RadioShack Digital AM/FM Pocket Radio
Vendor: RadioShack
Catalog №: 1201849
$29.99 $25.99
Our compact, lightweight portable radio lets you listen to AM/FM radio wherever you go. Slim design with button lock allows you to easily carry it around in your pocket. Precise digital tuning with auto-scan. 40 station presets 20 AM, 20 FM. Built-in speaker. Works with standard wired stereo headphones or earbuds. Easy-to-read backlit display. Alarm clock function with radio or "beep" alarm options. Built-in sleep timer. Soft FM antenna built into the wrist strap. Sleek, lightweight design fits easily in a pocket or purse. Button lock function prevents accidental station change. Specifications Headphone Jack ⅛" (3.5mm) Frequency Range AM 530 to 1710 kHzFM... Read more
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Pat R.
It's ok. There should be a way to clear the presets. Disappointed that I paid 29.99 and now it's at a lower price.
Peter P.
It’s a perfect little radio with good range and sound quality. Very much appreciate the crystal-clear manual. Hard copy manuals are virtually non-existent, and this is a very good one.
George M.
The radio doesn't work.
It is a fake toy!!
Theresa M.
Small enough to fit in my pocket or purse. The instructions were difficult to read. Works great!
Mike B.
Impressed with both the size and performance. A nice easy to slip into a pocket size with really good reception and output. You will need to purchase earbuds or headset - no biggie. this is perfect for on vacations, yardwork, shopping etc.
David D.
I like it. Great size. Great having the on/off button on top where a quick reach in the jacket pocket can shut it off for conversation. I like the digital tuning and I'm getting used to the controls. It receives FM real well. Unluckily the AM reception is poor making talk radio difficult to understand over the crackling background noise especially with the speaker which needs to be run at almost full volume on a not too distant station. Everything is right but the Am reception.
Steve M.
The ad mentioned "pocket size" but I was expecting something larger than what I am holding in my hand! The size is perfect and the radio performs as advertised. This is a quality product that I keep in my laptop bag so it's available no matter where I am. I can't always depend on the internet for access to local radio and music, and this radio fills that requirement with the added bonuses of pre-sets, alarm function, and sleep timer.
larry h.
I put it my T-shit pocket when I'm on my tractor. Very handy with earbuds.
David A B.
The built in speaker is very tinny. The speaker is quite small, but could be better. The antenna/strap is very sensative to position for reception. Have to mess with it quite a bit. Sound quality with earbuds is quite good. I have purchased a lot of Radio Shack equipment through the years and I expected better quality sound from this radio.
Michael M.
Best little radio I’ve ever owned sound is great.fits in my shirt pocket.tunes in really good .
Elissa K.
This is an ok radio with loudspeaker and headphone jack. I found it confusing to set up. And...the stations digital stations don't hold... that is disappointing.
Richard P.
There are very few portable radios out there that are compact and can be programmed. I purchased several Sony radios that could not be programmed and was disappointed. This little radio has the features I was looking for.
David
Radio on left I rate a 10. Radio on right I rate a 3.
Radio on left is the go to. Radio on right is one to try every now and then just because I bought it.
Radio on left sounds like high fidelity compared to the tinny sound on the right.
Small size I guess equals small sound and small reception. You have to move around like a human antenna to get good reception and if you are listening with it in your pocket you have too pretty much stay in one place when you do. The only real advantage I can think of is getting FM without having to extend an antenna. but only fair reception at that.
Radio shack is so good with radios, but I guess you have to miss every now and then.
Mike T.
The instructions for setting the alarm and time are straightforward and clear.
This radio sounds just the way a pocket transistor radio should sound. I got this radio for power outages, which are frequent here in the NC hills. Winter, spring, summer, or fall, you never know when you will get a windstorm or ice storm.
So yes, I got it for emergency purposes. It will give you all the incentive in the world to build their .5 watt amplifier kit, and hook that up to a bigger speaker.
I'm happy.
Kathy R.
Good Volume
Control. It is tiny enough to fit in my pocket!
Larry B.
Did not order this radio.
I ordered the hand cranked Am Fm Weather Radio.
This damn thing is difficult to use. The instructions are useless. I want my radio that I ordered.
Fred S.
mnce4xw4tbh
Wayne B.
I love this little radio. It fits in my shirt pocket. It is a watch, and I can program my favorite radio stations. It has a nice speaker, and you do have to provide your own ear buds, but that is not a deal breaker. Keep up the good work, Radio Shack
Ivan r.
Found it very easy to shop.and check out
Richard B.
I ordered it and it was shipped and delivered really quick,great sound quality!! Very happy with my purchase from Radio Shack!!
Michael V.
It’s smaller than I expected. It seems to work fine I’ve only had it one day. A carry case would be a good addition
Jimmy W.
Great compact radio. Simple to use. Love 20 preset stations available. Sound quality not good, however okay for my needs.
Judy D.
It's very small & lightweight. FM works pretty well. But, not on AM radio. I like talk radio at night &. None of the stations come in clear.
DICK K.
The radio worked great and reception was great on AM and FM stations but two days later the LCD display had several segments that no longer worked. I just waisted my money!!!!!
Shirley M F.
Can’t get clock set and can only get one station!
Dale B.
Small but works well!
Arturo F.
I just love this pocket-size radio. It sounds good too.
Prabhavathi F.
I like the sound but the buttons are very sensitive and the FM station does not hold in my coat pocket..
John J.
Not at all impressed with your return methods.
Liane M.
Nice little radio. Operation very easy, sound is good. Reception of AM is variable. Hi
Thomas P.
I bought this tiny digital AM/FM radio because I've always liked RadioShack and since I wanted a radio to carry with me to continue listening to talk radio when I'm not near my big old powerful analog radios which are always tuned to my favorite PBS station. This little radio is perfect for the purpose and I'm delighted with it.
it is much smaller and lighter than I'd had expected and fits easily into a shirt pocket. I could actually probably fit 4 into a shirt pocket.
Its interface is cleverly designed, making logical use of its control buttons. All controls are buttons, well labeled in White on Black, *not* medium gray on light gray. Refer to the short manual to learn to use them. The design is much better thought out than typical with consumer grade digital radios.
I programmed 17 of the 20 available FM presets. I'll program the AM presets later.
The back-lighting and the button lock are effective. The clock is useful & I like its 12/24 Hr option. The automatic 15 minute increment timed shutoff is easy to use. Its FM antenna is cleverly included in ts wrist strap. The headphone jack and the external power jack are good to have. AAA Batteries are easy to buy and easy to change.
It sounds good whether in my shirt pocket or laying on my computer desk. Voice is very clearly reproduced. Volume is quite adequate. Music is fine too, but this isn't a 480 watt Stereo System.
Chad G.
I believe the reception could be better. Volume kinda could be higher as well.
Juanita Kay M.
Great deal.
Keith W.
This device is working so well and I love the fact that you can have time available displayed at the convenient window. The lock capability keeps from accidental channel changes. I catch local news and other talk radio while at work to stay atop all the headlines and breaking news. This is the absolute best ever portable radio I have owned in my entire life. You can use this statement in whatever way you would like because I stand behind it 110% !!!!!
Patricia M.
This is a great radio. Really like the size and sleep mode feature. Clock and other settings were easy to set up.
Douglas M.
Nice and compact, works just fine (as advertised). Thanks.
Nancy W.
Especially love the timed turn-off feature. I can fall asleep to the radio and not have NPR dreams all night.
jim f.
It looked bigger in the ad. Doesn’t have strongest signal.
Patricia T.
This radio is good because it doesn't eat up batteries as othe radios do. It is very flat and easy to carry. Wish I had found it earlier.
Carlton P.
I like this little radio. It reminds me of the offerings from Radio Shack from years ago, and is sturdy, compact and easy to use. It pulls in am and fm signals with great ouput audio.
Kurt S.
Product is smaller than what it shown..
Robert C.
What a terrific surprise. The size, a little larger than a credit card and slimmer than a Clif Bar power snack. Slips right into my shirt pocket. The sound, full and bright and clean. And it’s smart, too, it finds all the stations near me wherever I am and it keeps me plugged into The Here & Now. Wow!
Richard J.
Arrived early !
John G.
Very good
Betty M.
Perfect size for my pockets!
William G.
Radio is a delight with good reception and it's easy to program stations & set the time. My order shipped and arrived within days.
Terry P.
Great pocket radio. I use it while riding my motorcycle. This replaces an old Sony and works much better.
I highly recommend this radio.
Federico José J.
Very good service.
Raymond H.
Excellent ordering process and delivery
DONALD T.
The radio is indeed a small package of " radio-activity "! Very nice!
Jay S.
This radio is amazing. It's extremely compact, yet very sensitive both on AM and FM. I love the fact that you can tune it accurately to a station. And having presets is great. The tone from the built-in small speaker is what you'd expect; it probably would sound great with earphones.
Rafael G.
Very good product
Thanks
Lucy C.
Love the digital tuning. I do my thing in the basement and was always having to retune my old radio. This one stays right on the station!
Gerard T.
Delivery was early than expected.
Leonard B.
It’s ok. Small, fits in pocket-sound is small too. It’s ok.
Joe W.
Nice little radio for the price but the antenna isn't very good - even local stations fade in and out.
ronald m.
The instructiona are not or in snyc with the controls; performance is erratic . es, I know it is cheap but the basic operatins should work.
Darren D.
AM reception is dreadfully bad. Ridiculous amount of interference.
Robert C.
It hardley works!!!
Tom J.
Nice little radio. Does what I wanted it to do.
Joel R.
Not your fault but this item is the poorest performing radio receiver i have ever seen and that says a lot.
I am 72 and have been an avid radio listener since i was a very young boy.
Cant enen listen to a 50kw station from 30 miles away.
Stan W.
All went well and I received my order quickly. Thank you.
Margaret T.
working with it
Paul J.
This little ‘pocket’ radio is wonderful. Good sound with the built in speaker and even better sound with quality earbuds. The ‘lock’ controls feature makes it easy to slip in my pants pocket and use with earbud headphones when I walk my dog. My only complaint is the battery compartment cover. It slides off easy enough. However...to close with new batteries is not intuitive or illustrated well in the User Manual. You have to engage the leading edge lock tabs of the battery cover plate at an angle then lower the cover to engage the ‘slide’ track and push in place to lock the cover. I almost broke the ‘lock’ pins/tabs trying to just slide the cover back in place. Otherwise this radio is great.
George A.
I live in the foothills just North of the Los Angeles area. The reception is spotty. I have to move around
the house or yard to catch a station. Therefore, I am very disappointed with the radio.
Normand D.
I expected better from Radio Shack. The digital radio reception on both AM and FM were horrible with low volume and static. I paid nearly $26.00 plus shipping and tax for this radio and my refund is a little over $16.00. Needless to say I am feeling a bit reipped off. Not sure if I will ordering anything rom radio Shack in the future.
Vernon S.
...wish I could make it work properly...
Robert P.
Everything too hard to set. Lost instructions.
Chase B.
Good pocket radio, good reception, easy to program.
RICHARD F.
This is a great little pocket-sized radio. It's easy to operate, with logical, simple controls, and it has good sensitivity. I don't usually buy electronics equipped solely with push-button controls, but on this unit they work nicely and are probably an important factor is keeping its size minimal. Unlike some compact radios, this one doesn't require the use of earbuds or headphones, although it has the appropriate jack. Its built-in speaker works well in a quiet environment, and if it's noisy, headphones will solve the problem. Altogether a well designed little radio!
Paul M.
small but powerful....alot of buttons that im still trying to figure out....like it! :)
Tyrone W.
Cool mobile radio. I can put it in my pocket.
Ed S.
I’m a long time Shack customer who misses the in-store experience. Thank you for creating a handy web store and an efficient distribution process. Ed Slater AI9J
Mike P.
Should be more upfront with description of item
I would call this a MINI radio
Not what I expected
arlyn k.
Nice little pocket radio !
Pros: easy use and provides personal listening enjoyment while in shirt or coat pocket.
Cons: it is effective only on powerful or local broadcast only.
AM reception is only available at night when a few stations may be received. In my area no local AM broadcasts are available.
Note: if you live in the city where a large number of stations are on the dial this little set will be an ideal choice for you.
Bottom line, I like this little set and will enjoy taking it along wherever I go when I want to catch up on latest events.
Mark S.
Lousy reception even outside and really disappointed in Radio Shack return policy, sold an inferior product and still charge shipping both ways. Doubtful I'll take a risk with Radio Shack again.
Terry S.
I like the number of memory slots for AM and FM stations.
Using headphones or earbuds the sound is quite good.
AM & FM sensitivity is very good.
The internal speaker sounds very tinny.
Joel P.
I had a small analog radio like this one years ago. It went bad and it had a lot of SMD parts that were too small for me to work on. It did not have a speaker. This one does and it's digital. Great little radio!
john w.
The radio far exceeded my expectations. Unfortunately, I decided to cut off the attached lanyard strap before reading the users manual which indicate that the strap also served as the FM antenna. Regardless, I am sufficiently impressed with the radio that I will probably purchase another.
Richard H.
It was good. Maybe a little pricey for it's size and quality. Good to see Radio Shack back.
John R.
I have been buying radios/electronics from Radio Shack since the 1970's...
Michael M.
I was so disappointed when Radio Shack disappeared from the radio world gears ago. I had always loved Radio Shack. And now here you are again. I was so happy that I bought each of my grandchildren a pocket, AM-FM radio. I haven't seen them lately because of the virus, but my granddaughter assures me that they are having a ball with their new radios. So glad you are back.
Luisa H.
This the perfect little pocket radio. I can take it anywhere and listen to am and fm radio with headphones. Very light and compact. Very happy with my purchase.
Rivers W.
Excellent! Small, sturdy, great buttons and functions. Good sound too for such a small device. Fits well in my pocket and tunes easily
Janice J.
What I like: It's small, not bulky, has good sound, has pushbutton volume control which wears longer than the wheel type, comes with instructions.
What I don't like much: Setting stations and other functions are not intuitive; I need to refer to the instructions every time. Easy to push the wrong button in the dark and bollix everything up. Worst thing is, it eats batteries. When the batteries die everything goes off abruptly, making me wonder if the Great Chinese EMP Weapon has struck.
If I'm honest, I still like my CC Pocket Radio best, but this is half the price and in some ways even handier. I would recommend it for those looking for an inexpensive pocket radio that doesn't need earbuds.
Ron C.
My little pocket radio reminds me of my much younger days with my little transistor radio tucked in my shirt pocket. This one is even better as it is digital. The old analog dial was forever slipping off the station I had it on. With the digital tuning, you set it and forget it. No more missed Oriole's games when I'm out away from my house or truck. Thanks Radio Shack. -- Ronnie Call, Lanham, Md.
Ron H.
Smaller than I expected, it’s about the size of a pack of cigarettes, but thinner. The digital tuner is very accurate and selective. No external antennae was a surprise. But it doesn’t seem to be needed. Fits easily in a shirt pocket. Sound from the built is speaker is clear and well modulated. The twenty pre-sets are sequentially selected, so if you’re on #2 and want to go to #10 you press the up arrow 8 times and it cycles through your pre-set stations. There is a cool was to populate the pre-sets automatically. Read your manual to discover it!
Lou D.
... love the portable radio - a nice addition to my emergency gear - will buy another soon - I am a happy camper with the purchase - Lou Delgado, Santa Ana, CA - USA
Rex H.
Nice and small for pocket, but great sound and reception!
Arthur W.
Thie is a real nice small pocket radio and is easy to operate
Greg M.
AAA+++ glad you're back
Michael S.
Exactly what I wanted.
Nels N.
excellant sound
Andrij V.
2-2-21
To: Radio Shack Co. – Att’n: Customer Service Vice President
My recent experience with Radio Shack, when I purchased 3 am/fm digital radios, was VERY poor and disappointing.
First, I responded to your email, where I was promised to receive shipping-free delivery. The email froze after I entered everything (including my visa info), and then I still you charged me shipping.
Then I immediately tried to get an adjustment with a customer service rep by phone. I responded to some “Rudy” by email, asking to be able to speak to someone at once . That was completely ignored.
Now I’m spending time writing all this, and getting even more upset that RS effectively lied to me by overcharging me with the shipping charge, and thenhiding from a just and LEGAL resolution!
Resolution I’m seeking immediately:
ADJUST my bill (and provide full credit) as follows
1. Charge me only for the original SALE price of the radios
2. Delete the shipping charges.
3. Send me confirmation re: above.
I had been a most loyal RS customer for decades, buying practically everything I could there (from electronics, mostly everything else, etc.)!
When you reappeared now as a merchant, now for at least the 3’ time, but now only as an on-line seller, I wanted to support you.
However, if I don’t receive FULL adjustment, per above, at once, I will put all your further emails into spam, and will commence a social media endeavor to warn all others that you’re not only a different company, but have no respect or integrity for your loyal customers of decades.
Call me (212-677-4422) for further clarification.
- Andrij V.R. Szul, Esq., avrszul2@gmail.com
Christine B.
Being a Senior.,it was too small and I just couldn't handle it properly,alsoit wasn't easy for me tofigure out some of the features.
Eric Jonathan M.
This little radio is perfect for travelling, or even for commuters! It fits anywhere, and the sound is fantastic.
Tommy C.
Cool radio with features that are in my older Radio Shack shortwaves - sleep timer, alarm, presets, etc.
Very compact - when is says pocket radio it means easy to put in your shirt pocket. It's about half the size of my cell phone.
My only concern (and the reason I rated 4-star instead of 5...) is that the antenna built into the carrying strap makes reception pretty finicky. An external antenna would help but may also be difficult to install on such a small radio. The sound quality is impressive from such a small package.
It was a little pricey for a small AM/FM radio but I've owned Radio Shack radios for most of my adult life and their quality is unmatched.
joan a.
it took way too long to get here
Gaetana D.
What a hoot! Just like our transistor radios from the 60's! They were never far from our hands or ears! Too funny.
Robert H.
Great size and fidelity, just what I wanted.
Product Information
Our compact, lightweight portable radio lets you listen to AM/FM radio wherever you go. Slim design with button lock allows you to easily carry it around in your pocket.
- Precise digital tuning with auto-scan.
- 40 station presets 20 AM, 20 FM.
- Built-in speaker.
- Works with standard wired stereo headphones or earbuds.
- Easy-to-read backlit display.
- Alarm clock function with radio or "beep" alarm options.
- Built-in sleep timer.
- Soft FM antenna built into the wrist strap.
- Sleek, lightweight design fits easily in a pocket or purse.
- Button lock function prevents accidental station change.
| Specifications | |
| Headphone Jack | ⅛" (3.5mm) |
| Frequency Range | AM 530 to 1710 kHz FM 88 to 108 MHz |
| Speaker | 40mm, 8Ω, 0.5W |
| Dimensions | 4 × 2.4 × 0.6” (10 × 6 × 1.5cm) |
| Power | 2 × AAA batteries (not included) 3V ⎓ 300mA AC adapter (optional) |
| Battery Life | Approx. 50 hrs. listening time * |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
* Estimated time based on listening through the speaker and powering the radio with new RadioShack alkaline batteries. Actual battery life may vary. See User’s Guide for details.
⚠️ WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Shipping Methods and Costs
Orders are typically processed the same or next business day. Shipping costs are automatically calculated during checkout according to the chart below.
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$4.99 |
$15.01 to $25.00 |
$6.00 |
$25.01 to $35.00 |
$7.00 |
$35.01 to $50.00 |
$7.50 |
$50.01 to $65.00 |
$8.00 |
$65.01 to $85.00 |
$8.50 |
$85.01 to $98.99 |
$9.00 |
$99.00 and up |
Free |
We ship to the 48 contiguous United States via standard ground service. You can expect your order to arrive within 3 to 5 full business days once your order has shipped.
If your order contains multiple items, they may be shipped from multiple locations and/or arrive in different packages on different dates. There are no additional charges for split shipments.
Orders are shipped on business days only. Business days are Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays within the United States.
Returns are processed according to our Return Policy. Shipping charges are non-refundable, even in the event of a return.
For more information, visit our Order FAQs or Ordering and Shipping Details page.
Pat R.
It's ok. There should be a way to clear the presets. Disappointed that I paid 29.99 and now it's at a lower price.
Peter P.
It’s a perfect little radio with good range and sound quality. Very much appreciate the crystal-clear manual. Hard copy manuals are virtually non-existent, and this is a very good one.
George M.
The radio doesn't work.
It is a fake toy!!
Theresa M.
Small enough to fit in my pocket or purse. The instructions were difficult to read. Works great!
Mike B.
Impressed with both the size and performance. A nice easy to slip into a pocket size with really good reception and output. You will need to purchase earbuds or headset - no biggie. this is perfect for on vacations, yardwork, shopping etc.
David D.
I like it. Great size. Great having the on/off button on top where a quick reach in the jacket pocket can shut it off for conversation. I like the digital tuning and I'm getting used to the controls. It receives FM real well. Unluckily the AM reception is poor making talk radio difficult to understand over the crackling background noise especially with the speaker which needs to be run at almost full volume on a not too distant station. Everything is right but the Am reception.
Steve M.
The ad mentioned "pocket size" but I was expecting something larger than what I am holding in my hand! The size is perfect and the radio performs as advertised. This is a quality product that I keep in my laptop bag so it's available no matter where I am. I can't always depend on the internet for access to local radio and music, and this radio fills that requirement with the added bonuses of pre-sets, alarm function, and sleep timer.
larry h.
I put it my T-shit pocket when I'm on my tractor. Very handy with earbuds.
David A B.
The built in speaker is very tinny. The speaker is quite small, but could be better. The antenna/strap is very sensative to position for reception. Have to mess with it quite a bit. Sound quality with earbuds is quite good. I have purchased a lot of Radio Shack equipment through the years and I expected better quality sound from this radio.
Michael M.
Best little radio I’ve ever owned sound is great.fits in my shirt pocket.tunes in really good .
Elissa K.
This is an ok radio with loudspeaker and headphone jack. I found it confusing to set up. And...the stations digital stations don't hold... that is disappointing.
Richard P.
There are very few portable radios out there that are compact and can be programmed. I purchased several Sony radios that could not be programmed and was disappointed. This little radio has the features I was looking for.
David
Radio on left I rate a 10. Radio on right I rate a 3.
Radio on left is the go to. Radio on right is one to try every now and then just because I bought it.
Radio on left sounds like high fidelity compared to the tinny sound on the right.
Small size I guess equals small sound and small reception. You have to move around like a human antenna to get good reception and if you are listening with it in your pocket you have too pretty much stay in one place when you do. The only real advantage I can think of is getting FM without having to extend an antenna. but only fair reception at that.
Radio shack is so good with radios, but I guess you have to miss every now and then.
Mike T.
The instructions for setting the alarm and time are straightforward and clear.
This radio sounds just the way a pocket transistor radio should sound. I got this radio for power outages, which are frequent here in the NC hills. Winter, spring, summer, or fall, you never know when you will get a windstorm or ice storm.
So yes, I got it for emergency purposes. It will give you all the incentive in the world to build their .5 watt amplifier kit, and hook that up to a bigger speaker.
I'm happy.
Kathy R.
Good Volume
Control. It is tiny enough to fit in my pocket!
Larry B.
Did not order this radio.
I ordered the hand cranked Am Fm Weather Radio.
This damn thing is difficult to use. The instructions are useless. I want my radio that I ordered.
Fred S.
mnce4xw4tbh
Wayne B.
I love this little radio. It fits in my shirt pocket. It is a watch, and I can program my favorite radio stations. It has a nice speaker, and you do have to provide your own ear buds, but that is not a deal breaker. Keep up the good work, Radio Shack
Ivan r.
Found it very easy to shop.and check out
Richard B.
I ordered it and it was shipped and delivered really quick,great sound quality!! Very happy with my purchase from Radio Shack!!
Michael V.
It’s smaller than I expected. It seems to work fine I’ve only had it one day. A carry case would be a good addition
Jimmy W.
Great compact radio. Simple to use. Love 20 preset stations available. Sound quality not good, however okay for my needs.
Judy D.
It's very small & lightweight. FM works pretty well. But, not on AM radio. I like talk radio at night &. None of the stations come in clear.
DICK K.
The radio worked great and reception was great on AM and FM stations but two days later the LCD display had several segments that no longer worked. I just waisted my money!!!!!
Shirley M F.
Can’t get clock set and can only get one station!
Dale B.
Small but works well!
Arturo F.
I just love this pocket-size radio. It sounds good too.
Prabhavathi F.
I like the sound but the buttons are very sensitive and the FM station does not hold in my coat pocket..
John J.
Not at all impressed with your return methods.
Liane M.
Nice little radio. Operation very easy, sound is good. Reception of AM is variable. Hi
Thomas P.
I bought this tiny digital AM/FM radio because I've always liked RadioShack and since I wanted a radio to carry with me to continue listening to talk radio when I'm not near my big old powerful analog radios which are always tuned to my favorite PBS station. This little radio is perfect for the purpose and I'm delighted with it.
it is much smaller and lighter than I'd had expected and fits easily into a shirt pocket. I could actually probably fit 4 into a shirt pocket.
Its interface is cleverly designed, making logical use of its control buttons. All controls are buttons, well labeled in White on Black, *not* medium gray on light gray. Refer to the short manual to learn to use them. The design is much better thought out than typical with consumer grade digital radios.
I programmed 17 of the 20 available FM presets. I'll program the AM presets later.
The back-lighting and the button lock are effective. The clock is useful & I like its 12/24 Hr option. The automatic 15 minute increment timed shutoff is easy to use. Its FM antenna is cleverly included in ts wrist strap. The headphone jack and the external power jack are good to have. AAA Batteries are easy to buy and easy to change.
It sounds good whether in my shirt pocket or laying on my computer desk. Voice is very clearly reproduced. Volume is quite adequate. Music is fine too, but this isn't a 480 watt Stereo System.
Chad G.
I believe the reception could be better. Volume kinda could be higher as well.
Juanita Kay M.
Great deal.
Keith W.
This device is working so well and I love the fact that you can have time available displayed at the convenient window. The lock capability keeps from accidental channel changes. I catch local news and other talk radio while at work to stay atop all the headlines and breaking news. This is the absolute best ever portable radio I have owned in my entire life. You can use this statement in whatever way you would like because I stand behind it 110% !!!!!
Patricia M.
This is a great radio. Really like the size and sleep mode feature. Clock and other settings were easy to set up.
Douglas M.
Nice and compact, works just fine (as advertised). Thanks.
Nancy W.
Especially love the timed turn-off feature. I can fall asleep to the radio and not have NPR dreams all night.
jim f.
It looked bigger in the ad. Doesn’t have strongest signal.
Patricia T.
This radio is good because it doesn't eat up batteries as othe radios do. It is very flat and easy to carry. Wish I had found it earlier.
Carlton P.
I like this little radio. It reminds me of the offerings from Radio Shack from years ago, and is sturdy, compact and easy to use. It pulls in am and fm signals with great ouput audio.
Kurt S.
Product is smaller than what it shown..
Robert C.
What a terrific surprise. The size, a little larger than a credit card and slimmer than a Clif Bar power snack. Slips right into my shirt pocket. The sound, full and bright and clean. And it’s smart, too, it finds all the stations near me wherever I am and it keeps me plugged into The Here & Now. Wow!
Richard J.
Arrived early !
John G.
Very good
Betty M.
Perfect size for my pockets!
William G.
Radio is a delight with good reception and it's easy to program stations & set the time. My order shipped and arrived within days.
Terry P.
Great pocket radio. I use it while riding my motorcycle. This replaces an old Sony and works much better.
I highly recommend this radio.
Federico José J.
Very good service.
Raymond H.
Excellent ordering process and delivery
DONALD T.
The radio is indeed a small package of " radio-activity "! Very nice!
Jay S.
This radio is amazing. It's extremely compact, yet very sensitive both on AM and FM. I love the fact that you can tune it accurately to a station. And having presets is great. The tone from the built-in small speaker is what you'd expect; it probably would sound great with earphones.
Rafael G.
Very good product
Thanks
Lucy C.
Love the digital tuning. I do my thing in the basement and was always having to retune my old radio. This one stays right on the station!
Gerard T.
Delivery was early than expected.
Leonard B.
It’s ok. Small, fits in pocket-sound is small too. It’s ok.
Joe W.
Nice little radio for the price but the antenna isn't very good - even local stations fade in and out.
ronald m.
The instructiona are not or in snyc with the controls; performance is erratic . es, I know it is cheap but the basic operatins should work.
Darren D.
AM reception is dreadfully bad. Ridiculous amount of interference.
Robert C.
It hardley works!!!
Tom J.
Nice little radio. Does what I wanted it to do.
Joel R.
Not your fault but this item is the poorest performing radio receiver i have ever seen and that says a lot.
I am 72 and have been an avid radio listener since i was a very young boy.
Cant enen listen to a 50kw station from 30 miles away.
Stan W.
All went well and I received my order quickly. Thank you.
Margaret T.
working with it
Paul J.
This little ‘pocket’ radio is wonderful. Good sound with the built in speaker and even better sound with quality earbuds. The ‘lock’ controls feature makes it easy to slip in my pants pocket and use with earbud headphones when I walk my dog. My only complaint is the battery compartment cover. It slides off easy enough. However...to close with new batteries is not intuitive or illustrated well in the User Manual. You have to engage the leading edge lock tabs of the battery cover plate at an angle then lower the cover to engage the ‘slide’ track and push in place to lock the cover. I almost broke the ‘lock’ pins/tabs trying to just slide the cover back in place. Otherwise this radio is great.
George A.
I live in the foothills just North of the Los Angeles area. The reception is spotty. I have to move around
the house or yard to catch a station. Therefore, I am very disappointed with the radio.
Normand D.
I expected better from Radio Shack. The digital radio reception on both AM and FM were horrible with low volume and static. I paid nearly $26.00 plus shipping and tax for this radio and my refund is a little over $16.00. Needless to say I am feeling a bit reipped off. Not sure if I will ordering anything rom radio Shack in the future.
Vernon S.
...wish I could make it work properly...
Robert P.
Everything too hard to set. Lost instructions.
Chase B.
Good pocket radio, good reception, easy to program.
RICHARD F.
This is a great little pocket-sized radio. It's easy to operate, with logical, simple controls, and it has good sensitivity. I don't usually buy electronics equipped solely with push-button controls, but on this unit they work nicely and are probably an important factor is keeping its size minimal. Unlike some compact radios, this one doesn't require the use of earbuds or headphones, although it has the appropriate jack. Its built-in speaker works well in a quiet environment, and if it's noisy, headphones will solve the problem. Altogether a well designed little radio!
Paul M.
small but powerful....alot of buttons that im still trying to figure out....like it! :)
Tyrone W.
Cool mobile radio. I can put it in my pocket.
Ed S.
I’m a long time Shack customer who misses the in-store experience. Thank you for creating a handy web store and an efficient distribution process. Ed Slater AI9J
Mike P.
Should be more upfront with description of item
I would call this a MINI radio
Not what I expected
arlyn k.
Nice little pocket radio !
Pros: easy use and provides personal listening enjoyment while in shirt or coat pocket.
Cons: it is effective only on powerful or local broadcast only.
AM reception is only available at night when a few stations may be received. In my area no local AM broadcasts are available.
Note: if you live in the city where a large number of stations are on the dial this little set will be an ideal choice for you.
Bottom line, I like this little set and will enjoy taking it along wherever I go when I want to catch up on latest events.
Mark S.
Lousy reception even outside and really disappointed in Radio Shack return policy, sold an inferior product and still charge shipping both ways. Doubtful I'll take a risk with Radio Shack again.
Terry S.
I like the number of memory slots for AM and FM stations.
Using headphones or earbuds the sound is quite good.
AM & FM sensitivity is very good.
The internal speaker sounds very tinny.
Joel P.
I had a small analog radio like this one years ago. It went bad and it had a lot of SMD parts that were too small for me to work on. It did not have a speaker. This one does and it's digital. Great little radio!
john w.
The radio far exceeded my expectations. Unfortunately, I decided to cut off the attached lanyard strap before reading the users manual which indicate that the strap also served as the FM antenna. Regardless, I am sufficiently impressed with the radio that I will probably purchase another.
Richard H.
It was good. Maybe a little pricey for it's size and quality. Good to see Radio Shack back.
John R.
I have been buying radios/electronics from Radio Shack since the 1970's...
Michael M.
I was so disappointed when Radio Shack disappeared from the radio world gears ago. I had always loved Radio Shack. And now here you are again. I was so happy that I bought each of my grandchildren a pocket, AM-FM radio. I haven't seen them lately because of the virus, but my granddaughter assures me that they are having a ball with their new radios. So glad you are back.
Luisa H.
This the perfect little pocket radio. I can take it anywhere and listen to am and fm radio with headphones. Very light and compact. Very happy with my purchase.
Rivers W.
Excellent! Small, sturdy, great buttons and functions. Good sound too for such a small device. Fits well in my pocket and tunes easily
Janice J.
What I like: It's small, not bulky, has good sound, has pushbutton volume control which wears longer than the wheel type, comes with instructions.
What I don't like much: Setting stations and other functions are not intuitive; I need to refer to the instructions every time. Easy to push the wrong button in the dark and bollix everything up. Worst thing is, it eats batteries. When the batteries die everything goes off abruptly, making me wonder if the Great Chinese EMP Weapon has struck.
If I'm honest, I still like my CC Pocket Radio best, but this is half the price and in some ways even handier. I would recommend it for those looking for an inexpensive pocket radio that doesn't need earbuds.
Ron C.
My little pocket radio reminds me of my much younger days with my little transistor radio tucked in my shirt pocket. This one is even better as it is digital. The old analog dial was forever slipping off the station I had it on. With the digital tuning, you set it and forget it. No more missed Oriole's games when I'm out away from my house or truck. Thanks Radio Shack. -- Ronnie Call, Lanham, Md.
Ron H.
Smaller than I expected, it’s about the size of a pack of cigarettes, but thinner. The digital tuner is very accurate and selective. No external antennae was a surprise. But it doesn’t seem to be needed. Fits easily in a shirt pocket. Sound from the built is speaker is clear and well modulated. The twenty pre-sets are sequentially selected, so if you’re on #2 and want to go to #10 you press the up arrow 8 times and it cycles through your pre-set stations. There is a cool was to populate the pre-sets automatically. Read your manual to discover it!
Lou D.
... love the portable radio - a nice addition to my emergency gear - will buy another soon - I am a happy camper with the purchase - Lou Delgado, Santa Ana, CA - USA
Rex H.
Nice and small for pocket, but great sound and reception!
Arthur W.
Thie is a real nice small pocket radio and is easy to operate
Greg M.
AAA+++ glad you're back
Michael S.
Exactly what I wanted.
Nels N.
excellant sound
Andrij V.
2-2-21
To: Radio Shack Co. – Att’n: Customer Service Vice President
My recent experience with Radio Shack, when I purchased 3 am/fm digital radios, was VERY poor and disappointing.
First, I responded to your email, where I was promised to receive shipping-free delivery. The email froze after I entered everything (including my visa info), and then I still you charged me shipping.
Then I immediately tried to get an adjustment with a customer service rep by phone. I responded to some “Rudy” by email, asking to be able to speak to someone at once . That was completely ignored.
Now I’m spending time writing all this, and getting even more upset that RS effectively lied to me by overcharging me with the shipping charge, and thenhiding from a just and LEGAL resolution!
Resolution I’m seeking immediately:
ADJUST my bill (and provide full credit) as follows
1. Charge me only for the original SALE price of the radios
2. Delete the shipping charges.
3. Send me confirmation re: above.
I had been a most loyal RS customer for decades, buying practically everything I could there (from electronics, mostly everything else, etc.)!
When you reappeared now as a merchant, now for at least the 3’ time, but now only as an on-line seller, I wanted to support you.
However, if I don’t receive FULL adjustment, per above, at once, I will put all your further emails into spam, and will commence a social media endeavor to warn all others that you’re not only a different company, but have no respect or integrity for your loyal customers of decades.
Call me (212-677-4422) for further clarification.
- Andrij V.R. Szul, Esq., avrszul2@gmail.com
Christine B.
Being a Senior.,it was too small and I just couldn't handle it properly,alsoit wasn't easy for me tofigure out some of the features.
Eric Jonathan M.
This little radio is perfect for travelling, or even for commuters! It fits anywhere, and the sound is fantastic.
Tommy C.
Cool radio with features that are in my older Radio Shack shortwaves - sleep timer, alarm, presets, etc.
Very compact - when is says pocket radio it means easy to put in your shirt pocket. It's about half the size of my cell phone.
My only concern (and the reason I rated 4-star instead of 5...) is that the antenna built into the carrying strap makes reception pretty finicky. An external antenna would help but may also be difficult to install on such a small radio. The sound quality is impressive from such a small package.
It was a little pricey for a small AM/FM radio but I've owned Radio Shack radios for most of my adult life and their quality is unmatched.
joan a.
it took way too long to get here
Gaetana D.
What a hoot! Just like our transistor radios from the 60's! They were never far from our hands or ears! Too funny.
Robert H.
Great size and fidelity, just what I wanted.