shack or by your bedside on your night stand and that is exactly how I use it.
Button line: The only reason I would think of returning this radio is the fact that Amazon has dropped the price $30 since Christmas and I am still within the return period . But I know I have a good one and I am happy with it., If you have any reservations about the radio, just buy it from Amazon so there is no risk if you have any issues.
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