Why this one
The cheapest battery radio found that meets the guide: FM across 87 to 108 MHz with a maker rating of 64 hours on two AA cells. Jay Allen recommends it as an inexpensive pocket radio with good reception and easy tuning.
Specifications and sources
- FM coverage
- 87 to 108 MHz
- Cells and runtime
- 2 AA R6 or LR6; 64 hours FM with Panasonic alkaline cells at 25 degrees C, volume unspecified
- Speaker and carry weight
- 5.7 cm speaker; 111 g excluding batteries
What independent testers found
Jay Allen
His value guide recommends this pocket radio for its reception and simple tuning, while noting the small speaker suits one listener rather than a room.
Jay Allen test ↗, checked 2026-10-29
Limits and cautions
- The small speaker suits one or two listeners, not a full room.
- The maker does not state the volume used for its 64 hour rating. Irish reception was not independently checked.
- No long-wave reception. Keep two AA cells available for each replacement.
See it in use
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