Grundig World Receiver Radios

Made by the same manufacturer that makes widely-appraised Kaito shortwave radios, such as KA1101, KA1102 & KA1103, the newly released DE15 is a versatile little radio with lot of functions & features. It is a portable radio that measures only ½ inch thick and weighs less 3 ounces without the batteries. Powered by three AAA batteries, this digital PLL world band receiver with DSP (digital signal processing) will keep you connected to a very comprehensive frequency range including FM, AM, shortwave. There are four options when tuning your radio stations and they are Auto - Scan , manual tuning, digital tuning and ATS (Auto Tuning Storage). You can store up to 245 preset stations using memory tuning feature. If you plan on traveling with a radio, the DE15 is a very good choice. You can either listen to the DE15 via the built-in D50mm speaker or with the included earphones. Beyond the ability to tune into various radio bands, the DE15 also features a built-in automatic battery charger, plugs it into any wall outlet with the included AC plug. Frequency Coverage: FM: 64.0 - 108.0 MHz, MW:520-1710 MHz; SW:2.3-23.0 MHz. Package includes Stereo earphones, AC wall plug, USB cable, carrying pouch, 3 pcs of AAA rechargeable batteries and a copy of user manual.

Amazon Sales Rank: #85008 in Consumer Electronics Color: Black Brand: Degen Model: DE15 Dimensions: 2.75" h x .50" w x 4.50" l, .18 pounds Portable AM/FM/SW radio with DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Technology Ultra-thin design measuring 1/2" think and weighing less than 3 Oz Wide FM frequency coverage from 64-108 MHz 5-90 minutes sleep timer & alarm clock Package includes DE15 radio, earphones, USB cable , 100-250V power adapter(2 prongs US standard), 3x AAA rechargeable batteries & carrying pouch.

Most helpful customer reviews 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. A true digital radio! By Sonny Le Smallest pocket FM/AM/SW/FML DSP radio packed with all you need for a radio: Digital tuning PLL, non-volatile memories, ATS (auto scan and store stations), digital volume control, clock/sleep/alarm functions, mute function, backlighting when any button pressed for night time user. Another nice feature is the USB batteries recharge function that you can plug into a computer and/or a wall adapter (3 rechargeble AAA batteries provided). Easy to use and master all controls of the radio. Sensitivity and selectivity are excellent due to the DSP chip, I have tried to auto scan stations on FM band, and this unit scanned all available stations including the weakest ones. AM DXing listening is good too, I can hear 860 AM from Toronto, Canada (broadcasting in French), 570 AM from New York, 670 AM from Chicago - which are 400-500 miles away from where I live. SW is ok, you can't expect too much on this little unit with a short 10" non-swivel antenna, but you can still get lots of strong stations. The only draw back are the audio fidelity (it's not an iPod!) for music listening (even though FM stereo separation is good) and the digital noise at low volume. If you interest in latest digital radio with DSP, Talk/news on FM/AM or travelling with a sleep/alarm features, this unit is the right one to get at an affordable price. With a ~$50.00 you might be able to get a Sangean DT-210/400W for music listening with DBB but without an alarm clock, a SW band, non-volatile memories and built-in auto recharge batteries. You decide. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Almost there but not quite... By VS I am using Degen DE-15 for a couple of months and here are pros and cons: Pros: 1. Great sensitivity and selectivity on all bands - AM/FM/SW. FM definitely shines with this one (as with another DSP radio I reviewed - Grundig G8), AM sensitivity is just a tiny bit less that Sangean DT-200VX but DE-15 makes up for it in selectivity (I can listen to AM 550 stations at night, next to the powerhouse AM 560, which couldn't be achieved by several other portables I own). SW is much better than G8's, no pumping up and down, great sensitivity, clear sound. 2. Form factor Absolutely love it now, although the initial impression was that of discomfort because the unit is wider than similar radios. The flatness of the case makes it a perfect shirt pocket companion. 3. Build quality Rock solid feeling, no shortcuts here. Cons: 1. My unit loses all settings (time and frequencies) when batteries are replaced, even within few seconds. This is really irritating as I got used to Sangean DT-200VX keeping them in similar circumstances. 2. Unfortunately, the low volume levels are completely unusable as there's a lot of noise (kind of digital circuitry white noise). The useful volume settings start with at least 11-12 and that means it's too loud for the headphones in quiet environments. I solved this problem by buying a volume-regulated headphones. 3. Battery life is definitely not the greatest, especially with FM listening. I'm getting approximately 20 hours on regular AAA batteries. Conclusion: I am pretty happy with DE-15 as I'm mostly concerned with having portable radio that allows me to get the weaker AM/FM stations in my area, which is a feat by itself. I use Grundig G8 at home but DE-15 is my preferred traveling companion (with an extra set of 3 AAA batteries, of course.) The additional investment of 6 dollars for the volume-regulated headphones is a small price for the convenience. As for the lost settings - well, what can I do? Is there a better portable DSP radio on the market? If you know one, please let me know. :) 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nice little radio By Kevin Davidson This ultra-thin radio with memory preset tuning is great for convenient casual listening. The controls are solid and the radio overall