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Sangean America ATS-505P AM/FM Stereo/SW Radio ATS505P FM Transmitters

Amazon Sales Rank: #32453 in Consumer Electronics Color: As Shown Brand: Sangean Model: ATS-505P Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 5.00" h x 1.50" w x 8.00" l, 1.50 pounds Automatic Memory Preset Single Side Band Reception 45 Station Memory Digital Clock/Alarm Auto/Manual Scan

Sangean Electronics is one of the world's oldest and largest manufacturers of Multi-band, Portable and Pocket Sized Entertainment Centers. Established in 1974, the name Sangean is recognized throughout the world for its innovative design, unparalleled performance and matchless quality. Sangean is the proud recipient of numerous awards from around the world as a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of quality radios. All Sangean products are high quality, portable and aesthetically appealing with the kind of feel and performance that has made Sangean the fastest growing radio line in the market today. Outstanding products, combined with excellent customer service support and an unprecedented warranty policy in the audio industry have made Sangean the most appreciated company by customers owning a Sangean radio. Features AM/FM Stereo/SW Continuous tuning all bands Single side band reception with fine tuning Auto-preset system Auto memory scan Human wake system Illuminated display Dual time 12/24 hour Auto/annual search Lockswitch Local/DX switch Adjustable sleep timer 45 memory preset Includes carrying case, stereo earbuds, AC adapter and ANT-60 SW reel antenna Size : 8.5x5x1.5 inches Weight : 29.60 ounces

Most helpful customer reviews 55 of 59 people found the following review helpful. Nice radio but some nitpicks By shortwave willie - a nice radio and top rated by Radio Netherland- here are my nitpicks:1. LCD backlight only stays on for 7 seconds2. 1KHz tuning increment setting is inconvenient (you have to push in and turn the rotary knob first, and it only lasts for one tuning session)3. too few SW memory settings4. the back stand is useless unless you use the radio while sitting at a desk - a much better approach is to take an 8x10 sheet of plexiglass, heat and bend to make a stand so the radio sits more upright for use...5. the build feels 'flimsy' as the radio doesn't have a solid feel6. there is a discernable (1-second) delay when entering digits in the direct-access keypad - you'll need to get used to the delay, and the keys require more pressure than you'd expect for a keypad..7. battery life is not great 35 of 36 people found the following review helpful. Strong FM Reception/Weak AM Reception By M JEFFREY MCMAHON I did a lot of research before buying the Sangean 505 and must say, now that I own it, that I'm disappointed on two fronts: the cheap plastic feel of the radio and its weak AM reception. I live in LA and the Sangean 505 gives me a weak signal for a major AM radio station 790. The internal AM antenna is such that I have to turn my radio far south to get the aforementioned station. There are the radio's strong points: clear speaker, strong FM reception, easy-to-use presets. My Sony SW35 has clearer AM reception, a more solid feel, but alas, has a tinny speaker, so I can't recommend that either. In contrast, my Grundig S35, which has no pre-sets and relies on a spin dial tuning system, gets strong AM and FM reception though it is the size of a lunch box. For digital tuners with presets, I'm still looking for a portable radio that delivers good speaker and strong AM reception. I may have to start looking at two-hundred-dollar models, such as the Sangean 909 Post Script: Several weeks later I have found the radio I wanted Sangean 505 to be: The Kaito 1102, which gets great AM radio, has stronger FM than the Sangean, is smaller, and costs significantly less. To save even more money, the Kaito clone, the Degen 1102, costs another 15% less but arrives with only a Chinese operating manual. Update: The Kaito 1103, in spite of its ergonomical difficulties, is the uncontested king of FM reception with above average AM reception. Ironically, the cheap GE Superradio III is the king of AM reception, largely because it has an 8-inch internal ferrite AM antenna, twice the size of any other radio. 20 of 21 people found the following review helpful. Very nice radio, good price. By dcdenizen I purchased this radio after buying and using a Grundig G-2000A for about a year. The Sangean is a little larger, with perhaps a three inch speaker versus a two inch speaker for the Grundig The Grundig has only moderately good sound quality for AM and FM. This Sangean has surprisingly good sound quality on AM and FM, particularly for a radio this size. I put it in our kitchen, and when someone is down there playing it I noticed that I can hear it upstairs and the sound is really like a much bigger radio with a larger speaker. The sound is clear and has very good tonal quality and richness. This Sangean has settings for both music and voice programs. Tuning and reception are also good. The Grundig is kind of a battery hog, that will run down in around three weeks with moderate use. The Sangean has better battery life with similar use, although I think using the shortwave bands seems to be a greater drain on the batteries of both radios. If you haven't used a shortwave radio before be prepared for a booming and fading pattern of the sound. Both radios have this quality, and it is a characteristic of shortwave transmission You are likely to find that this will detract from your listening satisfaction with some programs, but again, I would.