Pocket Radio Mini AM FM Stereo Radio Portable Battery Operated Radio, Includes Headphones, with Back Clip and Signal Indicator, Operated by AAA Batteries for Hurricane,Walking,Running,J-985 by PRUNUS

Update May 20thThe company I order from responded right away when I contacted them about the problem with the radio tuner not working after 15mins. They tried some troubleshooting suggestions, but none worked. They offered a refund or new radio. They sent a new radio within days!!!Now that is customer service!!! So far the new radio is working fine.Original review AprilI've had this little radio since April. I put lithium batteries in it. I've used it 6 times and every time after about 15 to 20 minutes. The tuner quits working and then I shut it off and wait twenty minutes. It'll work for fifteen minutes and then the tuner stops working again. I checked the batteries with a voltmeter, and they are in great shape. I cannot say I recommend this little radio.

A few weeks ago, I was jolted by a small earthquake here in Southern California, so I naturally searched for my transistor radio to see if there was any news about the location and severity. However, I couldn’t find that radio, in spite of my frantic search for it. That’s when I went to Amazon to find a new one, and I was bewildered by the vast quantity and variety available for sale. I decided I wanted a small but simple one, without that bothersome antenna, or fancy digitized controls. I finally spotted the tiny Prunus J-985 model, which was a basic analog transistor radio, with no speakers, and where the provided earbuds also served as the antenna. It had an on/off switch, an AM/FM switch, a tuner wheel for selecting the stations, and a sound volume wheel. In other words, all the basics with no additional bells and whistles to add to the cost. It also had a metal clip for sturdy attachment to clothing. It was very light weight, and very small…about two thirds the size of a deck of cards, and all for only $17. Perfect!I read the accompanying blurb on the Amazon page, touting the features of this item, but like all such devices made in China these days, it sounded like it was written by a junior high school student who would have received a C- grade if it was a class project. But I decided to buy it anyway, because it also came with a DSP chip, That stands for Digital Signal Processor, which is supposed to be a chip primarily used in calculators. (I was sure it had its uses in radios as well.)When the gizmo arrived, I inserted two rechargeable AAA batteries, attached the earbuds, and began listening. (Tip: Buy a good pair of lengthy earbuds, e.g. from Sony, because the longer wire makes for clearer sound and the ear pieces are more comfortable.) Bottom line? The unit worked well. Quality of sound? About what you’d expect for a 17 dollar analog transistor radio. After all, “analog” means simple or usual, and that’s what the quality was…simple and usual. Actually, it was better than I expected, because it picked up almost every station in the surrounding geographic area. I even had a little trouble focusing the tuner wheel to the stations that I wanted because there were so many nearby stations broadcasting their diverse signals. I listen to my favorite AM stations when I’m in my car, but I don’t think I’ll be using my little Prunus, until there’s another earthquake or power outage, etc. Why? Because the number of sequential commercials on AM radio is a real turnoff. Give me Youtube, where you can zap the commercials after a few seconds. Can’t do that with a radio. Still, five stars for my cute little boom box.

Work ok

Great sound, reception and quality, doesn’t rove from channel. Perfect on my walks in the hills where I live. I listen to both FM and AM music.

It works great, easy to use and good sensitivity for its size. Battery life is really good. The clip on the back makes it convenient to use while working or walking. Only complaint and reason for not giving it 5 stars is that the timing knob has become loose after just a couple of months, which makes me question its durability.Update: the vendor contacted me based on my review and offered a refund. I requested a replacement instead, and a new one arrived a short time later. Amazing 5+ star service!

Works well.

Worst radio ever! Does not pick up at all and is a total waste of money!!

Great little radio works perfect for walking.