RCA RP1667 Headset Radio (Digital AM/FM Stereo)

by RCA

Product Details

Product Manual [47kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 9 x 6.6 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005MNGA
• Item model number: RP1667
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #94,390 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #79 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > Radios > Personal Radios
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 28, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com CE Description

The RCA RP1667 headset radio with digital AM/FM tuner allows you to save 20 stations for easy tuning for your favorite stations.

Features

• Digital AM/FM Tuner with 20 Preset Stations
• LCD Display
• Seek Tuning Up/Down
• Two Built-in Antennas
• Removable Belt Clip
• Rotary Volume Control
• Lightweight Stereo Headphones with Adjustable Headband

Product Description

RCA RP1667 Headset Radio (Digital AM/FM Stereo) Personal AM/FM radio features AM/FM digital tuner with 20 preset stations (tunes AM/FM stations with maximum accuracy and minimum drift).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of all I tried, November 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: RCA RP1667 Headset Radio (Digital AM/FM Stereo) (Electronics)

I goal was to find a moderate to low cost portable FM tuner to wear for working out, jogging, walks, office, etc.

I chose the RCA RP1667. It is an FM/AM receiver with digital tuning and 10 presets for each band. It includes a standard pair of low-end headphones and a removable belt clip. It is 2.5" W, .75" D, 3.75" H, requires 2 AAA batteries (full specs at rca.com).

I evaluated solely on FM reception of two channels of interest, [two of my favorite radio stations]. Ann Arbor sits in a valley and has notoriously poor FM reception. (Even my high-end receiver with an indoor Terk antenna struggles.) Using the RP1667, I found [one station] comes in strong nearly everywhere, including several indoor locations. [The other station] is a weaker signal, but comes acceptably (although with some static) with the mono switch engaged.

In addition to this unit, ... I tried [three] competitors... All three were inferior to the RP1667. Only the RP1667 had a mono switch.

In this case, the cheapest was the best (at least for my stations in my locations).

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Price, March 17, 2002

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"goodwillambassador" (Brampton, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA RP1667 Headset Radio (Digital AM/FM Stereo) (Electronics)

... I have had no problems with the unit so far, and it does what it is advertised.

The unit has ten presets for FM stations, and ten for AM. Unlike other radios, you can only access your presets through smaller up/down buttons rather than seperate buttons, but it works well enough.

I have a couple of problems with it, but none of them are large enough to be a real reason not to buy this. There is no Bass Boost system built-in, so what the station is broadcast in is all you'll pick up. The headphones included aren't worth using, and you'd be best to buy your own better pair and use the included ones as a backup only. There is a quiet hissing noise when it is in use, but it is only noticable when the volume is very quiet, or you are listening to talk radio that has a lot of pauses. The loudness of the hiss does not go up as you turn up the volume. It's really not a big deal, and the quality is decent for the price you are paying.

The biggest problem I have with the product is the fact that it takes two AAA batteries, not standard AA batteries that I use for everything else (Game Boy Advance, Discman, etc.). AAA batteries are more expensive than AA, and you usually only get two in a package.

The reception is decent enough, and I can listen to it while I'm typing this, so there is not extreme interference with my iMac, but then again my old Sony Walkman FX403 didn't have any problems either.

Unlike Sony Walkmans, this does not have a selector for Local / DX Radio, but it's not a big deal, as I was able to walk right by the Edge 102 studios with good reception.

There are three good things about this that I wasn't expecting. The size is a bit bigger than you would think by looking at the picture, but it is still pretty small, and can easily fit into just about any pocket. The unit comes with a built-in (removable) belt clip, and it has a FM selector for Stereo or Mono. This may seem dumb, but it can really help if you have a one-earpiece headphone or if reception is poor.

I would reccomend this product to anybody who is looking for a cheap radio to listen to in the car or on a GO Train. I still haven't tried it in a subway, but I'll be sure to post it here once I do. If you can afford a Sony, go ahead and buy one instead, it's going to be a better radio. But if you just want something that will last you until they come out with Digital Broadcasting walkmans, this is a great choice.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice little radio for the money., September 23, 2002

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Aquaria.Info "Aquaria.Info - Aquarium Fish On... (Aquaria.Info) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA RP1667 Headset Radio (Digital AM/FM Stereo) (Electronics)

I got this radio to use while riding my bike. I wanted something small with an electronic tuner so I wouldn't have to worry about bumping it and losing the station.

The radio is very compact and fits nicely in my jacket pocket. The tuner is easy to use and well laid out. It allows you to set presets for am/fm and easily move through them with a single button press.

The reception is pretty good, and keeps most stations tuned in even while riding at 60 mph. I would have liked to have a bass boost option on it, but even without it the sounds is acceptable.