Bigger than I expected, and great AM reception
925354
This baby is about the size of a couple of laptops stacked and turned on edge. It's hard to miss almost anywhere you put it, and probably too big to look OK on your desk.

But the sound is huge and there is much less AM buzzing (pretty much none!)than I've experienced with the half-dozen other radios I've tried in my house over the years.

I listen to just two AM stations, so tuning has not been a problem for me.

The Superadio has a plug coiled out of the way in the battery compartment, so you have it if you need it. And since this is no Walkman, you may find yourself able to plug it in more often than you might expect.
2581706
After the FCC reduced the transmission wattage of the radio station I've listened to for years I had to do something.  I purchased two other radios with larger antennas from a big box store.  The larger antennas on those radios made no difference in reception and those radios had no external antenna connectors. After reading MANY, MANY reviews on Amazon I decided to get the Sangean WR-2 because of its classic/modern look and most importantly, it has the external antenna connectors for both AM and FM bands.

Since I live in a low reception area far from town I was not surprised that the antenna included with the WR-2 had no better reception than the two radios from the big box store.  I already had a rooftop TV antenna so I simply ran an RG-6 Solid Copper Core coax cable from the rooftop antenna into the WR-2 external antenna connector.  (Don't forget to push the switch to the external antenna position) Without a doubt, I now have the best radio reception I have ever had.  I'm picking up stations CLEARLY that I didn't even know existed.

Now, as far as build quility is concerned I am very pleased.  The buttons have an excellent feel with an audible click very similar to my (expensive) ham radio equipment.  The display has three brightness settings plus a total off for the display.  The wood which is one solid piece that has been steam bent has a very nice finish.  This radio does not have a cheap plastic feel as it is quite heavy for it's size.  It also has a built in 12V recepticle so you can use a battery/solar panels in case of a power outtage.

Sound quility is unbelievable!!  You can change the treble and bass, but I chose to leave it as it came from the factory.  I do not own a B*se radio, but I have friends that do and I can honestly say that this radio sounds much better.  I listen to talk radio almost exclusively and this radio is perfect for that.  Just to hear what it would do with music, I tuned into a station (around 90 miles from me) that was playing Christmas music and I was just blown away by the sound quality.

Unfortunately, there are three minor annoyances I have with this radio.  None of which is a deal breaker for me, but I'd like to point them out in case the manufacturer is reading this.  The first one is the fact that the ON/OFF switch is illuminated by a blue LED that is extremely bright and does not go out when you turn off the display at night.  The second issue is the remote control.  I feel that it offers decent control of the radio, but it is so thin and flimsy I'm afraid I'll break it as I tend to be a bit rough on remotes.  The third issue I have is the fact that the radio does not come with the 12v power cord.  I have a hunting cabin that I run 12v LED lights using a solar panel and this radio would be perfect if it included the 12v cord, but since it doesn't I've got to find one that will work.  If I can, I'll be ordering another radio just for my cabin.  That is how incredibly happy I am with this radio.

I've noticed others complaining that the radio isn't the easiest to operate.  I had no problems setting up the radio as far as setting the time and preset stations, but I did have to refer to the manual to understand all of the alarm, sleep, and auto-off features.  Just a quick read and I am now able to do these things quickly and easily.  For someone not accustomed to how electronics in general work the setup may be a concern.  Put it this way, if you can program a VCR (man, I'm getting old)then you can easily operate this radio.
2253135
I couldn't get any local radio on my cell phone apps, so I decided to go retro and get this portable AM/FM radio to listen to baseball and the news.  I don't wear it while running or such.  I listen when I am working in the yard or walking my daughters in their stroller, so I keep it in the stroller or in my pocket if I have to, because the unit is a bit bulky in today's age.  It's about the size of a yo-yo.  The sound quality is decent not amazing, but it delivers the goods.

The only complaint I have is that if you drop it, the battery compartment flies open, the batteries go flying and then you have to reset all the radio station channels that you pre-set.
1036768
I purchased this radio from Amazon in June 2007 to replace my aging Sony Sports Walkman radio.  The DT200VX has, without a doubt, the best reception of any pocket radio I've owned.  I've used it for AM and FM reception in a sports arena that was built below ground level and had lots of metal to interfere with the broadcast signal.  No other radio I've tried was able to get any AM signal in that place.  At night, you will be amazed at the number of good AM stations you can pick up.  The audio quality of FM reception is very good for a radio of this size, especially if you use the Deep Bass Boost switch.

The controls are well laid-out and the construction is fairly sturdy.  I've dropped this radio a few times and it is still like new, but it is plastic and would possibly break if I dropped it on concrete. Some reviewers have complained about the station presets being hard to go through, but that is not an issue with me.  I like the I-Pod-like design of the presets. You can mix AM and FM stations in any order in the "playlist" and quickly go up or down through them.

I was hesitant to go with a radio that I couldn't conveniently strap on my arm like the Sony, but have found that this radio is very comfortable in my pants pocket.  I usually lock the buttons when doing this so the channel can't be accidently changed.  The lock doesn't affect the volume control. I've used the belt clip a few times and it seems sturdy, but I prefer to carry the radio in my pocket.  The belt clip is easily removed and replaced.

Having 2 AA batteries makes this unit a bit heavy compared to my Sony Sports Walkman radio, but battery life is excellent.  The battery life meter is accurate. I use rechargables with this radio and usually carry an extra set when I see that the meter is very low.

All in all, this is a well designed pocket radio. I've been very happy with it.  If you want good AM/FM reception in a pocket radio, this is the one for you.
1419629
I've tried several different antennas in the past (sorry, I don't remember them and they've been returned).  I was using an old Recotron, which had excellent reception but it was over 15 years old and was designed for analog frequencies.  My old one had gotten to the point where I HAD to replace it because the ears kept drooping and falling no matter what was done to prevent it.

The Terk HDTVa works very well with my Viewsonic HDTV enabled television.  As soon as I turned it on, the major stations were nearly perfect.  I did have to play with the orientation (vertical vs. horizontal) to improve it even more.  I was also able to get some of the UHF and VHF stations with much more clarity than before, elminating the 'snow' that used to come in with them.  I live in Chicago on the north side and there are many tall trees and a few tall buildings around us as well as a commercial area nearby, so I was surprised at the quality of reception.
927134
I have purchased several small Sangean AM/FM radios. I had been ordering the larger one with the belt clip.  It fell off all the time, which is why I have had several.  Not knocking it, I loved the reception, which was my main need.  I listen the AM radio while I am walking my dog. I live in a very rural area.  So I need good reception.  This product offers good reception and is small enough to go in your pocket.  An additional benefit is that the FM antenna is part of the ear piece rather than a separate wire, as with the larger version.  I am very glad that I decided to order a different style this time.
83230
I received the Jensen MR-400 today (15Nov02) and was pleasantly surprised.  The first thing I did was put the batteries in wrong, so ensure that you do not do that, or they will ruin the unit ... luckily I took them out quickly.
The reception is GREAT and the TV works amazingly well ... uses only two AA size batteries ... better reception than my much larger and more expensive Sony AM/FM/TV radio.
Wow ... it is so small ... you will be amazed at its size.  After using it today at the river listening to my favorite TV program, I am impressed because I was 25 miles from the station out in the boonies.
I will update this later if it should prove warranted.
Good Luck,
John G
San Antonio
1324260
bigger than what I have expected, but it is great.
2087447
I received this radio as a gift, and a replacement for my old 1970s Realistic AM/FM/SW that finally gave up the ghost.

The FM reception is excellent, especially inside where I have had many problems picking up even the local stations.  The tuner doesn't "creep" like other radios I've tried.  The sound quality is great.

I really like the clock and alarm features and I'm now using the Grundig instead of my alarm clock.

All in all, I love this radio.  It works great, looks really cool and is higher quality than everything else I looked at.
4072588
I've had this radio for about three weeks now and am very happy with it. AM is exceptionally sensitive. The sensitivity is a trade off with some susceptibility to local electrical noise that my big,old, expensive Panasonic RF2200 AM/FM/Shortwave receiver rejects, but this radio is at least as good as my old CC Radio+ for half the cost and weight. FM is good to very good, with some of the same selectivity trade off on adjacent channel nearby powerful transmitters, but not bad at all.  The CORDS display is OK (I personally don't need it), I just wish the display screen had a smaller text/font area so it didn't always have to scroll the message across the screen. Although there is no bass or treble adjustments, and it's not a mega loud ghetto blaster, the sound is pleasing and comes from two fairly good speakers. My only wish is that Sangean needs to add a carry handle instead of making me grab the whole radio to move it around. The only real negative is the battery life on the not-cheap alkaline "C" batteries stinks.
3882861
I thought this was a risky purchase.  But i was very pleased. Improves reception from my location of shortwave broadcasts. I am not trying for low power dxing. Just want a good listenable signal from the stations that are still on .. From the east coast of the us i have logged China, Vietnam, Havana (of course) Deutsche Welle, Romania, and others.  Also helps on AM middle wave here in the us.
375369
Small size is nice. Has very good reception.  Battery's last a long time. Solid construction. Many nice features, but don't lose the instruction manual, I have problems remembering how to program all the features.
4767082
When I received this radio, the size deceived me.  I thought because of its small stature it wouldn't perform that well.  However, this little radio packs one great punch!  I listen to mainly sw for military communications and was able to pick up an Andrews AFB transmission, I live on the west coast and Andrews is all the way over in Maryland!  It actually came in pretty well, and that was before I set up my dipole!  The LW reception is not that well, I suggest an external antenna attached with a gator clip.  The AM reception is very well.  The FM reception is SUPERB!  On my other, more expensive FM radios I can hardly receive a station that is 50 mi from here, with the G8 I get it crystal clear, with the whip DOWN.

Pros:
-Easy to use
-Large bank of memory for favorite stations on each band
-Very good all around signal
-small, portable, but very good

Cons:
-No direct entry pad for instant tuning
-No external antenna jack
-No loc/dx switch
-No dual conversion for ham conversations

Cool features:
-World time dial
-Thermometer
-Loud buzzer for alarm
-Signal strength display

I would recommend this to a friend.
3817046
Great reception. Way more Channels than I expected to receive.  Super easy installation too.
1062707
Doesn't have AM, but that's declared in the product specs.  Overall, pretty good reception, easy to install, looks nice.  Easy to operate, once you get the hang of it.  Has a nice little remote.  If I was designing it, I would  have included a little slot to store the remote, directly onto the side or top of the player. I thought the price was very good.
870774
For the first time since I moved I can clearly hear the AM station that I like to listen to - it is great!!
3492618
This antenna works better than I expected. I'm about 30 miles from downtown, so over-the-air reception is pretty sketchy, but this little jewel took my from virtually no FM reception to excellent reception of all the FM stations I like. I'm extremely satisfied.