Panasonic RF544 AC/Battery Operated AM/FM Portable Radio

by Panasonic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 8.4 x 4.8 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004YJZB
• Item model number: RF544
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #440,413 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars AM OK, but FM needs improvement, January 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Panasonic RF544 AC/Battery Operated AM/FM Portable Radio (Electronics)

If you listen to AM, this radio is ok but the reception on FM could be better. It is especially prone to interference from strong stations so if you live in an area of strong reception you'll have a hard time trying to receive distant stations. I had a Panasonic radio like this about 10 years ago and loved it. Reception was much better, probably because it used Toshiba circuitry, which I've found makes a great radio. This model, in comparison is made by Sony instead despite the name on the front. Sound quality is great, providing you can pick up stations. If you live in an area with weak reception this radio will work fine but in case of strong reception I'd recommend looking elsewhere.

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous item, October 19, 2011

By 

gilbert artman - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic RF544 AC/Battery Operated AM/FM Portable Radio (Electronics)

What an outstanding product! For simplicity and convenience of design it is truly outstanding. It is an inexpensive model yet its construction was remarkably sturdy; good acoustics. I appreciated the large on-am-fm switch in front and the easy-to read dial; many were the nights I availed myself of this little unit, reaching over groggily in the dark to flip it on in the dark for news, music, sports or talk thereby easing the occasional sleepless night. I regret that it is no longer in production; wish Panasonic would bring it back to market...

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Simple Radio, December 13, 2008

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Charles Crizer (Reston, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic RF544 AC/Battery Operated AM/FM Portable Radio (Electronics)

This is a great simple portable radio. I've had mine for about 12 years and it has been used every day. I prefer to use 4 rechargable AA batteries and they last quite a while before they need to be replaced.

A great radio to have a around when the power goes out but I use it every day around my house and when camping or working outside.

Great simple radio for anyone.