CB radios and ham radios use different frequencies and cannot talk to each other directly. However, with a little creativity, it is possible to use a CB radio to talk to a ham radio.
Yes, you can listen to shortwave radio on your phone. You will need to download a shortwave radio app, such as Shortwave Radio Pro, and then tune in to the desired frequency.
Yes, shortwave radio can pick up ham radio transmissions. Ham radio uses frequencies that are higher than those used by shortwave radio, so shortwave radio can pick up ham radio transmissions.
4.5/5
3 Inch 6.5 Watt Full Range Speaker with Enlarged Magnet and Deep Bass Compensation In a Acoustically Tuned Cabinet for Improved Sound Quality
Auxiliary Input for Additional Audio Sources Like MP3 Player or iPod/iPhone
Simplicity Combined with State-of-the-Art Performance
Solid MDF Cabinet with a Real Walnut Veneer Finish, Soft and Precise Rotary Vernier Tuning and Volume Control
Rear Connections Include AC-In, DC-In, Aux-In, REC Out, Headphone and FM F Type Antenna Terminal
$234
I adore this radio so much! In fact, I liked them so much that I bought two of them. One of them has a little problem that I'll discuss later. First off, for a tabletop radio, the sound quality is excellent. Though keep in mind that I primarily listen to classical music, I don't find it to be overly "bassy." I could understand how some listeners could feel that the newscast on NPR had too much bass. If so, insert a cotton ball (or other sound-dampening material) into the port on the rear. Please feel free to give it a try if you want to; there is no chance that it will harm the speaker.Both on AM and FM, this radio has excellent sensitivity. Definitely superior than my Tivoli Model One on AM. Soft muting between AM stations is not available. It is completely sensitive. The location of the radio is to blame if you hear noise and interference on AM. The radio is not to blame for this. The interference from lighting, computers, motors, and pretty much anything else has a significant impact on AM. The radio must be moved, or an external AM antenna must be connected, as a workaround (there are terminals for this). Avoid blaming the radio! I have no trouble tuning in to distant stations. This radio will pick up a lot of far-off stations at night even though it wasn't made for "DXing." It strikes a decent balance between fidelity and selection. It is not a receiver for communications with specific filters. Unexpectedly, the FM sensitivity is rather good. An external FM antenna is what I use (and advise). At best, internal or line cord FM antennas are subpar. You can test them and see whether they work for you in your scenario. I use my WR-11 to listen to a classical station that is more than 60 miles away by connecting it to a sizable rooftop yagi. These days, that is a rather impressive accomplishment given how the FCC has permitted the FM band to degrade with many extra FM stations as part of their purported "AM Revitalization" effort. In actuality, they are causing the FM band to become a chaotic, cluttered jumble similar to the AM band. This radio's FM sensitivity is comparable to my much more expensive tuners favorably. Additionally, the selectivity is quite good. I live in a region with dozens and dozens of potent local stations, and the classical station I listen to on 90.5 is flanked by stations on 90.3 and 90.7.I like how this model has a built-in power supply rather than a wall wart (like the WR-15). When the power supply is off, it uses very little energy. When it is off, according to my Kill-a-Watt measurement, it actually uses just 1.1 watts (not 5 watts like another reviewer said). That is unimportant. It uses 3–4 watts while playing at a moderate volume. And there isn't any hum at all (like the Tivoli has).A few words regarding the audio. Since there isn't a separate switch for this function, the radio will be immediately disconnected if a cable is plugged into the aux input on the back. Additionally, if you connect a set of stereo headphones, the audio will play in both ears but, contrary to what another reviewer reported, it will only be in mono. Therefore, if you want full stereo sound, you can't use this radio as a tuner for your stereo system.I would consider the tuning dial's accuracy to be good for an analog slide-rule style of dial. And on one of my two sets, the tuner maintains a very stable tune. The problem I alluded to previously is that the other one does drift a little. Although the one that wanders is in my cabin where the temperature is less tightly controlled, I have no idea why one of them drifts and the other one doesn't. Although temperature variations do have an impact on tuning components and may contribute to the issue, I believe that one is still not as stable.I believe you will adore this radio if you purchase it. Additionally lovely is the wooden casing. It's a very good product.ALERTE: The 40th Edition model's tuner is different and less effective than the original. Sadly, Amazon fails to make a distinction between the two models in the reviews, and this also occurs with other products. The tuner's design has been modified to provide the "soft muting" feature for AM. You may hear a poor station at a much lower volume if you wish to listen to it. In comparison to the original model, I discovered that AM reception was generally subpar and picked up a lot of static. I'm not sure if the static is simply being passed from the AM line or if it originates from the internal power source. On AM, there is only bass; there is no high end. It seems to me that they stopped responding to frequencies beyond 500 Hz!Unfortunately, the FM tuner was also replaced, and it has since deteriorated. It comes in at three distinct moments while tuning across a station, making a distinct "click" sound as it locks onto each one. The two outer ones will be audible at a little lower volume than the centre one because it is the strongest. Beyond those points, stations can also be heard at a lower volume. Even for weaker stations, this appears to be the case. When they altered the tuner's design, I'm not sure what they were thinking. It doesn't make things better.Despite this, the FM sound quality is still very good and is better than that of other tiny table radios I've tested. If I could rate the 40th Edition model separately for its many attributes, I would do so as follows:* AM tuner performance - 1 Star (terrible!) * FM tuner performance - 5 Stars (amazing) * Sound quality on AM - 2 Stars (mediocre)Performance of the FM tuner: 2 Stars (mediocre)I'm not certain, but I believe Sangean may have switched to the new tuner design in the latest batch of radios built to the ordinary model WR-11 specifications. I already have two older ones that worked just well, so I won't be purchasing one to find out. However, if you purchase either type of this radio, be aware that it might have the aforementioned problems. The current design's subpar tuner performance has led me to lower my total rating from 5 stars to 3 stars.
4.4/5
Audio System Power Output (RMS) : 770mW Max other power source battery DC 6V (R6/LR6, AA, UM 3) x 4, AC 120 V, 560Hz
Earphone/ Headphone (3.5 millimeter) yes (mini/mono)
10 centimeter Speaker and Ferrite Antenna for good sound
Dimensions (W x H x D) [Approx] 234 x 122 x 82 millimeter
RF 2400 AM/FM Analogue Tuner : Frequency Range FM 87 to 108MHz (50kHz step) AM 520 to 1730kHz (9/10kHz step)
$234
I have only had my radio for a short time, so I can't comment on its durability. But thus far, I ADORE it! I spend my days gardening in my large yard from April to October. I'm 70 years old. While I'm working, I like to listen to oldies music or NPR. Over the past year, it has been tiring to lug about a 100-foot extension cord.My comparable, battery-operated radio that I purchased new for $8 has been dead for 28 years. I've been searching for a substitute. I wanted a SIMPLE radio that used AA rechargeable batteries so I could keep a backup set charged at all times. Instead of tiny buttons that take hours to adjust and hurt my fingertips, I wanted a huge dial display with a volume wheel and a tuning knob (instead of those nasty little buttons). I preferred analog. I didn't want anything like Bluetooth, alarms, or CD players. Just a simple, old-fashioned, portable radio that I could carry anywhere, one that was lighter and had a longer handle than an iPhone so that I could place it on the ground and a good, big speaker. It's ideal to use this Panasonic RF-2400. I got what I wanted exactly. When I called Panasonic to pose a question, they informed me that although they had stopped producing this radio in 2001, there was no reason why Amazon's stock shouldn't be strong. If you purchased this radio and are happy with it, you might want to order a second one from Amazon while supplies last.All the results when I googled "battery-powered portable radio" were boom boxes with CD players, Smart Phone chargers, Bluetooth, and other unnecessary items. In addition, the majority of these radios had built-in, permanent batteries. You would need to connect the device into a wall outlet and wait several hours for the battery to recharge if it ran out of power. So much for the portable radio industry's advancement. Other "portable" radios were powered by solar and a crank. Most had batteries that couldn't hold the energy and expired within one to two hours.A handheld Sangean radio with a solar panel and an inbuilt rechargeable battery cost me $110 plus tax. Short wave radio was also advertised as a fantastic weather band. Charger wasn't there. NEVER got anything from the short wave mode but static. The battery died within an hour and I never got a weather band station. I asked the seller to return it, but they never got back to me. I also purchased an Ambient Weather Adventurer radio, a little crank and solar radio. useless garbage ran for less than an hour before failing to recharge. Additionally, that garbage item cost $83 plus tax. Seller is unresponsive.My Panasonic offers excellent sound that is loud and clear. I reside a mile from a little airstrip in the Adirondack Mountains' foothills. Neither airports nor mountains interfere with this radio in any way. For more, it draws in stations located 70 to 100 miles distant. adore it I hope it keeps working this nicely for a long time.
4.3/5
Easy to carry and operate at home or away wherever you may go; Small in size with a large; easy to read dial; precise tuning; easy grip knobs; and an attractive case make this suitable for any age; young or old for yourself or as a gift
Great sound quality that is loud and clear; featuring a 3.5 inch speaker; selectable low or high tone; and precise; easy tuning
Standard 3.5mm earphone jack allows you to listen without disturbing others; the world of music can be heard with any headphone with a 3.5 mm plug
FM AM 2 band receiver; 87-108MHz FM; 520-1710KHz AM; When listening to FM; please pull out the 24inch antenna to obtained the best reception; When receiving AM; you can get the optimum reception by rotating the direction of the radio
TR604 radio comes complete with a 5 ft. power cord for home use; or optional 3 D cells (not included) can be used to make your radio truly portable
$234
It's a DSP-based radio, therefore I assume the use of "TR" in the model name is an attempt by the brand to give the radio the appearance of having a "long-distance" vibe. Although not as bad as cheaper DSP radios, it has significant problems with fading weak AM signals at night. It contains a tone switch and sufficient audio strength for the majority of stations. The tuning knob makes it simpler to adjust those signals that are more difficult to focus on the center of for optimal reception. Without extending the whip antenna for FM frequencies, it seems to function okay. It should last a while on "D" batteries, but I can't comment to how long the batteries will live because I just bought it yesterday and haven't had it long enough.The device I received seemed to have been put together properly because the dial pointer shows what approximate frequency it is tuned to (unlike a QFX model I had to readjust the dial pointer in order to get closer to the dial frequency).The TR604 model has better knob ergonomics, making it easier to use in terms of tuning. For most people, it takes some practice to get used to the DSP tuning system because it is a completely different mechanism (linear variable resistor vs. the old variable capacitor, where the variable resistor allows you to change the applied voltage to t). Overall, I think this is a good purchase and it's just as good if not better than the Studebaker SB2001 model.The device does have a tendency to topple over on uneven terrain when it is empty, but when it is loaded with three "D" batteries, the weight distribution makes the device more stable.
4.3/5
🎵 COMES WITH A PACK OF 12 PANASONIC AA BATTERIES – If you’re not near an outlet you don’t need to worry. Not only does it include a 110V AC power cord, but we also added a pack of 12 Panasonic AA batteries. Now you can listen to your vintage boombox radio wherever you may be.
🎵 LARGE TUNING KNOB AND RED TUNING INDICATOR LIGHT – On the side of the transistor radio is large tuning knob which allows you to easily go from station to station until you find the one you like. When the station is tuned properly, the red indicator light will come on letting you know that you’re good to go.
🎵 CLASSIC THROWBACK RADIO THAT’S SUPER PORTABLE & DURABLE – The Panasonic RF-2400D AM/FM Radio is a true classic. It’s lightweight and portable! This simple radio measures approximately 3.2 x 9.2 x 4.8 inches and weighs around 1 pound. Use it while outside gardening, in your workshop, camping or during power outages.
🎵 UNRIVALLED SOUND QUALITY, EVEN LISTEN WHILE SHOWERING! – Even though it’s small in size, it produces loud, crystal clear sound. Some people even use it while they shower with no issues! The handy radio features a 10cm Speaker and Ferrite Antenna for perfect reception and sound every time. There’s even spot to plug in earphones/headphones.
🎵 LISTEN TO ALL YOUR FAVORITE STATIONS, EVEN GRABS WEAK SIGNALS – This tabletop radio will pick-up broadcasts that other radios just can’t grab. The analogue tuner has a Frequency Range FM 87 - 108MHz (50kHz step) and AM 520 - 1730kHz (9/10kHz step). Never worry about missing a baseball game or your favorite talk radio.
$234
For power outages, I bought this portable AM/FM radio. A portable radio should be a need in every home for usage in emergencies and in case of power outages during storms, hurricanes, etc. This one comes highly recommended. I've already used it a few times, and the sound and reception are both excellent. The battery life is typical. When not in use, I advise flipping batteries in the opposite direction to extend life.
4.3/5
Digitally tuned multiband receiver with superior sensitivity & selectivity enhanced by multiple bandwidth settings. Selectable fast or fine tuning on all bands (except weather).
Direct frequency entry, auto scan and store, 400 memories. 10 aviation memories can be scanned for activity.
Run Time (on batteries): ± 70 hours (earbuds), ± 60 Hours (built-in speaker). Runs on (2) AA alkaline batteries (not included), (Optional) CC Skywave AC power adapter 5V DC 300 mA with mini USB tip. One year limited warranty.
Clock with 12/24 hour format, alarm, rotary volume and tuning knob. Lighted LCD display, Stereo headphone jack and fold-out back stand. High quality CC Buds Earphones, faux leather radio carry case and 23’ portable Shortwave reel antenna included.
One of the smallest multiband radios with SSB. Full Range AM, FM, NOAA Weather band plus Alert, Shortwave (1711-29999kHz) with Single Side Band and VHF Aviation (Airband). Single Side Band is an efficient and reliable way to get long range information when Internet, phone or satellite is not available. Single Side Band in not available on your smartphone which makes it the ultimate off the grid backup communication system.
$234
This is a lovely little radio that runs for a very long time on two AA rechargeable batteries (C.Crane website estimates about 60 hours).able to set an alarm and wake up to the most recent radio station.Small enough for me to listen to while getting ready for work by perching on top of our sliding shower doors.The tuning dial and buttons have a pleasant feel to them.The clock has a clear, easy-to-read display. I found out at night that if I reach over to it and touch any of the front buttons, the display will briefly light up to show me the time. Good touch.includes a 21-foot reel antenna to aid with SSB and SW reception.excludes the batteries. I suggest using rechargeable Duracell AA batteries because I've had success with them and they seem to function well in the radio for a long period. I do not advise using a USB cord to power the radio because that causes noise to be picked up on the radio. Unless the station is very strong, even the C.Crane power supply makes a very little amount of noise. I advise using only batteries and keeping a backup pair charged and prepared to switch out as needed.I prefer the sound of the provided headphones over a pair of iPhone headphones I tried with it. It works nicely for me to simply turn the radio up loud and use the built-in speaker.
4.2/5
Digitally tuned multiband receiver with superior sensitivity & selectivity enhanced by multiple bandwidth settings. Selectable fast or fine tuning on all bands (except weather).
Direct frequency entry, auto scan and store, 400 memories. 10 aviation memories can be scanned for activity.
Run Time (on batteries): ± 70 hours (earbuds), ± 60 Hours (built-in speaker). Runs on (2) AA alkaline batteries (not included), (Optional) CC Skywave AC power adapter 5V DC 300 mA with mini USB tip. One year limited warranty.
Clock with 12/24 hour format, alarm, rotary volume and tuning knob. Lighted LCD display, Stereo headphone jack and fold-out back stand. High quality CC Buds Earphones, faux leather radio carry case and 23’ portable Shortwave reel antenna included.
One of the smallest multiband radios with SSB. Full Range AM, FM, NOAA Weather band plus Alert, Shortwave (1711-29999kHz) with Single Side Band and VHF Aviation (Airband). Single Side Band is an efficient and reliable way to get long range information when Internet, phone or satellite is not available. Single Side Band in not available on your smartphone which makes it the ultimate off the grid backup communication system.
$234
After my one-year update, my first review mysteriously vanished. Thank you, Amazon... Jerks!Here is a succinct summary. The radio is fantastic. Superb sound. amazing reception Long battery life and a standard charger compatible with my Droid smartphonesAfter owning these radios for more than a year, here is a lengthy evaluation that includes any observations I have from the original.The radios are still functioning well a year after the guys started using them. Batteries retain their energy and can be recharged as necessary. Sound quality and reception are both remain excellent.When I first purchased these radios, I took advantage of an Amazon promotion that offered a buy one at regular price and get a second radio for $X.XX off before Thanksgiving of 2017. I reasoned that because the cost was so low, why not give them a shot? If I recall properly, there weren't as many reviews back then as there are now.Why did you give the lads radios for Christmas? As long as the radio has a battery and the stations are airing, everything is very straightforward. After or during a crisis, my boys will be able to listen to the radio for music, weather, and local information. Should communications break down, they will also be able to get information from NOAA stations and information broadcast via shortwave radio waves. There are no cell towers to be concerned about, no poor signals that prevent websites from loading properly, and no jammed signals from emergency situations where people flood the system. Additionally, a radio doesn't care about your personal information, doesn't require knowledge of your life's journey, and doesn't require access to your wife's underwear drawer in order for you to utilize its app. In a high-tech world, there's a lot to be said about low-tech, conventional answers!!In order to potentially make this review simpler to read, I'm going to somewhat alter its format from the original.Advantages: Reasonably priced.AM/FM capable of shortwave and weather bandsextremely clean sound!The volume will increase to a point where it is audible above commotion.significantly better than expected reception.Powered by batteries, of course.similar micro USB charger to my Droid phone is used.Cons: Utilizes an unusual battery. not using AA AAA.battery pack needs an electrical source to be charged.It costs more money and/or involves more expenses to charge off the grid. Using solar power, a power bank, a generator, an inverter, etc.Overall, despite the battery pack, this little radio is excellent. It has excellent sound quality for its size and excellent reception. I feel a little more at ease using the battery pack after using it for at least a year. Upon closer inspection, I might be able to scavenge and salvage another from a used phone. But from the perspective of cost savings over purchasing alkaline batteries, if the battery fails after another year, it won't be a major loss at that time. If the radio used common AA batteries that are simple to scavenge in emergency situations, I would still appreciate it more. Similar to my initial evaluation, I'll buy the family modest radios that can pick up the necessary bands and run on AA batteries. However, in the meanwhile, these are excellent radios, and should the world turn terrible, they will need to limit the battery power to make it, hopefully, last through the emergency.With the exception of the holiday special on the second radio, I bought my radios with my own money from Amazon and paid full price (without any discounts or sexual favors). Neither the list review that was originally published nor this updated replacement review. With the sole true intention of assisting others in making more informed purchasing decisions, I review products that I purchase and use honestly, attempting to illustrate the good, bad, ugly, and indifferent. Why should you have to pay if I already spent the money to acquire the knowledge?With that stated, if you find this review useful, please click yes to let Amazon and others know. Please let them know if you believe it to be a massive steaming pile as well. I don't want my Amazon review to be one of the numerous fake ones there are.I appreciate you reading, and I hope this was helpful.
4.2/5
♥ã€PERFECT MUSIC EXPERIENCE】 1) Supports flash drive and TF card (up to 32GB). Means it has an additional MP3 player function. 2) With AUX and Bluetooth(bt) function (10m). Make the transistor radio can even work as a stereo speaker. 3) Equipped with 3W built-in magnetic speaker, which provides a reliable deep bass and smooth treble.★NOTES: 1) no headphone jack. 2) the volume knob hasn't obvious lower volume function, if you mind, please buy it carefully.
♥ã€EASY TO USE】Step 1: turn the old radio ON; Step 2: just turn band switch to FM, AM or SW; Now, you can turn the tuning knob to find out and enjoy your favorite stations freely. Did we mention it has warm light on tuning window, all that sound, can be easily done even at night and will be harmless to your eyes.
♥ã€RECHARGEABLE】 1) Built-in Non-Removable 1200mAh rechargeable battery, long lasting enjoyment, can save a lot of money you should pay for batteries. 2) With USB cable, you can use DC5V/500mA-2A USB adapter, computer, car, power bank to charge the small radio. ★NOTES: 1) not charger included. 2) the charge light turns red until the battery radio is fully charged. 3) when you switch it to AM/FM/SW mode except for music mode, the light turns off not red.
♥ã€EXCELLENT RECEPTION】 1) powerful DSP chip, which makes the portable radio AM/FM/SW more sensitive to capture signals; 2) Circular tuning window with super 270° tuning space, will greatly improve retro radio accuracy of the reception; 3) Copper retractable antenna (up to 21cm), makes its signal even more stable.
♥ã€RETRO AND CLASSICAL DESIGN】As you can see, just put the vintage radio on your table, its retro appearance will definitely make old times reinvented in a second. And this am/fm radio portable size (130*70*90mm), weights 383g, will make you even fall in love with listening to radio anytime, anywhere, indoors and outdoors, stylish and multifunctional radio, meets diversified needs, and be ideal birthday gift for your sister, your mom, your grandma or your best friend.
$234
Full disclosure: I'm a bit of an audio snob because I work in broadcasting (I was a former FM DJ and radio news anchor).I am a realist as well, though. I'm viewing this radio through the eyes of someone who can recall the price and sound of earlier radios.So with that said, let's begin.This little gentleman cost me $23.00 with free delivery, and it came in two days.Initial impressions— It's positively adorable.— It's plastic, of course, but it seems sturdy.It was already powered on when it arrived, completely charged.— Others have complained about the volume knob's lack of smoothness; initially, I experienced the same issue, but as soon as I started using it, the knob smoothed out and allowed for a wonderful variable volume control.My MacBook Air and Bluetooth connected immediately.The sound quality is excellent* (*FOR A UNIT THAT COULD ABOUT FIT IN YOUR POCKET, COSTING ONLY $23!!!)Deepening the dive:— The two silver knobs (volume and selector) seem quite substantial, but use them GENTLY. The selector knob's four places are quite near to one another, so using a gentle touch is recommended.The radio's dial. It comes on with a stunning, historically accurate golden glow and remains on even when you are using Bluetooth and not the radio. Even though the dial markings are rather inaccurate, it feels tight, sturdy, and precise (CBS-FM here in New York City — 101.1 — was between 102 and 103). Once you determine the stations on the real dial position, this is not a major concern for me, since very few analog dial radios (especially in this price category) have ever been precise.— Employ the antenna. It greatly aids in pulling in the stations while being non-directional.The huge surprise in this case was AM, even though FM sounded fantastic. You almost believe you're inside the station, listening to a studio monitor when listening to AM talk radio because it sounds so full and rich.— In addition, this tiny man does a respectable job of drawing in shortwave. AVOID GETTING OVERLY EXCITED AND AVOID BUYING THIS JUST FOR SHORTWAVE. Get a true shortwave radio if you're serious about listening to shortwave. However, if you're patient, deliberate, and careful with the dial, it does a fantastic job of bringing in foreign signals.Review:Here, my expertise and pragmatism help to temper my auditory snobbishness. I remember how much "transistor" radios used to cost back in the day (1977): the price was the equivalent of $70 in modern currency, AM only, with a (at best) tinny-sounding small speaker.In 1977, it would have cost upwards of $700 (in today's dollars) to get this kind of sound, which includes AM, FM, and shortwave (not to mention the then-unheard-of ability to plug in 2,000 hours of programming with a chip the size of your fingernail, PLUS the ability to connect to essentially the entire WORLD via bluetooth).So, for twenty dollars and change, this little man is a treasure!In conclusion:I intend to use this radio in the kitchen largely for music and news (which is why I needed both AM and FM). Compared to "table radios" from the 1960s to 1980s (which had considerably larger speakers), this radio has a stronger punch, a wider frequency range, and deeper sound. It produces a deep sound that fills my 1920 10x12 ("closed") kitchen more than adequately.*BONUS*!!!It takes a mini-SD card, which is what I'll use to download my vintage radio shows and keep by my bedside as I fall asleep and travel back to the 1940s.A FINAL WORD OF CAUTION REGARDING THE BATTERYThe battery is sealed and may only be charged with a USB cable.***IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU ADHERE TO THE INSTRUCTIONS AND NEVER PUT THE USB INTO A CHARGER THAT PUSHES MORE THAN FIVE VOLTS OF DIRECT CURRENT INTO A MAXIMUM OF 1000 MILLIAMPS PER HOUR ("DC5V/1000MaH").***USBs are not all made equal. Some of the most recent power strips and wall plugs are equipped with USB chargers that can output up to 2,400 milliamps per hour from 5 volts of DC electricity. That much electricity is equivalent to trying to fill a shot glass with a fire hose; it will eventually kill the radio's battery. Instead of gulping down power like your MacBook, this tiny guy needs to sip it. Before you connect the charger in, carefully inspect the output; if in doubt, do not.ONE LAST THOUGHTThis little guy is ideal for college dorm rooms, your workplace desk, the kitchen, or (very well-ventilated) bathrooms (apply common sense and don't give it a steam bath or allow it to get wet). This is because of his little stature (but loud sound).It makes a wonderful present for housewarmings, Secret Santa gift exchanges, grab-bag parties, etc.Enjoy!!!
4.2/5
24 hour alarm clock plus sleep timer from 0-120 minutes
4 & 5 selectable bandwidth filters on AM and SSB respectively plus single Side Band receiver with 10 Hz tuning step
PLL synthesized digital dual conversion receiver with unparallelled sensitivity & selectivity
Full range coverage including AM/FM, Longwave & Shortwave with Single Side Band
Powered by one single 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery with built-in charger, battery included
$234
The AM, FM, Long Wave, and Shortwave broadcasts are all picked up by this extremely sensitive and selective radio. It contains a vast number of functions but is simple to use.Of the compact Tecsun radios, the PL-880 is without a doubt the best and most expensive. See Tecsun Radios Image.SOUNDThe PL-880 boasts the greatest sound of these radios thanks to an enhanced 450mW audio amplifier (thanks, Dan) and a better 3 watt mylar speaker. Low frequencies are perceptible, the midrange is particularly clear, and the high frequencies are sharp and clear. FM Stereo can be accessed via the headphone jack.POWERThe device is powered by either an 18650 lithium battery or a 5V USB port. This is a major event. I get around 15 days out of the factory-supplied 2000mAh battery with the backlight on and heavy use. If it discharges, I can just recharge it in the radio or replace it with a different reasonably priced, long-lasting 18650 battery. My 2000mAh 18650 was recently replaced with a 5000mAh 18650. Due to the fact that the amperage is not cumulative, this method beats using AA batteries to generate 4.8 volts. Even if you use 4 AA batteries with a 1600 mAh rating at 1.2 volts to achieve the necessary 4.8 volts, the remaining 1600 mAh is still present.BACK-LIGHTINGThe display's backlight can be left on indefinitely thanks to the long-lasting battery. As an alternative, you can decide to have it turn on briefly once you press a knob or button, or you can simply turn it off. When the radio is off, a lengthy press on "5" changes the way the light behaves. A switch on the side can also be used.TUNINGWith distinct main tuning and fine tuning knobs, tuning for each band is simple. Compared to the PL-660's auto switching tuning speed, this setup is excellent. Through the keypad, frequencies can be directly entered. Additionally, by pressing the SCAN button repeatedly, you can scan to the next or prior station. Whether you were manually tuning up or down when you last did a scan depends on that.MEMORIESThere are 25 pages and 100–250 memories per page each band (FM, AM, LW, SW, SSB) (0-24). I group the broadcasts available at that hour on each page (0-23) because many stations are only accessible for a short period of time. Memories will be sorted automatically by band and frequency, removing duplicates. Auto Tuning Storage (ATS) may automatically search all bands or discover and save all stations that are available on a single band.EXTRA FEATURESA sleep timer, alarm clock, 8 band widths, direct keypad entry, basic tone control, line-out for recording, a headphone connector, an internal ferrite bar AM antenna, and an external antenna jack are just a few of the convenience features that are available.Techies are thrilled to discover many more hidden features, such as Synchronous Detection, Dynamic Noise Reduction, Muting Threshold, Line Output Level, Calibration of SSB, Antenna Source, Firmware Version Display and date, "up" time, and charge time, in addition to the numerous features listed in the "Operation Manual." An operation manual, a lithium rechargeable battery, a long wire antenna, a wall charger, and a very attractive leatherette case are included with the accessories. The knobs are positioned ergonomically and rotate quite smoothly.WORLDWIDE BROADCAST BANDSDiscover intriguing stations like those from Austria, Australia, Cameroon, Deutsche Vella, Greece, Japan, Radio Marti, Quebec, Romania, Slovakia, Turkey, Tirana, Vietnam, etc. by following the receiving tips provided below. Around 2300-2495, 3200-3400, 3900-4000, 4750-5060, 5900-6200, 7200-7450, 9400-9900, 11600-12100, 13570-13870, 15100-15800, 17480-17900, 21450-21850, and 25600-26100, you can listen to these programs. The PL-880 will inform you of the meter band when you key in any of these frequencies.AMWith this radio, you can unexpectedly get AM channels from a distance (DX). Step outdoors. You could even experiment with an external AM antenna, such as the Kaito AN-200 Tunable Passive AM Antenna for AM radio, Any Brands, Like Kaito,Sony,Eton,Panasonic,Tecsun,Grundig Etc. Cheap and a lot of fun.ONE-SIDED BANDHam radio operators who use single side band (SSB) only use the lower or higher half of the channel they would normally use. This permits additional broadcasters to operate nearby, but without the right decoder, the audio is distorted. With this radio, you can select the upper or lower side band (USB/LSB) to hear them. The broadcast can then be fine-tuned with the fine tuning knob, and noise can be reduced by selecting the best of five alternate band widths (4, 3, 2.3, 1.2, and 0.5 kHz) selected especially for SSB mode. The majority of digital radios, including this one, are calibrated to the closest khz. On SSB, however, the PL-880 will show hundreds of a kilohertz, and calibration is simple enough to provide accurate SSB transmissions on the ham band. Let's say that, on LSB, 7060.15 is 0.15 kHz above the kHz where most transmissions sound the clearest. Simply adjust it for the clearest sound and press and hold the "Snooze" button for a few seconds to complete the process. Your radio will be set to the "zero beat" for almost all LSB broadcasts when the.15 turns into.00. Your SSB stations will be readily tuned and clear if you repeat for the USB. Ham radio has a huge following.
4.1/5
4.69 x 2.74 x 1.50 in(W X H X D)
Carrying strap for added convenience
Built-in speaker and headphone jack
Battery powered; 2 x AA (sold separately)
Telescoping antenna
LED tuning indicator & LED battery status indicator
$234
Typhoon Lando, also known as Koppu internationally, is now wreaking havoc in the Northern Philippines as I write this article. We experienced a power outage as a result of this. We're lucky to have this radio as a news monitoring tool because it arrived just in time.In these age of smartphones, any device will run out of power if there is a prolonged power outage.The fact that this radio requires 2 AA batteries—which are readily available in stores—is a plus. Additionally, battery life increases significantly when using rechargeable AA batteries as the Panasonic Eneloop.First and foremost, I've noticed that this new radio model employs a straightforward, compact packing design as opposed to the previous model (ICF-S10MK2), which used a large, inconvenient packaging. For those that transport radios for use abroad, this is a major concern. The packing for the ICF-S10MK2 takes up a lot of room in a box. The radio's box is only 5 inches wide "x 3" x 2".This radio effectively receives AM and FM transmissions, just like the ICF-S10MK2. I was able to tune in to 16 AM stations, one of which was an AM radio station in Chinese.In comparison to other portable AM/FM radios, the built-in speaker offers an excellent sound that is on par with the norm. This model also has an earphone jack, just like the ICF-S10MK2, but in contrast to the ICF-S10MK2, which only allows you to hear sound from one of the headphones, this one allows you to hear sound from both sides of the earphones. Additionally, while using an Apple Earpod to listen to an FM station with good audio quality, you can hear bass, albeit not to a significant extent.The 14-foot FM telescopic antenna "long, which greatly enhances the FM signal.The ICF-on/off S10MK2's switch was integrated with the volume control; one of the best improvements over the ICF-S10MK2 is that there is a distinct on/off button. The AM/FM switch has been combined with the on/off switch.I've included side-by-side images of an iPhone 6 Plus and the better, more compact, but more expensive Sangean DT-400W for size comparison.Overall, this should be at the top of your list if you want a portable analog AM/FM radio.This radio will be your best companion when you're doing your laundry, cooking, working at the office, or just relaxing in bed and listening to music and the news, as my review's headline suggests.Oh, this is a Sony ü, too.
4.1/5
Integrated AM/FM radio tuner
Dedicated headphone socket for personal listening
LED tuning and battery status indicators
Output Power: 100 mW; Weight : Approx. 220 g
2 AA batteries required (best with Polaroid AA batteries)
$234
I reviewed a number of similar-sized radios from various manufacturers. To listen to talk radio and music at work, I really wanted a compact radio. I was looking for something that will fit on my desk without taking up a lot of room. I was initially concerned that this radio would have poor sound quality because of its compact size when I first saw its measurements. I am incredibly surprised, and I love this radio. The audio quality is excellent. Talk and music both sound crystal clear, not "tinny" as some little radios might. If one were to determine its size only based on the sound quality, one would assume it is a larger radio. Don't get me wrong; it doesn't sound like a radio with a lot of speakers, but it sounds excellent nonetheless. It receives FM and AM signals nicely, which surprised me given the building I'm using it in is kind of a radio dead zone and I was expecting more difficulties getting my stations in. The FM and AM broadcasts are clearly received and are pulled in quite well. This smaller radio seems to have greater reception than my coworker's digital tuner radio, which has a much larger antenna.For a desk, the design works well. Because the turning knob is on top, I can hold it simply with one hand while tuning in the stations. This radio comes highly recommended. This Sony radio is the second of its kind I own. Both this and my first Sony have exceeded my expectations. Without hesitation, I would suggest this radio, and I'm sure that others would have a similar great experience.
Yes, shortwave radio can pick up police frequencies. In fact, shortwave radio can pick up a variety of different types of frequencies, including those used by the police.
Yes, people still listen to shortwave radio. In fact, there is a growing number of people who are interested in shortwave radio. This is because shortwave radio offers a unique way to listen to a variety of international radio stations. Additionally, shortwave radio is not as susceptible to interference as other types of radio, making it a great option for listening to distant or hard-to-reach stations.
There are a few things you need to consider when purchasing a shortwave radio. First, you need to decide what frequency range you want to be able to listen to. Shortwave radios can range from 1.7 MHz all the way up to 30 MHz. The most popular range is between 3 MHz and 30 MHz. This range will give you the ability to listen to a variety of international broadcasters. Another thing to consider is the radio's portability. Do you want a radio that you can take with you on the go, or one that will stay put in your home
A handheld CB radio can reach up to about 35 miles. However, the range will vary depending on the terrain and the weather conditions. If there are a lot of hills and trees, the range will be shorter. If the weather is bad, the range will also be shorter.
There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on a number of factors, including the type of radio receiver you are using and your location. In general, however, shortwave AM is more likely to provide better reception than FM, especially if you are trying to listen to stations located far away from you.
In an emergency, shortwave radio can be a lifesaver. It can provide critical information and communication when other methods fail. Shortwave radio is also portable and relatively easy to use, making it a good choice for emergency situations.
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