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August 14, 2025
A few weeks ago, I was jolted by a small earthquake here in Southern California, so I naturally searched for my transistor radio to see if there was any news about the location and severity. However, I couldn’t find that radio, in spite of my frantic search for it. That’s when I went to Amazon to find a new one, and I was bewildered by the vast quantity and variety available for sale. I decided I wanted a small but simple one, without that bothersome antenna, or fancy digitized controls. I finally spotted the tiny Prunus J-985 model, which was a basic analog transistor radio, with no speakers, and where the provided earbuds also served as the antenna. It had an on/off switch, an AM/FM switch, a tuner wheel for selecting the stations, and a sound volume wheel. In other words, all the basics with no additional bells and whistles to add to the cost. It also had a metal clip for sturdy attachment to clothing. It was very light weight, and very small…about two thirds the size of a deck of cards, and all for only $17. Perfect!I read the accompanying blurb on the Amazon page, touting the features of this item, but like all such devices made in China these days, it sounded like it was written by a junior high school student who would have received a C- grade if it was a class project. But I decided to buy it anyway, because it also came with a DSP chip, That stands for Digital Signal Processor, which is supposed to be a chip primarily used in calculators. (I was sure it had its uses in radios as well.)When the gizmo arrived, I inserted two rechargeable AAA batteries, attached the earbuds, and began listening. (Tip: Buy a good pair of lengthy earbuds, e.g. from Sony, because the longer wire makes for clearer sound and the ear pieces are more comfortable.) Bottom line? The unit worked well. Quality of sound? About what you’d expect for a 17 dollar analog transistor radio. After all, “analog†means simple or usual, and that’s what the quality was…simple and usual. Actually, it was better than I expected, because it picked up almost every station in the surrounding geographic area. I even had a little trouble focusing the tuner wheel to the stations that I wanted because there were so many nearby stations broadcasting their diverse signals. I listen to my favorite AM stations when I’m in my car, but I don’t think I’ll be using my little Prunus, until there’s another earthquake or power outage, etc. Why? Because the number of sequential commercials on AM radio is a real turnoff. Give me Youtube, where you can zap the commercials after a few seconds. Can’t do that with a radio. Still, five stars for my cute little boom box.
Bob S.
August 12, 2025
Initially I couldn't get the radio to turn on. I was using new batteries from a bundle I'd previously purchased in bulk. I tried several pairs without results. Apparently they'd all gone bad. After settng up an Amazon return I decided to pick up a new pair of AAA batteries in a last ditch attempt to get results.At last I got power and found that it worked quite well. It's very small and very basic, but it produces a clear sound and gets decent reception on all my local channels. It also seems relatively sturdy for the price. I don't know how long it will last, but for now I'm happy with it and have cancelled my return.
Cynthia La Mont
August 4, 2025
This little transistor radio is fantastic.The sound is amazing after a better quality of earphones are replaced. Otherwise I would have given it a 5 star rating.The look is very pleasing to the eyes as well. Very light but sturdy. Makes a great gift for music lovers.
Soy bean
July 19, 2025
It runs on batteries & it is conveniently small. You can fit it in your pocket. My only problem that bugs me so much is how sensitive the little controllers are. I barely swipe my hand on the side of the thing & the volume controller changes! & so does the station controller when you barely touch it. I’m using this so I can listen to the radio while still working because it soothes me. I’m picky on the stations I listen to so when it switches that easily from a small touch it bothers me because I have a hard time going back to my preferred station. I wish it wasn’t so sensitive. I wanted to give this 4 or 3 stars but figured more people would see my review if I put 5 stars
Cathy Ann
July 8, 2025
My husband loves having these little radios with headphones to use when he is working around the house and in the yard. He is technically challenged so I try to get him ones that are easy to use. This is very basic so it is easy to use and he prefers the tuning wheel to digital tuning. The sound quality is only ok though. He listens to talk radio on AM a lot so he can overlook the tinny sound but it's really annoying with music. He has an OLD portable cassette player that he pulls out when he wants to listen to music on the radio. It is serving its purpose for now but I will be looking for a different one to replace it.
JW
June 1, 2025
Works well, arrived early, good reception and clarity, good value for money
carlton crews
May 28, 2025
I love to lay in bed and listen to music before l go to sleep at night. This radio was just what l needed. Small, am/ fm stereo with ear plugs. Great stereo sound. Would definitely buy again.
Nancy Shutt
February 15, 2025
So far had any issues this product at all.
Miguel Angel Lopez Carmona
February 14, 2025
Lo busque por precio y calidad
ALEX
February 12, 2025
very good sound
Customer
January 26, 2025
Excellent stereo reception with good / clear sound quality.
Lori
December 16, 2024
Bought this for my Mom for Mother’s Day. She’s not into the internet or computers, so the weather band on this radio is fantastic. She loves it! She can hear local weather whenever she wants. Of course everything else is great about this radio too
James A
December 16, 2024
This radio is a good performer on the FM band (there are no longer AM stations where I live). It is able to lock in stations without drift and has a clear sound. The only thing I would like to see is the incorporation of an MP3 player with the FM radio. I have a small (smaller than this radio) Coby FM radio/MP3 player which does both; although not quite as good on FM as this radio. Since buying this radio I have also found identical unbranded versions at a considerably cheaper price.
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