Features

• Receives Instant 24 Hour Weather and Marine Forecast on All 7 Weather Band Frequencies
• Storm Alert Alarm, Battery Low Indicator
• Headphone Jack, Carrying Strap, Rotary Telescopic Antenna
• Power:4 x ‘AA’ Batteries (Not included), AC Adaptor Included
• Size: 4-3/8”(H) x 7”(W) x 1-1/2”(D)

Features

• 7 NOAA weather channels with SAME local alerts
• Receives 79 messages including Amber Alert and 911 call outage
• Automatically sounds a loud alert siren when emergency conditions occur in set area
• NIST atomic auto-set clock
• AC operation

Reviews (9)

The new radio finally works properly
This is a terrible product.Had I seen the reviews now available, I would never have purchased it.The radio does nothing that it says it will do - except broadcast manually.None of the auto features work properly.The radio goes off with false alarms without any reason and in times of real weather warnings, it never goes off.I returned it for repairs 6 weeks ago and was told it would take 4-6 weeks.Today I was told it would take another 4-6 weeks.That means they don't have a clue on how to fix it.Save your money and don't buy First Alert products!
First Alert Disappointment
This was my first weather radio purchase. Having recently moved to the Florida coast I figured it would be a good investment for storm preparedness. When selecting a product I relied on the First Alert name.
Design Flaw - "Radio reception error"
This radio should be taken off the market. The other reviewers are absolutely right. It constantly alarms (usually in the middle of the night) with "Radio Reception Error" message yet there is nothing in the manual about this. Not a clue as to what the problem might be or how to reset or disable it. You have to unplug the device and remove the batteries to reset it and it comes back again within hours. The customer service was no help. All they said was that I would have to send the radio in to them to have it repaired. A brand new radio just out of the box? I don't think so. It is being returned to Amazon for a refund. Too bad, if I could have just turned that one alarm off or disabled it everything else about this radio worked great. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Sangean ATS-404 digital AM/FM stereo receiver is a portableshortwave radio with a built-in digital clock. This radio can receive anexpanded number of radio frequencies, which makes it an ideal radio for eitherurban or rural use.Read more

Features

• AM/FM and stereo shortwave reception
• 45 memory presets
• Illuminated 12/24-hour display
• Repeating beep alarm; volume increases every 15 seconds for 1 minute
• Carrying case and stereo earbuds included

Reviews (15)

Product didn't last very long
I bought the Sangean ATS-404 for my wife for Christmas 2004. I found the sound output rather amazing for such a small package. AM reception wasn't great but adequate. FM was fine. SW left much to be desired. My wife was born and raised in Africa and I bought this radio with the idea she might pickup stations from South Africa or Kenya. We could get very few stations at all and none from Africa.
Good for the casual listener - better radios out there for the $$
Hi folks its Vince the radioman . I have a large selection of radios and love to do compares and share my thoughts. This radio is good for the casual listener who doesn't want to spend a lot of money but would like to hear some SW along with AM/FM . The FM section is the best part of this radio .The AM section is filled with images and noise for the DXers out there . For local AM its pretty good.The built in sound and sound slection modes are surpisingly good. The overall construction and quality is fair at best and the radio is a battery hog . The SW section is fair. If you want to hear the big broadcasters , ok , anything else is static. There is no fine tuning . The YB300 and the Eton e 100 are far better for tuner sensativity and battery life.Its not a bad radio but others are better. How about 2 and half stars.

Great radio for the money!
This radio is the best of its type for the money. The Sangean 505 gives you SSB and a nice fine-tuning knob, but it is considerably more expensive, and also quite a big larger. If all you want is a good, small, AM/FM, basic shortwave radio with a speaker and memory, you can't beat this.Read more

Subjects:  1. Personal, ast-404, at-404, ats-40    2. Portable Stereos, 404    3. Radios, short wave, ats404, ast404    4. am and fm, reciever, sangen, sangaen    5. sangeane   

Editorial Review

With a dependable hand-crank power generator that powers the unit's AM/FM/Shortwave radio, built-in LED flashlight, cell phone charger and emergency siren, the lightweight and portable Etón FR250 is an excellent and economical choice for anyone in the market for a radio that can be relied on in emergencies or in environments where there are limited power sources.Read more

Features

• Emergency Hand-Crank Power Generator
• 7 shortwave bands, plus AM and FM bands; double-white LED flashlight and flashing red LED
• 3.5 mm cell phone charger output jack (includes other plugs); built-in siren for emergencies
• 4 power options; hand-crank generator, 3 AA batteries, AC adapter (not included), or NiMH battery pack
• 2.5-inch speaker and 3.5 mm headphone jack; 6.7 x 6.25 x 2.5 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Features

• Monitors U.S. Emergency All Hazards, and Emergency Alert Systems (EAS) weather bulletins, warnings, & forecasts
• Receives all National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association (NOAA) reports, which provides all available emergency advisories on tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, floods, evacuations, civil danger warnings and more
• Perfect gift for hikers, backpackers, outdoor enthusiasts, extreme sports fanatics, weekend adventurers, boating enthusiasts, campers, or those who work outside
• Flexible programming -select Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) broadcasts in up to 6 different counties
• 100 Decibel audio alarm with visual alert signal

Editorial Review

The Sony ICF-SW40 World Band receiver radio lets you listen to a wide range of frequencies at home and abroad, including long wave and short wave frequencies up to 26,100 kHz. The world time travel clock radio with digital synthesized tuner lets you listen to a drift-free range of stereo radio stations, choosing from a wide variety of radio talk and music programming. Small and compact in design and weighing less than a pound, the Sony World Bandradio easily packs into your luggage or carryon bag.Read more

Features

• AM (LW, MW, SW) and FM reception
• Digital synthesized tuner
• Easy dial tuning
• 20 random preset stations
• Tunes in 1-kHz steps

Reviews (5)

Horrible Radio
It has absolutely no front end filters. All the noise existing around penetrates it. In the result, it receives noise, not signal. Strong chugging when you try to scan with the side tuning wheel. Odd entry from Sony ...Not bad, nice tuner
Hello folks , its Vince the radioman . I have been a collector and buff for many years and I love to do compares . This is an odd radio . Its digital with an analog feel , not really . It has a very strange display window that is supposed to act like an analog dial . I findall the window data very hard to read. The radio's good points are that it is light weight and the Sony tuner is always the best part of the Sony radio product . The sound quality is only fair both from the built in speaker and the phones. There is no external antenna jack , for this price there should have been one. I find the controls a little overly sensative and the radio seems to have a mind of its own ( changes stations sometimes at will)....but , I will say again the tuner is very good . Buy it if you get a sale only!

Very happy with this radio
All I wanted was a radio with good reception, no need for headphones, and preset channels so that I could listen to NPR and the Red Sox game at work.To my surprise, this was pretty difficult to find - it seemed that therewas no happy medium between the lower end clock radio / walkmans and themini boomboxes with CD players, tape recorders, etc attached to them.AllI wanted was a radio that acted as nothing but a radio, but did it well.Read more

Subjects:  1. short wave, worldband, short wave, shortwave    2. icfsw-40, icfsw4, icf-ws40, ic-fsw40    3. icfs40, icf-s40, reciever radio, sonie, soni    4. soney, sone, sonee, sonny, sw40, sw-40    5. ICFSW40, ifcsw40, ifc-sw40, icf-40   

Editorial Review

When a blackout strikes, will you be ready? Thanks to the Etón FR100 Blackout Buddy, the answer is a resounding yes. Simply plug the FR100 into an AC outlet and as soon as power is cut, the unit automatically shines to the rescue with a brilliant beam of light that illuminates the area.Read more

Features

• Provides emergency light and AM/FM radio when the power goes out
• Integrated AC plug charges built-in battery
• Unit automatically engages when power is cut
• Blue backlit digital display shows radio frequency, time of day, alarm wake-up time
• Includes earphone jack

Reviews (2)

Techman
I purchased this radio and charged it for two full days and got 10 minutes of listening pleasure. I called their 800 number to find out what was wrong. They indicated that I am supposed to charge it for 3 days (The booklet fails to mention how long to charge it yet has instructions in many different languages for your convenience). I did that, and enjoyed a full 75 minutes of play time.This was far from their 4 hours estimated play time. I returned it to the reseller and got another figuring it was a fluke. Charged it in great anticipation, and got about 70 minutes of play time for 3 days of charging. I called the 800 number again. Eton offered to replace it, but I had to pay for the shipping. I didn't think that was fair and tried to return it to the local reseller after my 30 days from the original sale was up. Luckilly the reseller took the radio back and refunded my money. Two bad radios just a fluke? Maybe so. But why penalize the the customer and ask him to eat the cost of shipping to fix Eton's problem? Plus the design is such that the bottom of the radio is rounded and the unit cannot stand up on its own. Eton said it is meant to be left in the electrical outlet. During a "blackout", I'd want it to be portable and set it just about anywhere. Go figure.

Crap, just crap.
This is honestly the worst radio ever. The day I opened it I instantly noticed a horrible smell coming from the unit itself. It really smells like ass.
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Editorial Review

With a dependable hand-crank power generator that powers the unit's AM/FM/Shortwave radio, built-in LED flashlight, cell phone charger and emergency siren, the lightweight and portable Etón FR250 is an excellent and economical choice for anyone in the market for a radio that can be relied on in emergencies or in environments where there are limited power sources.Read more

Features

• Emergency Hand-Crank Power Generator
• 7 shortwave bands, plus AM and FM bands; double-white LED flashlight and flashing red LED
• 3.5 mm cell phone charger output jack (includes other plugs); built-in siren for emergencies
• 4 power options; hand-crank generator, 3 AA batteries, AC adapter (not included), or NiMH battery pack
• 2.5-inch speaker and 3.5 mm headphone jack; 6.7 x 6.25 x 2.5 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Editorial Review

If you're looking for a solid pocket radio, and you think you might enjoy tuning in broadcasts from around the globe, then the Etón E100 might be the choice for you. As the kid brother to the acclaimed E10, this radio packs lots of value and lets you listen to stations near and far. Plus, it offers a convenient, pocket-sized way to bring clear AM/FM, and limited shortwave radio reception anywhere you go.Read more

Features

• Very compact, full-featured digital shortwave radio
• Bright, backlit LCD screen; independent fine-tuning control knob
• Tunes AM/FM and shortwave signals
• Auto-scan function; 200 programmable station memories
• Digital alarm clock with sleep timer

Reviews (11)

Poor Performer
I have 2 other SW radios with a lower price than this one and the reception for each is much better. Disappointed.

SUPER radio!
This radio works great!It's compact and sturdy.It has a lot of nice features.The best one is the reception and digital tuning.I have a favorite station on FM that is difficult to receive.It's frequency is too close to a more powerful station.This radio can single out my favorite weaker station.I love it!

Quality, small size, performs
I use this radio mostly for newstalk; especially late at night with earphones so it doesn't bother my spouse. I like the configuration for station presets, and the simple "sleep timer power-on arrangement" which makes this radio easy to operate in the dark. Nice backlight when needed too.
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Editorial Review

Get the best of both worlds: A modern and high-performance field radio combined with classic styling, rugged construction, and military-style controls. The Etón S350DLB Deluxe AM/FM Shortwave Radio also features highly sensitive and selective analog tuner circuitry that ensures reliable, accurate tuning across the AM, FM, and shortwave bands. Other features include a large, full-range speaker for clear sound; a line-level output; separate bass, treble, and RF gain controls; and wide and narrow bandwidth filter controls. All this and more is contained in a case that's only 10.5 inches wide and weighs under 4 pounds. It's a great way to tune in to local and international news, music, and sports wherever you roam.Read more

Features

• FM-Stereo; AM; Shortwave (3000-28000 KHz)
• Clock With Selectable 12/24 Hr. Format And Adjustable Sleep Timer
• Set Clock And Alarm While Radio Plays
• Main Tuning Knob And Independent Fine-Tuning Control
• Power Source: 4 D Or AA Cells (not included) Or AC Adapter (included)

Reviews (2)

If You Can Have Only One Radio
Every house should have a Grundig S350 Deluxe. Big, brawny, "grabbing" in all the hard-to-get stations with ease, championing a big antenna that says this radio means serious business, the Grundig S350 Deluxe version, is a bigger, better version of the old Grundig S350. The speaker on the Deluxe is bigger and brighter. Whereas your fancy digital preset radios often sound like tin, the Grundig S350 DL has depth. Is it a perfect radio? No. You don't have presets in spite of the digital read-out. You get a little AM overload. Here in Los Angeles I get overload on 1150 so that I'm listening to two shows at once. Also the cheaper (and cheaper built) GE Superradio boasts an internal AM ferrite antenna twice the size and as a result gets slightly better AM.
Same cheap junk as Grundig S350 !

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Editorial Review

Get the best of both worlds: A modern and high-performance field radio combined with classic styling, rugged construction, and military-style controls. The Etón S350DLR Deluxe AM/FM Shortwave Radio also features highly sensitive and selective analog tuner circuitry that ensures reliable, accurate tuning across the AM, FM, and shortwave bands. Other features include a large, full-range speaker for clear sound; a line-level output; separate bass, treble, and RF gain controls; and wide and narrow bandwidth filter controls. All this and more is contained in a case that's only 10.5 inches wide and weighs under 4 pounds. It's a great way to tune in to local and international news, music, and sports wherever you roam.Read more

Features

• FM-Stereo; AM; Shortwave (3000-28000 KHz)
• Clock With Selectable 12/24 Hr. Format And Adjustable Sleep Timer
• Set Clock And Alarm While Radio Plays
• Main Tuning Knob And Independent Fine-Tuning Control
• Power Source: 4 D Or AA Cells (not included) Or AC Adapter (included)

Reviews (2)

If You Can Have Only One Radio
Every house should have a Grundig S350 Deluxe. Big, brawny, "grabbing" in all the hard-to-get stations with ease, championing a big antenna that says this radio means serious business, the Grundig S350 Deluxe version, is a bigger, better version of the old Grundig S350, eliminating some of the "drift" problems of the earlier model. The speaker on the Deluxe is bigger and brighter. Whereas your fancy digital preset radios often sound like tin, the Grundig S350 DL has depth. Is it a perfect radio? No. You don't have presets in spite of the digital read-out. You get a little AM overload. Here in Los Angeles I get overload on 1150 so that I'm listening to two shows at once. Also the cheaper (and cheaper built) GE Superradio boasts an internal AM ferrite antenna twice the size and as a result gets slightly better AM.
Same cheap junk as Grundig S350 !

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Features

• 120-channel mobile CB unit with detachable control panel
• 40 AM, 40 USB, and 40 LSB channels, plus built-in 10-channel weather monitor
• Black matrix LCD display with multiple readouts
• Battery-powered memory retains data for up to 100 hours
• Noise blanker, RF gain, and coarse/fine tuning

Reviews (5)

broke in two months
I was attracted to the features of this radio, but i should have listend to the reviews. The detchable face broke in a couple of months.

Midland, Not Listening
I recently purchased a new 79-290, (August 05). I have not had the unit long enough to make an accurate review about it, because the face plate locking mechanism broke almost immediately. (About 45 min worth of listening time, plus one operation of the face plate.)This failure renders the unit completely useless, which is the whole idea behind a detachable face security, to prevent theft. However, the weakness of this particular part of the unit is a major problem. Apparently, this is not a new problem. After checking around, there are quite a few occurrances of this problem. One reveiw I read was in december several years ago. Midland is not "On The Air" on this design failure. There were other quirks I noticed also, which matched the same descriptions as the early december complaints. I guess I was mistaken that Midland's QC people would have proactively solved this problem by now, they have certainly had enough years of time. If their engineers are not capable of correcting this problem, then here's a solution: Make the locking swing arm, or what ever you call it, out of metal, instead of plastic. I have owned several detachable face radios, and none of them ever had problems with the face doc's. Yours is an example of what you don't do. I was impressed by the small size, it's overall set-up, front facing mic port. The unit does have some other little oddities that I would change, but it's very usable. But this thing with the face plate is full turn -off. Midland, "TURN ON YOUR EARS", This could be an excellent unit.

Watch out Galaxy and Cobra
This radio presents a real threat to the Cobra and Galaxy brands. I have worked on radios since the early 70s and have yet to find one of this quality at anywhere near this kind of price.
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Subjects:  1. 75822    2. Citizen Band (CB)    3. Portable    4. Radios    5. 2-Way Radio (Two way, 2Way, 2 way, Walky Talky, Walkie Talkie)    6. CB (Citizen Band)   

Editorial Review

In addition to being a handy AM/FM radio for general use, Midland's WR10 Weather/Hazard Alert Radio also receives all seven NOAA weather/hazard channels, so you're always up-to-date on weather information. If you are listening to the radio, the WR10 will automatically switch to the local weather broadcast when an alert tone is transmitted. The radio can be used anywhere, providing a telescoping antenna for improved reception in remote locations and an AC power adapter. It uses a 9-volt battery for portable power support, which is not included. ... Read more

Features

• Portable weather/hazard alert radio
• Receives all 7 NOAA channels
• Instant weather information 24 hours a day
• Weather alert siren
• AM/FM radio reciever

Reviews (5)

This is not a very good radio.
I live about 40 miles from our NOAA broadcast station. For this radio to pick up thier broadcast, I have to hold the radio in my hands and face it South. Very often it puts out a growling noise that totally drowns out any broadcast that I may be trying to listen to. I've always been happy with Midland products, but they have themselves a lemon here. Spend your money on something else.

WR10notformobilehomes
I purchased this WR 10 at Walmart's for $29.00. AM and FM reception is fine, but no weather reception at all inside a mobile home. I'll be returning mine, as I do live in a mobile home, too much metal I suppose. I tried in in every room and nothing!! But take it outside and it works fine.

Wal-Mart Almost Giving Them Away
My local Wal-Mart store in Naples, Florida is selling Midland WR-10 Weather Radios for two bucks ($2.00) each! (The radio originally sold for about 30 bucks at Wal-Mart). Read more

Subjects:  1. NOAA, weather   

Editorial Review

The remanufactured Eton Grundig FR200 emergency radio is the entry-level shortwave radio in Eton's line of emergency radios. With a dependable hand-crank power generator that powers the unit's AM/FM/shortwave tuner and a built-in LED flashlight, the lightweight and portable Grundig FR200 is an economical choice for anyone in the market for a radio that can be relied on in emergencies or in environments with limited power sources. Read more

Features

• Compact emergency radio designed for power outages, camping, and more
• Hand crank recharges built-in NiMH battery; also works with AC adapter (included)
• Tunes AM, FM, and 12 shortwave bands; built-in white LED emergency flashlight
• Handy carrying strap; sleek gold color; measures 6.5 x 5.75 x 2.25 inches (W x H x D)
• Remanufactured to like-new condition; 1-year warranty

Editorial Review

If you're looking for a solid pocket radio, and you think you might enjoy tuning in broadcasts from around the globe, then the remanufactured Grundig Mini 300 might be the choice for you. This radio doesn't have the powerful features and reception of a higher-end shortwave radio, such as Eton's E1XM, but it does offer a convenient, pocket-sized way to bring clear AM/FM and limited shortwave radio reception with you wherever you go. Read more

Features

• Portable yellow mini radio with AM, FM, and shortwave tuning
• Long-range antenna for receiving distant broadcasts; receives 7 shortwave bands
• LCD display shows frequency, time, sleep time, and sleep/alarm icons
• Headphone jack and carrying case; measures 2.5 x 4.5 x 0.75 inches (W x H x D)
• Remanufactured to like-new condition; 1-year warranty

Editorial Review

Get round-the-clock, up-to-the-minute weather and hazardous-conditionsinformation with Midland's compact handheld weather/hazard radio. It comes withSAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) technology, which gives you the option ofhearing only those warnings directed at your local area.