Kchibo D96L

The Kchibo D96L ultralight shortwave radio

The Kchibo D96L is a notable “ultralight” DSP-based shortwave radio.

Specs:

• Frequency Modulation: (FM) 87-108 MHz 64-108 Mhz (DIY); Medium-wave (MW) 522-1710KHz (9KHz step) 520-1710KHz (10KHz step, DIY); Short-wave (SW) 2.30-21.85 MHz
• Memories: (total 900) FM (FM) 300 MW (AM) 300 SW (short wave) 300
• Noise Limited Sensitivity Frequency Modulation: (FM) is better than 2 uV AM (MW) than 2mV / m Short-wave (SW) is better than 20 uV
• S/N Ratio: FM signal to noise ratio: > 55dB MW signal to noise ratio: > 45dB SW-noise ratio: > 45dB
• Power Matching Device: AC220V DC 5 V
• Batteries: lithium-ion battery (3.7V/1000mAh)
• Li-ion battery Model: KL-1000
• External Power Supply: 5V 300mA
• Current Consumption: less than 250mA
• Maximum Output Power: 100mW
• Stereo Separation: 25dB
• Speaker: Φ57mm / 16Ω/0.25W Φ3.5mm 32Ω external headphone
• Dimensions: 145 x 90 x 23mm / 5.71 x 3.54 x 0.91in(L x W x H)

Resources:

• Reviews:
  • Herculodge
  • DXer.ca Ultralight Radio Comparison
  • note: The Kchibo D96L is reviewed in the 2011 edition of WRTH