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Emerson AM/FM/WB Radio With Telescopic Antenna

Emerson AM/FM/WB Radio With Telescopic Antenna

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$32.99at Best BuyChecked Nov 9

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $32.99 at Best Buy on Nov 9.
  • Checked at 3 stores.

Our take on the Emerson AM/FM/WB Radio With Telescopic Antenna

The Emerson AM/FM/WB radio is a battery-powered portable with a telescopic antenna and a weather band for NOAA broadcasts. It is a basic analog-style receiver built for emergency kits, garages and outdoor use rather than sound quality. Compared with Sangean and Eton weather radios, it is simpler and lacks digital tuning, presets and an alert system, but it covers the three bands most people need. Owners treat it as a backup radio, not a daily music player.

Best forEmergency kits and storm preparednessGarage, shed and workshop listeningCamping and outdoor useBuyers who want a simple, no-frills radio
Pros
  • Receives AM, FM and weather band channels
  • Telescopic antenna helps pull in weak FM signals
  • Battery-powered and easy to carry
  • Simple controls with no menus to learn
  • Works as a backup when power or internet is out
Cons
  • Analog tuning makes stations hard to lock in precisely
  • Sound is thin and tinny, with little bass
  • No weather alert tone or automatic alarm
  • No digital display, presets or clock
  • Build feels light and plasticky

Emerson AM/FM/WB Radio With Telescopic Antenna prices at every store

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    $32.99Checked Nov 9
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  • NeweggNew

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    $32.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • Shop SimonNew

    In stock

    $79.18+ $4.95 shippingChecked Nov 9
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Emerson AM/FM/WB Radio With Telescopic Antenna price history

Lowest price we've seen: $32.99 on Nov 9 at Best Buy. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owners see this as a cheap backup radio that does the basics. Many praise the weather band and the antenna's reach, but complain about tuning drift and weak sound.

What people mention
  • TuningCriticisedAnalog dial makes it hard to hold a station, and it drifts.
  • SoundCriticisedThe speaker is tinny with little bass, fine for talk but not music.
  • Weather bandPraisedOwners say it picks up NOAA weather broadcasts when other radios struggle.
  • AntennaPraisedThe telescopic antenna noticeably improves FM reception.
  • BuildCriticisedThe plastic body feels light and not built to last.

Specifications

Signal Types
AM, FMSource
Spotify Connect
NoSource
Type
Portable RadioSource
Color
Black, MulticolorSource

Questions and answers

Does it receive NOAA weather alerts?
It tunes the weather band channels, but it has no alert tone or automatic alarm. You have to be listening to hear a warning.
Does it run on batteries or AC power?
It is a battery-powered portable. Check the box for the battery size and whether an AC adapter is included.
Can it pick up distant FM stations?
The telescopic antenna helps, but analog tuning makes weak stations hard to hold. Strong local stations come in best.
Is it a good choice for an emergency kit?
Yes, for basic weather and news reception. If you want automatic alerts and digital tuning, a dedicated weather radio like an Eton or Sangean is a better fit.
Does it have a headphone jack?
Most versions include a headphone jack for private listening. Confirm it on the specific model you buy.
Where is the Emerson AM/FM/WB Radio With Telescopic Antenna cheapest?
At Best Buy, for $32.99, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Emerson AM/FM/WB Radio With Telescopic Antenna?
3 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Newegg, Shop Simon.

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