This thing is HUGE. The second thing is that it reminds me of my Evche EVCHE EC-2110BTS radio, although the latter is considerably smaller and less colorful. Both are MW/FM/SW radios that can be powered by D-cell batteries, both have rechargeable batteries, both come with an AC power cord, both play Bluetooth and MP3 with an AUX input, both have flashlights and both top the MW band around 1600 kHz.
The box and packaging make a polished retail impression and I could easily imagine this on the shelf of a Walmart store. The chrome knobs really shine. There is a shoulder strap, folded, and wrapped in a Velcro closed sheath that converts it to a carrying handle. Nice job on that.
It’s fairly easy to use. I turned the Off – Volume control and it welcomed me by saying “Bluetooth.” The Mode control is prominent and there is an LED MMP3 indicator. The top side has additional controls for the flashlight, front panel disco lights, and selecting MP3/MW/FM/SW. That’s where the AUX input is, as well as the TF/SD card slots and the USB-A flash drive port. There is also a 6V charge port.
So now the first question arises: How can one charge the internal battery without a 6V DC battery charger, not included. Will the AC power work? And there we see the highly visible prompt: “GET OUT THE MANUAL “
The Manual
There isn’t much, just a one line description of each of the controls and indicators; however, the question about charging was answered:
23: Power Supply: AC 100 – 240V 50/60Hz. For continuous use. *This will not charge the rechargeable battery.
So we’re left in a quandary: The internal battery, whatever it is, can only charged through the 6V port, and the manufacturer failed to identify its polarity, not in the “manual,” not on the port. I asked Microsoft Copilot, and it said that it is almost certainly center-positive. The alternative is to just run from AC or buy 4 D-cells.
The Radio
The antenna is about 23.”
Nothing received on SW with the telescopic antenna. FM looked to be quite good. MW was …
There was no MW. The bands switch was broken and both the AM and FM positions received the same FM station.
I don’t return stuff unless it’s broken. This one is being returned.