Does the Jensen MR550 have preset stations?

No. It is an analog tuner with a sliding dial, so you find stations by hand each time. Digital radios in the same class store presets.

What batteries does it take?

It runs on standard batteries, which makes it easy to keep spares for outages. It does not include a rechargeable pack.

Yes, it has a headphone jack, but the output is mono. FM stereo broadcasts come through as a single channel.

It is a reasonable backup because it runs on ordinary batteries and needs no setup. It has no crank, solar panel or built-in flashlight.

A digital radio tunes more precisely and adds presets and a clock. The MR550 is simpler and cheaper to own, but you give up those features.

AM works, but it is the weaker band. The internal AM antenna means you may need to rotate the radio near windows or metal to reduce noise.

At Walmart, for $34.99, as of our latest check.

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