After reading some of these reviews on the PR-D5 I have to wonder whether they are talking about the same product. This is a fantastic radio, great value for the money, simple to operate and has great sound from its stereo speakers, sound that rivals way more expensive radios.There are no Bass and Treble adjustments on this radio but I find it is not needed. The balance is just right for me. The quality of the stereo sound is wonderful and rivals the sound from more expensive stereo systems. Remember, this is a portable unit, not a house Hi-Fi system.
I saw a review that said there were no AM stations that could be heard. There are three inputs with this radio that can be selected using the push button (labeled 'Step/Band') in the front: 1) FM 2) AM 3) Auxiliary (you can plug your iphone, ipad, etc, in and play it through the radio). If the input was at the AUX position then there wouldn't be any AM stations playing. The reviewer should carefully check to ensure that they didn't accidentally select the AUX position.
The PR-DE pulls in FM stations very clearly. In case you are picking up a weak FM station (station is far away from you) there is a Stereo/Mono switch on the side of the radio. Selecting the Mono setting will eliminate the hiss on weak stations. Very nice feature.So far I haven't had to extend the FM antenna, the stations I listen to were all coming in loud and clear! The PR-D5 is superior in picking up FM compared to the rest of the 'many' radios I own.
The AM ferrite antenna is built into the set. It doesn't use the telescoping antenna for AM. Just lay the radio flat and turn it to get the best sound. The Sangean PR-D5 has a 200 mm ferrite bar which is larger than the average radio has. This results in superior AM performance. One reviewer mentioned that they don't hear many stations during the daytime. That is the way AM propagation works. During the Daytime you will hear local AM stations well, The AM band comes 'alive' in the evening and you can hear stations from hundreds ( or more) miles away. The local stations reduce their power which also allows you to hear the other less powerful stations which are now in the clear. Not hearing AM stations in the daytime is not a radio problem, it's the way the AM band works.
I travel between upstate NY and Washington, DC and I love to listen to 880 AM WCBS New york station. In the evening it comes in load and clear from about 300 miles away. Many other DX (distance) stations can be heard throughout the AM band during the evening hours. This radio does a great job in picking them up. Because it's a portable, the PR-D5 can be rotated to get the best sound on AM. If this was a bigger tabletop radio that would not be so easy or feasible to do. It's a portable but the sound is comparable to a big tabletop radio. Rich tones and great stereo from the two built in speakers. To test this out, find a classical music FM stereo station and listen yourself. It's a beautiful sound for just a $60 radio.
Setting the time on the built in clock is very simple to do. The easiest way is to tune to a FM station that is broadcasting in RDS (Radio Data System). You can tell because the display will have text scrolling about the radio station that is currently selected. Once a RDS FM station is playing then press and hold the 'CT/Display' button (on the front of the radio) for two seconds and it will update the time from the radio station. Couldn't be easier! You can also set in manually by pressing and holding the tuning knob for 2 sections. When doing this the hour display will blink and you can turn the tuning knob to advance the hours. Press the tuning knob one more time and you can adjust the minutes, press it again to exit out.
Once the clock/time is set you can set the alarm to wake to music. you can also set the radio to turn off after playing for a set time (sleep mode). Once the clock is set it continues to display. You can see the time display if there is any light in the room. You can also press the 'CT/Display' button to have the display line lighted for about 10 seconds. Not having the display lit all the time is not a problem. That would unnecessarily drain the battery and is not really needed. With any ambient light in the room, the display can be read just fine.
The Sangean PR-D5 takes 6 'C' type batteries or you can use the included wall plug. If you use Alkaline batteries, they will last a very long time. The manual says 70 hours of play. I have gone several months without having to change the battery. I also purchased a 12 pack of C Alkaline batteries for about a dollar a piece, total of $12. If the batteries last 3 months then that is about .13 cents a day for the added advantage of being ready for a power outage and the flexibility of easily moving the radio from room to room at will without needing to unplug and replug the wall power supply. You can also use rechargeable batteries which work fine but are not as powerful and will not last as long as Alkalines. The rechargeable C type batteries are not cheap plus you need to also purchase a recharger and recharge the batteries (which can take several hours, depending on your charger). I prefer to just buy the alkalines, since they last over three months.
The PR-D5 does not have a carrying handle but I don't see that as a problem. The radio, even with the 6 'C' batteries loaded is not that heavy and you can easily pick it up to move it from room to room.
If you are in the market for a portable AM/FM radio and you are looking for a well-made (constructed), affordable radio that delivers on quality sound, picks up FM and AM stations from hundreds of miles away and does it well, then for $60 this is a no-brainer. Great radio!
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Established in 1974, SANGEAN Electronics has been engineering and manufacturing world band radios, portable pocket radio equipment, and other advanced audio equipment for over 40 years.
SANGEAN Electronics has established a reputation for manufacturing the highest quality and performance products in the consumer electronics industry. We’ll continue to strive for the best to achieve maximum success for our customers.
AM/FM-Stereo RBDS Digital Tuning Portable Radio
SANGEAN PR-D5
SANGEAN PR-D5, a lightweight but powerful radio is powered by the included AC adapter or 6 "C" batteries with digital tuning system making sure precision tuning. 10 Memory Presets of 5 AM and 5 FM stations offer easy access over a large LCD display that can be easily seen from afar. The “Auto Seek” finds your active stations automatically to save you all the hassle. PR-D5 is the last portable radio you will ever need.
- 10 Station Presets (5 AM/5 FM)
- Easy to Read LCD Display with Backlight
- Digital Tuning System
- Excellent Reception and Stereo Audio Performance
- Stereo/Mono Switch
- Station Auto Seeking
- Alarm by Radio or HWS (Humane Wake System) Buzzer
- 200mm Ferrite AM Antenna Bar to Allow Best AM Reception
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10 Memory Preset Stations (5 AM/5 FM)10 station presets of 5 AM and 5 FM stations are available for easy access. Now, fill your presets with the Auto Seek function, PR-D5 will find your active stations automatically to save you from all the hassles. |
Easy to Read LCD Display with BacklightAn easy-to-read LCD display shows you station and time. The backlit segment-style LCD screen measures 3.2" x 0.8" can be effortless seen and read even from across the room. |
Stereo Audio Speaker System for All Your Other Portable Digital PlayersPR-D5 has a built-in stereo speaker system for optimal enjoyment. It also comes with an AUX port for you to listen to your favorite tunes from your phone or other portable digital music players through its powerful stereo speakers. |
200mm Ferrite AM Antenna Bar to Allow Best AM ReceptionThe AM band utilizes SANGEAN's 200mm Ferrite AM antenna bar for the best AM reception where a 26.5" adjustable telescopic FM antenna offers excellent FM reception. |
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| power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Battery &AC Power Supply | AC, DC |
| supported bands | AM/FM | FM | AM/FM/SW | 1-Band | AM/FM | FM, AM |
| connectivity tech | Auxiliary | Bluetooth | — | Auxiliary | AM FM | IR, Bluetooth, USB |
| hardware interface | headphone | usb | 3 5 mm audio | headphone | 3 5 mm audio | usb, 3 5 mm audio |
| display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | — | LCD |
| power rating | 200 watts | 14 watts | 2 watts | — | — | 7 watts |
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noirmas
Buena recepción
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Still enjoy this quality radio after 7-Years of use
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Two precautions and enjoy clear sound.
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Eugene Kotyk
Very good reception, easy to use presets, quality build, attractive.
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Sudheendra Rao
Good product
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