Father-in-law wanted a new radio, so I got this for him. I have used this a few times since receiving it about 10 days ago. Here are some quick impressions:- The radio is small enough to fit in my pant pockets. So, it is quite portable and easy to take around with me.- There is a Mode button on the front to switch between different modes. I was able to connect to all three signals: FM, AM, and Shortwave. However, all car radios and most smartphones these days also come with built-in FM radios. So, this radio is more useful when hiking or traveling in remote areas. That is where I see it being more useful than in the cities.- The radio also plays music from SD card or USB. So, the extra music listening options is great.- The 3watt speaker delivers loud sound, which is great considering the small size of the radio. The sound is quite clear when the radio is being used outside the city limits, into rural areas. However, when I use it within the city limits to listen to FM stations, there is quite a bit of static or disturbance, possibly due to frequency laps since there are so many FM stations in city limits. But, I am quite satisfied with the overall performance.- While the radio performs well overall, I have one important concern. This radio uses a rechargeable battery that is quite small. So, I don't know how long that will last. And, the product description does not mention whether replacement batteries are available for purchase. The battery is of a slightly odd size, so I am not sure I can find it in a nearby store. Including that information would be helpful for customers.
2017-11-27
S****n
Great little radio to use pretty much any time. The reception is amazing and sound clarity is spot on. Once fully charged the battery lasts for quite a few hours. I've used it outside while working on cars and even camping. It's SD and USB compatibility make it so useful I could go on and on about it's uses. I'll just say it was a very good purchase and I plan on using it all the time. I don't know how it will handle being roughed around but I shall update my review with updates.I do a lot of research for all of my purchases so I enjoy helping people save time and make informed decisions on there purchases, That is why I take the time to write about my experiences. Please let me know if you have any questions or if my review has helped you in any way.
2017-11-02
su****ma
The radio works well, there is a light burned out on the face of the digital clock on this one though and it makes it hard to read, but, my dad still uses it to listen to the hockey games though. He doesn't change the channel much so it's not a problem.The radio is quite clear, it is a good signal and we tend to have poor reception where we live.
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