Panasonic RF-SW50 FM/AM Radio Reviews

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This little radio delivers. Good reception, decent sound quality, light weight and reasonably stylish. For $50, you can't go wrong with the Shockwave from Circuitcity.com I bought this little gem, almost 2 years ago to the day, to use while commuting on the bus, and during lunch. It performed as wel as can be expected, but all of a sudden it has become hard to switch channels. I have to press the buttons 2-3 times to get the channel currently saved in memory. from Circuitcity.com I tried a couple of Sony products in the same line and was very dissapointed with the 1. reception and 2. design featues(pinched my ears) I read reviews on this web site and decided to give the Panasonic a try. It's well worth the money. from Circuitcity.com Having purchased the Sangean DT-110, 120, 180 and the 200VX as well as the Sony SRF-37V and SRF-M97 (as well as several Kaito radios, including the KA11, KA1102, etc.), I can readily say that this is the best radio to use for listening in the close proximity of computing and related RF (Radio frequency) noise generating equipment. Please see my many other very detailed reviews on these other radios. from Amazon.com Having purchased the Sangean DT-110, 120, 180 and the 200VX as well as the Sony SRF-37V and SRF-M97 (as well as several Kaito radios, including the KA11, KA1102, etc.), I can readily say that the Panasonic RF-SW50S is the best radio to use for listening in the close proximity of computing and related RF (Radio frequency) noise generating equipment. Please see my many other very detailed reviews on these other radios. from Amazon.com I use this type of radio when I go for walks. I want dependable sound quality and ease of setting and finding stations. The Panasonic delivers all of these features. I had two versions of a competitor's model and I hated them. from Amazon.com I use this type of radio when I go for walks. I want dependable sound quality and ease of setting and finding stations. The Panasonic delivers all of these features. I had two versions of a competitor's model and I hated them. from Amazon.com This Radio is total poop! It worked great for 2 months, and then all of a sudden, the slightest breeze would cause the thing to shut off. At first it would turn back on and if I was able to hit the lock switch before it shut off it would stay on...until I wanted to change the station and had to unlock the darn thing and "poof" gone. After a couple of days of these shenanigans, it would shut off as soon as I turned on it on, lock trick or no lock trick. from Amazon.com The casing and buttons do not protect the radio's circuit board. Mild pressure to either the case or the buttons began to turn it off, and it then stopped working. Panasonic is normally a very reliable brand, but not in this case. A much better alternative is the Coby CX-9 mini digital AM/FM stereo pocket radio with neck strap, also sold by Amazon. from Amazon.com The RF-SW50 is a hot-looking, portable radio, with an XBS bass booster that really works. Every morning, on my way to the train station, I listen to 1010 Wins on AM. from Amazon.com

Released	over 3 years ago
Tuning	Digital
Design	Pocket
Type	AM, FM
Display	LCD
AM Tuner Presets	10
Connectors	Stereo Headphone Jack
Depth	1 in. 2.5 cm
FM Tuner Presets	10
Height	3.88 in. 9.9 cm
Included Components	Headphones
MPN	RF-SW50
Max Tuner Presets	10
Power Source	1 x AAA Battery
Sound Features	Water Resistant
UPC	037988250660
Warranty	1 Year
Weight	2.6 oz 73.7 g
Width	2.69 in. 6.8 cm

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