Raddy RF320 Multi-Band Radio
1. Product Overview
The Raddy RF320 is a DSP digital display multi-band radio with APP intelligent remote control. It supports AIR, FM, MW, SW, VHF, and WB bands. Play modes include Bluetooth, TF card, and audio input (3.5mm line-in/connection to a computer via USB data AUX-in). It can also function as a card reader, has a 5W high power amplifier, mega bass, flashlight, and SOS alarm, making it suitable as an emergency product for outdoor activities. The product offers multiple ways to search for channels, including button search, pulley and shuttle search, rotating dial search, and digital key selection via the mobile APP.
2. Introduction to Product Functions
The RF320 offers multi-band reception (AIR, FM, MW, SW, VHF, WB) with high sensitivity through software programming.
- APP Remote Control: Supports iOS, Android, and Harmony OS for remote control within 20 meters, including band switching, mode switching, frequency selection, volume adjustment, channel selection, and locking.
- Bluetooth Connectivity: Supports advanced audio technology for wireless music playback, including MP3, WMA, WAV, APE, FLAC, and TF card playback up to 256GB.
- TYPE-C USB Jack: Serves dual purposes for charging and connecting to a computer as an external speaker or for audio input.
- Battery: Uses a replaceable 18650 ultra-large capacity lithium battery for long life.
- Tuning Methods: Supports digital tuning, manual tuning, pulley search, and other searching methods.
- Channel Search: Features full automatic channel search and storage, manual channel storage, and automatic channel search.
- Frequency Bands: Includes 5 AIR meter waves, 11 SW meter waves, and 9 VHF meter waves for quick switching. It has 4 FM frequencies and AM frequency range changes with FM, usable worldwide.
- Audio Effects: Provides a BASS effect and supports listening with earphones.
- TF Card Playback Modes: Offers four playback modes: rA (repeat all), rO (repeat one), rF (repeat file), and rr (random).
- Lock Function: Supports a lock function to prevent accidental changes.
- Display: Features a 1.38-inch screen displaying time, battery status, signal, sleep time, and clock symbol.
- Time System: Supports 24-hour/12-hour systems.
- Sleep Timer: Configurable sleep timer from 10 to 90 minutes.
- Alarm Clock: Supports setting a fixed time alarm.
- Backlight: Includes a backlight for easy use in the dark.
- Memory Capacity: Can memorize up to 995 channels (FM/VHF/AW/SW/AIR: 199 bands).
- EQ Sound Effects: Offers six EQ sound effects: NORMAL, POP, ROCK, JAZZ, CLASSIC, COUNTRY.
3. Packing List
Name | Quantity |
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RF320 multi-band radio | 1 |
Strap | 1 |
18650 lithium battery, 2000mAh, 3.7V | 1 |
TYPE-C charging cable | 1 |
Earphones | 1 |
Wire Antenna | 1 |
User manual | 1 |
APP instruction manual | 1 |
Small screwdriver for installing battery | 1 |
Packing box | 1 |
4. Download of Mobile APP
Follow the APP installation instructions:
- Turn on the radio.
- Install the APP.
- Successful installation on mobile.
- Click to enter the APP.
Note: To disconnect the APP, press the POWER/SLEEP button for 2 seconds. When "BLE" appears, the APP is disconnected.
5. Function of Buttons
Detailed descriptions of button functions are provided, including power on/off, sleep time setting, volume adjustment, band switching, channel search, EQ settings, and more.
- POWER/SLEEP: Power on/off, set sleep time.
- VOL+/VOL-: Volume adjustment.
- AL/TIME SET: Alarm clock function, set current time.
- BAND: Band switching (FM/VHF/MW/SW/AIR/WB), automatic channel search.
- SUB-BAND: Frequency range adjustment, WB frequency switching.
- TUNE+/NEXT: Tune up, next song, fast forward.
- TUNE-/PREV: Tune down, previous song, fast backward.
- Shuttle: Channel selection (up/down), song selection (Bluetooth/TF card).
- Rotary: Manual frequency adjustment (FM/MW/SW), rough frequency adjustment (VHF/AIR/WB).
- MEMO: Start/close alarm clock, recall station, manual storage station.
- BT: Mute function, switch between play modes (TF card, Bluetooth, AUX-in), pause/play.
- Lock (SOS/LIGHT): Lock/unlock buttons, exclusive shuttle lock function.
- STEP/EQ: Switch between step values for channel search, choose EQ effect.
- MOD: Choose working state of marquee, set SQ function (AIR mode), set TF card play mode.
- LIGHT/SOS: Turn on/off flashlight, start/cancel SOS alarm and flashing light.
6. Symbols on LCD
The LCD display shows various symbols indicating signal strength, channel storage, volume, battery status, units (MHz, KHz), automatic power on/clock, sleep time, lock status, Bluetooth play, TF card play, and WB alarm.
7. Function Introduction
7.1.1 Power On/Off
Install the battery correctly. Press POWER/SLEEP to show the time, then press POWER/SLEEP again within 10 seconds to turn on the radio. Press and hold POWER/SLEEP for 2 seconds to turn off the radio.
7.1.2 Set Sleep Time
Press POWER/SLEEP to turn on the time display. Long press POWER/SLEEP for 2 seconds to set the sleep time. Use the buttons to choose the minutes of automatic power off (90-80-70-60-50-40-30-20-10 minutes).
7.2. Volume Adjustment
When the radio is working, use VOL+ or VOL- to adjust the volume from 00 to 32.
7.3. Listen to the Radio
7.3.1 Receiving Ranges
The product supports various receiving ranges for FM, VHF, MW, SW, AIR, and WB bands. These ranges can be adjusted as needed.
7.3.2 Way of Channel Search
Methods include manual channel search, semi-automatic channel search, full automatic channel search and storage, shuttle channel search, and rotating dial search.
- Manual Channel Search: Use TUNE+/NEXT or TUNE-/PREV buttons.
- Semi-Automatic Channel Search: Long press TUNE+/NEXT or TUNE-/PREV for 2 seconds.
- Full Automatic Channel Search and Storage: Long press BAND/TIME SET for 2 seconds.
- Shuttle Channel Search: Rotate the shuttle knob.
- Rotating Dial Search: Use the rotating dial for manual tuning.
7.3.3 Numeric Tuning (SW)
In SW mode, press SUB-BAND to switch between 11 SW meter waves.
7.3.4 Switch between VHF Wavelets
In VHF mode, press SUB-BAND to switch between 9 VHF wavelets.
7.3.5 Switch between AIR Wavelets
In AIR mode, press SUB-BAND to switch between 5 AIR wavelets.
7.3.6 Setting of VHF Bandwidth
In VHF mode, long press MOD for 2 seconds to set the bandwidth (50KHZ, 100KHZ, 150KHZ, 200KHZ).
7.4 Method of Memory a Station Manually
Search for a frequency, long press MEMO for 2 seconds to enter manual memory mode. Use TUNE+/NEXT or TUNE-/PREV to select the memory address, then press MEMO again to confirm.
7.5 Recall Station
Press MEMO to enter recall mode. Use TUNE+/NEXT or TUNE-/PREV or the Shuttle pulley to select the memory address.
7.6. WB
Press BAND/TIME SET to switch to WB. Use SUB-BAND or long press TUNE+/NEXT or TUNE-/PREV to choose a weather frequency. Turn on the alarm by long pressing BAND/TIME SET for 2 seconds. Turn off the alarm by pressing BAND/TIME SET after it rings.
7.7. Start SQ function at AIR
In AIR mode, long press MOD to toggle SQ function ON or OFF.
8. Introduction to Bluetooth Mode
The Bluetooth name is "RF320". Press BT to switch to Bluetooth mode. The Bluetooth symbol will flash while waiting for connection and remain solid upon successful connection. Use TUNE+/NEXT or Shuttle to play next/previous song. Long press BT for 2 seconds to pause/play. Long press MOD to disconnect Bluetooth.
9. TF Card Play
Insert TF card to play songs. Press BT to switch to TF card play. Use TUNE+/NEXT or Shuttle for song navigation. Long press TUNE+/NEXT or TUNE-/PREV for fast forward/backward. Long press MOD for 2 seconds to select playback mode (rA, rO, rF, rr).
- Max TF card capacity: 256G.
- Supports MP3, WMA, WAV, APE, and FLAC formats.
- Max number of files: 65,535.
Note: If vibrato occurs, adjust the volume. Songs cannot be played from TF card in reception or Bluetooth modes.
10. Setting of Auto-on Timer
Press BAND/TIME SET to show the time. Long press BAND/TIME SET for 2 seconds to set the hour, then use TUNE+/NEXT or TUNE-/PREV to adjust. Long press BAND/TIME SET again to set the minute. Use TUNE+/NEXT or TUNE-/PREV to adjust. Press BAND/TIME SET to choose between 24Hr/12Hr time system. Press BAND/TIME SET to confirm.
11. Setting of On Timer and Clock Timer
The on timer and clock timer can be set as follows:
- Time Display: Light press any button to start time display.
- Clock Symbol: Shown on LCD.
- Hour and Symbol: Light press to choose the hour.
- Minute and Symbol: Light press to choose the minute.
- Automatic Power On: Choose between two options.
- Choose Clock: Select the clock setting.
Warm Prompt: If "rAd" on timer is chosen, the sleep symbol "" appears on LCD. The radio will turn off automatically at the set off time.
11.3. Off: On Timer/Clock Timer
Cancel the on timer/clock timer by pressing MEMO in clock mode. The symbol "" disappears, and the clock turns off.
12. Play Mode Selection and EQ Setting
Press STEP/EQ to choose an EQ effect (NORMAL, POP, ROCK, JAZZ, CLASSIC, COUNTRY). The radio defaults to the selected EQ after 3 seconds of inactivity.
13. SOS Alarm and Emergency Lighting
- SOS Alarm: Max output power >5W. Long press LIGHT/SOS for 2 seconds to start, press again to cancel.
- Flashlight: 1W power. Press LIGHT/SOS to turn on LED, press again to turn off.
14. Use of Lock
- Lock: Long press LIGHT/SOS for two seconds in time/power-on mode. The "" symbol appears. Emergency functions cannot be locked.
- Unlock: Long press LIGHT/SOS for two seconds in time/power-on mode. The "" symbol disappears, and all buttons are unlocked.
- Shuttle Lock: Press MOD. The "" symbol flashes. Shuttle is locked. Press again to unlock.
15. Choose a Working State of Marquee
- Music Play Mode: Press MOD to switch between S1 (natural flash), S2 (quick flash), OF (marquee off).
- Reception Mode: Press MOD to switch between S1 (natural flash), S2 (quick flash), At (always on), OF (marquee off).
16. Setting of the Backlight
Options for backlight of display window (L1), rotating dial disk (L2), and decorative lights (L3):
- L1 (Display Window): Long press POWER/SLEEP for 2 seconds. Lightly press two arbitrary keys to turn on time display. Choose between ON (steady), AUTO (extinguishes after 5 seconds), or OFF.
- L2 (Rotating Dial Disk): Long press POWER/SLEEP for 2 seconds. Lightly press two arbitrary keys to turn on time display. Choose between ON (steady), AUTO (extinguishes after 5 seconds), or OFF.
- L3 (Decorative Lights): Long press POWER/SLEEP for 2 seconds. Lightly press two arbitrary keys to turn on time display. Choose between ON (steady), AUTO (extinguishes after 5 seconds), or OFF.
17. TYPE-C USB: Charge & Computer AUX-IN Function
- Charge: Use DC5V/1A-DC3A charging device. "" flashes during charging, "" appears when fully charged. Charging time is 4-5 hours.
- USB External Audio Input: Connect to computer with USB cable. "PC" appears on LCD.
18. External Sound Source (AUX) Input and Play
Insert a 3.5mm sound source device into the AUX jack. Press BT to select "sound source input" mode. "LINE" appears on LCD.
19. Computer Data Transmission
Insert TF card and connect to computer via USB cable. The computer will install drivers, and "PC" will appear on LCD upon successful connection. Files on the TF card can be read, copied, and deleted.
20. Use the Antenna
Pull out the antenna and adjust its length and direction for optimal reception. For AM broadcast, use the built-in magnetic antenna and rotate the body for best reception. Shorten the antenna if strong radio interference occurs.
21. Technical Parameters
Parameter | Value |
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Receiving range | FM: 64-108MHz VHF: 30.000-199.975MHz MW: 520-1710KHz SW:3.20-21.95MHz AIR:118-138MHz WB:162.400-162.550MHz |
Receiving sensitivity | FM≤8dB VHF≤8dB MW≤86dB SW≤40dB AIR≤8dB |
Quiescent current | 10uA |
Max current | 720mA |
Speaker | Φ52mm 4Ω 5W |
Signal to Noise Ratio | FM/VHF: 48dB MW:30dB SW:40dB AIR:48dB |
Number of channels stored | 955 |
Bluetooth version | VER 5.0 |
Bluetooth receiving distance | ≤20m |
Min working voltage | 3.4V |
External input voltage | DC 5V |
Lithium battery | 18650, 2000mAh, 3.7V |
Play format of TF card | MP3, WMA, WAV, APE and FLAC |
Max capacity of TF card | 256G |
Product size | 101.7x52x118.5mm |
Net weight | 359g |
22. Cautions
Follow safety instructions for safe and reliable use:
- Read and understand all safety guidelines.
- Low battery is indicated by a flashing symbol. Charge the radio.
- Use recommended charging devices to avoid damage.
- Charge the battery monthly if the radio is not in use for a long time.
- Keep away from rain, damp, and high temperatures. Do not heat or dry the radio.
- Do not leave the product in direct sunlight.
- Avoid dropping, violent collision, and heavy loads.