PRO's:
[ ] Ultra Small compact pocket Receiver
[ ] Si4732 receiver chip
[ ] Very lightweight
[ ] Very low power consumption
[ ] Good sensitivity, mainly on LW
[ ] Sensitivity comparable with PL330
[ ] Built-in battery 800mAh
[ ] AM/SSB on HF
[ ] Radiostation's ID over RDS on FM band
[ ] DSP bandwidth
[ ] Signal meter
[ ] BFO settings stored to memory
[ ] 9kHz on MW
[ ] FM radio from 64MHz to 108MHz
[ ] No RF interference from the IPS screen
CON's:
[ ] 1kHz muting while tuning
[ ] Impossible enter direct frequency
[ ] Low output audio on 3.5mm socket
[ ] Tiny Speaker behind
[ ] All functions over just one encoder - slow use
[ ] No FM mod.on shortwaves (CB-band)
[ ] Low display brightness
[ ] No audio over BT
[ ] Impossible to store frequencies
[ ] WARC bands presets are missing
[ ] Very simple scanner-stops after first catch
More details about this project: https://xtronic.org/circuit/rf/radio-receiver/esp32-s3-si4732-pocket-multiband-receiver/
Where I purchased this receiver: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008169385562.html
Mini Receiver on AliExpress：https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256808256558990.html
SMA-BNC Adapter: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006711624744.html
BB Frame Antenna: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007538911282.html
Mini Tripod: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004641297411.html
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