6 best compact fm radios

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best compact fm radios on the market
  

Panasonic Portable AM/FM Radio with Great Reception, Led Tuning Indicator, Compact Size + 4 AA Batteries + HeroFiber Ultra Gentle Cleaning Cloth

HeroFiber

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Product description

If you're looking for a quality radio with out the bells and whistles, this is the one...

The Panasonic Portable AM/FM Radio features a large, easy-to-read radio dial with a separate scale for AM and FM tuning. It also has a large band indicator with a tuning LED indicator for low-light tuning. It's equipped with a ferrite rod AM antenna, a telescoping FM antenna, and 4" dynamic speaker for delivering crisp, high-quality sound. A 3.5mm port accepts mono earphones. This radio can be powered using the included AC cable or 4 AA batteries, so you can use it at home or on the go.



***Specifications***

Band: AM/FM

Frequency Range: FM: 88.0-108 MHz, AM: 530-1710 kHz

Speaker Size: 4" (10cm)

Earphone Jack: 3.5 output

AC: 120V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption: 3 w

Dimensions (W x H x D): 9.2" x 4.8" x 3.1" inches (234x122x82mm)

Weight: 1.8 LB(670g) (without batteries)



What's in the box:

- Panasonic Portable AM/FM Radio

- 4 AA Batteries

- AC Power Cable

- HeroFiber Ultra Gentle Cleaning Cloth

- Owner's Manual

  • This kit includes: Panasonic Portable AM/FM Radio, 4 AA Batteries, AC Power Cable, HeroFiber Ultra Gentle Cleaning Cloth & Owner's Manual
  • GREAT TO USE around in the house, out in the yard or shed, playing in the field, going camping, or during Emergency situations such as during hurricane season or storms with power outage
  • LARGE TUNER DISPLAY: station display and tuner dial are large and easier tuning (FM / AM separate dial scale and large band indicator with tuning LED
  • LARGE TUNING KNOB good old fashioned manual tuning knob makes station detection fast and easy
  • DYNAMIC 10cm speaker & ferrite bar antenna for excellent quality sound, Earphone/Headphone Jack, Powered by AC Plug or AA Batteries

User questions & answers

Question: Is there an easy on/off switch
Answer: There is an easy on / off switch.
Question: what are the external dimentions of radio
Answer: 8" Wide, 2" Deep, 4.75" tall without the handle. about 7" tall with the handle up. Great, basic radio. We have it for power outages and it worked great.
Question: How is the FM reception at night
Answer: I listen to 2 FM stations at night. One is 35 miles away and the other is about 150 miles away. Reception is great!
Question: Does it take alot of room in a back pack? I travel some time thank u
Answer: I don't think so, it's not that big.

Sony Compact AM/FM Dual Alarm Clock Radio with Large LED Display, Soothing Nature Sounds, Time Projection, USB Port, Gradual Wake Alarm, Adjustable Brightness, Plus Built in Backup Battery

Sony

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Product description

Sony Dual Alarm Clock Radio with Large Display & Time Projection



The Sony Alarm Clock Radio with Time Projection is an alarm clock radio that allows you to project the time onto a wall or ceiling. It lets you wake to any of five different nature sounds and set two different wake times.



Time Projection

The time can be projected onto a wall or ceiling, and the swivel projector can tilt up to 180 degrees. You can also turn the projector on/off



Five Nature Sounds

Fall asleep or wake to five soothing nature sounds including ocean waves, birds, rain, brook, and under the sea using the programmable sleep timer or wake alarm. The nature sounds are natural sleep aids, and can help to relieve stress



USB Port

A side-mounted USB port lets you charge your compatible devices like a smartphone, MP3 player or tablet



Large Display

The large LCD display features bright white LED backlighting so you can easily read the time



Dual Alarms

Set two separate wake times with the dual alarm feature. One for you, one for your partner



Programmable Sleep Timer

Fall asleep to the radio or to soothing nature sounds using the programmable sleep timer



Automatic Time Set

The alarm clock ships preset to Eastern Standard Time (EST) so you can just plug it in and set it to your time zone



Snooze Button

When you hit the snooze button the sound turns off and automatically comes on again in 10 minutes



Adjustable Brightness

Adjust the brightness of the display so you can easily read it anytime



Backup Battery

If there's a power failure or if you disconnect the power cord to move the clock, the backup battery system with maintain clock and alarm settings

  • Large Display - The large LCD display features bright white LED backlighting so you can easily read the time
  • Dual Alarms - Set two separate wake times with the dual alarm feature. One for you, one for your partner
  • AM/FM Radio - Built-in AM/FM radio with digital tuner and 10-station presets allows you to listen to local programming
  • Soothing nature sounds - Fall asleep or wake to five soothing nature sounds including ocean waves, birds, rain, brook, and under the sea using the programmable sleep timer or wake alarm. The nature sounds are natural sleep aids, and can help to relieve stress
  • Adjustable Brightness - Adjust the brightness of the display so you can easily read it anytime. Chose between high, mid, and low mode (three steps)

User questions & answers

Question: Can you play the nature sounds all night
Answer: You can play the radio or the nature sounds all night long. You can also set them to turn off after set amount of time up to 90 minutes.
Question: Difference between icfc1pj and this one
Answer: Not absolutely positive but I hink the icfc1pj has a more advanced back-up system it electrical power is lost. I couldn’t really find any other obvious difference.
Question: Is this the newest model of this clock radio
Answer: Yes, I believe it is newest model. Very pleased with purchase. Jack
Question: when you tune in a station does it show the digital location on the face
Answer: No. It just shows AM or FM.

Sangean PR-D6BK AM/FM Compact Analog Portable Radio

Sangean

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Product description

The Sangean PR-D6 Compact Analog Tuning Portable Radio is an attractively styled portable radio with simplicity and function in mind and it offers a combination of features for enjoyable FM / AM listening. In true Sangean tradition FM / AM reception is excellent providing clear and static free listening, the dial precisely tunes your station selection displayed in a softly lighted analog display.

From the Manufacturer



The Sangean PR-D6 Compact Analog Radio is an attractively styled portable radio with simplicity and function in mind and it offers a combination of features for enjoyable AM/FM/Stereo listening. The rugged antenna and carrying strap, along with the ability to run on batteries for more portability, allow you to take your music wherever you go.









The Sangean PR-D6 is available in black, white, or blue to suit your style. View larger



Bass and Treble Control

The PR-D6 delivers powerful audio for its size from its built-in 3" speaker, with bass and treble tone controls let you further adjust the sound to your liking. A headphone output lets you enjoy radio programming in private.

Analog Dial Tuner

In true Sangean tradition, AM/FM reception is excellent, providing clear and static-free listening. The dial tuner precisely tunes your station selection, which is displayed in a softly lighted analog display.

Rubber Duck Antenna and Carrying Strap

The PR-D6's rubber duck antenna is rugged enough for outdoor use, and the included carrying strap allows you to take your Sangean radio wherever you like.





Technical Specifications

  • Tuner Type: Analog
  • Display: Dial Scale
  • Antenna: Rubberized non-telescoping
  • Speaker: 1 x 3"
  • Speaker Impedance: 4 ohms
  • Outputs: 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Output Power: 1W
  • Dimensions: 6.77" x 4.84" x 2.17" (172mm x 123mm x 55mm)
  • Weight: 1 lb 0.2oz (460g)


  • AM/FM compact analog radio
  • AM/FM analog tuning provides clear & static-free listening
  • Excellent audio reception
  • Separate rotary controls for bass & treble
  • Lighted dial analog scale display

User questions & answers

Question: what type of batteries does it use
Answer: I think so
Question: What are the dimensions of this radio
Answer: Yes anker as a whole if they list item for iphone it is MFI approved, and I personally have not ever had a charging disconnect with any of there products across multiple iphone generations.
Question: does it tell you what type of converter to buy instead of batteryies
Answer: I don't own a Samsung S8 plus but this can be used to charge most modern cell phones as long the cell phone needs at maximum 16 watts of power. Most Samsung cell phones need anywhere from 10-15 watts for charging. Hope this helps.
Question: Is there a way to plug an external diapol antenna where the rubber duck antenna plugs in. Would it overload to much
Answer: The car charger can be used to charge the iPhone 7.
Question: What is the model number of this radio
Answer: Thank you for your question. The black model will be available in September 2019.
Question: Does this come with headphones
Answer: The Bronze 8mm Banister Adapters will be back in stock this month. Thank you for your question.
Question: Where was this radio made
Answer: My mom had the Regalo 56-Inch Extra WideSpan Walk Through Baby Gate. She borrowed my Y Spindle Rod Stair Banister Adapters and they worked. You just have to make sure your gate has 8mm holes.
Question: good battery life
Answer: 8mm is the smallest size available. We don't know of any baby gate brands with a spindle rod size smaller than M8. Do you? Thank you for your question.
Question: I can hear the music when i'm using the headphone, but i can also hear it on the speaker but the volume is low. how do i fix this
Answer: Not the easiest to assemble or disassemble. To connect the last 2 rods, shear force is needed & it requires 2 people. There is no self release, so a small screwdriver has to be used to push the pegs inside the rods in order to unlock them by twisting. Otherwise, it is a great space to contain a baby already crawling or walking. An adult has enough room to play with the baby inside the playpen. Only wish the assembly or dismantling was easier.
Question: Is this radio good for camping
Answer: Yes. A playmat which can put inside.
Question: is there a way to listen to this device via bluetooth headphones? if I connect it to my phone then have my bluetooth connected to phone, will it play
Answer: Yes, plenty of room for both mom and dad to play inside with baby.
Question: can you play music from a Thumb drive or a jump drive with a USB connection
Answer: No, there is a play mat included in the package.

Product features

Functions of 0-9 number buttons:

  • In MP3 mode, number buttons 0-9 can be used to select one specific mp3. (For example, continuously press buttons 2+5+8 to select the 258th mp3)
  • In FM/AM radio mode, number button 0-9 can also be used to select ine specific channel by radio frequency (For example, in FM radio, continuously press buttons 8+7+8 to select a channel of 87.8 MHz; in AM radio, continuously press buttons5+8+8 to select a channel of 58.8 KHz)

Aocome AM FM Portable Radio Speaker

FM Radio, support automatic channel search. Held the play button for a few seconds in mode of FM and it will auto scan and save the stations into memory. Support Micro SD/TF card and USB disk MP3 Music play. (Note: this product doesn't come with a Micro SD/TF card/USB disk)

Clear sound, simple to use, suitable for home, outdoor, office and other places, enjoy music anywhere if you like.

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Jensen CD-550 Portable Stereo Compact Disc Cassette Recorder with AM/FM Radio

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Product description

Take along your favorite tunes with the JENSEN CD-550 Portable Stereo Cassette Recorder and CD Player with AM/FM Radio. This unit features a top-loading CD player with green LED track display that's compatible with both CD-R and CD-RW compact discs—so you can play either store-bought or custom-made CDs. The built-in handle makes it easy to transport. You can even make recordings on the cassette deck a simple 1-touch function! A stereo headphone output and aux input for connecting your iPod, MP3 or other digital audio players provide even more versatile playback options.

  • Top Loading CD Player, CD-R/RW Compatible, Green LED CD track Display
  • Skip/Search Forward and Back, Repeat 1 or All, Programmable Memory, Auto Stop Cassette Deck with Soft Eject Door, One Touch Recording
  • AM/FM Stereo Receiver, FM Stereo Indicator, Foldable Carrying Handle, Rotary Telescopic Antenna
  • Auxiliary Input Jack for Connecting iPod, MP3 or other Digital Audio Players, Stereo Headphone Jack
  • Power: AC120 60Hz or 6 x ‘C’ (UM-2) (Not included)

User questions & answers

Question: mine did not come with a power cord, where can i get one
Answer: Yes, the SW3 has the yellow color, the ASIN is B08J3XQNZ6.
Question: how to turn off power to jensen cd
Answer: Hello, the replacement battery type for the SW3 radio is 3.7V 2000mAh 18650 Li-ion Battery, you can search for it on Amazon. This is not a common problem, but if the radio still has the charging problem after you replaced the batteries and charged it with the USB cable, please don't hesitate to contact us via . The SW3 radio enjoys an 18-month warranty and we will help you fix it ASAP.
Question: Does it record live
Answer: Check at Walmart or Amazon for rechargeable batteries.
Question: Does it work without batteries
Answer: No, the SW3 does not have an earphone jack. If you are looking for an emergency radio with an earphone jack, you may check out the NW3 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LPL4PBY).

Sangean All in One Compact Digital Tuning Pocket Size Portable AM/FM Radio

Sangean

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Product description

Sangean Portable AM/FM Digital Pocket Clock Radio



The Sangean AM/FM digital Clock Radio is an attractively styled pocket sized radio with simplicity and function in mind and it offers a combination of features for enjoyable AM/AM/Stereo listening. In true Sangean tradition AM/FM reception is excellent providing clear and static free listening and the dial precisely tunes your station selection displayed in a softly lighted analog display. It has excellent reception and audio for its size. Neck strap included.



Digital Tuner

A built-in digital AM/FM Stereo Tuner with 15 station preset memory lets you choose from a wide variety of radio, talk and music programmin



Pocket-Sized

Pocket Size For Portable Use with ultra-compact design slips easily into shirt or jacket pocket or handbag for convenience and portability



Auto Shut-Off

The Sangean Clock Radio runs on two AAA batteries. A low-battery indicator on the LCD display offers a helpful hint on when it's wise to carry replacements. 90-minute auto shut-off lets you fall asleep to the radio without fear of waking up to dead batteries.



Earphone Jack

Earphone Jack for private listening enjoyment and improved sound clarity in noisy environments



LED Tuning Indicator

LED Tuning Indicator helps provide precise station tuning even in dim light



Telescopic Antenna

Telescopic Antenna for FM and built-in ferrite bar antenna for AM



Carrying Strap

Carrying Strap adds a measure of security when carrying the radio

  • AM/FM Tuner - Lets you choose from the wide range of radio talk shows and music programming
  • Pocket Size for Portable Use - With ultra-compact design slips easily into shirt or jacket pocket or handbag for convenience and portability
  • Digital Tuner - A built-in digital AM/FM Stereo Tuner with 15 station preset memory lets you choose from a wide variety of radio, talk and music programmin
  • Earphone Jack - For private listening enjoyment and improved sound clarity in noisy environments
  • Telescopic Antenna - For FM and built-in ferrite bar antenna for AM

User questions & answers

Question: does it have a cord? or is it with battery only. can I have it connected to the electricity
Answer: if u want the big sign,please choose the 35 inch option.so that you can fill more letters
Question: Which am/fm clock radio has the best reception
Answer: depends on how many letter the text includes and what font you choose.
Question: Does this alarm/radio have alarm repeat so i don't have to reset it every evening
Answer: hello, 2 pieces
Question: Does this alarm/radio have alarm repeat so i don't have to reset it every evening
Answer: Yes, this is just a half-size version of the triple chocolate power crunch bar.

Sony ICFP26 Portable AM/FM Radio,Black

Sony

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Product description

This compact, vertical AM/FM radio is the perfect fit for rooms where space is at a premium. It features a new LED battery status indicator and runs on two AA batteries (not included)— so whether you’re listening through the built-in speaker or via the dedicated headphone socket, you’ll always be able to enjoy great sound.

  • Built-in speaker and headphone jack
  • Telescoping antenna
  • Carrying strap for added convenience
  • Battery powered; 2 x AA (sold separately)
  • LED tuning indicator & LED battery status indicator
  • 4.69 x 2.74 x 1.50 in(W X H X D)

User questions & answers

Question: Does this radio have an off/on switch
Answer: Yes it does. It's located on top of radio. It's a big slide switch that makes it easy to turn on but is made not to turn on accidentally.
Question: what are the dimensions of this radio
Answer: Mine is 5 and 5/8" tall, 4 and 5/8" wide and 1 and 1/8" thick. I don't know what the other people were measuring... maybe they included the antenna, who knows?
Question: is this really heavy? Can you listen to it with headphones? and do the headphones work in both ears or just one
Answer: Hi T. Girl,The weight of this radio is Approx. 190 g (6 3/4 oz) (incl. batteries). You can listen to it using stereo headphones so you can hear it on both ears. Thanks,>Joffrey
Question: Is this Stereo
Answer: No. It's not stereo. You do hear audio in both ear buds - but not in stereophonic audio as recorded in the recording studio. You get mono sound.

Product features

Sony ICFP26 Portable AM/FM Pocket Novelty Radio, Black

This compact, vertical AM/FM radio is the perfect fit for rooms where space is at a premium. It features a new LED battery status indicator and runs on two AA batteries — so whether you’re listening through the built-in speaker or via the dedicated headphone socket, you’ll always be able to enjoy great sound.

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