Description

This Sangean The Ultimate FM/SW/MW/LW/Air Multi-Band Radio has been widely regarded by ham radio enthusiasts as one of the best portable shortwave radios out there. Now with the improved second generation ATS-909X2, it boasts some significant improvements over the functionality while refining the already-excellent features on the original model. Another worthy upgrade is the newly designed smart battery compartment. The radio will now be able to detect faulty batteries and locate its position in the battery compartment when plugged in for charging under standby mode.

From the manufacturer

SANGEAN ATS-909X portable shortwave radio

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.

A Portable Shortwave Radio That's Hard to Beat

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.

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.

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.