Posted by Kevin on Aug 27, 2009 Radio Portable Sony SRF M97 Walkman The Sony SRF-M97 is a very good portable radio intended for use while at the gym, jogging, or out about town. The reception on the FM band is generally clear and well defined, but it can be spotty at times, with a pronounced hiss. Here’s how to get rid of the hiss: The headphones serve as the antenna for this radio, so if you experience...

Posted by Kevin on Aug 23, 2009 Radio Portable: Sangean DT-200V The Sangean DT-200V is a nice little pocket radio. The best thing about this portable radio is its size. It weighs only 6 ounces, and boasts 3×5x1 dimensions, which is impressive given the feature set. The speaker sound on the DT-200V is a bit tinny, but hiss is kept to a minimum and the sound is overall very clear for a radio this size. The...

Posted by Kevin on Aug 22, 2009 Radio Portable Sangean MMR 77 The Sangean MMR-77 AM/FM portable radio is a fantastic portable radio that everyone should have in their home in case of emergency. The MMR-77 has several different charging options. You can use AA batteries, the rechargeable battery pack, or hand crank. Turning the hand crank for one minute results in 30 minutes of playback, and it can easily be...

Posted by Kevin on Aug 19, 2009 Sangean PR-D7 Radio Portable The Sangean PR-D7 portable radio is much like the Sangean PR-D5, but with one major distinction: the PR-D5 is a table top radio, and the PR-D7 is designed with travel in mind. The Sangean PR-D7 weighs only 1.3 pounds, and with 8.5 x 1.5 x 4.5 inch dimensions, it is the perfect size to tote around in a backpack. The digital display on the PR-D7 is...

Posted by Kevin on Aug 10, 2009 Radio Portable : Sangean DT 210 The Sangean DT-210 is one of the finest pocket portable radios that money can buy. The first thing you’ll notice when you turn on the Sangean DT-210 for the first time is its fantastic selectivity. You’ll find stations where you didn’t know stations existed (I found TEN FM stations in a 2Mhz range), and the radio does an amazing...

Posted by Kevin on Aug 8, 2009 Pioneer GEX XMP3 Portable XM Radio The Pioneer GEX-XMP3 Portable XM Satellite Radio is one of the very best portable satellite radio receivers on the market today. The first thing you’ll notice when you pick up this radio for the first time is how small it is. It’s only 3 inches tall, 2 inches wide, .6 inches deep, and weighs only 3.1 ounces. The radio feels sturdy in...

Posted by Kevin on Aug 7, 2009 Sangean DT 120 Radio The Sangean DT-120 Pocket Portable Radio is a great little radio for its size. At only .7 inches deep, 1.9 inches wide and 3.6 inches tall, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better portable radio this size. The Sangean DT-120 features great AM and FM reception, even on weak bands. The digital display is easy to use and navigate, though a backlight would...

Posted by Kevin on Jul 27, 2009 Grundig S350 The Grundig S350 Portable Radio is a slick looking radio with a military aesthetic. One of the best things about the Grundig S350 is the manual. I know, I know, it’s a manual, but so many radios come with sad little manuals that it’s a real joy to get a detailed manual written in coherent English. The controls on the Grundig S350 are nicely laid out and...

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