I always know when I buy from Amazon I am always getting good quality for the price.
2023-12-02
****.
Great basic AM-FM radio with good reception
This Prunus AM-FM-Shortwave radio is a good value for under 20 dollars. Sensitive reception on all bands, good volume and speaker tone for voice, and solidly built. The only problem is an analog dial with inaccurate station numbers, and lower frequencies dialed from right to left instead of the more traditional left to right dial rotation. Get accustomed to that difference and this radio will satisfy.
2023-11-27
R****aa
Tiny but mighty
It may be small but it has a good speaker. Although the AM station I did notice it had like a thumping noise, not sure if it was caused from shipping but overall works good. Easy to use.
2023-11-27
Ri****aa
It may be small but it has a good speaker. Although the AM station I did notice it had like a thumping noise, not sure if it was caused from shipping but overall works good. Easy to use.
2023-11-13
L****.
This Prunus AM-FM-Shortwave radio is a good value for under 20 dollars. Sensitive reception on all bands, good volume and speaker tone for voice, and solidly built. The only problem is an analog dial with inaccurate station numbers, and lower frequencies dialed from right to left instead of the more traditional left to right dial rotation. Get accustomed to that difference and this radio will satisfy.
2023-10-30
Sc****CE
Awesome portable radio
I’ve been on the lookout for a portable radio while working in the garage or outside on projects and ran across the PRUNUS J-136 Portable Radio. This radio comes with a ton of features. First off, it’s got the classic knobs for station and volume adjustment. On the right side, it features a Mic In or AUX In port, band switch: SW1 (5.9-9.5MHz), SW2 (9.5-18.0MHz), AM (530-1600KHz), and FM (88-108MHz). It has a DC 4.5V IN, however the radio didn’t come with a DC adapter. Finally, a red power light so it’s easy to see at distance if the radio is on. Left side there’s AC IN and this radio includes a non-polarized cable (2-prong).
The radio also includes a carrying handle which is super nice when trying to move things, especially if running on battery, and a fairly long antenna which does well, even on stations that are weaker in our area. Finally, on the back is a battery cage for 2 D-cell batteries which runtime will depend on a number of factors, however if it’s like any older portable radio it should last a while.
This radio gets really loud, I normally only have it at a fraction of the volume for the immediate area but would be super nice to have while out camping or relaxing. The only downside with the unit that I received is that the there’s a weird smudge (shown in my pics) across the labels in the front which looks like either a manufacturing defect in the plastic or the device was handled by someone with some kind of adhesive on their hands. Unfortunately, I couldn’t clean it off. I tried a damp rag and eventually went for a bleach wipe (not leaving it on for long and wiping off the residue). I’m not going to try with anything stronger as I worry I’ll ruin the label. It’s only noticeable when light reflects on it and doesn’t affect operation, so in the end it's not a huge deal to me.
Overall, I’m really happy with this radio and I’m looking forward to using it for many projects and family outings to come. I would highly recommend it.
2023-10-30
S****t
I’ve been on the lookout for a portable radio while working in the garage or outside on projects and ran across the PRUNUS J-136 Portable Radio. This radio comes with a ton of features. First off, it’s got the classic knobs for station and volume adjustment. On the right side, it features a Mic In or AUX In port, band switch: SW1 (5.9-9.5MHz), SW2 (9.5-18.0MHz), AM (530-1600KHz), and FM (88-108MHz). It has a DC 4.5V IN, however the radio didn’t come with a DC adapter. Finally, a red power light so it’s easy to see at distance if the radio is on. Left side there’s AC IN and this radio includes a non-polarized cable (2-prong).
The radio also includes a carrying handle which is super nice when trying to move things, especially if running on battery, and a fairly long antenna which does well, even on stations that are weaker in our area. Finally, on the back is a battery cage for 2 D-cell batteries which runtime will depend on a number of factors, however if it’s like any older portable radio it should last a while.
This radio gets really loud, I normally only have it at a fraction of the volume for the immediate area but would be super nice to have while out camping or relaxing. The only downside with the unit that I received is that the there’s a weird smudge (shown in my pics) across the labels in the front which looks like either a manufacturing defect in the plastic or the device was handled by someone with some kind of adhesive on their hands. Unfortunately, I couldn’t clean it off. I tried a damp rag and eventually went for a bleach wipe (not leaving it on for long and wiping off the residue). I’m not going to try with anything stronger as I worry I’ll ruin the label. It’s only noticeable when light reflects on it and doesn’t affect operation, so in the end it's not a huge deal to me.
Overall, I’m really happy with this radio and I’m looking forward to using it for many projects and family outings to come. I would highly recommend it.
2023-10-27
G****s
This little radio looks like the ones we used to have back in the day. Brings back great memories. I love vintage stuff. It is a faithful replica. Great sound and it picks up the radio stations pretty clearly. There's nothing not to love in this radio
2023-10-19
R****S
We love everything about this. The size is perfect. If you put rechargeable batteries in it and plug it in, it will charge them. Perfect and exactly what we were wanting.
2023-10-18
Am****er
I love this radio. I tried the radio with just the antenna extended in the house and it picked up
shortwave channels easily during the day and evening. The two SW1 and SW2 channel
options allows you to hear both daytime and nighttime broadcasts. If you hooked up the set to
an outdoor horizontal (longwire) antenna or to an amplifier, I am sure you will have an even
better Dxing experience. Of course, the AM and FM works great as well.
2023-10-08
M****er
You'll be impressed how small it is. It receives radio stations nicely. Solid emergency radio.
It operates as simply and easily as any transistor radio. The reception is very good. My first photo is to provide you with a solid understanding of the size. The dimensions are comparable to two paperback novels.
I do not have to raise the antenna to receive most stations, and they come in very clearly; as clear as a digital signal through a cable. Granted, I do live in a major metropolitan area, close to radio transmitters, but not buried in the concrete of the thickest buildings.
My second picture shows it next to a similar radio available on Amazon. As you can see, it is slightly smaller, and it only has one speaker. This is good because used batteries from the bigger radio will continue to power it, even after they can't power the bigger radio. The batteries probably last a little longer because it only has the one speaker.
The contrasting styles also gives you and idea how 1980's this radio looks, which is a plus for me. Retro-looking electronics are fun.
If you ever fool around with a radio from the 80's, whether you were around back then or not, you will usually find that it has excellent reception. Good reception seems to have fallen off from most radios by the early 2000's, but this little radio easily receives signals as well as one of those old 80's radios, and with far less batteries.
Both radios receive signals as well as one another. The larger one is really just there to make my point about battery longevity. Clearly, the PRUNUS radio can fit in a slightly smaller nook or cranny. I like it a lot.
I keep it near the computer, and I easily turn it on while I work when the mood strikes me.
2023-10-08
Mi****er
It operates as simply and easily as any transistor radio. The reception is very good. My first photo is to provide you with a solid understanding of the size. The dimensions are comparable to two paperback novels.
I do not have to raise the antenna to receive most stations, and they come in very clearly; as clear as a digital signal through a cable. Granted, I do live in a major metropolitan area, close to radio transmitters, but not buried in the concrete of the thickest buildings.
My second picture shows it next to a similar radio available on Amazon. As you can see, it is slightly smaller, and it only has one speaker. This is good because used batteries from the bigger radio will continue to power it, even after they can't power the bigger radio. The batteries probably last a little longer because it only has the one speaker.
The contrasting styles also gives you and idea how 1980's this radio looks, which is a plus for me. Retro-looking electronics are fun.
If you ever fool around with a radio from the 80's, whether you were around back then or not, you will usually find that it has excellent reception. Good reception seems to have fallen off from most radios by the early 2000's, but this little radio easily receives signals as well as one of those old 80's radios, and with far less batteries.
Both radios receive signals as well as one another. The larger one is really just there to make my point about battery longevity. Clearly, the PRUNUS radio can fit in a slightly smaller nook or cranny. I like it a lot.
I keep it near the computer, and I easily turn it on while I work when the mood strikes me.
2023-10-05
P****.
I've been looking for a classic radio second hand for a long time. They have been remarkably difficult to find, although they have to be mouldering in somebody's garage somewhere. This one is great because the audio dial is about as sensitive as I remember them being in the '80s. It's also a pretty small radio, which makes it really easy to bring out when you're grilling. It has space for batteries, and I ordered some rechargeable lithium ion D batteries from Amazon to go inside of it. It also came with an AC adapter included in the box so you can pretty much plug and play. It has your traditional AM/FM bands which is what I really wanted it for but it also has SW bands and I'll be honest with you I didn't even know what those were in the '80s but I had a radio just like this back then. It hits the nostalgia that I wanted with the manual tuner, which means that it'll work really well when I go to take it to drive-in movies and set up camp chairs for me and the kids. It also includes an auxiliary in so you could hook up an iPod if you still had one or a Bluetooth dongle to play through your phone. It also has a DC 4.5 volt input, so if you've got one of those adapters in that box of wires that you've had since 1997, you could use that. It's also handy to know that information if you are trying to hook up to a solar panel or connect to another type of battery. I'm just thrilled with it. The only change I would make would be to build a rechargeable lithium ion battery into it.
2023-10-04
C****n
Like many people these days I keep a cabinet of emergency items and food to draw from in the event of a sustained blackout or severe weather emergency. Experts say to include a battery operated radio should an outage affect cell towers and other means of keeping informed. This little radio has great reception of AM and FM signals. It also has two short wave bands that could prove useful in the event of something really catastrophic. The volume is clear and strong and the case is sturdy plastic. It also has a microphone input for voice amplification. Not sure what I would use that for but it might also prove useful as a line input from another device. Overall, it meets our needs, good quality, excellent price!
2023-10-02
C****e
I like this radio, its simple, its battery powered and compact. I don't really plan on using it any time soon for anything other than camping a garage radio, it does make me feel a little more prepared that this one item could be the only thing I can use on battery if the power ever went off for any specific amount of time. Its AM/FM and AC powered or you can use the battery. I am thinking that I would keep it in our garage along with our other emergency preparedness items. With everything now all electric and digital, this simple radio can step up and do what nothing else can. I did try the volume on a radio station. It has pretty good sound, and our local station came in pretty clear. And I thought I should mention, trying it out was my intention, but I ended up fiddling around in the garage and listened to it for about an hour. I kinda laughed at how something so simple can do what we buy expensive devices to do, and of course convenience of ad free music. Great to have just in case!
2023-09-30
N****s
We ordered this radio to help keep our dogs calm during the day when we’re not at home.
I’m 35, so I grew up listening to the radio. Man this takes me back!!
The antenna is LONG. The AM/FM dial is easy to turn. The volume gets LOUD!! Like, REALLY LOUD.
The sound is nice. Very clear.
You can use battery, or electrical outlet. It also had a DC volt plug adapter port, but the cord didn’t come in the box.
We live in the sticks, so I’m not sure how many stations we get out here. But we definitely receive enough.
-Wife
2023-09-29
C****r
This is a larger than necessary, but good looking radio that pays homage older radios in both aesthetic and functions. I had been wanting a radio with SW frequencies for a while and this one is great. The tuning is easy and the reception is good. The sound quality is far better than I was expecting for a mono speaker, but the larger enclosure makes it sound great with plenty of volume. My only two issues are that the power cord plugs into the left side instead of the back. This is most common on Chinese electronics for some reason. The other is that the tuning button operates in the opposite direction from standard. Turning the tuner dial clockwise moves the station needle to the left, instead of to the right, like literally every other radio I've ever used. Even so, this is a nice a radio that I hope will provide me with many years of reliable service.
2023-09-28
L****a
This is a great radio. Easy to use and the sound quality is great. Got this for my mom who is very old school, she wants a actual radio on her bedroom. This is perfect for her.
2023-09-28
m****s
If you're old enough to remember transistor radios, this will bring back a lot of memories. I got this because I enjoy listening to local radio and this radio offers excellent reception and clarity, but also gives a feel of nostalgia for the radios I used when I was young. It's very well made and can handle 4 different bands, SW1, SW2, AM, and FM. It can take batteries, but I really like that it came with a simple plug-in electric cable for continuous use.
2023-09-25
A****a
I've always wanted a little AM/FM radio for hiking trips or just listening at home so this worked out perfectly for me. Had some trouble finding some channels but overall it works great! It also gets super loud, which I didn't expect from a little radio. I enjoy using it while I'm cleaning or just listening to tunes in my garage when I don't want to use music from Spotify or YouTube. Overall, 9/10 product.
URADIO136CE
This Prunus AM-FM-Shortwave radio is a good value for under 20 dollars. Sensitive reception on all bands, good volume and speaker tone for voice, and solidly built. The only problem is an analog dial with inaccurate station numbers, and lower frequencies dialed from right to left instead of the more traditional left to right dial rotation. Get accustomed to that difference and this radio will satisfy.
It may be small but it has a good speaker. Although the AM station I did notice it had like a thumping noise, not sure if it was caused from shipping but overall works good. Easy to use.
I’ve been on the lookout for a portable radio while working in the garage or outside on projects and ran across the PRUNUS J-136 Portable Radio. This radio comes with a ton of features. First off, it’s got the classic knobs for station and volume adjustment. On the right side, it features a Mic In or AUX In port, band switch: SW1 (5.9-9.5MHz), SW2 (9.5-18.0MHz), AM (530-1600KHz), and FM (88-108MHz). It has a DC 4.5V IN, however the radio didn’t come with a DC adapter. Finally, a red power light so it’s easy to see at distance if the radio is on. Left side there’s AC IN and this radio includes a non-polarized cable (2-prong).
The radio also includes a carrying handle which is super nice when trying to move things, especially if running on battery, and a fairly long antenna which does well, even on stations that are weaker in our area. Finally, on the back is a battery cage for 2 D-cell batteries which runtime will depend on a number of factors, however if it’s like any older portable radio it should last a while.
This radio gets really loud, I normally only have it at a fraction of the volume for the immediate area but would be super nice to have while out camping or relaxing. The only downside with the unit that I received is that the there’s a weird smudge (shown in my pics) across the labels in the front which looks like either a manufacturing defect in the plastic or the device was handled by someone with some kind of adhesive on their hands. Unfortunately, I couldn’t clean it off. I tried a damp rag and eventually went for a bleach wipe (not leaving it on for long and wiping off the residue). I’m not going to try with anything stronger as I worry I’ll ruin the label. It’s only noticeable when light reflects on it and doesn’t affect operation, so in the end it's not a huge deal to me.
Overall, I’m really happy with this radio and I’m looking forward to using it for many projects and family outings to come. I would highly recommend it.
The radio also includes a carrying handle which is super nice when trying to move things, especially if running on battery, and a fairly long antenna which does well, even on stations that are weaker in our area. Finally, on the back is a battery cage for 2 D-cell batteries which runtime will depend on a number of factors, however if it’s like any older portable radio it should last a while.
This radio gets really loud, I normally only have it at a fraction of the volume for the immediate area but would be super nice to have while out camping or relaxing. The only downside with the unit that I received is that the there’s a weird smudge (shown in my pics) across the labels in the front which looks like either a manufacturing defect in the plastic or the device was handled by someone with some kind of adhesive on their hands. Unfortunately, I couldn’t clean it off. I tried a damp rag and eventually went for a bleach wipe (not leaving it on for long and wiping off the residue). I’m not going to try with anything stronger as I worry I’ll ruin the label. It’s only noticeable when light reflects on it and doesn’t affect operation, so in the end it's not a huge deal to me.
Overall, I’m really happy with this radio and I’m looking forward to using it for many projects and family outings to come. I would highly recommend it.
shortwave channels easily during the day and evening. The two SW1 and SW2 channel
options allows you to hear both daytime and nighttime broadcasts. If you hooked up the set to
an outdoor horizontal (longwire) antenna or to an amplifier, I am sure you will have an even
better Dxing experience. Of course, the AM and FM works great as well.
It operates as simply and easily as any transistor radio. The reception is very good. My first photo is to provide you with a solid understanding of the size. The dimensions are comparable to two paperback novels.
I do not have to raise the antenna to receive most stations, and they come in very clearly; as clear as a digital signal through a cable. Granted, I do live in a major metropolitan area, close to radio transmitters, but not buried in the concrete of the thickest buildings.
My second picture shows it next to a similar radio available on Amazon. As you can see, it is slightly smaller, and it only has one speaker. This is good because used batteries from the bigger radio will continue to power it, even after they can't power the bigger radio. The batteries probably last a little longer because it only has the one speaker.
The contrasting styles also gives you and idea how 1980's this radio looks, which is a plus for me. Retro-looking electronics are fun.
If you ever fool around with a radio from the 80's, whether you were around back then or not, you will usually find that it has excellent reception. Good reception seems to have fallen off from most radios by the early 2000's, but this little radio easily receives signals as well as one of those old 80's radios, and with far less batteries.
Both radios receive signals as well as one another. The larger one is really just there to make my point about battery longevity. Clearly, the PRUNUS radio can fit in a slightly smaller nook or cranny. I like it a lot.
I keep it near the computer, and I easily turn it on while I work when the mood strikes me.
I do not have to raise the antenna to receive most stations, and they come in very clearly; as clear as a digital signal through a cable. Granted, I do live in a major metropolitan area, close to radio transmitters, but not buried in the concrete of the thickest buildings.
My second picture shows it next to a similar radio available on Amazon. As you can see, it is slightly smaller, and it only has one speaker. This is good because used batteries from the bigger radio will continue to power it, even after they can't power the bigger radio. The batteries probably last a little longer because it only has the one speaker.
The contrasting styles also gives you and idea how 1980's this radio looks, which is a plus for me. Retro-looking electronics are fun.
If you ever fool around with a radio from the 80's, whether you were around back then or not, you will usually find that it has excellent reception. Good reception seems to have fallen off from most radios by the early 2000's, but this little radio easily receives signals as well as one of those old 80's radios, and with far less batteries.
Both radios receive signals as well as one another. The larger one is really just there to make my point about battery longevity. Clearly, the PRUNUS radio can fit in a slightly smaller nook or cranny. I like it a lot.
I keep it near the computer, and I easily turn it on while I work when the mood strikes me.
I’m 35, so I grew up listening to the radio. Man this takes me back!!
The antenna is LONG. The AM/FM dial is easy to turn. The volume gets LOUD!! Like, REALLY LOUD.
The sound is nice. Very clear.
You can use battery, or electrical outlet. It also had a DC volt plug adapter port, but the cord didn’t come in the box.
We live in the sticks, so I’m not sure how many stations we get out here. But we definitely receive enough.
-Wife