Sangean PR-D7 AM/FM Digital Rechargeable Portable Radio

by Sangean

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.5 x 4.5 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0012YFY54
• Item model number: PR-D7
• Batteries: 6 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (259 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #800 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #16 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > Radios

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

An ultra-compact AM/FM digital radio, the Sangean PR-D7 weighs just under 1.5 pounds and measures 8 inches long by 4-1/2 inches tall. It features conveniently located and an easily readable display for frequency and current time. It offers excellent sensitivity and selectivity, and will surprise you at its ability to pull in distant stations.

The radio can be set to automatically turn off after 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, or 15 minutes, so you can fall asleep to the sound of music, talk, or news. Sleep alarm allows you to wake up to music or beeper with Humane Wake Up System--which gradually ramps up the alarm volume to wake you, instead of delivering an abrasive jolt.

Five presets are available on each band and the auto seek will automatically find the active stations across the entire band rather than to the next frequency. It can be powered by the included AC adapter, or by six AA batteries (not included). Additionally, if you use rechargeable AA batteries, they'll be charged right in the radio when it's powered by the AC adapter. It also features a headphone jack, which automatically turns off the speaker when headphones are used.

Specifications

• Display: Monochrome orange LCD (3.2 x 0.9 inches)
• Dimensions: 8-3/5 x 4-2/3 x 1-3/5 inches (WxHxD)
• Weight: 1 pound, 4-1/4 ounces

Product Description

The PR-D7 is a lightweight and convenient portable AM/FM radio with very good performance. You can power it with the included AC Adapter, or six "AA" size batteries (not included). If you use it with rechargeable batteries, you can charge them right in the radio. The PR-D7 conveniently displays radio frequency and time of day at the same time. Features: 5 memory presets per band, alarm clock, and stereo headphone jack. Weight: 1.3 lbs. Size: 8.5 W x 4.5 H x 1.6 D inches.

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Customer Reviews

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331 of 337 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun, Quality and Reliable TRAVEL Radio 3.0, August 14, 2008

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Tom Welch "Radio Freak" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sangean PR-D7 AM/FM Digital Rechargeable Portable Radio (Electronics)

I recently read analysis of the Sangean PR-D5 vs. the Sangean PR-D7 radios. The reviews missed the point: These two Sangean radios target different market niches and needs. The PR-D5 is essentially a table radio while the PR-D7 targets folks that need a radio for domestic travel. I'm sure the engineers at Sangean see it this way. Why not buy both radios?

The Sangean PR-D7 has a clean crisp sound with very low noise floor on AM and FM bands, a great improvement over Sangean radios of similar size such as the ATS-505 or the ATS-909. BTW, I've tuned in all the major stations in the greater Phoenix area without a problem including the hard to catch 89.5, a classical station.

I have been very surprised at the overall performance of the PR-D7 radio and listen to this radio on a daily basis. The Sangean PR-D7 ($59) does 90 percent of what the Trivoli Songbook does at 25 percent of the Songbook's $200 price tag.

Still, the PR-D7 could use a multi-voltage AC adapter and a lock switch to be a complete global travel radio (like the Sangean ATS-606). Also, when traveling, cloth pouch would be a really nice touch. And while I'm making my wish list, the PR-D7 in a red or yellow case would be neat and easy to spot in a hotel room so you don't leave it behind.

One of the things I like about this radio are the controls, easy to learn and use, plus you can see the frequency and time on the display.

Update September 2008: I just recently purchased Sanyo's Eneloop AA rechargeable batteries for my PR-D7 giving me greater flexibility when enjoying this wonderful portable radio. I highly recommend Sanyo's Eneloop batteries.

Last week, from my greater Phoenix location, I picked KNX 1070 Los Angeles about 10PM in the evening.

Update October 2009: After owning this radio for 2 years, my little PR-D7 fell off a second story balcony and is now in pieces, so I ordered a second PR-D7 this morning. I suffer from cancer and kidney disease, so I've been in and out of the hospital several times this year, each time, my little Sangean PR-D7 went with me.

One of the neatest features of this PR-D7 is the no hassle recharging of the AA batteries, the radio automatically does this for you!!!

BTW, I ordered this radio from Amazon on a Friday morning and received the radio the next Tuesday morning. How's that for service!!!

Update January 2011: I have since purchased a Sangean PR-D9W radio which is now my go 2 radio.

94 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Radio, October 29, 2008

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Info seeker (LA, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sangean PR-D7 AM/FM Digital Rechargeable Portable Radio (Electronics)

I was trying to replace my Sony ICF-M410 which is about the same size. I was extremely disappointed I could not find it as they discontinued this model and I was so happy with that radio. In searching for reviews of AM/FM small portable radios, I came upon this one. Not too many reviews (7) but I bought it anyway because I wanted a radio that ran on batteries. I could not be happier with this radio!! Superior in sound and reception to the Sony I had and a BIG PLUS is that you can use rechargable batteries (I have been using the eneloop) and charge them in the radio! Doesn't get any better than that and I LOVE having the option of using the electrical adapter (which comes with it) or use it with the batteries only. There is no weather band or tv band on this like the Sony, but I really mostly use the radio for AM reception and talk radio which is excellent (FM is also). I highly recommend this radio for anyone looking for a truly portable radio with great sound, reception and a compact size. I also love the volume knob and the display which has a lighted clock along with the channel. Oh, I forgot about the sleep timer too that I love. Hope this helps.

96 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It will suffice . . ., February 13, 2009

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C. Phoenix (Stuttgart, Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sangean PR-D7 AM/FM Digital Rechargeable Portable Radio (Electronics)

I received this as a gift from someone who knew I would use this for the purposes of travel, which I infer would be suitable for this "portable radio".

Pros:
-Decent to good build quality. I knocked it off the windowsill from almost a few feet above the hardwood and its fine--no rattles. Fit and finish is outstanding, but the glossy surface is less desirable in this application. Why not use something textured or rubberized instead?
-Rechargeable feature works fine with my Eneloops. I can play the radio ~ 8 hrs a day for a week before the batteries start to wear down.
-Pretty good sound quality to my untrained ear, and can get loud!


Cons:
-Awkward button design. The power button sticks out more than the others, which means the radio gets turned on and off in your pack. A low profile sliding toggle button mounted topside would work much better. Heck, all the buttons could have gone up there, to make room for a jumbo display. Also, the front mounted buttons make one-handed control of the radio impossible when it isn't standing against a wall.
-Reception isn't as great as the reviews indicated. I get better in my 08 Nissan truck.
-Feature set doesn't justify the price. Where is support for RDS, which is standard in Europe and Latin America (this is a travel radio right)? Some rubber feet would be nice. How about the ability to receive S.A.M.E. weather messages? And the AC adapter isn't even dual-voltage? Whiskey tango foxtrot?

I applaud Sangean for making a nice little unit that gives the Songbook a run for its money, but I still think there is room for improvement in this radio.