Great, Flexible Two-way Radio
356249
Radio has almost every feature you could need. Programming was easy once you bought the after market software and cable.
1684711
I was a long time shortwave listener as I liked to listen to broadcasts from around the country and world - needed perspective. As shortwave stations died, I kept looking for a replacement that would work well on a bed side table, where I tend to listen to radio most often - early morning, late at night.  The Sangean WFR-20 Wi-Fi Internet Radio admirably fits the requirement - while not perfect it more that meets my needs.  It is a pleasure to listen to distant broadcasts without static and crackle.

As others have noted, the setup is straight forward assuming you had some hand in setting up your existing Wi-Fi system.  I find the sound quality to be very good considering the units size and if you want better sound quality, just plug in a set of good quality headphones and listen to high bit rate broadcasts - you will think you are in a concert hall.

My nit picks are again as noted by others and have to do with the controls - they are functional but not the easiest to use. I too wish there were more than 6 presets for easy selection of stations but the "My Stations" which you set up on the Reciva web site, is certainly a good way to partially fix this problem.

I suspect the key to ensuring that you will enjoy your purchase, is to sample the radio stations on the Reciva Radio web site, on your Wi-Fi network (that you will use the radio) - if stations work without dropouts and you like the choices, you will be at least satisfied with the radio.  If your needs are similar to mine, I highly recommend this radio.
1042391
Hard to find a simple but high quality radio these days.  This unit is very sensitive even without an add on antenna.  It is also highly selective and does not drift when tuning in weak stations.  I use it next so computer gear and don't notice any spurious EMF noise.  Sound is about as close to audiophile quality as you can get in a single speaker radio
413702
After I first installed and tested this unit, I was pretty upset about the really weak FM reception.  I have installed dozens of car stereos over the last 30+ years from Kraco to Sparkomatic to Alpine and the FM reception of this was the worst of them all.  Of course I troubleshot all the usual suspects, and guess what helped?  I actually pulled OUT the male antenna connector from the female connector at the back of the unit about 1/8 of an inch and it virtually created a new tuner!  I was then able to receive all the expected FM stations, even from within my closed garage.  I then reconnected the former stereo unit for further troubleshooting and FM reception worked just fine, so I conclude that the female FM antenna connector on the Dual unit is the culprit.

Overall I am very happy that this unit is now delivering everything I expected in one very inexpensive, feature-rich package.  Easy front-panel iPhone/iPod connectivity, an extremely handy iPhone holder for my long road trips, very good-quality bluetooth transmission, SiriusXM radio, and customizable colors.  The optional SXV100V1 for SiriusXM radio was very easy to connect, just like the bluetooth microphone.

Note:  If you have a dash panel that goes on after the unit is installed like I did, you will probably have to bend the bracket of the iPhone holder to get the dash panel to fit back on, then simply bend it back afterward.  Because of the FM issue, I have bent the bracket twice already and it is very durable.

After figuring out the big FM reception problem, I have no problem giving this product 5 stars and highly recommending it.
2995476
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Two-Way-Radio-BAOFENG-UV-5R-Professional-FM-Transceiver-Dual-Band-Frequency-Protable-Radio/dp/B008IYCQSO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Two-Way Radio BAOFENG UV-5R Professional FM Transceiver Dual Band Frequency Protable Radio</a>Good,solid radio. Super compact, high audio output- 1 watt, good audio and modulation out, selectable 1 or 4 watts out. I regularly hit 5 repeaters  2 meter and 440 that are over 20 miles from my home qth with the supplied rubber ducky! Stout 7.4 volt 1800mah. lithium ion battery. Worst feature is the programming. The included manual doesn't mention programming. You have to program your receieve freq. enter it, then re-enter your offset freq. and any tone associated with the repeater. Get the programming cable! Besides the programming hassle, I'm very happy with the radio!  KK4NIL
4127825
This is a very good DMR UHF walkie-talkie for the price.  This model is well supported with firmware updates on the manufacturer's web site.  Configuration can seem almost overwhelming because there are a lot of settings that must be managed properly in order to establish communication.  Luckily there are many how-to articles and videos specifically for this model on the Internet.  You'd probably have to deal with complex configuration no matter what DMR radio you were to purchase.  If you have a local radio club, chances are good that you can get a configuration "code plug" file from the club and you will only need to personalize the code plug with your own ID and then program that into the radio.

The radio comes in a nice box with a desk top charger, short and long flexible antennas, USB programming cable, manual and software disk.  I recommend downloading the most current version of the programming software from Tytera's web site instead of using the included CD.

In operation, the audio quality is very good for both transmit and receive.  The speaker puts out a lot of sound, especially compared to most amateur radio units.  The bit rate in digital mode is pretty low, so there is definitely a bit of mechanical character to the sound, but that would be true of any DMR radio.  The radio supports both mode 1 and mode 2 DMR, so you will stay friends with repeater operators who would frown on you using a radio that supports only mode 1.

This radio also supports analog FM mode and it sounds pretty good in simplex between units.  I had some problems with cutting in and out of the audio when listening to a local amateur analog FM repeater that I don't have problems with using an old fashioned analog receiver.  I know another person with this same model and he noticed the same issue.  Changing the FM bandwidth of the channel via the programming software did not make any difference.  I don't consider that a show stopper because I did not purchase this radio for analog use anyway.  RF power output, as indicated by a test meter, is indeed 5 Watts in the 70 cm amateur radio band.

This radio also works great for mode 1 simplex DMR.  It makes for a much more pleasant experience in a crowded RF environment like a flea market where a lot of people are using walkie-talkies at the same time.

I have heard complaints that the MD-380 case is not particularly durable. I think it is made of ABS plastic; so far, no problems for me.  If you are going to treat your radio roughly, you might want to upgrade to the MD-390 which I believe has a water resistant poly carbonate case.

For the modest price, this radio is a great means for getting started in DMR.
3819117
I bought this to be a bathroom FM radio, to receive three preselected NPR stations and one preselected all classical music station. I needed the clock but not the alarm. I got what I wanted and then some.

This little radio, with no antenna augmentation, pulls in a kazillion stations with clarity. The local stations I wanted are clear and clean. Over time I"ll explore the others.

The fidelity is adequate for my needs and what you would expect from a small plastic box.

I need a high quality radio for another room; I will now consider another Sangean model.
3790491
I've only had this radio a short time but really enjoy using it.  I like to use a small portable radio like this while working, and I need my hands free.  This radio fits easily in my pocket or belt and still gets great reception.  And I expecially like the lock button that keeps the station or volume settings from being changed accidently.  I travel for work so it's sometimes necessary to roam around to find a station I want to hear.  This little radio does a great job of picking up stations.  It's such an improvement over the old Sony I was using.  I like the weather feature, too.  The backlight affords the ability to use it in the dark or in poor light.  I would recommend the Sangean DT-400W for anyone wanting a small portable/pocket-size radio with excellent reception and sound capabilities.  Very happy with Sangean quality.
4150819
Living in a rural area, I find it impossible to listen to good radio stations on FM; they are just too far away. Hello, internet radio! Thank you, digital technology! I have been using old iPhones and iPods paired with docking stations, connected to conventional radios. And that's totally workable, and if the radio sounds good to begin with, that's fine.
  But this Grace Digital radio takes internet radio to another level: convenience and ease of use. I use the presets to store stations from Pandora, then I use the presets to store stations I've found on the internet, stations that I couldn't bring in before, because they were too far away.
  Now I don't have to jump through several hoops to boot up my radio and find my station, as I used to have to do with my iPhones and docks and what have you. This digital miracle has it all. No more booting up apps, and switching them just to switch stations.
  Know this going in: this is a bed stand, table top radio. One speaker. It's clear and crisp, but it's not stereo, and it lacks bass. But if you're lying in bed reading late at night, and you want to pull in that classical music station all the way from Pittsburgh or Peoria, it will come in cleaner and crisper than you have ever experienced in the old days. And if you want to switch to your Pandora station instantaneously, just hit the preset. Boom.
  If you're in the market for stereo and bass, you need to step up to the next level. But this radio is remarkable for being the best internet radio receiver in this niche. Period.
4789559
This is an excellent radio.  My radio is in my home office tucked underneath a monitor and I still get excellent reception.  The volume is more than adequate and packs some punch.  I can turn it up pretty loud and still hear it clearly even when I walk out of the room. I really like having five preset AM and five preset FM stations... which is one of the main reasons I bought this.  I like to listen to the radio while I'm working and it's nice to be able to simply press a button to listen to my favorite stations instead of having to fine tune back and forth between stations. The display is bright and easy to read.  The display feature gives the option to view the station you're listening to or go back to the time.  The size is perfect and I like the black and gray colors that allows it to blend in with everything on the desk.

I'll admit that  I don't utilize the alarm at all, so I can't comment on the nap or snooze or any of those things, but I'm sure if you scroll up or down, you'll read other reviews of those features.
2790824
I wanted to try out a DSP radio for MW, SW, and FM broadcasts without risking much, and, for $50, this thing's amazing.

It's very small -- smaller than my hand and fits in any pocket.  It's sensitive enough to hear *almost* anything my venerable Sony IC-2010 can hear.  There's even a clip-on telescoping antenna extension, which I find clunky.  I suspect it would overload here in Minnesota with a long-wire antenna (don't have one up yet), but this is a *portable*.  I'm willing to take this places I wouldn't take the Sony.  $50 isn't "disposable," but if I lost it I wouldn't be heartbroken.

Tuning is intuitive enough.  I can't expect a direct frequency keypad in a radio of this class.  The ETM feature, where it scans the bands for strong stations and stores them, is actually quite convenient.  In ETM mode the tuning dial moves between stored stations, or you can just manually have it move 1KHz at a time.  My only gripe with manual tuning is that it's difficult to get it rapidly into fast tuning mode (5KHz per step) -- there seems to be some "feel" trick that I'm not good at.  I'd like it more if there was a button for this.  I've barely used the user memory mode yet so I can't comment.  Though not documented in the sparse manual, this radio *does* cover LW starting at 150Khz.  Hit "MW," wait for it to come up, and hit "MW" again.  There's not much LW to listen to in the States, so I don't know how well it performs.

Selectivity is excellent, as I'd expect in a DSP radio.  Default is 3KHz, and the "BW" switch rotates through 2Khz, 1KHz, and up to 6Khz.  The skirts are easily steep enough for an AM/SW broadcast environment (9-10Khz spacing).

It does NOT do sideband or CW -- no BFO.  Again, this would be a bit much to ask for it to be implemented well in a $50 portable.

Audio quality is adequate through the speaker -- poor bass but that's what I want for intelligibility in an AM station.  FM stereo sounds great with headphones.

I've only had it for a couple of weeks, so I can't comment on durability.  One reviewer noted that the tuning and volume encoders seemed to wear out after just a couple of months.  If that happens, I'll amend my rating, but for now I'm delighted.

DECEMBER 2013 UPDATE -- Three things that aren't great:
1) The whip antenna may be a bit weak.  I managed to pull mine in two, separating it at the base just below the pivot.  I'll take the blame for that.  Though it snaps back in, it's been weakened and now regularly pulls out.  It looks easy enough to replace if you can find one the right size -- I've ordered one from an eBayer in Thailand.

2) Now that I have a long wire antenna up, it really does overload badly.  I'm in a high signal environment here in St. Paul, Minnesota, so this is not surprising.  It's mostly a problem with KSTP-AM at 1500 kHz.  The radio is meant to be a portable, however, and best used with the whip.

3) Lastly, the only "real" annoyance with this thing that's not my own fault:  the volume control is not smooth analog; it's an encoder that steps up and down.  One step goes from too soft to too loud when using ear buds or cheap earphones.  To get around this I have to use earphones with an independent volume control, but they're big and clumsy.

BUT I'm nitpicking.  Given what this radio does for $50, I'm still giving it 5 stars.  It's an entertainment device, not a serious communications receiver, and it does entertain.
1404657
The MHS75 is an excellent radio for the price.  It has the ability to monitor Dual or Triple Channels including 9 and 16 along with Weather Alert channel.  Easy to read instructions are included.  The keypad is easy to navigate for choose different settings.  I no longer need to switch between channels which is time consuming.  It's light and sturdy, but isn't overly large to clip onto your shorts.  I'm female and didn't want a bulky radio as a backup while boating.  Battery life is very good about 12 hours on full charge.  The transmission distance seems excellent, but I typically remain within 1 mile of city shoreline.  Broadcast sounds clear when sending and receiving transmissions.  I do recommend purchasing a power adapter with cigarette connection to plug in at home if needed.
2305099
A tremendous value for a small price.  This radio exceeds the capabilities of most two way radios costing many times more.
2563
I am going to rank this very good for what it can do. The sound is very good on this radio, even slightly better then radios like the Grundig G5 or Tecsun 660. This radio shines on FM, especially with a strong radio, comes in really nice. This is not a Dxing radio by any means though. On shortwave, it does well on strong signals like Cuba, Romania or Alex Jones or Brother Stair. On AM, it is good for strong stations at night like 1510 or 1530. It easily overloads with any sort of antenna connected to the radio. And yes, it will play mp3 from a usb stick or SD card which can come in very handy. The downside is the calibration of the slide dial is off a lot and on my radio, setting it to SW 1 which actually give you SW 2 and so forth so I can't get 4.2-3.2mhz on it. And the display is weird that the higher freqs are on the left instead of the right of the dial. And the band coverage is weird, SW5 for example is 9.5-10.7 while SW4 is 7.0-8.8mhz which means you miss some stations below 9500khz.  Conclusion, if you want a radio that picks up strong signals, this radio does the job and does it well. But it is not a DXing radio by any means and really strong signals the FM will bleed in (I just make the antenna shorter). Pretty good solid plastic feel to it. Recommend this above radios like the WRX-911 and other radios.
2068469
I was pleasantly surprised at the sound of this radio.  I have a metal roof, and in the past, small radios like this would not pick up any radio stations.  This radio was easy to use, picked up my favorite station, and was a convenient size. There are several versions of this radio, and some of them have an antenna and some do not.  This particular version appears to have a thin wire that is attached to the wrist strap that helps with reception.  Without an antenna, this radio is only going to pick up the strongest stations nearby.  It has the ability to play music from a micro sd card or a USB (some versions of this radio only use micro SD cards--no USB option).  I like that this radio is small enough to put in a pocket and take with me.  It would be great for playing music near a pool or taking camping or on a picnic.  It is a great choice to take places that you wouldn't want to take more expensive electronics.  I move it around the house to play music while working, instead of streaming music on a tablet or using my stereo.  The pretty color is another plus.  It uses a rechargeable battery that is charged with a mini USB cord (like the kind that used to charge the old Blackberry phones).  The charge has lasted a reasonable amount of time.  The volume level is acceptable.  Overall, I am pleased with this purchase.  It is a good alternative to small speakers for your phone, plus it gets FM radio reception and plays mp3s from your SD card or USB.
261340
Easy to use and setup.  We are very hard on radios, and this is as good as it gets.  The buttons are positioned well, and the clarity is good.  I love the easy open packaging. The rechargeable batteries are setup well, with two adapters for 3 radios and the dual cord makes it easy to plug them into one outlet.
141138
Really nice analog 2m/70cm radio with built-in TNC (built-in TNC works well both in internal-APRS mode and in general packet-to-a-serial-port mode).