- Does it receive shortwave?
- Yes. It covers seven shortwave bands plus AM and FM, with a telescopic antenna for pulling in distant stations.
- Can it run on batteries?
- Yes. It accepts standard batteries and also a rechargeable pack, so you can keep it running during outages.
- Does it have a digital tuner or presets?
- No. Tuning is analog by dial, with no digital display, station presets or clock.
- Can I play music from a memory card?
- Yes. There is a memory card reader input for playing audio files stored on a card.
- How does it compare with a digital shortwave radio?
- Digital sets like the Tecsun PL-380 tune more precisely and add features such as presets and a clock. This radio is simpler and cheaper but harder to fine-tune.
- Is it good for emergency use?
- It works as a basic backup for AM/FM news, but it lacks a weather band, crank charging and a flashlight found on dedicated emergency radios.
- Where is the SUPERSONIC 9 Band AM/FM/SW1-7 Portable cheapest?
- At Shop Simon, for $54.99, as of our latest check.