New SSB Pocket Receiver ATS120 (LW,MW,SW,CB,FM) Review
ATS120 SI4732 ESP32 Bluetooth SSB FM 64-108MHz RDS AM, LSB, USB All Band Receiver Radio
https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/100500...
BNC to Jack 3.5mm Adapter: https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/100500...
Magnetic Loop Antenna MC-20: https://om0et.com/ultralight-mla-mc-2...
Teardown ATS-120 receiver video: • ATS-120 Receiver Teardown
PRO's:
finally no mutes in every 1kHz step
great additional LNA (low noise RF amplifier)
direct frequency input
CW, USB, LSB, AM modulations
10Hz and 100Hz steps added
baragraph real-time s-meter
change the bandwidth up to 4kHz/SSB
change the bandwidth up to 6kHz/AM/CW
BFO settings for each band stores in memory
high quality FM broadcast receiver with squelch with good selectivity+sensitivity
attenuator on FM broadcast band
FM bandwidth: 40,60,84 and 110kHz
adjustable SQUELCH lvl also in SSB
up to 75 memories
modul audio over Bluetooth
vertical/horizontal screen option
screen saver option
USB-C data+battery charge
LED lamp
external antenna input (3.5mm audio socket)
CNC precisely machined aluminium enclosure, ergonomic form factor
1400mAh Li-ion battery
battery voltage-percentage icon indication
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CON's:
no bandpass filters
no FM modulation for CB or 10m bands
attenuator is not working in SSB mod. AM is OK.
crossmodulation from FM in some HAM segments
worse screen visibility on direct Sun
touch panel's high peak noise when internal antenna
RDS not working properly on the current FW ver.
antenna is little wobbling, modif. is needed
signal strength influence on holding radio in hand
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