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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...

Tough, Dependable, Energy Saver with Good Range and Sound

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:24:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author leftrevolution - What can you say about Grundig? For years i've been using an antique Grundig shortwave in my workshop - it comes in beautifully and looks great. When it comes to electronics, Grundig is a very reliable name. It was then an easy decision for me to...

Massive price increase in 2008

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 04:07:30 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mongomondo - The iPal were a great value when they were released. It's essentially a white version of their PAL portable radios to match the color of the iPod. They sounded great, ran for ~8 hours on battery and cost only $120. Well I'm not sure what changed but they...

Very happy with this item

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:42:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author samsocal - I bought this just 2 days ago at King Soopers for $29. Brought it home and it was easy to program and was working within 5 minutes. Today there were thunderstorm, flash flood, and tornado warnings and it sounded the alert loud and clear. I went to see...

Had it, returned it!

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:35:25 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rsiegel212 - I got this unit to replace the Dewalt DW911 unit I current own. the Ridgid unit is not half of the tool the Dewalt is. The radio would not stay on station and the unit has no battery charger built into it. Ridgid you missed the mark big time with...

Avoid at all costs!

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:49:48 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dw1973 - I am on my 3rd unit after having sent two back. The battery will not charge due to a poorly designed charger that tends to overcharge it. The radio is absolutely useless and will NOT warn you in the event of an emergency. Send this junk back to China...

Great design, poor manufacturing

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:19:19 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jadeanderson - This $500 radio aims to impress with its features but fails to deliver, compromised by cheap components which fail within a year. My E1 has a LCD screen which streaks and glitches when I tune it, an external antenna jack which went deaf, interference...

Eton FR300 & Red Cross version “Not recommended".

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:57:03 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jnh48 - I bought this radio because of frequency bands covered & the internal generator. It seemed to be a good radio for the stormy season and other emergency times when we are out of power. I have been an amateur radio operator for over 30 years and am a good...