XHDATA D219 Portable AM FM Shortwave Radio Battery Operated Small Great Reception Radio with Good Sound,Earphone Jack for Elder,Home,Child [Gray]

This radio is well made. Not some cheap plastic dollar store junk. It is very loud and with crisp clear sound. Very loud for its size. I can hear it clearly for about fifty feet in my home. I won't have to cart it around from one room to the next so I can hear it. Just set the station I want to and let it rip. AM only picks up close local stations during the day, but more at night which is typical for AM. The stations have adequate dial in with well delineated band width. The antenna is only needed for AM and SW (which I have not tried yet and really am not interested in). It is compact, the battery compartment is snug and easy to access and fits the batteries well. They do not justle around in it all. This will be excellent to throw in the glove box of my wives' car in case of CHTF scenario or break down to save the car battery while she waits for help. It will go well in the couple small of bug out bags we have. This radio is very compact and can fit in a shirt pocket or pack pocket. I am really amazed at the sound quality. No static or bleed in the stations. I am especially satisfied with the fact that the on/ff button is separate from the volume button. Something that you would not expect in a low-cost radio. It would be awesome if it had NOAA, but for under $9.00 you cannot expect everything. I am super happy with this purchase. You will not find a better value or bang for your hard-earned buck anywhere else. This radio gets better reception than my Denon home stereo receiver does, and it cost over $2000 new (I got it second hand for much less). I will update this listing when I check out the SW channels. I do like the fact that these are preset and that there is not a jillion of them like I have seen on other models. I cannot give these guys 10 stars, but if I could, I would. The shipping was lightning fast, and it was double boxed to boot. I am going to get 2 more of these for sure. They would make great gifts for birthdays or Christmas. Man, I can say enough good things about this radio. If you are looking for a low-cost emergency or game day radio, then you absolutely need to consider this one. Am I satisfied with this radio? You bet your life I am and it might just be a God send should my life count on it in an emergency. It is all analog easy to use and looks like it is way more expensive a model than it is. Ruggedly made and will last if one keeps it out of direct sun which is not known to be very nice to plastic over time. You have to buy this radio if you are in the market for one. Later: I used the SW bands. During the day is best for this radio for this band something I expected just the opposite. Nighttime decreased my options for reliable stations with no bleed out. Move it to the number on SW band and then use the dial to find a station you want to listen to. Some of the bands provide clear stations by the boat load. Some have nothing on them. It does add to the stations you have at hand to listen to. Most of them are talk radio stations...Spanish or religious stations. It definitely expands the radio stations you can listen to. I have used earphones with this, and it is stereo, and the sound quality depends on the ear buds or phones you use. I do imagine they will decrease the battery life. I bought three more of these to use as gifts, and sent one to a friend.

Tiene muy buena estructura y muy buen aspecto. No parece endeble. El precio insuperable y el sonido es muy bueno para el tamaño y el precio de éste pequeño radio. Me parece que el sonido es mejor que marcas más caras y más conocidas. Creo que ésta radio devuelve mucha calidad por el precio que se paga.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:**TLDR**: The XHDATA D-219 is a budget-friendly, pocket-sized shortwave radio ideal for beginners or casual listeners. Offers solid FM performance and surprising shortwave capability with patience. Lacks digital features, but great for travel, emergencies, or exploring radio on a tight budget. For Shortwave reception be sure to use a long-wire attached to the antenna.*Important note for North American users…. There are two FM bands, 1 and 2. Band 1 covers the North American market and Band 2 some European markets, Russia and Japan. I never thought to look at the frequency range and was ready to return the radio for a replacement. I contacted an XHData Rep. regarding my issue and was made aware of this fact…. DOH! My bad.The Good:Portable & Affordable: Fits in a pocket, light enough for backpacking, and a real plus it runs on standard AA batteries. You can also use a 5 Volt DC power supply that has a Positive + center pin. I was not able to try this.Strong FM Reception: Clear local and distant station pickup with decent volume.Moderate AM Reception: Easily picks up higher powered stations easily.Entry-Level Shortwave: Covers 4.75–22 MHz; catches major stations with a wire antenna.Audio: I’m not an audiophile but the sound for such a small radio and speaker is not bad at all.Analog Simplicity: Easy for beginners…. No confusing menus or presets.The Not-So-Good:Fiddly Tuning: Analog dial is overly sensitive; shortwave requires a modicum of patience and an ear trained to pick out legitimate transmissions.Basic Build: Plastic but solid. Lacks a backlit dial which for me is a very important feature.Bottom Line: A very capable starter radio, especially if you are a fan of FM radio (It hits far above it’s weight for the low price). A great choice for travelers, students, as an emergency backup (I’ll keep it in the car), or hobbyists dipping into shortwave. Don’t expect DXing or audiophile sound, but at under $20, it’s a fun, functional radio.Buy If: You want an inexpensive, portable radio for casual use and FM radio is important to you.Skip If: You need SSB, durability, or precise digital tuning (XHData has several affordable models that fill these requirements).In a Sentence: A simple, affordable gateway to shortwave….. Just add a bit of patience.