The radio works well even with a portable/magnetic antenna. ...
349345
The radio works well even with a portable/magnetic antenna.  I took the time to adjust the antenna length and have briefly talked to truck drivers, mostly for transmission checks.  There's not a lot of talking going on in the Los Angeles area, but some.  Still, though, I've heard many characters and appreciate the different points of view expressed particularly by out of state truck drivers.  I remember my sister and I talking to folks all over the place back in the late 1970s--a very different world it was.
1309933
A necessary antenna item to match a mobile antenna to the radio.
1419546
The radio sounds okay but because of it's small size it's a little on the muddy side in sound in the low setting of the tone.  There is no real room for the speaker to resonate.  Headphone usage makes it better.  It gets overloaded very easily with a longer, simple wire for DX'ing the shortwave band.  The attenuater settings does have a pot for adjustment, but the noise from the length of wire and the lack of filtering for this problem is not there.  The sidebands on there are good and the knob on the side of the radio makes it hard to determine where to put it in terms of DX'ing.  It is sweeping the frequencies for different things.  There is no problem picking commercial shortwave radio stations in China, India, Russia,VOA....,(just to point out it's ability to receive distant reach), needs analog type strength meter.  This radio works very well with 2300mA rechargable AA batteries. I used the rechargables with the battery's paired charger.

The switches for the functions for ssb u/l and sync/norm/ssb are small and for DX'ing it's too stiff and makes the radio less useable. The radio is exellcent in the FM band, as i live near a FM radio transmitter and rejection of that signal is held at bay, so it's image doesn't overide the rest of the band, rock jazz... all sound is very good, crisp and it has good sound reproduction.  For the money this radio was absolutely worth it.  The delivery of the radio was quicker than quick.  I am very happy with my purchase and the whole purchasing process.
3004707
I've been looking for a radio to have on my desk at work to bring in a very weak station. The cheap boom box wasn't cutting it, but a co-worker had loaned me an ancient Emerson clock radio to try out. I got decent results using about 6' of wire attached to an old TV antenna, proving I COULD get the station in the middle of a concrete and steel hospital with fluorescent lights and computers blazing all around me, so set out looking for my own radio. I needed it to have:

- good FM reception
- external antenna connection (placement is critical for my purpose)
- preferably and analog tuner
- simple and compact (no interest in ipod docking)
- preferably under $100

I looked at many radio reviews, and the ones for the Crosley Solo made it seem like the perfect radio, especially since it has great reviews for the FM reception, something not all of it's competition has. I saw this radio (marketed as the 'Comet') in Target while on vacation, and while it's a lower end model than the Solo, it looked to have the same features so I took a gamble that the FM tuner was probably the same, and bought it for $49.

I've had it on my desk for a week now and am very satisfied with the job it's doing. First of all, there are some corners cut compared to more expensive but similar models by Sangean, Tivoli, and the big brother Crosley Solo. It's a wood radio, yes, but much of that wood is particle board. The thinner panels on top and bottom look like they may be plywood. The outer finish of the radio appears to be some kind of wood grained covering. The speaker grille is metal, but all bezels and knobs are plastic, and don't exactly exude quality and opulence. It turned out NOT to have the antenna that unscrews for connecting a 75 ohm external, like it's big brother does. Nonetheless, it's a solid little radio, all controls work totally smoothly, and FM reception is GOOD. There is good full sound with no evidence of the 'boomy' bass that many complain about in more expensive models, and no distortion whatsoever (at least with classical music) right up to full volume. I wired up a 75 ohm F jack and there turned out to be a hole under the plastic overlay in the back panel that's the perfect size for it. With a pair of TV rabbit ears it gets the classical station as well as the Emerson did, only this radio is easier to tune due to the dial, which is good because this station takes some serious twiddling and the signal 'moves' several times during the day.

Before taking it to work I tested the headphone jack and aux input, and both worked fine. The separate aux setting on the selector is nice to have. A tone knob would be nice, as rolling back on tone masks static to some extent, but none of these radios have one (why I don't know), and the sound is otherwise fine.

I definitely recommend this as a (relatively) inexpensive but full sounding radio with very good FM reception. A Tivoli might make a more fancy centerpiece for your desk at home, but for work this fills a gap in product offerings.
1014984
Very nice portable radio...quality construction and great sound, ease of use
3324315
I use this radio in my very small bathroom to catch up on news while I get ready in the morning.  For a small radio it gets great reception even without the antenna.  The sound is clear, but the smalll area where I use it makes it a little echo-y... not fault of the radio.
1035380
I bought the WR300 to replace an older unit that just stopped working.  This radio has excellent reception (we live in a fringe area).  Usually we have to have an aux antenna plugged in to get any signal.  This unit received a signal at approximately  3/5 with just the antenna extended.  I still use a dipole attached to the RCA  antenna jack for 5/5 reception.

This radio allows you to ignore specific alarms.  For example, we live on top of a hill, so I muted the flash flood alarms.

Bottom line, it's  solid and it works.  And working to warn is 95% of the worth.  I'd buy it again.
4611163
Works really well with an adaptor for FM.

I live in the mountains, referred to as "hills" and they are unmerciful for getting any over the air signals, TV or radio. I spend some time on air on the radio here in town and I tell people here in town that want to listen to stream over the net because the reception can be that bad at times. That said, I was not expecting any great miracles for reception with this antenna, at least not with the TV, as it can be patchy even with a roof mount. Once I discovered that it helps greatly with local radio station reception for my old school stereo set up, that became it's dedicated use. The equipment itself is not very sturdy, the coaxial wire, the male that you insert into the female on a TV for example, is very thin and tough to get properly connected and that loses a star. It does do it's job and helps the music play here.

Discounted item received for review purposes.
858945
I'm very happy with the radio. It looks and preforms well.
144906
This is one of the best portable radios out there. It has great shortwave reception! The F.M. and A.M. both have great sensitivity and selectivity; the ability to pull in weak stations next to strong ones. The only reason I don't give this radio 5 stars is because of the telescoping antenna. I've been through 5 radios because the antenna becomes lose and breaks after a long period of use. Other than that this would be a perfect radio.
446601
This little receiver works well. I am not located in an urban area where there may be interference from strong AM and FM stations, and therefore it works well. If you happen to be in an urban environment, then I suggest getting the AM and FM filters for this device. Other than that, it works as advertised.

e.g. https://www.amazon.ca/Flamingo-FM-Broadcast-Bandstop-Applications/dp/B079CNCR8V/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1519928028&sr=8-2&keywords=rtl+sdr+filter

and

https://www.amazon.ca/Flamingo-FM-Broadcast-Bandstop-Applications/dp/B079CNCR8V/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1519928028&sr=8-2&keywords=rtl+sdr+filter
3244344
I have had this radio for approximately 3 weeks now and I can summarize the performane and features of this radio as excellent. This radio works very well for what it is supposed to do. The highlight of this radio is that it pulls in even weak signals very well. The sound is excellent, its not made to be a boombox. The feel and use of the buttons gives the impression of a high end device in particular the volume control. It can use rechargeable batteries as well as regular alkaline. If you want to be picky, it needs more than 5 presets,( for all those new stations that are now available) and a portable radio needs a handle or a strap to carry around, but other than that this is a 5 star deal all the way.
575894
I bought this radio to replace the Baofeng UV-B5 I had for a HT. This radio was able to make good contacts and reports on repeaters up to 30 miles away in ideal conditions (Bandlands National Park to Phillip) on 5W. So far this has survived sleet storms, drops in snow and water, getting stuffed into overhead aircraft bins, and other abuse. Having tried the UV5R, UV82, UV-B5, and various ICOM HTs, the UV-82WP has continued to surprise me. Sure the FM radio and flashlight are kind of gimmicky, but have been surprisingly useful in power outages and while out in the back country.

Now for some cons. When I initially purchased this radio, CHIRP was not compatible for programming. The stock software is usable but leaves a lot to be desired. The programming cable that came with it died after a few uses. There are also limited accessories such mics or earbuds for this radio because of its proprietary audio/programming interface. The audio/programming interface is a double edged sword as it is also the reason it maintains water resistance better than other similar radios. Perhaps the biggest con is the lack of a decent belt clip. The swivel/slide clip is reminiscent of 1990s cell phone technology and is both fragile and unsuitable with belts wider tha 3/4".

Overall the radio has impressed me for the price. I can't think of any other radios in this price range with the same build quality and ruggedness. I'd give this a 4.5/5.0 but will stick to the 4 as there are still a few design attributes that could be improved.
3040747
What most of us want from a small pocket radio is quite simple, yet not always easy to find. A radio that works. This once actually receives stations quite well and you can hear them clearly. What more can you ask for?
366160
Haven't really had the opportunity to try everything on the radio yet. The clock is accurate, but will go blank after about a minute if the radio is not on. The battery is powerful and holds a charge very well. The radio is fine for NOAA radio and voice broadcasts, but the tone quality is just adequate for casual music listening. Based on the photos I was hoping for a metal crank handle, but it turned out to be plastic. If not abused it should be OK. The radio itself is compact, sturdy, and the controls are easy to use. The flashlight can be a little finicky, but the adjustable brightness is a helpful feature.
3228865
The radio works well for it's price...  The only issue I have with this radio is the antenna is short and it gets poor reception in some places.
169839
It works well for what I use it for, namely to listen to a particular FM station that is a short distance away. The fact that I can move it around to get a signal helps.