I live in a HoA community in the Northeast US with outdoor antenna restrictions. My reception is almost entirely captured from indoors. The Qodosen DX-286 radio receives very well on FM and AM/MW bands, and good on SW bands (better than other SW portables I own). The radio captures FM-RDS digital station data if selected to do so from the radio setup menu. This radio does not offer USB or LSB reception, however I am able to receive NOAA Weather when set to MW range and dial to 1667 for my area (this is somewhat off center from my NOAA frequency, but still easily readable). The DX-286 does quite well to filter and reject various noise within my community location. I've had no luck so far capturing LW broadcasts, though I must state that LW stations are almost extinct these days. --- Lastly, I purchased a Goozeezoo GA800 rechargeable active loop antenna to attached externally to my DX-286 (note: follow all Manuals instructions closely). This loop antenna has notably improved my AM/MW and SW reception (when the integrated signal boost is "turned on") by easily 30%+ and audio louder and more clearly. The GA800 antenna can be turned 360 degrees, which helps better tuning in these stations directionally. With the signal boost "turned off", it operates about as well as the DX-286 radio itself, which is quite good, but allows for an external antenna proximate to a window for more reception. Do not "turn on" the signal boost when operating FM bands. It is unnecessary and may overload your DX-286 radio front end. Lotta information here but I believe that you will enjoy the Qodosen DX-286 if you enjoy broadcast radio (and perhaps don't trust Bluetooth/WiFi or app-connecting radios).

My first radio in years. This little guy is a great performer. Very sensitive AM and incredible in FM mode. You can also get SW/MW/LW bands. I don't really know of any downsides in getting this radio. Also it is under $100. You can not go wrong with this radio. Buy it now.

Very sensitive radio that lives up to its reputation. The ability to hook up external antennas eg passive and active loops, long wires on all wavebands and can use the telescopic on mw and lw for brilliant results in electrically quiet areas. Superb value for money with many features not available in radios of a similar size or indeed any current production portable radio. Very high quality front end giving the radio high dynamic range, exceptional by portable standards. Excellent audio for a small portable and the large number of bandwidth options on AM and FM are very useful. Highly recommended for listeners interesting in dxing or for those looking for better than average results for general reception on all wavebands.

This is an outstanding portable. I have been able to receive signals that I never thought possible. To begin with, I put the radio's performance against other well-regarded portables I own and the 286 came up a winner by far on all bands - LW, MW, SW, FM. Then I put it against desktop amateur radio base transceivers I have and the 286 came out with solid results, in some cases offering a more legible output to an identical signal.The features of the 286 that give the listener superpowers- whether you are merely seeking the best reception or whether you are seeking DX are to (1) utilize the antenna switching options - internal/external and couple it with the appropriate antenna for the job you want done, (2) adjust the AM filtering or FM bandwidth of the incoming signal and (3) utilize the adjustment on how it processes FM signals. Working these in various combinations makes it possible to get the 286 to focus and, after some thinking for a few seconds, the radio begins to lock-in on signals and stays there. I have found that the 286 will pull in signals on your target frequency that you never knew possible. LW, MW and FM are outstanding. SW is as good as it gets!The ergonomics are very good. The size of the unit (smaller than what you think) is ideal for travel and it comes with its own hard-case for protection, which can fit a few charging accessories as well. I got mine with the unique-type battery-included, so it was good right out of the box without hassle and it charges directly through the radio. The speaker gives good output for the size. This radio immediately put all my others into the drawer and I can't recommend it highly enough. At this price, you should have already ordered one for yourself by now...

Sounds great on headphones! A portable powerhouse that is very sensitive on all bands with awesome selectivity. READ THE MANUAL and once you do the controls become very intuitive. Shortwave on the whip antenna is good in my area. MW is magic! Battery life is so so. I recommend this is you want to listen to SW, MW, and FM on the go and you are a Tuner!

Ich war Anfangs etwas skeptisch, da der Qodosen DX-286 in Deutschland bislang nicht so einfach zu erhalten war und sich noch niemand zu dem Gerät geäussert hat. Die Empfangsleistung, gerade auf UKW und MW sind wirklich ausgesprochen gut. Kurzwelle ist ebenfalls hervorragend, einziger Nachteil: Es gibt eider keine Möglichkeit im seitenband zu hören, das gut der verwendete Chip leider nicht her. Mit einer modifizierten MLA-30, die es ebenfalls bei Amazon gibt läuft der RX zur Höchstform auf. Einfach mal bei Youtube nach dem Gerät suchen, ich habe dazu ein paar deutschsprachige Videos gemacht...

Hur endlich ein TEF 6686 in echtem Profikostüm und keine Bastelstube........Ähmmm warte Sie mal ich habe ihn doch gerad vor 1 h in die liste gepackt weil vor okt nicht lieferbar...na das ist toll, eine Produkt welches aus den USA kommt ist innerhalb von 1h nicht mehr verfügbar.hier am Standort der Warehttps://www.amazon.com/QODOSEN-DX-286-Automotive-Shortwave-Attenuator/dp/B0D3V3H356Aber schon.Vorsicht es kommt ohne Akkus und wer weiß noch was anderes fehlt, erstaunlich das das Gerät in beiden fällen aus den USA kommt, in den selben für 80usd. und wenn man will mit Aufpreis sogar ende September.Hier war es für den Zeitraum Okt.-November geplant wie es scheint , es wirkt so als wäre der Container nicht voll geworden und alle in Deutschland müssen über die USA einkaufen wenn s Sie gut 20€ mehr ausgeben wollen.20€ sind Versand und vorgezogener Termin + 1,x€ für 1kg und 2 Lithium Ionen Akkus mit Schutz.Liefertermin mit glück Anfang Okt.Anbieter sag mal wollt ihr uns in Deutschland verar... oder was soll das.Ich kaufe wo anders fürs selbe Geld