Sangean PR-D5P Portable Radio with Digital Tuning and Rds Review

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(More customer reviews)Half the price of my Tivoli Songbook, the PR-D5 has superior AM/FM reception, dual stereo speakers, and easy-to-use ergonomics, making it even better than the Sangean single-speaker Sonido. As a bedside radio, it has even better FM reception than my Sangean WR-2 but it lacks the WR-2's depth and heaviness, qualities I like in a bedside radio. For a lighter, portable radio with no remote, go for the PR-D5. If you want more luxury in your radio (remote, numerical volume indicator, heavier feel) and don't mind a slight compromise in FM reception, you might want to check out the Sangean WR-2, which is compatible with an upgraded FM antenna attachment.

One question many will have is why the PR-D5 goes for about 15 dollars less than the Sonido. The answer most likely is that the 2.5-inch stereo speakers on the PR-D5 don't have the richness nor the depth of the Sonido's 3-inch monoaural speaker.

Update: Ironically, I don't like listening to talk radio on dual speakers. This is not a technological issue, but psychological. The voices don't seem as focused as they do on the Sangean WR-2's monoaural speaker. So if you're a heavy AM talk radio listener, you might want to opt for the WR-2.

Second Update: To really test the FM on the PR-D5, I tried to pull in the weak college station 88.9. The PR-D5 pulled in the station with clarity, even better than my Eton S350. The verdict: My PR-D5 is my best performing AM/FM radio, even better than the Eton/Grundig S350. That says quite a lot. Even more astounding, the PR-D5 is 15 dollars cheaper.

Third Update: I brought my PR-D5 to my work office and like all the digital radios I've tried it suffered compromised reception. I succeeded more with my Tivoli Model Three (same as the Model One with the additional clock). So for your office, if it's full of computer interference, you might want to go with an upscale analog radio like the aforementioned Tivoli Model One or Three.

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Product Description:
Hands down one of the best performing portable radios you will find today.With its whoppingly large 200mm ferrite antenna, its dual 2.5" speakers, and the RDS text function you would be hard pressed to find another portable radio that offers so much for so little.This lite and powerful radio is capable of being powered by the included AC adapter, 6 x 'C' batteries, and optional DC power you have the flexibility a portable should have.We could talk all day about its features and performance, but think that you are the best judge. Listen and learn what good radio is. Features:* PLL Synthesized tuning system.* 200mm Ferrite AM antenna - provides unmatched AM reception* 10 Memory Presets (5 AM, 5 FM).* Rotary Volume Control* Rotary Tuning Control* Auto Seek Station* Stereo/Mono Selector Switch* Headphone Socket* 3.5mm Aux-in Socket.* DC Jack (Adapter not included)* Backlite LCD.* Sleep Timer* Radio Data System (RDS) function with radio text, station name and auto clock time.* Alarm with Humane Wake System (HWS).* Battery Life Indicator.* AC Power Adapter (Included)* Dimensions ( W x D X H): 10 3/4" X 5 1/3" x 2 2/3"* Weight: 2 lbs.* Batteries: 6 x 'C'

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12-BAND AM/FM/Lwith SW1-9 Highly Sensitive Multi-band Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)I know this is an inexpensive radio but I still expected more than delivered.
Cons:
1. Display screen was badly stained/clouded underneath the protective plastic.
2. Tuning on the AM band was off by 5-6 Khz.
3. Large gaps in housing seams (two pcs of the body didn't fit together well at all).
4. Reception of both AM and FM bands was quite poor.
5. Takes 2-AAA batteries, not 2-AA like the description states.
6. I returned mine for the above reasons, mostly 1 and 2.

Pros:
1. Very cool looking radio, the design sold it.

Summary:
Not recommended as it appears this radio is a good example of "you get what you pay for" and I expected more.

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LCD display with real time clock function Alarm clock function Built-in telescopic antenna Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

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COBY CX-9SVR Mini Digital AM/FM Radio with Neck Strap in Silver Review

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(More customer reviews)This radio does not recieve signal, even a known strong 50,000 Watt station.Reception is terrible.The contrast of the station/clock screen is horrribly light (with no way to adjust contrast).It is almost impossible to see the screen. You get what you pay for! Cheap Junk!

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MINI DIGITAL AM/FM STEREO POCKET RADIO with NECK STRAP. FEATURES: Ultra Slim Compact Design , Digital AM/FM Stereo Tuning System , DBBS-Dynamic Bass Boost System , Preset Stations, Lightweight Stereo Earphones Included , LED Power On/Off Indicator , Built-in Belt Clip , 3.5 mm Headphone Jack , Requires 2 x "AAA" Size (Batteries not included) COLOR: SILVER

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Sony ICF-CD863V AM/FM/TV/Weather Clock Radio/CD Player Review

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(More customer reviews)Was looking for a reasonably priced, good sounding CD clock radio to replace my old Sony cassette clock radio that had great fidelity. Overall, this unit was a disappointment especially for the price and the Sony name. Despite two front speakers and a rear "subwoofer", the sound is tinny and lacking in power. My old cassette unit, with only one 4" speaker sounds much better. Also, reception is weak. Only the closest, most powerful stations come in clearly. Others are full of static and you have to change the direction of the wire antennae for each; a nuisance. Another annoyance is the chirping noise made by the CD when changing tracks, especially long while it searches for a track in random play.

While very full featured, the controls are a bit awkward. Those on top are easy to use thanks to the tactile dots on the critical buttons. The ones on the front are hard to find by feel. Several are very small and awkwardly placed. The primary radio on/off and CD play buttons are flush with the face and almost impossible to find without looking. The display is large and easy to read, and has lots of information, though fades when not looking head-on.

I'm still using this though I continue to search for a better sounding unit with more thoughtful controls.

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Product Description:
Start your morning right. Wake to the sound of Sony's ICF-CD863V CD/AM/FM/TV Band/Weather Band Clock Radio. Featuring a 3-D Sound System with Adjustable Bass, a variable Mega Bass(R) Sound System, a 4 Band Digital Synthesized Tuner, 25 Random Memory Presets, and CD-R/RW Playback1, the ICF-CD863V is no ordinary clock radio. Additional features include Gentle Wake and Gentle Sleep, a Triple Alarm (3 Times/3 Modes - CD/Radio/Buzzer), the Snoozinator(TM) Extendable Snooze, a Nap Timer, CD Play Modes, and a Large/Dual Time Display with an Auto Dimmer. Make room on your bedside table for this clock radio's Space-Conscious Cube Design and start your day with the Sony ICF-CD863V.4 Band Digital Synthesized Tuner (AM/FM/TV/Weather) 25 Random Memory Presets Triple Alarm -3 Times/3 Modes (CD/Radio/Buzzer) Extendable Snooze (10 Minutes-per-Tap/60 Minutes Max.) NAP Timer Variable Mega Bass. Sound System CD-R/RW Playback CD Play Modes (Shuffle/Shuffle-Repeat/Repeat-1/Repeat All) Headphone Jack lets you enjoy stereo music and sound, and allows for private listening Frequency Range -AM 530-1710kHz, FM 87.6-108 MHz, TV Channel 2-13, Weather Channel 1-7 Antenna System -Built-in AM Ferrite Bar Antenna, Wire Antenna for FM, TV, Weather Speaker -3 1/8 inch (77mm) Power Requirements -AC 120 Volts, 60Hz Dimensions -7 3/8 x 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 inch (185 x 195 x 196mm) Weight -5 pounds 15 ounces (2700 grams)

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Uniden 300-Channel Clock Radio Scanner Review

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(More customer reviews)This was on my wish list and my wife indulged me for my birthday!Thanks!

When I started working as a young teenager, the second thing I bought with my money was a Bearcat 6 channel handheld scanner. That was more than 30 years ago and times sure have changed.

Let us talk about the non scanner features first.The atomic clock works solid and had no trouble getting signal.The alarm clock also works as expected.The snooze button could stand out a little more since there are a lot of buttons of similar size and location.(I said similar and not exact!)

The FM and TV reception work fine and I can pick up stations 40 to 50 miles away without static.The AM reception is adequate and works about as good as AM radio can.

The radio also has a very important feature of weather alerts from NOAA.You can program it to only alert you on weather events in your area (county).This is an important safety feature I cannot suggest more.

To be honest, I didn't need an atomic alarm clock or an FM radio as I already had those needs met.I also have a nice collection of scanners but I had a specific need (want) and this scanner fit the bill - almost.

I will digress for a second and mention that many metropolitan areas no longer use conventional radios for public safety agencies.Conventional means each agency has a dedicated radio frequency and many times departments inside of each agency have their own dedicated frequency.It doesn't take long to realize that a lot of frequencies are needed.

To combat this, many public safety agencies (and sometimes large businesses) will use a trunked radio system.To monitor trunked radio systems, you need a scanner capable of receiving (following) the system.Some trunked systems are now digital which require an even more specialized scanner.

The Uniden BCT15 or Uniden BCD996T will work for trunked or digital trunked systems.I strongly suggest you research what systems and frequencies are used in your area before you buy any scanner.

Getting back to the scanner review...

This scanner monitors conventional frequencies only.I bought this scanner to specifically monitor one frequency - the local school system.This system allows me to monitor early morning traffic from the school which allows me to be alerted of any problems or concerns including weather delays or closings.

But I also use it to monitor more items such as those little FRS radios everyone seems to have and the traffic from the local Air Force base.I won't bore you will everything but programming is very easy to do and the manual is very clear on all operations of the radio.(You can preview the manual at Uniden's website.)

The reception is very good and when I listen to some air bands for commercial and military, it has several hundred miles of range with the supplied antenna.

The search feature is functional and the preprogrammed search banks make it easy for new users to find frequencies.You can create your own custom search banks too.

The operation to scan or hold on one frequency is simple to learn and use.

I gave the scanner only 4 stars for 2 reasons. One is the really poor BNC connector on the antenna.It is a major complaint that extends to most Uniden base station scanners.You need to be careful attaching it or you can damage the antenna or even the radio.

The second reason is more of a personal nit pick of my own.I picked up the scanner to monitor the conventional frequency of the local public school.My bedroom is located on the second floor so I have some height inside the house on the radio.

An ambulance service a couple of counties over also uses the same frequency as the school.The local school has a PL tone which I can program into other scanners in my collection but not this one.So I wished the scanner accepted PL tones.Again, this is just a small nit pick which won't be a problem for most others.

I do recommend this radio or any Uniden radio in general.I own 3 current models and have had many in the past.Enjoy and happy scanning!

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Product Description:
The Uniden Clock Radio Scanner is a multi-featured conventional channel scanner with all hazards alert. The scanner allows you to store and then scan up to 300 channels distributed over 10 banks. It also alerts you when NOAA or any broadcast station the scanner is tuned to issues an EAS (Emergency Alert System). Other features include a service search and weather scan, listening to TV on the radio (channels 2-13), and an alarm clock with snooze function. In addition to your favorite broadcast channels, this clock radio keeps you in tune with public safety, police and fire departments, NOAA weather reports, and more.
With channel memory, this unit scans frequencies at a rate of up to 70 channels per second to help you find the channel you're looking for. If you know exactly what you want, direct channel access let's you quickly dial in to your favorite channel. For faster scanning, you can even use a channel/frequency lockout function to skip over stored frequencies.
This clock radio scanner has all the functions of regular radio/alarm clock. The scanner, in standby mode, displays the time. The alarm clock can sound up to 20 minutes or be shut off manually. A convenient snooze button lets you silent the alarm for an extra five minutes.
You can listen to AM/FM and TV channels 2-13 or use them as your snooze alarm in the morning. You can store up to 30 broadcast channels (10 AM and 20 FM/TV) for quick and easy access. Ten frequencies can be set as priority channels which the clock radio scans and checks every two seconds.
The Clock Radio Scanner's LCD lighted display can be enabled or disabled. A key touch-tone sounds to confirm you've made a valid key input while another tone alerts you of an invalid entry. The scanner requires AA batteries and will let you know when batteries are low and when they need to be replaced. This unit comes with the manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
BC370CRS radio scanner, AC adapter, telescope antenna, and owner's manual

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Equity by La Crosse SkyScan 86709 Atomic Wall Clock Review

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(More customer reviews)The feature of never having to set this clock is, needless to say, pretty cool.The date and day of the week are also helpful.The indoor temperature is less helpful -- my heading and A/C pretty much take care of that.
The one thing I find irritating about this clock is that it has a very small viewable angle.That is, if you look at it from more than, say 25 degrees off the normal, all of the digit segments are about equally dark, making the time impossible to read.I'm sure the clock would be nice on a desktop, but on the wall it's not so helpful.

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SETS ITSELF AUTOMATICALLY BY RECEIVING SIGNAL FROM THE OFFICIAL U. S. ATOMIC CLOCK; AUTOMATICALLY CHANGES FOR DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME; ACCURATE TO A FRACTION OF A SECOND; 2. 2 inch LCD READOUT THAT CAN BE VIEWED FROM ;ACROSS THE ROOM; PROVIDES INDOOR TEMPERATURE; INCLUDES DIGITAL DAY/DATE CALENDAR DISPLAY; WALL-MOUNTABLE & PROPS UP ON DESK OR TABLE; 1-YEAR WARRANTY SUBCATEGORY2: CLOCKS.

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Atomix 00582 Radio Controlled Titanium Digital Desk/Wall Clock Review

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(More customer reviews)The clock works just fine.It reset itself for daylight savings time.The time and day are easy to read.It is just what we wanted.

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LCD wall clock with large LCD display showing the day, date, month, and indoor temperature. Also displays seconds and time zone.

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Sangean PR-D7 AM/FM Digital Rechargeable Portable Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently read analysis of the Sangean PR-D5 vs. the Sangean PR-D7 radios.The reviews missed the point:These two Sangean radios target different market niches and needs.The PR-D5 is essentially a table radio while the PR-D7 targets folks that need a radio for domestic travel.I'm sure the engineers at Sangean see it this way.Why not buy both radios?

The Sangean PR-D7 has a clean crisp sound with very low noise floor on AM and FM bands, a great improvement over Sangean radios of similar size such as the ATS-505 or the ATS-909.BTW, I've tuned in all the major stations in the greater Phoenix area without a problem including the hard to catch 89.5, a classical station.

I have been very surprised at the overall performance of the PR-D7 radio and listen to this radio on a daily basis.The Sangean PR-D7 ($59) does 90 percent of what the Trivoli Songbook does at 25 percent of the Songbook's $200 price tag.

Still, the PR-D7 could use a multi-voltage AC adapter and a lock switch to be a complete global travel radio (like the Sangean ATS-606).Also, when traveling, cloth pouch would be a really nice touch.And while I'm making my wish list, the PR-D7 in a red or yellow case would be neat and easy to spot in a hotel room so you don't leave it behind.

One of the things I like about this radio are the controls, easy to learn and use, plus you can see the frequency and time on the display.

Update September 2008:I just recently purchased Sanyo's Eneloop AA rechargeable batteries for my PR-D7 giving me greater flexibility whenenjoying this wonderful portable radio.I highly recommend Sanyo's Eneloop batteries.

Last week, from my greater Phoenix location, I picked KNX 1070 Los Angeles about 10PM in the evening.

Update October 2009: After owning this radio for 2 years, my little PR-D7 fell off a second story balcony and is now in pieces, so I ordered a second PR-D7 this morning.I suffer from cancer and kidney disease, so I've been in and out of the hospital several times this year, each time, my little Sangean PR-D7 went with me.

One of the neatest features of this PR-D7 is the no hassle recharging of the AA batteries, the radio automatically does this for you!!!

BTW, I ordered this radio from Amazon on a Friday morning and received the radio the next Tuesday morning.How's that for service!!!

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The PR-D7 is a lightweight and convenient portable AM/FM radio with very good performance. You can power it with the included AC Adapter, or six "AA" size batteries (not included). If you use it with rechargeable batteries, you can charge them right in the radio. The PR-D7 conveniently displays radio frequency and time of day at the same time. Features: 5 memory presets per band, alarm clock, and stereo headphone jack. Weight: 1.3 lbs. Size: 8.5 W x 4.5 H x 1.6 D inches.

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Sharp SPC019F Red LED Alarm Clock with a Wedge Style Case (Silver/Blue) Review

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(More customer reviews)This alarm clock is very attractive on your nightstand. Takes up very little room. It has served us well for over 2 1/2 years, and after sharing it all this time (my husband resets it for me every morning when he gets up) we realized that we should just get a 2nd one! I'm placing my order right now so we'll have his 'n' hers matching alarm clocks on our nightstands. :)

One feature we like is the 2-volume setting. He is a light sleeper and wakes up fine on the quieter setting, whereas I sleep like a log but wake up great on the loud setting.

Edit: I just received the 2nd one and found it to not have the high/low volume setting that I previously wrote about.It also does not have the night light that my old one has.Upon further inspection, I realized that I did not check the model # before writing my review.My old one is model SPC020, which has those 2 features.Whereas this SPC019 does not.I am only noting this for people who might read this review and order based on those features.

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With a unique wedge design and silver case with a blue lens cover, the Sharp SPC019F Red LED Alarm Clock with a Wedge Style Case will add a dash of color and flair to your bedside table. A red 0.6-inch LED display ensures that you'll always know exactly what time it is, and an alarm with a snooze feature means that you can catch a few extra winks before starting your day. Featuring Sharp's limited two year warranty, this clock requires one nine-volt battery (not included) for the battery backup.

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