want to verify these comments: (1) Bad reception / weak antenna,Static (2)AAA batteries are smaller than normal so the standard batteries don't fit' (3) batteries use up fast,6 batteries in a week,
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I am quite happy with this product but you must understand a few things about it. The manufacturer foolishly decided not to provide high fidelity and high efficiency earphones with it. High efficiency means they produce high volume with little power. There are plenty of in the ear earphones that meet this criteria for little money. Noise isolation (not noise cancelling as they eat up power) will help keep feedback to a minimum. Also placing the microphone away from the earphones will help a lot to avoid feedback. The high efficiency headphones allow you to hear with less amplification and with that said I replace the batteries about every 8 or 9 days. I might add I can buy a lot of batteries for the price of some of the alternatives. There is no antenna. Static is often caused by the thin wires of the headphones breaking. the volume switch will wear out after a year or two and that can cause static and it is probably best to replace the unit at that time. A solid state volume control would be better but they are hard to find on anything. Also try to keep your clothing or anything else from rubbing against the microphone as this will cause unwanted noise.Yes the battery compartment is tight but a finger nail file used to lever on the positive end of the battery will pop it out with no effort. It is better than a loose contact. All I use is standard batteries. I hope the manufacturer will listen to the complaints and make these minor changes as this really is a very helpful device. I hope this helps.
1128661
The antenna is not great and there may be feedback to damage the output transistor on 7w. Get a dipole online and then go to 7w.
1176269
that a no good radio also amazon will do nothing to make up for every time you have to retune the radio because it stop working. I had to send back 3 radios and spend 375.00 for reinstallingamazon did nothing. your better off going to a store near by you.
803038
I have exactly the same problem with my radio, which basically renders it USELESS in my area. They should warn customers before hand that this is the situation. Send it back for a refund if you can.
1782811
FM reception is not too good where I live---but then, we cannot get ANY TV broadcast here and the stereo in the house gets only static. When we drive to the big city, however, the reception is quite good! Guess a lot depends on one's signal strength, eh?!
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Send it back, and get a different replacement radio. I'm using a different radio since then, . Will not own another one at this point. My first one lasted 7-8 years of daily use. The 2nd was a piece of junk in comparison, lasting not even a year w/ ocaisional usage. I see the quality has gotten worse.
103756
Hi, I. Cambell, yes it seems like a defect in your particular radio. You may want to consider an exchange. my fm is fine.
2046965
It's ironic but it gonna work a little better without the antenna, since you don't have a millions radio signal in the same frequency, the static noise gonna be less! But anyway I don't recommend you this device it has a really poor cuality! Look for another one!
131093
Try the learning mode first, Check the antenna connections. Mine came loose and it made static.
872931
the antenna works...and if your phone has the two copper "nubs" next to the battery I would suggest it. HOWEVER.I also changed to a new battery at the same time and I got great service out of my wireless charging.
1796190
Not for me. I get only 2 AM statics and those have a lot of static. I get 41 FM stations so I am satisifed. Of all the radios I have experience with few receive AM well.
849681
The radio reception is about as good as my car radio. I mostly listen to FM. I live in the Ozarks, so if I am behind a mountain I do not get reception. If I am on top of a mountain the radio pulls in stations very well. I do not know how long the battery lasts using only the radio.
758376
It is not wise to buy this radio. These people are not responsive after the sale. I tried to resolve my issues without success. I might have the power supply. I will have to look for it.
1041145
This radio will not stay charged, even with new batteries. The weather channel will give you alerts only if turned on. Not sure about handle, just gave the thing away at a garage sale. Ugh
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I think you have to buy them can't remember but you need to make sure they are new batteries. Works much better with new batteries. It affects reception otherwise.
68277
I concur with the previous answer. I too use only batteries which produce less interference when tuning in to shortwave.
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I would try another battery.... I have read that batterys can be bad or go bad. Other wise you may have a bad transmitter