Radio Reviews

I take this radio fishing and the temperature reading is really nice. Great reception and loud crisp audio. I use NIMH rechargeable batteries with this radio and they work great.

My first experience with this radio was a used one I bought in an auction. There were no instructions and I had to figure out all the features. It wasn't that difficult, but contrary to the description by Amazon, this radio does NOT have the scramble feature. I liked this radio so much I bought a new one. Armed with the instructions, I found features I didn't know existed. The GE 35840 is one of a handful radios that have programmable memory. You can set up to 10 different channel/CTCSS tone combinations. Another feature not found in many FRS radios is the memory scan. Now this may not seem important but it does provide a bit of security to your conversations. I programmed both my GE 35840 radios to scan 4 different channel and CTCSS tone combinations. When I transmit on one, a random selection from the 4 memories I have programed is selected. While scanning the other radio picks-up the transmission in about 1/2 second. What this does is make it difficult for anyone trying to listen in on your conversation to keep track of you. You are talking on 4 different channel/CTCSS combinations at random. They may hear bits and pieces of your conversation, but that's all. Also, when scanning all channels the GE 35840 will sync to the CTCSS tone when it senses a signal. This happens in about 1/2 second. Another nice feature is the temperature display. Along with the temperature, this radio will also receive NOAA weather transmissions. Battery usage is very good and this radio takes 3 AA batteries for a long battery life. The speaker/mic external connections works great with ICOM/Radio Shack speaker mics. You will not have to buy a high-prices model that only the manufactorer sells. Range and sound quality is very good. I have about 7 different brands of FRS radios and this one is my favorite. If you can pickup a couple, do so!

Randy A. Hefner...

The clarity of the hearing of this item is amazing.

This clock was a gift two years ago---almost three---and I was a little ambivalent about receiving an alarm clock for Christmas. I don't even work outside the home!

But, I'm a true fan of this clock. I have a hard time seeing blue or green digital clocks. The red LED numbers are large and visible even in the bright Arizona daylight. The snooze button is right in the front, which I like. The alarm sets both forward _and_ backward (instead of having to go through the whole cycle again if you missed). It has a digital timer with memory settings (I've not used that feature much; I'm a one-station kind of gal). Even with my glasses off, in the middle of the night, I can roll over and easily see the time---yet the clock isn't so bright it keeps me awake (like my husband's current clock does!).

I have two complaints, one minor(!) and one major(!). The minor one: the buttons on top have little recesses around them, which collect the dust from our dust storms---I would like to see something more integrated (similar to the buttons on the KitchenAid blenders designed for easy cleaning). The major complaint: I can't find this clock _anywhere_ any more! Both my husband and my son want my clock. I can't bear to give it up, but they both need the alarm clock more than I do. *sigh*

Not only would I recommend this clock, I want RCA to bring this model (with the RED LEDs) back, so I can buy 4 or 5 more!

This is the best & easiest to use clock radio I have ever owned. It has a big snooze button, but most of all, it has a great seperate nap feature that you can set up to 2 hours & it doesn't interfere with the alarm setting. The setting buttons are so simple you can do it in your sleep, well, literally half asleep. Of course, it has a battery back-up & the numbers are huge so you can see them even blurry eyed in the middle of the night. I highly recommend this great clock. I liked it so much that bought two of them, just in case........

This is the only alarm clock I know of (at least in this price range) that has so many great features. I don't know who decided that the best amount of snooze time is 9 minutes which is the standard on almost every other clock I know of. This clock lets you set the snooze time to what YOU want. It has digital tuning that lets you find the station you want quickly and accurately. No more fiddling around trying to find that sweet spot. The digital tuner also lets you go to sleep to one station and wake up to another! (I only wish you could set the volume differently for sleep and wake. Unfortunately that's not possible.)

Another nice feature is that the sleep button holds the last setting. Most clocks set themselves for one hour as soon as you hit the button so if you set it for twenty minutes and then accidentally hit the sleep button again, you have the reset it for twenty minutes. On THIS clock it holds that twenty minute setting until you change it. It also lets you move backwards and forwards so if you miss the twenty you don't have to start over.

As far as the basics go, it has a large clear display, clear and crisp sound, and sharp tuning. My only complaint is that the small buttons are a bit uncomfortable to press. That shouldn't be a major issue though.

In short, I love this clock and highly recommend it!

Gave this to our daughter for her 6th. birthday, it is easy to use and the sound is quite good for a box this size. When the bass boost is used, even my music sounds pretty darn good. Quality seems good, not cheaply made, a good Sony product.

I had the precursor to this model and it followed me to three apartments. At one time or another it was in the kitchen, hanging from the rafters in the bathroom, in the bedroom as the alarm clock and much more. If you like to have music basicly everywhere and you're not in a position to even consider piping music around the house, this is the way to go. By the time it was stolen from the (overly) communal weight room in my condo's basement, it had served in every possible capacity. There were no broken buttons, cracked displays, non-working parts or other assundry defects you might expect after years of using something 90% plastic. Simple, solid and I can't say enough about it.

...I bought this originally because I wanted to be able to havemusic in the house wherever I was, without needing to buy a seperate stereo for the kitchen, the bedroom, and the living room (I love my music).

Great little boombox, needs slightly better bass but overall sound quality is very good. CDs have all played without a problem, nice features in being able to see where in a disc you are, set playback options (random, repeat, etc.). Radio reception is very good, half the time I don't even have to use the antenna. Can put in nine presets, I really like this option! Cassette player is also good, my major complaint with that is no reverse playback. That's a bummer, but otherwise the controls are all very well laid out, and the boombox isn't made of overly chintzy materials.

It's a really neat color and shape - sort of like a little donut or spaceship with a handle. Requires 4 AA batteries to run the clock when it's not plugged in, that was a pain the first time because I made all my presets then turned off the switch for the electrical socket by accident. Oops.

Has an alarm, and the coolest thing about the radio option is you can set the alarm music volume to be different from the sleep mode music volume. That way you can set music to play for up to an hour while you go to sleep at a nice low volume, then let it blast away at a higher volume when the alarm goes off. Also has a timer, so I carry this thing into the kitchen when I'm cooking.

Very compact, very portable, and everyone who comes over wants to play with it. Overall, definitely a good purchase and worth the money for a small, powerful boombox that you can carry from room to room.

I just purchased this Sony Boom Box, and it is great! It is a handsome design, but more importantly the sound is terrific. I am pleased in every way. I am seriously considering ordering an additional unit for elsewhere in the house.

Prefer this boom box to my Bose radio. Has a convenient remote and doubles as a clock radio with a sleep control. Like particularly the extended bass and the other five tone settings. Controls are up front and is CD front load with the tape on top. Although a chunky box, the design diminishes its thick look. Really worth the money.

I bought this to use at school to replace an old "cheapie" one that broke down after only a couple of years. Not wanting to make the same mistake twice, this time I looked for quality as well as value. It's simple to use, has great sound, is easy to carry around and doesn't take up much space on my desk. I couldn't ask for a better model to play my Spanish and French CD's and tapes on!

Cheap price, and the sound quality is surprisingly good! Recommended for anyone looking for a good quality walkman for a great price!

I didnt expect to get such good quality for the 10 bucks I spent. It looks good , and the sound quality is good, if not exceptional. For the money I spent I think I got a very good deal.

Excellent portable cassette/radio with great sound and features for the price. Radio has am/fm/tv/weather bands. Manually set 30 radio stations or use autoprogram feature to automatically scan and set stations. Also has exercise functions and stopwatch. Power light indicates when unit is on and battery strength. Base unit has lockout feature to prevent accidentally turning on unit or unintended changes to radio station. Headset has long cord with inline remote control (controls radio/tape volume, radio tuner, and presets). Remote also has lockout feature.

This is by far the best workout CD player on the market for the money. It has incredibley good sound and many times I prefer to listen to CD's in this than my expensive system...Puts you in a muscial trance while working out...Best buy for the money...

I bought this radio, thinking it would have average sound, like all of my other radio's that died after a few months. When I got this radio, I listened to it and the sound of my favorite FM station was awesome. I skipped around and all of the stations after that were clear. I have had this radio for months and months, and I am still completely satisfied. I highly recommend this cute radio!

What a cute body with cassette & radio. It is easy to carry wherever I go, I can enjoy my favorite music all the time. Price is very much reasonable, this is my best piece.

I never thought Cobra would make a decent radio but they have with this one. A big advantage over Motorola is the superior voice clarity! A host of other goodies such as a compass and weather radio are useful extras. The selectable power settings on GMRS is good. The range is good, I don't think any of these radios give you 5 miles and the best radio in terms of range and clarity were the original Motorolas FRS Talkabouts of the late 90's. Unfortunately, they ate batteries. I recommend this model of Cobra.

I researched GMRS radios for several weeks before recently purchasing the COBRA 1100 WX. I wanted a radio that would be useful in town and in the woods on runs and while hunting.

I selected the 1100WX for its claim of a 5 mile range and the NOAA alerts. I also had been advised that Cobra produced a reliable product. I found the manual very easy to read and quickly had the radios programmed for my use.

For several days I tried the radios on the way to work and back on the opposite side of town. I didn't have much luck after approximately 1.5 miles from home but this area is very hilly and there are industrial sites in town. This limited the range.

I tried them away from town. First on a 4 mile country run. At the 1/2 way point of 2 miles reception was difficult in the lowland but once I cleared the hill the reception was fine.

Next, I tried the reception at 5 miles to the parking lot at the state game lands. This was over very hilly terrain. The radios picked up a very clear signal. I ran up the mountain on the access road which is approximately 2 miles up to the top of the mountain. The signal was even better.

I would strongly recommend these radios for distances in town of l - 2 miles and outside of town from 2.5 - 5 miles. The voice activation option takes some getting used to, however, once programmed, they are simple enough for a 5 year old to use.

I saw all the other radios and i was amazed at how expensive they are, this one is very inexpensive and basic, but it does its job just fine. The reception is good, just like any other radio, the headphones are comfortable on the ear, and its lightweight, which means it wont bother you while exercising.

I've had my radio for about three years now and it's a pretty good value. The radio is quite light and is easy to carry while exercising. It comes with a belt clip or a special cord which allows you to hang the radio from your neck. Radio reception is pretty good on both AM and FM. Battery life is pretty good.
The included earphones are adequate, but you may find them to be a little uncomfortable for long periods of time as they are not "sculpted" to the shape of the ear. I personally use my own.
Overall, due to its light weight and good radio reception, this radio is highly recommended if you like to listen to the radio while exercising.

This is just speakers and a base. To work, you must also purchase the SkiFi receiver.

Very nice looking unit that plays satellite radio (XM), CD's (including ones you burn), and AM/FM radio. Highly recommended.