[UPDATE: Click here for a full review of the Sangean ATS-405]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Aaron Hyde, who reports that Sangean has a new travel radio on the market: the Sangean ATS-405.

Aaron writes:

“While looking around the internet today, I came across a new DSP shortwave radio called the Sangean ATS 405. The 405 looks a lot like its 404 predecessor except that it includes 3 bandwidths, 148 memories, a squelch control and comes along with some other interesting features.”

The ATS-405 came as very much a (welcome) surprise to me as Sangean hasn’t introduced a new shortwave radio in years. This radio is obviously based on a DSP chip and has three selectable bandwidths–I hope its AGC circuit is well suited for weak DX. I am a little disappointed the ATS-405 doesn’t have a tuning wheel. Still, I hope this will be a winner.

The ATS-405 owner’s manual (download here) lists the following features:

Full shortwave 14 meter bands

Five tuning methods-direct frequency access, auto scan, manual tuning, memory recall and rotary tuning

ATS (Auto Tuning System)-auto scan and preset stations

Shortwave meter band selection

148 station presets

2 alarm timers by buzzer and radio

Real time clock

Adjustable sleep timer

Tone control (Music/Normal/News)

1 kHz fine tuning

Squelch function adjusts the receiving threshold and eliminate weak transmissions

Easy to read LCD display with backlight

Eco-friendly recharging function with LED indicator

Stereo/mono switch

I will plan to purchase an ATS-405 in the near future and review it in due time. Please comment with your impressions if you’ve purchased one!

The Sangean ATS-405 is available from the following sellers from $89.00 to 95.00 US:

Many thanks agin, Aaron, for the tip!

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