Does it receive shortwave, or only AM and FM?

It tunes AM, FM and short/long wave bands. Shortwave works best with the antenna fully extended and near a window.

How is it powered and charged?

It runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Charge it over USB before first use and top it up after long listening sessions.

Yes, it has a recorder function for capturing broadcasts. Recordings are basic and stored on the radio's memory or a card, depending on the unit.

It is a reasonable backup radio because it is rechargeable and covers many bands. Keep it charged and test reception before you need it.

Yes, it has a headphone output for private listening. The built-in speaker is fine for a room but not for loud spaces.

It adds shortwave bands and recording, which basic portables lack. In return, tuning is more involved and audio quality is comparable, not better.

At Newegg, for $13.68, as of our latest check.

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