Sangean MMR-77 Emergency AM / FM Portable Radio
by Sangean America, Inc.
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Manufacturer: Sangean America, Inc.Model: MMR-77
Color: Silver
Product features:
- 1 minute wind for 30 minute play time
- Illumination lamp also illuminates dial dow
- Emergency Buzzer
- Water Resistant
- Earphone Jack
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Customer Review: pretty good emergency radio
Summary: 4 Stars
This was my second attempt at finding a portable emergency radio. I previously bought a Kaito KA1102BLK radio, sent it back and bought this. I think I found a keeper.
On the plus side:
This is a solidly built, simple, radio. Sound quality is good, and the unit feels just right in the palm of your hand, the crank seems like it will last. The tuning is easy to see in the dark.
A few cons:
This radio picks up interference very easily on the AM frequency when near other electronics. I can't use it anywhere near my computer or I get whistling sounds. As an emergency or bedside radio this won't be an issue however.
It doesn't come with a 3 volt AC power adapter. For $40 I think it should come with an AC adapter, I hate when manufacturers do this. So you're stuck buying a separate universal adapter, unless of course you want to run on dynamo or batteries all the time.
The volume sensitivity is a little twitchy, it jumps very quickly in volume level at the low end.
Besides these minor issues, I'm happy with it. The reception and sound is adequate, the size is just right, solid build, and good ergonomics. I'm tough to please, so I think most people should be happy with this radio.
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Side Note: While writing this, I decided to try out several AC adapters that I already owned for other electronics. It turns out that this radio will work with less voltage than stated in the manual. I hooked it up to an adapter for a Norelco beard trimmer rated at 1.6volts, and the radio works great! (The light and buzzer won't work with the 1.6 volt adapter however, they require 3volts.)
Description of Sangean MMR-77 Emergency AM / FM Portable Radio
AM/FM Portable Emergency Radio with 1 minute wind for 30 minute play time, can be powered by standard AA Batteries (batteries not supplied) and can also be powered by AC Adapter (not supplied).Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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