Sangean ATS-909 All Band Digital Shortwave World Band Receiver

Sangean ATS-909 All Band Digital Shortwave World Band Receiver

Product Description
Amazon.com Review
Easy to use, quick to get started, but complex enough for the shortwave radio aficionado, the compact Sangean ATS-909 is a terrific travel radio adaptable for use anywhere in the world, receiving FM/MW, long-wave, and shortwave signals.

You can set radio frequencies using five methods, including automatically or manually through a keypad or rotary dialing. The digital clock can be fixed to local and world times and provides both an alarm and a sleep timer. You can set the radio so you can fall asleep to music and later be awakened with news, music, or the buzzing alarm. You can also set three different wake-up times, each to a different frequency.

This substantial and attractively designed unit also includes a long, retractable antenna for FM/SW and an internal antenna for good reception on medium- and long-wave bands. Tuning can be accomplished in a variety of ways; auto-tune, which scans all radio frequencies and presets your stations to the strongest signals; simple direct tuning to the desired frequency; or manual tuning with the rotary knob. The rotary tuning is quick, direct, and to us, the most effective method for finding and refining reception. An impressive internal memory holds up to 306 radio frequencies, saving you time searching.

The LCD displays the current station, frequency, local time, memory location, and the status of the alarms and all other functions. The illuminated display window can also be switched on for viewing in the dark. A small stand on the back opens to permit the radio to sit on a tabletop at the perfect angle for operation, and Sangean has included a handy list of the best times for good reception on various frequencies around the world. The carrying pouch with Velcro closures neatly fits the ATS-909 and the slim shortwave handbook, though unfortunately not the included earphones, portable shortwave reel antenna, or AC adapter. Powered by four AA batteries or the multivoltage AC adapter, the unit comes with a one-year parts-and-labor warranty. --David Greenberger

Pros:

Multiple tuning methods

Internal memory of 306 presets

Includes AC adapter and external SW antenna

Cons:

All the gear doesn't fit in the case

Weighs nearly 2 pounds

An intimidating number of functions for the novice

Product Description:
AM/FM/Shortwave Portable Radio / Digital Tuner with up to 28 Programmable Stations / Clock and Timer Modes 28 pre-programmed shortwave stations Auto tuning and station search 3 timers Clock Includes AC adapter, case, antenna Click Here to Download the PDF Manual

Sangean ATS-909 All Band Digital Shortwave World Band Receiver

Sangean ATS-909 All Band Digital Shortwave World Band Receiver

Average customer rating:

PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER & A MUST HAVE
Very Good SW for the Money
Maybe not for the Novice!
The Perfect Shortwave Radio
A Shortwave Newbie Review

Sangean ATS-909 All Band Digital Shortwave World Band Receiver

Manufacturer: Sangean
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Shortwave & All-Hazard Radios | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics

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Passport to World Band Radio, New 2006 Edition (Passport to World Band Radio)
Passport to World Band Radio, New 2007 Edition (Passport to World Band Radio)
Shortwave Listening Guidebook: The Complete Guide to Hearing the World
World Radio TV Handbook 2007: The Directory of Global Broadcasting (WRTH)
World Radio TV Handbook WRTH: The Directory of Global Broadcasting (World Radio TV Handbook)(60th Annv. Edition)

Accessories:

Memorex High Performance AA Alkaline Batteries, 50 Pack
Memorex High Performance AA Alkaline Batteries, 12 Pack
Sony MDR-V700DJ DJ Style Monitor Series Headphones
Sangean ANT-60 Short Wave Antenna
Monster Cable MP AV600 Power Protector

Product Features:

AM/FM stereo with continuous coverage
261 short-wave frequencies
ATS auto-tune system
9 kHz/10 kHz switch for overseas reception
5 tuning methods for accurate frequency input

ASIN: B0000228GG

Amazon.com Review

Easy to use, quick to get started, but complex enough for the shortwave radio aficionado, the compact Sangean ATS-909 is a terrific travel radio adaptable for use anywhere in the world, receiving FM/MW, long-wave, and shortwave signals.

Pros:

Multiple tuning methods
Internal memory of 306 presets
Includes AC adapter and external SW antenna

Cons:

All the gear doesn't fit in the case
Weighs nearly 2 pounds
An intimidating number of functions for the novice

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sangean ATS-909 All Band Digital Short Wave Receiver features 306-station memory with continuous coverage of AM/FM stations. You can auto scan, manual scan, or use memory recall and rotary tuning for the best frequency reception. The selectable manual tuner allows for tuning from 100 kHz down to 40 kHz. The Sangean ATS-909 features full RDS reception and displays call letters and correct time for any station transmitting an RDS signal. You can recall your favorite station from anywhere by pushing one button, and the wide/narrow filter reduces adjacent station interference.

Product Description

AM/FM/Shortwave Portable Radio / Digital Tuner with up to 28 Programmable Stations / Clock and Timer Modes 28 pre-programmed shortwave stations Auto tuning and station search 3 timers Clock Includes AC adapter, case, antenna Click Here to Download the PDF Manual

Customer Reviews:

PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER & A MUST HAVE.......2007-05-17

I am supplying this unit to a maintenance team of fm radio in Malaysia. They are very satisfied with the quality and capabilities.

Very Good SW for the Money.......2007-05-13

I am well pleased with the ATS 909 and will not hesitate to recommend someone else to buy it. It is a very good portable radio and really what makes this radio is the (guess) 20ft uncoiling antenna. It has the normal telescoping antenna but it also has the other antenna (and it has its own jack as well). I have been listening to SW for 20 years or so and it ranks at or near the top for portables.

Maybe not for the Novice!.......2007-04-08

The 909 is the ultimate SW table top/semi-portable radio, period! Widely sold by RadioShack as the DX-398, this radio has it all, IF YOU SET IT UP PROPERLY.
Antenna: suggest a "slinky" or 50 foot+ copper wire antenna and don't rely on the whip that comes with the radio. FM: several issues, including too much signal causing distortion, means it not to be the FM performer one might normally like. However, THIS IS A SW RADIO! Single speaker: for stereo performance it has a stereo audio plug in for some small speakers if you like. Preset displays for country of origin might say Russia while you are listening to Sweden. Medium Wave AM performance can be enhanced by obtaining a coil antenna and placing next to the radio. Its own internal iron core antenna is limited. With a tunable coil, you will be shocked at how good this radio is at picking up hard to hear AM stations around the country. Tricky antenna plug in: use a stereo audio plug with the tip going to your SW antenna, the mid section to your AM antenna and of course the ground. Have fun!

The Perfect Shortwave Radio.......2007-02-27

I recommend this shortwave radio to anyone who wants to listen to their favorite frequencies from around the world. It is the perfect radio to listen to next to the fire with a cup of coffee and listen to China Radio International, Austrailia, Japan, or anything else. It is easy to use and the sound quality couldn't be better. I enjoy it everyday, and it is easy to take along on vacations and camping.

A Shortwave Newbie Review.......2007-01-30

25 years ago I had a cheap portable shortwave radio that never picked up a single station. So, when I bought this radio, I was optimistic, and yet skeptical about any results. So, I am a World Band newbie, and this seemed about the right amount of money to spend on a first radio. Here's the exciting news - within 2 minutes of unpacking this fine little radio, I was listening to Radio Havana, then Radio Netherlands, and then...well, you get the idea. Success was a matter of attaching the external wire antenna, hitting two buttons and turning up the volume, thanks to the pre-programmed stations in the memory - over 200 of them. In minutes I had been around the world and was now scanning the bands on my own. I'd call that instant gratification.

Here's three things I really liked and I think will be attractive to a prospective purchaser. 1. Although the radio is complex with lots of features and buttons, the buttons make sense - the interface to use the radio is almost intuitive. You can't say that about most modern products with lots of buttons. 2. The tuning features are fantastic. You can directly enter a frequency using the 10-key pad, you can quickly choose a "band" to search manually, you can have the unit "scan" automatically and stop on strong stations, or you can manually rotate the tuning dial which has two granularities - fine and course. The tuning dial is detented and feels great. 3. The regular AM/FM performance is excellent. Using the auto-scan and store feature, the unit quickly found and stored all the best signal AM/FM stations. FM was clear, clean, stereo and sounded superb on headphones. And, I easily tuned my favorite AM station from 350 miles away.

Here's what I did not like. 1. The volume knob is too sensitive at the bottom of the range. Cracking it open more than a hair was too loud on my headphones. 2. There are some tiny switches on the side (little used, I presume) which can only be operated with a pencil point, not a finger. 3) The display is an ugly green color which seems very old and archaic, although it was reasonable visible. 4) Setting the world time (UTC) seems impossible. I finally had to settle for setting local time to world time. I am not sure why that was so confusing. 5) The plastic case appears to be a bit delicate. This is not a radio you want to drop on the floor by accident.

I can't speak for the technical performance about reception, gain, selectivity and such, because I am not experienced and this is my first radio. However, It easily tunes stations from around the world and I thought the sound quality was superb. It is easy to operate (I was even able to operate it in the dark) and brought satisfying results for about $225. I am enjoying it and feel it was a sound purchase.

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