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Classic 9762

Information

Type: Digital

Bands: Broadcast AM (520-1710kHz)
Broadcast FM (87.5-108MHz)
Longwave (150-285kHz)
Shortwave(3.15-21.95MHz)

RDS Information: Program Service
Radio Text
Program Type
PI Code (Callsign) and Time Info

Power Source: 4x AA batteries or 6v DC barrel-jack input

Year: 2021

MSRP: $99.99 (Etoncorp.com)

Pros

- A lot of bands

- FM RDS

- Signal Meter

- Good sensitivity

- Decent AM Sound Quality

Cons

- Little bass via headphone output

- Permanent sleep timer

- High MSRP

Overview

This handheld is one of the only non-HD handhelds I can find with RDS, and is the reason I have this. This is also one of the only portable radios with a signal meter. FM, AM, and Shortwave all sound decent, but with little bass at all. Shortwave reception is okay as well. This radio also has a sleep timer (although I haven't figured out how to disable it), making it a good bedtime radio. This is definitely a useful radio to take along on vacation.