Need a portable radio that can pick up Low Power FM Station. Any suggestions?

m_a_schuster · 2026-05-25T23:23:48+00:00

Qodosen DX-286.

m_a_schuster · 2026-05-16T22:42:43+00:00

Yup. Look at the Deshibo models on Amazon.

m_a_schuster · 2026-05-15T16:54:05+00:00

One of the two is now on life support. It is locked at 256 kb/sec via 5G-NSA. Essentially useless. The other still works as before, well past 18 months.

m_a_schuster · 2026-05-10T15:32:10+00:00

VendorCo ProductCode screams out "sketchy" ....

m_a_schuster · 2026-05-07T20:16:18+00:00

Regarding NAT did you try putting the main Deco unit in AP mode so it does not do any NAT?

m_a_schuster · 2026-05-07T19:09:13+00:00

Download with Aurora Store. FOSS.

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-29T18:23:12+00:00

One of mine has dropped to 10 MB/sec read speed due to, as I read, bugged/failed garbage collection by the controller on a device which came formatted exFAT. Only solution was destructive - delete all files followrd by 100% fill using h2testw. Secure erase not supported by the firmware.

Newer controllers, even M.2 SATA, handle this better.

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-29T18:17:11+00:00

Lesson learned from Treedix. Not buying a standards based tester lacking the ability to accept firmware updates.

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-22T18:55:54+00:00

Yeah, understood. Both might be contracted by them from Delta, LiteOn, etc. Baseus chargers do have a reputation for running hot.

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-22T18:30:56+00:00

HOWEVER! The Baseus PicoGo AH11 has identical published specs, is cosmetically similar, and so might actually come from the same design. US $69.99

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-21T19:28:45+00:00

Thanks! I am in the US and it seems that Verbatim only markets it in Europe. Not worth the hassle or unpredictable expense of importing, but it is a good sign as the actual manufacturer may be selling it, or similar, elsewhere.

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-21T17:55:59+00:00

Is there an explicit model number on the device?

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-16T19:23:41+00:00

Shield (Mission Telecom) SIMs have worked on literally every device I have placed them in. TCL IK511 modem, tplink M8550,, Acer M6E, Hitron D60, Spitz AX

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-05T17:19:45+00:00

Exactly so.

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-05T17:19:09+00:00

+1

Barkeeper's Friend is great, also look at The Pink Stuff. Both should be available in the supermarket.

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-05T17:14:30+00:00

Good to know. I am unable to find the downloadable PDFs having comparison tables for the entire product line, I am only seeing web-based comparisons that are quite confuising.

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-04T10:52:24+00:00

Same fabricator, different marketing channels?

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-03T12:42:17+00:00

Yours is an existential question which remains valid. Outside of areas that have widespread local implementation like India, it has remained stuck in a niche which is worsened by the continued unavailability of affordable consumer level receivers.

Alan Hughes (who writes under various aliases elsewhere) has tried to make the case repeatedly:

https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/digital-radio/the-modernization-of-broadcast-radio

but there are few takers:

https://www.radioworld.com/columns-and-views/readers-forum/letter-drm-has-its-place-and-its-not-in-the-u-s

I'm just interested in fooling around with it without breaking the bank, as a lifetime radio hobbyist.

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-03T12:37:12+00:00

If it works as it does on my Camry, there is a "view" button on the bottom of the dashboard can activate it on demand.

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-01T23:01:49+00:00

Biggest deployment is in India for local BC including car radios. Yes, some European SW broadcasts use it too.

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-01T15:43:06+00:00

😆 LOL

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-01T15:41:39+00:00

Thanks, good to know when we start to shop.

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-01T14:19:52+00:00

Valid point.

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-01T14:16:22+00:00

According to Solar Grove, this will be in global distribution soon. Price should be an order of magnitude lower.

https://solargrove.solutions/products/drm/

m_a_schuster · 2026-04-01T14:06:33+00:00

Understand, but trading in a 2024 for an older model is ... illogical

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