Coby CX-96 All Weather Sport PLL AM/FM Radio with Arm Band

by Coby

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 1 x 3 inches ; 5.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007SM8OG
• Item model number: CX-96
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,460 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #24 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Radios > Shortwave Radios
  • #63 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > Radios
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Coby CX-96 all weather sports radio is the perfect companion for your workout. Whether you're in the gym lifting weights, out for a run or walk, or stretching out before or after a game, the CX-96 AM/FM radio lets you keep up with the latest news and traffic reports, follow your favorite sports teams, or just listen to whatever music station you're in the mood for. Lightweight and compact, the CX-96 runs on two "AAA" batteries and comes with a detachable armband that lets you hang it securely on your arm, where it won't interfere with your movements.

A sensitive digital tuning dial helps you find the best reception possible, while the 20 presets let you find your stations in a snap. The CX-96 also features the Dynamic Bass Boost System (DBBS) to let you enjoy those pulsating lower frequencies, as well as a digital clock. Lightweight earphones are included to give you stereo sound. With all these features coming in such a small radio, the CX-96 is an AM/FM radio that will keep you connected to the airwaves and your day on schedule no matter what you're doing.

Product Description

radio; mini; clock; cd; player; tape; player; fm; am; time

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

54 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The arm band is NOT sewn wrong!, April 24, 2008

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Ed and Ellen Harrison (Beaverton, OR) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Coby CX-96 All Weather Sport PLL AM/FM Radio with Arm Band (Electronics)

Many people have said the arm band is sewn wrong. IT iS NOT. (e.g. "The arm band was a puzzle, all the velcro patches were on the same side which would not allow wrap around strapping so I had to glue a patch on the opposite side at the appropriate location and it works like it should.").

I thought so too, at first. Then I figured out how it works and it is really easy to use and comfortable.

If you put the radio down on its face you are looking at the velcro band as it crosses behind the radio. Your instinct is to stick this on your arm and try to wrap the strap completely around your arm. If you do this, the velcro will not stick and you will think the product is broken.

Instead, grab the velcro band in the center and LIFT it up so it forms a loop. You can now see the back of the radio (in fact part of the radio forms about 1/3 of the circumference of the loop). Insert your arm into the loop. Now grab the end of the strap on one end, turn it back around on itself and stick it to the strap. Repeat for the other side.

The trick is to recognize that your arm touches the back of the radio. The velcro does NOT wrap 360-degrees around your arm.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Digital Radio for the Price, January 20, 2006

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Dandelion Fog (CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Coby CX-96 All Weather Sport PLL AM/FM Radio with Arm Band (Electronics)

Pros:
This is my 4th portable digital radio. I live in a small city. I feel both of its FM and AM receptions are good, especially the AM because of radio's small size. I can find many stations and can lock them easily. I use it while I drive (no radio in my car) and when I walk. The volume is loud enough. I haven't tried its arm band.

Cons:
1. Its preset station selection button only lets you go upward. With 10 presets each for FM and AM, it may take you a few more pushes to get back to your last preset station.
2. The Hold switch protrudes from radio's body, so it's turned to Hold "accidentally" quite often in my pocket. Small annoyance.
3. One of my favorite AM music stations, only this one, sounds distorted somehow.
4. Of course, its earbugs are useless because they keep slipping out my ears.

Overall:
It's a good digital AM/FM radio for $15.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great radio for the price ^_^, January 12, 2007

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Mr. T - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Coby CX-96 All Weather Sport PLL AM/FM Radio with Arm Band (Electronics)

If you are looking for a cheap FM/AM radio, this is the one.
Reception was my most concern when I was shopping for a radio. I received this radio today and it has a pretty decent reception both FM and AM, actually better than my old Sony which I bought for $35 (very disappointed). I live in Oakland, CA and work in Novato, CA. I've tested both places. Since Novato is a bit furture away from San Francisco area, the reception is a bit weak especially when I got inside the building, however, it works great when I tried it in Oakland (which closer to San Francisco) I got pretty good signal from both FM/AM in and outside the building. The head phone that comes w/ the unit is so so. I use my better headphones that I bought awhile back and it sounds great!

Overall this radio good if 1. the reception is your major concern 2. you don't want to spend over $20.