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The Grundig Executive Traveller, a pleasingly small, efficient device, is an alarm clock and shortwave radio that delivers the world's stations with amazing clarity. Short-wave enthusiasts will love the compact size and power, and others will enjoy fiddling with the left-hand dial as static gives way to a panoply of languages and music. The tiny, four-inch-tall radio comes enclosed in a soft leather protective wrap that includes slots for business and credit cards. The radio can be detached from its case to slip in a pocket or backpack, and users can listen through earphones (the sporty kind that are the size of a dime) or through the radio's own built-in speaker. While many items bill themselves as being designed for travelers, Grundig's handheld shortwave is truly useful, allowing instant access to the music and news of the world. Requires two AA batteries for operation. If you want to learn more about world-band radio, check out
Passport to World Band Radio, 1999 from International Broadcasting Service.
--Jennifer Buckendorff
Product Description
FM/AM/Shortwave Portable Radio with MP3 and SD Player Keep the comforts of home with you, even when you�re far, far away. This AM/FM radio also offers 10 Shortwave bands, so you can access news, weather and entertainment from wherever you may be. Set the alarm to your favorite station, and wake up with a song in your heart.