Pocket Radio Mini Portable Battery Operated AM:520-1710KHz; FM:76-108MHz

Excellent stereo reception with good / clear sound quality.

Don't buy this pocket radio as it doesn't work without earphone. Moreover there is no return policy. Only replacement of the item is available. Overpriced product. Just make consumers fool.

Small size perfect for taking to the cricket and going on walks. Clips on belt or waistband. AM and FM.

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A few weeks ago, I was jolted by a small earthquake here in Southern California, so I naturally searched for my transistor radio to see if there was any news about the location and severity. However, I couldn’t find that radio, in spite of my frantic search for it. That’s when I went to Amazon to find a new one, and I was bewildered by the vast quantity and variety available for sale. I decided I wanted a small but simple one, without that bothersome antenna, or fancy digitized controls. I finally spotted the tiny Prunus J-985 model, which was a basic analog transistor radio, with no speakers, and where the provided earbuds also served as the antenna. It had an on/off switch, an AM/FM switch, a tuner wheel for selecting the stations, and a sound volume wheel. In other words, all the basics with no additional bells and whistles to add to the cost. It also had a metal clip for sturdy attachment to clothing. It was very light weight, and very small…about two thirds the size of a deck of cards, and all for only $17. Perfect! I read the accompanying blurb on the Amazon page, touting the features of this item, but like all such devices made in China these days, it sounded like it was written by a junior high school student who would have received a C- grade if it was a class project. But I decided to buy it anyway, because it also came with a DSP chip, That stands for Digital Signal Processor, which is supposed to be a chip primarily used in calculators. (I was sure it had its uses in radios as well.) When the gizmo arrived, I inserted two rechargeable AAA batteries, attached the earbuds, and began listening. (Tip: Buy a good pair of lengthy earbuds, e.g. from Sony, because the longer wire makes for clearer sound and the ear pieces are more comfortable.) Bottom line? The unit worked well. Quality of sound? About what you’d expect for a 17 dollar analog transistor radio. After all, “analog” means simple or usual, and that’s what the quality was…simple and usual. Actually, it was better than I expected, because it picked up almost every station in the surrounding geographic area. I even had a little trouble focusing the tuner wheel to the stations that I wanted because there were so many nearby stations broadcasting their diverse signals. I listen to my favorite AM stations when I’m in my car, but I don’t think I’ll be using my little Prunus, until there’s another earthquake or power outage, etc. Why? Because the number of sequential commercials on AM radio is a real turnoff. Give me Youtube, where you can zap the commercials after a few seconds. Can’t do that with a radio. Still, five stars for my cute little boom box.

I bought this radio for my 92 year old grandfather. His old radio was "well loved" and the tune wheel was loose. I went everywhere looking for a pocket size AM radio that he could put in his shirt pocket, and it was also important to have a clip on the back. This one is PERFECT! He loves it! The station numbers are easier for him to see and the dial is sturdy enough that he doesn't need us to constantly fix the station. I cant comment on the sound quality (because he is very hard of hearing) but He swears its as clear as a bell. The only thing he struggles with is the on/off switch because the button is super tiny, but that can also be a good thing (Because he doesn't accidentally turn off his radio) That being said, he often leaves the radio on by mistake. Awesome little radio! Definitely a must have for the seniors in your life!

Sounds good, portable, easy to use. Not sure why the bad ratings. It's an analog radio with good battery life, low profile, and can snug in your pocket. Would buy again.