XHDATA D-109WB Digital Multi-Band Portable Radio User Manual

1. Introduction

The XHDATA D-109WB is a versatile digital multi-band portable radio designed for enthusiasts and everyday users. It features reception across FM, AM, Shortwave (SW), Mediumwave (MW), and Longwave (LW) bands, along with NOAA weather broadcasting capabilities. This radio also includes a digital alarm clock, Bluetooth connectivity for audio streaming and calls, and an MP3 player with TF card support. Its compact design, rechargeable battery, and USB-C charging make it an ideal companion for home use, travel, or emergencies.

2. Key Features

• Multi-Band Reception: FM, AM, SW, MW, LW, and NOAA weather bands.
• NOAA Weather Alert: Built-in WB/ALE function for timely weather forecast information and emergency alerts.
• SOS Emergency Function: Activates a sound and light distress signal for emergencies.
• Audio Versatility: Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless audio streaming and calls, MP3 player with TF card support (up to 32GB).
• Sound Enhancement: VE/MC sound switching for optimized music (VE) or radio (MC) listening, DX/LOC function to reduce interference from strong local signals.
• Memory Stations: Stores up to 100 stations for FM/AM/LW/MW and 300 for SW.
• Digital Alarm Clock: Double alarm clock with three modes (Music, MP3, Beep).
• User-Friendly Design: Backlighting for night use, keyboard mute function, clear LCD screen.
• Power Options: Rechargeable 2000mAh 18650 lithium battery and external 5V Type-C DC power supply.
• Connectivity: 3.5mm audio output for headphones, external antenna jack for FM/SW.

Overview of the XHDATA D-109WB radio highlighting its main features including radio, NOAA scan alert, Bluetooth 5.0, TF card support, alarm clock, 5W speaker, SOS alarm, 500 memory stations, earphone jack, and auto frequency search.

3. Product Components and Controls

Familiarize yourself with the various parts and controls of your D-109WB radio.

3.1 Front Panel and Display

Front view of the XHDATA D-109WB radio, showing the LCD display, numeric keypad, and function buttons.

• DPY/TTO: Key lock/display switch.
• VM/VF (SCAN): Store radio frequency selection button (VM), Manual tuning frequency of tuning knob (VF). Long press for automatic frequency browsing mode.
• BW/: AM bandwidth switching/LCD backlight control.
• VE/MC: Voice/Music Switch.
• DX/LOC: Receive DX remote and LOC local proximity receive mode switching.
• WB/ALE: Manual tuning weather warning reception band / ALERT weather warning automatic scanning warning reminder reception mode.
• SW-/SW+: Shortwave meter band switching / Automatic search of shortwave meter band.
• MW/LW: AM/LW band selection/automatic tuning storage.
• FM: FM/Automatic tuning storage.
• SOS: Emergency distress sound and light alarm function.
• ALARM A/B: Alarm A/B setting/Alarm switch.
• TIME: Time setting/display time.
• (SLEEP) POWER: Power switch/Sleep shutdown time setting.
• BT/: Bluetooth function/wireless phone call.
• ►►/◄◄: Radio memory station selection/frequency tuning. Select previous/next song when playing Bluetooth music.
• II: Play/pause selection.
• MUSIC: TF card play and repeat mode selection.
• MEMORY: Memory function button.
• DELETE: Delete radio frequency.

3.2 Side Panels and Back

Side view of the radio, highlighting the DC 5V IN (Type-C) charging port, Volume control, and Tuning knob.

Side view of the radio, showing the external antenna (ANT) jack and the earphone jack.

Side view of the radio, showing the TF card slot and the Reset button.

Back view of the radio, showing the battery compartment and product label with model information and specifications.

4. Initial Setup

4.1 Power Supply

The XHDATA D-109WB supports two power modes: a 2000mAh rechargeable battery and an AC power supply via USB-C.

• Battery Installation: Correctly install the positive and negative electrodes of the 3.7V (18650) lithium battery into the battery box.
• External Power: Connect an external 5V Type-C charging socket power supply. Ensure the adapter output is DC5V (≥1A) to charge the machine. The display will show a charging symbol. When the battery icon is full, the charging symbol will stop flashing, indicating a full charge.

4.2 Setting Frequency Coverage (Power Off State)

Different countries have varying FM and MW frequency coverage. Please set according to your region:

• FM Frequency Range Setting:
  1. Press and hold the number key (1).
  2. By short pressing the number key (1) repeatedly, cycle through frequency coverage options: 64-108MHz, 76-108MHz, 87-108MHz, 87.5-108MHz.
• MW Frequency Selection Step Interval Setting and Temperature Display:
  1. Long press the number key (2) for 3 seconds.
  2. When the display shows "9", the medium wave frequency will step to 9KHz (coverage: 522-1620KHz), suitable for Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania. In this state, the temperature displays Celsius (°C).
  3. When the display shows "10", the medium wave frequency will step to 10KHz (coverage: 520-1710KHz), suitable for North and South America. In this state, the temperature displays Fahrenheit (°F).
• LW Band Activation: Long press the (MW/LW) button. The display will indicate "ON" for the LW band. Long press again to turn it "OFF".

5. Operation Guide

5.1 Power On/Off

• Power On: Short press the (POWER) button. The display screen will show "ON".
• Power Off: Short press the (POWER) button. The display screen will show "OFF".
• Adjust the volume to the appropriate position using the VOLUME knob.

5.2 Radio Mode

The radio displays the various frequency bands it can receive: WB (162.40-162.55MHz), LW (153-513KHz), MW (520-1710KHz), SW (1711-29999KHz), and FM (64-108MHz).

• Select Band: Short press the (FM) key, or (MW/LW) or (SW-/SW+) to switch between bands.
• Shortwave Meter Band: Repeatedly short press (SW-/SW+) to switch between shortwave meter bands.
• Antenna: For FM and SW reception, use the pull-rod antenna or an external antenna (plug into the ANT jack). For MW and LW, adjust the radio's angle for best reception.

5.2.1 Search Station Frequency

1. Manual Tuning (VF):
   • Short press (VM/VF) key.
   • Turn the TUNING knob slowly or quickly to adjust the frequency.
2. Scanning Frequency (VF):
   • Long press (VM/VF) button to enter browsing mode. The radio will scan and stop for 5 seconds on each station. Short click (VM/VF) to stop scanning.
3. Direct Input (VF):
   • Directly enter the desired frequency using the numeric keypad.

5.2.2 Memory Stations

1. Manual Memory Station (VF):
   • Select the preferred band and radio frequency.
   • Short press (MEMORY) key (radio station code flashes).
   • Press (MEMORY) key again to save.
2. Fully Automatic Scanning Memory:
   • Select band.
   • Long press the corresponding band key to automatically scan and memorize radio frequencies.
3. Shortwave Automatic Search (Two Modes):
   • Long press (SW-) key for 3 seconds for full meter band search memory mode.
   • Long press (SW+) key for 3 seconds for current meter band search memory mode.
4. Access Memory Station (VM):
   • After station search, enter memory radio mode or briefly press (VM/VF) key.
   • Turn (TUNING) button to switch memory radio frequency.
   • Input frequency number directly with numeric keys.
5. Auto Scan Memory Radio Frequency (VM):
   • Select band, short press (VM/VF) key, then press and hold (VM/VF) key for 3 seconds to enter automatic browse mode.
   • The radio will scan each memory station for 5 seconds. Short press (VM/VF) to listen; otherwise, it will continue scanning.
6. Delete Memory Station:
   • Single Station: Short press (VM/VF) to retrieve memory station, select band, turn (TUNING) to select station. Long press (DELETE) for 3 seconds (display [DEL]), then short press again to confirm.
   • All Stations in Current Band: Short press (VM/VF) to retrieve memory station, select band. Press and hold (DELETE) until display shows (ALL), release, then short press again to confirm.
   • All Memory Radio Frequencies: Turn off the radio. Press and hold (DELETE) for 3 seconds until [DEL] and [ALL] flash. Then press and hold (BT) key for 3 seconds to confirm.

5.3 Advanced Radio Functions

• AM Bandwidth Switch: Continuous short press (BW/) to switch AM bandwidth.
• FM Stereo Switch:
  • FM is mono when using the speaker.
  • When using headphones, short press (ST) key to enable stereo (stereo symbol displays). Short press again to disable stereo.
• Stereo Headphone Output: Use the 3.5mm headphone jack for FM and Bluetooth/MP3 stereo output.
• FM/SW External Input Jack: The 3.5mm external antenna jack improves indoor reception sensitivity for FM/SW.

5.4 NOAA/WB Emergency Weather Warning

The XHDATA D-109WB radio is equipped with NOAA Weather Radio functionality for receiving emergency weather warnings.

• Manually Tuned Reception:
  1. Short press (POWER) button to ON.
  2. Short press (WB) button to enter NOAA radio band.
  3. Turn (TUNING) button to search for "NOAA" channels.
  4. Available channels: 162.400MHZ, 162.425MHZ, 162.450MHZ, 162.475MHZ, 162.500MHZ, 162.525MHZ, 162.550MHZ.
• Automatic Scanning (ALERT):
  1. Short press (POWER) button to ON.
  2. Long press (WB) button to enter NOAA radio band.
  3. When a "NOAA" weather warning channel sends signals, the unit will automatically activate sound and light warnings. Short press "WB/ALE" to receive the voice information.
• Important Note: The NOAA/WB Emergency Weather Warning radio band applies to the United States. Verify that the broadcast channel frequency corresponds to your location. Reconfirm when changing locations.

5.5 SOS Alarm Function

The SOS button on the XHDATA D-109WB radio, used to activate the emergency distress alarm.

• In any state, long press (SOS) to activate the sound and light synchronized distress signal.
• Press and hold (SOS) again to turn it off.

5.6 Bluetooth/MP3 Playback

5.6.1 TF Card MP3 Player

• Insert a TF card with music files into the TF card slot.
• Briefly press the (MUSIC) key to enter MP3 playing state.
• Use ►►/◄◄ to select previous/next song. The TUNING knob can also select songs.
• Long press ►►/◄◄ for fast rewind/forward.
• Press II for play/pause.
• Long press the MUSIC icon to switch between single song cycle playback and cycle playback for all songs.
• A/B Point Repeat: When playing MP3, briefly press (VM/VF) to display (A), then press (B) again to repeat from point A/B.

5.6.2 Bluetooth Function

• Music Playing:
  1. Short press (BT/) key to enter Bluetooth playing status.
  2. On your mobile phone, search for "D-109WB" in Bluetooth settings and connect. A successful connection is indicated by a symbol.
  3. Use ►►/◄◄ or the TUNING knob to select songs, or control playback directly from your mobile phone.
• Wireless Call:
  • When a call comes in during Bluetooth connection, briefly press (BT/) to answer, and briefly press again to end the call.
• Bluetooth Disconnection:
  • When Bluetooth is connected, long press (BT/) for 3 seconds to disconnect. Long press again to reconnect.

5.7 Display and Backlight

• Display Content Switching: When in radio mode, repeatedly short press (DPY/TTO) to cycle through display information: signal strength/signal-to-noise ratio, timed boot time, alarm A/B, local time, and memory radio frequency number.
• Automatic Backlight: Any button press lights up the display for 5 seconds, then turns off.
• Long Bright Mode: Press and hold (BW/) to keep the backlight on. Press and hold again to turn it off.

5.8 Clock and Alarm Functions

5.8.1 Set Clock

• Under shutdown state, long press number (3) key to set 12/24 hour format.
• Time can be adjusted in on/off state.
• Long press (TIME) key, clock will flash.
• Input hour and minute with numeric keys or adjust with (TUNING) button.

5.8.2 Alarm and Timed Power On

The XHDATA D-109WB features a double alarm clock with options for music, MP3, or beep sounds.

• Switch Alarm: Short press (ALARM A) or (ALARM B) to enable/disable alarm (icon displays/disappears).
• Set Alarm Time:
  1. Long press (ALARM A) or (ALARM B). Time in sub-display flashes.
  2. Input hour/minute directly or rotate (TUNING) key. Press (ALARM A) or (ALARM B) to confirm.
  3. Main display shows alarm duration (0-60 minutes). Rotate (TUNING) key to select.
  4. Short press (ALARM A) or (ALARM B) again to confirm. Alarm icon will display.
• Timed Power On (Radio Alarm Mode):
  1. Power on, select desired band and frequency, adjust volume.
  2. Short press (MEMORY) key (frequency number flashes).
  3. Short press (ALARM A) or (ALARM B). Alarm icon and radio icon will flash for 2 seconds to confirm.
• Timed Power On (Music Alarm Mode):
  1. Insert music TF card, power on, short press (MUSIC) key, adjust volume.
  2. Short press (MEMORY) key (song number flashes).
  3. Short press (ALARM A) or (ALARM B). Alarm icon and music icon will flash for 2 seconds to confirm.
• Timed Power On (Beep Alarm Mode):
  1. Power on, briefly press (BT) key to switch to Bluetooth mode.
  2. Ensure Bluetooth is disconnected.
  3. Briefly press (MEMORY) key (Bluetooth icon flashes).
  4. Briefly press (ALARM A) or (ALARM B) once. Alarm icon and Bluetooth icon will flash for 3 seconds to confirm.
• Operation After Alarm: After the alarm activates the radio, it needs to be manually turned off by pressing (POWER) key twice.
• Cancel Radio/Music Alarm Lock: Briefly press (POWER) key.

5.9 Keyboard Lock

• Long press (DPY/TTO) to lock the keyboard and TUNING button. A lock icon will display.
• Long press (DPY/TTO) again to unlock.

6. Maintenance

6.1 Charging Operation

• When the power display is low or exhausted, charge immediately.
• Connect the USB charging cable to a DC5V USB output adapter (≥1A) and plug into the radio's Type-C jack.
• The display will show a flashing charging symbol. When fully charged, the battery icon will be full and the charging symbol will stop flashing.
• Tip: To avoid interference and insufficient charging current, do not use the radio for listening or playback during charging.

6.2 Safe Use of Lithium Battery

• The machine uses a 3.7V (18650) rechargeable lithium battery. Only use batteries of the same specification and equivalent. Improper use can cause explosion.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Do not place the battery in hot, humid environments, or near water, or expose to explosion or baking.
• Do not disassemble, impact, or knock the lithium battery. If the battery is deformed or bulged, do not use it.
• Use a safe and qualified adapter for charging.
• To maintain battery life, if not used for a long time, charge it for a short period every three months.

7. Troubleshooting

7.1 System Reset

• In rare cases of accidental interference, button failure, or display disorder, press the RESET key.
• Use a thin, hard object to press the RESET key to reset the system.

8. Specifications

9. User Tips

• Reception Quality: Many users report excellent reception and sound quality, especially on FM. The radio has high sensitivity.
• Headphone Stereo: When headphones are connected, FM stations will play in stereo mode.
• Alarm Settings: Be quick when setting time and alarm functions, as the display may time out, requiring you to restart the process.
• SW/LW Reception: Shortwave and Longwave reception can be challenging depending on location and atmospheric conditions. Static may be present, and an external antenna might not always significantly improve reception in all areas.
• Online Tutorials: If you have doubts about specific operations, several tutorials for this radio model are available online.

10. Warranty and Support

10.1 Warranty Information

The XHDATA D-109WB radio comes with the following warranty terms for quality problems:

• Within 1 month of receipt: Replacement or full refund.
• Within 1-3 months of receipt: Customer can return to China for repair. Freight costs are split between seller and buyer. Maintenance is free.
• Within 1 year of receipt: Buyer bears freight costs. Maintenance is free.
• After 1 year: Buyer bears freight costs and appropriate maintenance fees.
• Warranty does not cover damage caused by external force.

For detailed warranty claims or service, please contact support using the information below. You can also refer to the official user manual (PDF) for additional information.

10.2 Support Contact

For any inquiries or support, please use the following contact channels:

• Teams: radiwow
• TikTok: XHDATAradio
• YouTube: Xhdata Radio
• Facebook: Xhdata Radios
• Web: www.xhdata.com.cn
• E-mail: xhdatacn@gmail.com
• Whatsapp: +8618025193267