GPX R600B Portable AM/FM Radio with Line Input

• AM/FM Radio from GPX
• Analog Channel Control
• Built-in Speakers
• Built-in Handle
• Uses 3 size D Batteries (not included)
• Portable AM/FM radio
• Analog channel control with built-in speakers
• Runs with built-in AC power cable
• Also runs on 3 D batteries (sold separately)

Pros:

I bought the radio because it had the option to be either Battery or 120v AC operated and because it has a 1/8" audio input. The device automatically detects when a cord is plugged into it's input jack and the sound quality is acceptable. It has a functioning AM and FM radio which seems to have decent reception and the whole thing is lightweight.

Cons:

The first thing I noticed was that the radio is made out of cheap, easily scratched plastic (like something you could buy at a Dollar General for probably less). When I plugged it in to test it out, the second thing I noticed was that the AM/FM switch hardly functions. It gets stuck on AM and you have to play with it a bunch of times to get it to switch to FM. And the Third thing I noticed was that as you scan for stations with the tuner dial, none of the stations seem to come in at the indicated frequency. Not only do stations above 100mhz come in below the indicated "98", but many stations come in at completely random spots on the dial, like a station at 105.1 comes in across a quarter inch of the dial, and below a station at 101.3. And not that it's a huge deal (you can even tell just by looking at the picture online) but it's only Mono.

Notes:

I didn't pay for shipping because of amazon's Super-Saver shipping, and I hate the process of making returns so I'll be keeping this radio and using it for what I had intended to use it for. I just needed an inexpensive AC powered radio that I can also plug my iPhone into while I'm working on projects in the garage. It will be used, I won't care if anything happens to it, and it's extremely easy to take apart in case anything minor does happen to it that I'm able to repair. But I would consider this radio to be worth less than $10. I will be avoiding the GPX brand from now on.

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...the search continues. This radio didn't pick up ANY stations after I played around with it for hours. The volume button gets stuck, then all the sudden starts blasting static, annoying my neighbors. and when I do get a HINT of a on-air voice, I adjust the volume and it goes back to static.

Choose another radio.

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I will never buy any GPX product again. Customer service stinks, and if you need to return within warranty period, you have to pay for shipping which is half the price of the radio.

I am giving this one star, because it makea a nice paperweight.

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This is a very handy carry about portable radio. Just what I wanted and a good value for the price.

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Looking for a cheap radio to go fishing with and maybe listen to Mp3s...Radio is pretty much as advertised for a 10 buck radio. Doesn't pick up FM stations very well, but Ironically picks up AM very clear. The line input works; but sound quality stinks...If you're looking for an inexpensive desk or fishing radio; you might get by with this...But don't expect much. Please note: I do not blame the seller for the call a quality of the radio.I blame GPX... service was good and follow up was great. I intend on keeping the radio just to go fishing with.