Anybody compared this radio to the similar priced Sony ICF-S10MK2? I have one of those and don't find it bad, but also not worth the 4+ stars it gets.
2019966
purchased the radio and found that the earbud outlet was not working. what can i expect for the cheap price
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When you say you have one of those, I assume you mean the Sony. If so, I'm not familiar with the Sony model you mention, but I do own the Kaito KA200. I like it very much. Well worth, and imo more than, the rating it has.
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I don't know how it compares with the DT-400. I mostly listen to Public Radio, so the low end of the spectrum, and find the reception excellent. But if you get the 400 and like it better, let me know.
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I tried it out today...FM radio sounds great. The player even has an "auto scan" option similar to seek in a car radio - it will automatically pick up all the stations that have good reception/audio quality and put them all in presets. This way you don't have to go through every decimal number (98.4, 98.5, 98.6,etc) looking for stations.
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Hi...I had that radio for 3yrs and still got it in my car....actually it's to loud...One of thee best radio ever. But to answer ur question it goes higher then that, I thought the same when I got it but u have to go into MENU and then to AUDIO and set each individual one and when u do trust u will never really turn it to the max....it is stupid loud
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The Radio that I have has a plug in antenna connector that seems to be like a headphone jack(8mm I think?),the radio comes with a roll up antenna that kinda works,but you could download the details/instructions off the Sony site probably?in fact there are also amplified antenna's out there,but that might amplify noise also?Check out some of the radio equipment sites for accesories,I've seen that some of these guys make their own antennas with just a copper wire streached out in the backyard with a connector soldered on,maybe Radio Shack or Universal Radio can help?I seem to get along with what came with the radio or I'm just to lazy to order and install a real antenna,haha!Good luck and happy listening,this is an awesome radio in this price group!
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I was looking forward to the 16gb bluetooth walkmans... until i realized they do not include FM radio like some of the 8 and 4gb models. I NEED MY RADIO TOO SONY! Grrr.Would be nice to have both for $320.I have used Sony Ericson Walkman Phones with SD slots , Bluetooth, and FM radio that sound just as good, but they are very expensive.With the 8 gb I can fit about 1400 tracks. Napster is great, but deleting old songs to fit new ones is getting old. I have about 12gb of music on my computer that I constantly have to switch out.The sound quality is unmatchable IMO as far as MP3 players go, so I am reluctantly hooked. Sux I have to wait another 6-12 mo for the capasity and features I expect from this line :-( I was looking forward to the 16gb bluetooth walkmans... until i realized they do not include FM radio like some of the 8 and 4gb models. I NEED MY RADIO TOO SONY! Grrr.Would be nice to have both for $320.I have used Sony Ericson Walkman Phones with SD slots , Bluetooth, and FM radio that sound just as good, but they are very expensive.With the 8 gb I can fit about 1400 tracks. Napster is great, but deleting old songs to fit new ones is getting old. I have about 12gb of music on my computer that I constantly have to switch out.The... » Read More I was looking forward to the 16gb bluetooth walkmans... until i realized they do not include FM radio like some of the 8 and 4gb models. I NEED MY RADIO TOO SONY! Grrr.Would be nice to have both for $320.I have used Sony Ericson Walkman Phones with SD slots , Bluetooth, and FM radio that sound just as good, but they are very expensive.With the 8 gb I can fit about 1400 tracks. Napster is great, but deleting old songs to fit new ones is getting old. I have about 12gb of music on my computer that I constantly have to switch out.The sound quality is unmatchable IMO as far as MP3 players go, so I am reluctantly hooked. Sux I have to wait another 6-12 mo for the capasity and features I expect from this line :-( « Show Less
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Hi Caroline, This product was horrible. I have since discarded it. Maybe I just got a bad one but it wasn't worth the effort to try another one. I tryed it with a couple of radios with the same result. It would play for a minute or two then make a loud noise and cut out and did this over and over. Don
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I have this radio and have no problems. It plays everything fine...bluetooth is great..I listen to pandora without problems. I had it Iinstalled professionally though
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its not a bad radio, though it has greatlimittions like no bluetooth, deficent tuning, too many big size batteries (6) old fashion transformer cable hook.sound is very good when well tuned,lack a light at tuning point so its difficult to verify stations frequency. i believe that´s why you find 1 star reviews, given the actual technology this seems a radio built in the 1950s - regards - jose eskenazi from chile
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I have not compared the sangean wr fi with lower priced sangean radios but I did compare with a I home unit costing over 100.00 and my sangean hi-fi radio is much better than the I home. the sangean is very close to Bose table radio. I hope this helps Ray Hostetler
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I haven't had any issues with this radio. There is a little bit of a learning curve with it, but that's true of most radios nowadays. It really is a pretty good radio for the money...
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it' been a good little radio.i always have it with me.i drop it all the time.it takes a lick'en and keeps on tick'en.be sure not to cheep out on the battery's (99 cent store)however 99 cent store battery's will work just fine.it has an old school speaker.so you don't need head phones.and every one will know how smart you are for having kfi am 640 on your radio.(Bill Handel)
198931
The onyx is a good radio. I have used refurbished items many times. I have never had a issue with them. Many times there still is a warranty.
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Yeah, Robin, I did see your (great) review. thanks a lot! Also, how lousy is the speaker? Better than transistor AM radio?
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I'm not sure about the subtle differences between the Yamahas, but the r-s700 is still performing nicely for me. I keep it in a basement rack setup, to control my whol-house system. Despite being in a below-grade basement, it pulls in most of the major Chicago stations. The FM reception is not always crystal clear, but I live about 30 miles from the city and I am using the Yamaha provided antenna that came with the receiver. I would venture to guess the reception could be enhanced by some aftermarket antenna. Gino
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If you can hit a repeater pretty far. Personally, I hated this radio. The programming is very difficult with no help from the manufacturer. I'd get a Kenwood (as I have) 2 meter radio. Superior service, and trusted. I'd honestly "Stay away" from this radio..Best wishes,WS6GTO
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I own the PL-660 and PL-210 and like them both the PL-880 is the latest offering from Tecsun the 660 and 210 are good radios and I really like them I would think the 880 is a new radio with added features I would like to see some reviews on the 880 before I made the purchase in any case the 660 is a good radio.