Coby Mini FM Scanner Radio with Neck Strap CX61

by Coby

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 4 inches ; 3.8 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: B000BICOO6
• Item model number: CX-61
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,685 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #20 in Electronics > Security & Surveillance > Radio Scanners
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 12, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

No matter where you are, the Coby CX-61 mini FM radio with neck strap lets you keep up with the latest news and traffic reports or just listen to the music station you're in the mood for. Extremely sleek and compact, with dimensions of just 1 x 3.5 x 1-inches, the CX-61 runs on two "AAA" batteries and hangs comfortably around your neck, letting you keep your hands free when you are running errands or just going out for a walk. A sensitive FM scanner and digital radio display help you find the best reception possible, and a built-in light lets you read the station settings at any time of day. Lightweight earphones are included to give you stereo sound without having to worry about disturbing others. So whatever you're doing, bring the CX-61 FM radio along and stay connected to the airwaves.

Product Description

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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Circuit design problem, June 15, 2006

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E. Vey - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coby Mini FM Scanner Radio with Neck Strap CX61 (Electronics)

It keeps trying to jump up to the next frequency. Sometimes it will jump back down again, but other times it has to be reset.

I have used scanning digital radios before (cheaper than this one) and didn't have this problem. At first I thought it was a reception problem, but when it happened on strong signals as well as weak, and seemingly at random, I knew there was no hope for this radio.

I like the neckstrap and I use it with a different radio.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cheap, broke in 3 months, November 9, 2006

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J. Sprague (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coby Mini FM Scanner Radio with Neck Strap CX61 (Electronics)

I experienced the same station-jumping that other users compained about. It just won't stick to a station. Also, mine broke after three months of light use. You get what you pay for.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Too cheap to work well, June 1, 2006

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P. McAvey (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coby Mini FM Scanner Radio with Neck Strap CX61 (Electronics)

The sound is a bit distoted, radio reception is OK. But the headphone cable is too short. The most anoying is that there is now way to keep the unit from changing stations at the slightest touch, CDs and iPods have a hold switch, this item keep going ot the next station with no way to lock it to a station. Also it does not store presets.