Coby CX789 Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Dual Alarms, silver

by Coby

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.6 x 8.7 x 5.6 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0013U7OB4
• Item model number: CX789
• Batteries: 3 D batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,642 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #95 in Home & Kitchen > Home Décor > Clocks > Alarm Clocks > Electronic Alarm Clocks
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Coby CX789 Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Dual Alarms, NOAA weather alert(turns on automatically to broadcast weather advisories), digital AM/FM tuner, digital LCD display, clock and dual alarm timers, high-performance telescopic antenna, integrated 3" dynamic speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack, 3-way power with AC/DC operation, silver

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Attractive price for digital tuning..but.., November 20, 2008

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MichaelJohn (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coby CX789 Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Dual Alarms, silver (Electronics)

This is a good deal for it's price- digital tuning with preset buttons- AM/FM/NOAA. There is a problem using the AC power (with supplied AC power cord)- when powered with AC the LED panel fades to almost unreadable! I decided to buy a second unit to see if another would have the same problme: yes! Thus, there is a defect when operating on AC power, so I don't recommend using AC power. However, operating on batteries is ok- no fading of the LED panel. Also, operating on DC adapter also tested and works ok (DC power adapter is not provided- I got one at Radio Shack: AC-TO-DC POWER ADAPTER 1.5-15VDC, 300ma and set it for 4.5 DCV)

Everything else works ok- and this is the style of radio I wanted, and there are no others like this at this price. I now have three units. This has digital tuning with quick change preset buttons and a volume knob on the right side, which is very nice! The LED panel has black letters on a non-lighted background and is hard to read- ignore the bright LED panel you see in the pic-it does not look like that! However there is a light button that lights up for 6 seconds and helps you read it better. Reception is fine for local stations, which provide good clear speaker sound, with no noise.

It's fine if you are looking for a very inexpensive digital radio, (I found nothing cheaper in this style) but you may have the AC power problem I have, and you will have to get the Radio Shack DC power adapter (4.5v, 300ma), or just use 3 D-size batteries.

UPDATE 4/7/09: Robert Lambert discovered the solution to using the AC power cord. There is an AC switch inside the battery compartment that is set on 220v when I received all three of my radios. Simply set the switch on 110v (for USA) and presto! AC power cord works fine! No need to purchase DC adapter! This power switch is not described in the instructions and I even called Coby support about my problem and they didn't mention the switch! Thankyou Robert for the info! I can't change rating, if I could I now rate this radio 4.5 stars!

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My husband's favorite radio, January 11, 2009

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R. Lankswert (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coby CX789 Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Dual Alarms, silver (Electronics)

My husband has to have a radio with him wherever he is working (in the yard, in the tool room, and especially during a Louisville basketball game). He looked everywhere for one that would fit his needs. He wanted a digital readout on his radio so as to know when he was on a particular station. It also has an alarm and clock. The first time we ordered, the radio did not work well. It had a lot of static. We called to return it and instead ordered another to replace it. I am glad we did because the new one is terrific and works great. Amazon.com made it easy to return the one and replaced it the next day with one that works. Thank Amazon.com.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor reception, display off, July 6, 2009

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W. Wang "WW" (NH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coby CX789 Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Dual Alarms, silver (Electronics)

Noisy reception even on strong stations. Noise free only near the window. Frequency display is off by 100kHz.

I'm returning it to Amazon.