Sangean H201 AM/FM Digital Shower Radio

by Sangean America, Inc.

• Built-in AM/FM antenna with PLL digital tuning
• 10 station presets and auto seek function
• Water resistant up to JIS7 standard
• Large, easy-to-read backlit LCD
• Easy-to-apply bracket and hanger

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 9.3 x 5.5 inches ; 2.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000I3F91O
• Item model number: H201
• Batteries 2 D batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (557 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #731 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #12 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Radios > Shortwave Radios
  • #18 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > Radios
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 19, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Sangean waterproof H201 shower radio allows you to enjoy your morning news, your favorite radio show, stock and financial news, or your local ball games. Unlike other shower radios, most of which are just water resistant, the Sangean H201 is built to the offical JIS7 waterproofing standard.

Enjoy your morning news and radio with the waterproof H201. View larger

This extremely portable radio has loud audio that sounds great, excellent reception quality, and runs on two D-cell batteries that will last a long time without having to change them. The push-button controls and waterproof speaker are impervious to any wet environments. Built with a sturdy, white cabinet, this radio has 5 digital presets for each band (AM/FM). You can easily lock into your favorite stations without relying on inaccurate dial tuning. Other great features include set time (1 to 120 minutes), a built-in LED flashlight, battery level indicator, large LCD read out clock, emergency buzzer, and more.

Built-in flashlight and complete water resistance makes the H201 perfect for camping or emergencies

Marine-Standard Waterproofing

This radio is submersible and meets JIS7 waterproofing standards that are equal to marine radios. It is so versatile that you can enjoy your radio programs while showering, take it on a fishing trip, or take it to the beach, and never be afraid of water or sand damaging your radio. If you get caught in the rain, no problem. If you drop it off your boat while fishing, this radio will float.

LCD Display

An easy-to-read LCD display shows you station and time. The segment-style LCD screen measures 3.34" x 1.41", and is backlit to be easy to see even across the room.

Convenient Radio Functions

PLL synthesized tuning provides exact, fade-free reception. Ten Memory Presets for 5 AM or 5 FM station selection are available and easily visible in the large LCD display. Fill your presets with Auto Seek, which finds your active stations automatically.

Built-In Flashlight

The H201 features a powerful built-in LED flashlight for emergencies. It's great for early-morning fishing trips, inclement weather during camping trips, and more.

Technical Specifications

• Display: LCD
• Display Size: 3.34" x 1.41"
• Memory Presets: 10 (5 AM, 5 FM)
• Tuner Type: PLL synthesized AM/FM
• Dial Type: Button up/down
• Alarm: Sleep and Nap timers
• Speakers: 1 x 3" full-range
• Waterproof: JIS7-standard waterproofing
• Flashlight: LED
• Input Power: AC, Two (2) D Batteries
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 5.5" x 2.2"
• Weight: 2lb 4.7oz

Product Description

The Sangean waterproof H201 radio allows you can enjoy your morning news, your favorite radio show, stock and financial news, or your local ball games. Unlike other shower radios, most of which are just water resistant; the Sangean H201 is made with JIS7 standard, which is waterproof. This radio issubmersible and meets waterproofing standards that are equal to marineradios. It is so versatile that you can enjoy your radio programs while showering, take it on a fishing trip, take it to the beach, and never be afraid of water or sand damaging your radio. If you get caught in the rain, it doesn'tmatter. If you drop it off your boat while fishing, this radio will float. This radio has a loud audio that sounds great, excellent reception quality, extremely portable, and runs on two "D" cell batteries that will last a long time without having to change them. The push-button controls and waterproof speaker are impervious to any wet environments. Built with a sturdy, white cabinet, this radio has 5 digital presets for each band (AM/FM). You can easilylock into your favorite stations without relying on inaccurate dial tuning. Other great features include set time (1 to 120 minutes), LED flashlight, batterylevel indicator, large LCD read out clock, emergency buzzer, plus other features. Who could ask for much more...If you are looking for a top of the line,all around radio look no further.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

224 of 230 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product April 10, 2007

By Steven F. Griffee

Amazon Verified Purchase

I spent a lot of time reviewing other waterproof shower radios, and this one seemed to have a lot of customer satisfaction. I've been using this radio for about 4 weeks now. Such a big improvement of the previous radio I was using. The sound quality is very good and the signal reception is excellant. I use it in the basement bathroom and even tucked away in the shower in the basement, it manages to pull in the stations I had trouble receiving with the previous radio. Very nice.

138 of 140 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best ever shower radio! September 27, 2007

By Maro Riofrancos

Amazon Verified Purchase

Bought this to replace a Sony shower radio I've had for years. I was amazed at the difference in quality. The sound is superb, it sounds like you have a component hifi in the bathroom. I use it mostly, but not only, to listen to the news, and the voice quality is amazingly clear. The volume can be set very loud with no distortion. One great little feature that is not described well in the listing is that the FM antenna in the back swings around to become a beautiful and very solid semi-circular handle for the radio, so you can carry it around the house very easily. FM reception is outstanding, AM so-so, but that's inevitable and due to my location.

114 of 116 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Sangean Shower Radio May 15, 2007

By Mark in Minn

Overall I am satisfied with this purchase and would buy it again. This is the 2nd Sangean radio I've purchased and both have met or exceeded my expectations but they are not cheap. You pretty much get what you pay for.

This radio has a solid feel, nothing flimsy about it and I like the way that the handle rotates down to hide in the back. This radio has good sound for the size, no complaints, but it is not great. This is not a boom box so you are not going to hear it across the backyard but it fills a room nicely. It is great for the bathroom and can be heard over the shower.

I like the digital controls with the station presets. It would be nice to have more than 5 per band but for me that is a minor fault.

The radio has reasonable reception even with the antenna stowed away. When the antenna is extended the reception is very good. Note, the antenna is not the telescoping type but is a wire that is stowed near the battery compartment when not in use. In some ways this is less convenient but on the other hand it is easier to hide the extended antenna. For use in the bath or bedroom I personally like this style antenna better than the telescoping type.

The built in single white LED flashlight is reasonably bright and will come in handy in an emergency or camping. There is also an alarm siren that emits a piercing sound but ... why? Perhaps to annoy the cat.

The radio has a clock, a convenient timer, and an auto off sleep timer but no built in alarm clock. This isn't really a travel radio but for car camping trips I plan on bringing it and an alarm clock would potentially be useful but that is a minor fault.

For me this is a nice portable that is good for Bath, bedroom, kitchen, and listening to ball games in the garage.