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Sangean PT-633 - Nice AM/FM/Shortwave Radio for Travel or Home

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:35:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cowboyind - Well-known American brands like RCA and Zenith, and, later, such Japanese electronics giants as Sony and Panasonic, used to dominate the radio business. As radios have gradually become less expensive, almost incidental, purchases in many cases, the major...

Radio Done Right

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 16:11:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author topreviewerman - Why Another Radio I purchased a Music Hall RDR-1 (stands for "radio done right") table radio for its warm bass from a horn loaded speaker. I'd gradually become dissatisfied with the cold adequacy of my transistor radio. I...

KLH Model 21 table radio: Warm, mellow sound and a cool vintage look

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 13:34:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Horswispr - The KLH Model 21 is a small mono radio that was made back in the 1960s. Audio Hall of Famer Henry Kloss (of KLH, AR, and Advent fame) was involved in its design, and it (and Kloss) was influential in the design of the more recent Tivoli Model 1 mono...

An Inexpensive Radio That's Hard to Beat

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:45:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cowboyind - It's interesting to note how long this little radio has been on the market -- the reviews span back several years. While a product that's been manufactured for a considerable period of time is not guaranteed to be of high quality, "staying power" does...

Listening To The Rest Of The World

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:14:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author glen22 - I purchased this Kaito KA2100 radio in 2007 for $100, and have been using it on and off for the last two years. The KA2100 is an AM/FM/SW (shortwave) radio made under a variety of brand names and numbers in China...

Great weather radio.

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:36:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bd18packer - Midland's Weather Monitor Radio, Model 74-109, is a great, inexpensive weather alert. It is sadly discontinued by Midland, as it lacks S.A.M.E. technology. This little radio has served me faithfully in Florida, and Colorado for the past 10 years or so,...

Everyone Should Have One

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 16:49:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author yofrient - "Better Safe than Sorry". That's the way you should feel when this radio goes off for the 3rd time at 3 am for storms in and around your area. At least that's the way I feel. Since having children of my own, I've been more inclined to...

Radio Shack 12-469 AM/FM Radio

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:06:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author popsrocks - I often use a personal AM/FM Radio, especially when now on overnights. I used it often when doing part time Security work. This radio however, I use many times of the day and year and it is set mostly on AM because I enjoy talk radio. Radio...

Craig Mini AM/FM Portable Radio; Mini Service Indoors

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:25:28 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author popsrocks - There are times when I work overnight away from home and by myself. It's in an atmosphere where I need to use headphones. I have an iPod for some such occasions but at other times I like to listen to the radio. I particularly enjoy listening to Art Bell...

IT'S A TWISTER! THE OREGON SCIENTIFIC WR102 WEATHER RADIO

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 22:17:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kbolton72 - HURRICANE. TAKE SHELTER. EVACUATE.Now, those are three words I hope I don't hear anytime soon. But living in the tropics of South Florida, tropical storms and hurricanes are a commonplace reality. Ordinarily, I keep updated on weather...

Grundig Mini 300PE AM/FM/SW radio

Wed, 27 May 2009 20:31:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cheetah1 - This is a review of the Grundig mini 300PE AM/FM shortwave portable radio. This radio was purchased at Radio Shack for 30 dollars plus tax. This is a small handheld radio that easily fits into your shirt or pants pocket.When I first checked...

Don't waste your money

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:05:44 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tomscot2 - This is the most frustrating purchase I have made in years. I bought this to listen to local baseball games at work and to have a travel radio for AM and FM listening. It uses an analog dial tuner. It is very sensitive and...

Tuning Knob Comes Off Loose Be Careful While Handling!

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:55:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gccengineering - When I first got the Buzz Aldrin Edition radio I was very happy with it. I use it for my talk radio shows and broadcast LW/SW/AM DXing. I love it it more than my G5. The radio however while walking outside was working...

Simple and elegant but with bold sound

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:26:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author eddielakr - I picked up a Tivoli I-Songbook at compusa when they were going out business. The Tivoli is a compact, but gorgeous unit that serves many purposes. When I pulled it out of the box, I noticed it came in two pieces. The main piece has a single...

The Radioshack 12-470

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:32:47 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author yankeetiger - I purchased this little companion radio a few years ago, and it's brought me some very mixed results. It's probably the smallest radio out there without being a headset radio. This makes it very easily portable for trips and other outings. It will make...

Power-Hungry But Powerful

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:36:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author autoamerican - I will say that, over the last few years, I've become somewhat of a connoisseur of weather radios. As I stated in a previous review, it started when I (unknowingly) moved to a very flood prone area of central Virginia. I say unknowingly as in...

All Snow, No Weather

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:58:19 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author autoamerican - I first got interested in owning a weather radio when I found out that I had unknowingly moved to one of the most flood prone areas of the city of Richmond, Virginia. In fact, I found out (not long after moving in) that the apartment complex I was...

Unreliable Chinese Junk

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:21:11 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author billat908 - I have had several of these, all under warranty. Now that the warranty has expired, it has failed again...

RCA Super AM/FM radio (model RP7887)

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:50:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author goggomobil - The RCA Super radio (model RP7887) is a continuance of the General Electric 7-2887 Superadio III. Apparently, the name 'Superadio' didn't change hands when it went from being General Electric to RCA. I will play along by referring to it as the...

A Sony radio you can afford in any economy

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:24:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author smoke11 - This Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket AM/FM Radio looks very retro. I was surprised to discover it. It has a time warp appeal to it. I was in a Sears looking for a small travel radio, nothing too expensive, just something to listen to quietly in the background...

Very natural sound -- thumbs up!

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 18:46:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author vandiik - Lots of people have weighed in on this product. As a long time hi-fi guy, I shake my head at a few of these reviews, so here's my take: To my knowledge, most or all of the "small-box / big-sound" radios, computer speakers, MP3 speakers and...

HD Radio at an Introductory Price

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 11:57:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author scmrak - If you're like me, over the past couple of years you've begun hearing your favorite broadcast radio stations nattering about "HiDef Radio" and informing you that, if you just went out and bought some more electronic equipment, you could hear a different...

Eton Grundig mini 300 is Pint Sized Shortwave

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:42:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - Although we live in a time and age, when you can listen to shortwave radio stations over the internet, there's just something about having a shortwave radio receiver. Perhaps its an almost romantic attachment to an era many years ago, or due to the...

Good compromise, but not a great one.

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:45:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dmk9561 - I like the S350. I really do, but I have to admit its numerous faults. I own both the Grundig version and the Tecsun version which seems to be (ahem) on long-term loan to a friend of mine. If there is a difference, I will note them.< p> The...

Great For Travelling or Walking To Store

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:22:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gccengineering - This radio is a great radio for travelling when a moderate to big shortwave radio is unavailable. Does not cover LW 150 to 353 kHz, it would be nice if it did. The radio covers the SW 1 and SW 2 night time and daytime frequencies. Also picks up...