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62 of 65 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Fun, Quality and Reliable TRAVEL Radio 3.0, August 14, 2008
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!!!
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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Small But High Quality Radio, August 30, 2008
First and foremost, the Sangean PR-D7 is a small radio, and I mean SMALL! Not including the volume control on the right side, the body is only eight inches long, and stands a mere 4 1/2 inces tall. The FM antenna extends to 26 inches. It's also quite light in weight, so that you need to hold on to it when operating the controls.
The PR-D7 has excellent sensitivity and selectivity on both AM and FM, but not quite as good as the Sonido and PR-D5 radios. The sound quality also is a bit below the PR-D5, but it may surpass the Sonido. I've compared them side by side, and preferred the PR-D7's tone, which is clearer and crisper, though it may not quite be able to reach the Sonido's volume. Nor does the PR-D7 have the NOAA weather band, which, to me, is a substantial loss. The window display is well lit, and the time is constantly displayed, even when the radio frequency is shown. Five presets are available on each band. The PR-D7 has one advantage over the PR-D5: namely, the scanner, which, as with the Sonido, scans the entire band, rather than just to the next frequency. 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. It also offers the usual alarms, either by radio or a beeper.
The PR-D7 would make a perfect radio for carrying around the house or yard. It's extremely portable (though it lacks a handle), and has a very good and well balanced tone, excellent for both talk and music.
If you need a small high quality radio with good reception and tone, this is the model to buy. It's current price makes it a bargain. In my opinion, the PR-D7 is by far the finest radio of this size, and deserves to be widely popular.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Radio, October 29, 2008
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.
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