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Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 48 reviews

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    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

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75%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the Portable AM/FM Shortwave Radio for its ease of use, sound quality, digital tuning, and reasonable price. While many appreciate the radio's simple controls and pleasant sound for AM/FM stations, some customers have expressed concerns regarding its reception capabilities.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Economical short wave radio

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an economical short wave radio for the money. Nothing fancy but does an adequate job.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Product Expert
      Posted .

      Thank you so much for your review! Enjoy!

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Portable am/fm shortwave radio

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is a great little radio- great sound quality - can’t beat the price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Small Radio

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ok radio for the price but even though the radio stations show digitially on the face, the tuner is still dial/analog... wish it had buttons 0 to 9 to be able to punch in station directly, instead

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought it for the drive in theater so I can be outside in my chair watching the movie and it worked out great for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GPX Portable AM/FM Shortwave Radio

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a gift for my husband. He was very pleased with it. He claims it is working just as he expected. He really likes it very much.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    HAPPY MOMENTS!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product was well worth the small investment. The excellent reception, ease-of-use, and AC adaptability, brought happy moments to a mundane environment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A+ AM FM radio

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Straightforward AM FM digital shortwave radio. Well built, compact, portable, and great reception across all local and hgih range bands. Battery or power cord, and exactly what you need for those looking for basic radio listening

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Radio

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little radio for when the power goes out. Easy to operate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great radio for indoors or out in the yard!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to tune in station...good sound...looks great...good size...excellent buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    OK but not great.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not impressed with the power to pickup channels or the ease of tuning into channels.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Product Expert
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      Charles- I am sorry to read this, if you would like to tell us more about your experience, please reach out to us at [email protected].

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMAZING STORE

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    AN AMAZING PRODUCT, AND AN EVEN MORE AMAZING STORE

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Don't expect much

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sound quality is fair, picks up background hum, lacks power. Spend a few more bucks and go for better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Product Expert
      Posted .

      We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. The feedback you provided is very valuable and has been passed on to our development team to address this issue.

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Antenna came out Stations hard to get clear sound I should have brought back in time

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GPX Portable AM/FM Shortwave Radio- Black

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Outstanding radio. Great for indoors and outdoors.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Product Expert
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      Thank you so much for the review. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the product.

  • Cons mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Portable piece of sh…

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very poor reception, i think is broken, need to kick it to function. Piece of sh… Its like my second pirchase of a portable radio.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    radio

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    use it at the pool -sound is fantastic - glad it was a gift to me

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Does not get weak AM stations

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality and sound but poor selection of weak AM stations.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Stay away from this

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolute garbage...period. Nothing worked on this piece of garbage.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love Radios

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I come from the 8 track age and still love radios. This one works great. Love it on my desk at work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Radio

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent customer service great job the product was great

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Product Expert
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      Thank you for the review. We love hearing from you and appreciate your business!

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