Pocket Radio Mini AM FM Stereo Radio Portable Battery Operated Radio, Includes Headphones, with Back Clip and Signal Indicator, Operated by AAA Batteries for Hurricane,Walking,Running,J-985 by PRUNUS

This little radio performs better than expected. I bought it to use while mowing the yard and running the tractor out in the fields and woods. The reception is good, and battery life is excellent. The first pair of batteries lasted over 8 hours. The ear buds are more comfortable than anticipated, and not horrible on sound quality.My only complaint is with the tuning dial. A little movement on the dial goes a long way on the tuner. Plus, the dial isn't recessed and is easily bumped. If I manage to somehow destroy this one while working, I'll order another just like it.

Update May 20thThe company I order from responded right away when I contacted them about the problem with the radio tuner not working after 15mins. They tried some troubleshooting suggestions, but none worked. They offered a refund or new radio. They sent a new radio within days!!!Now that is customer service!!! So far the new radio is working fine.Original review AprilI've had this little radio since April. I put lithium batteries in it. I've used it 6 times and every time after about 15 to 20 minutes. The tuner quits working and then I shut it off and wait twenty minutes. It'll work for fifteen minutes and then the tuner stops working again. I checked the batteries with a voltmeter, and they are in great shape. I cannot say I recommend this little radio.

Work ok

A few weeks ago, I was jolted by a small earthquake here in Southern California, so I naturally searched for my transistor radio to see if there was any news about the location and severity. However, I couldn’t find that radio, in spite of my frantic search for it. That’s when I went to Amazon to find a new one, and I was bewildered by the vast quantity and variety available for sale. I decided I wanted a small but simple one, without that bothersome antenna, or fancy digitized controls. I finally spotted the tiny Prunus J-985 model, which was a basic analog transistor radio, with no speakers, and where the provided earbuds also served as the antenna. It had an on/off switch, an AM/FM switch, a tuner wheel for selecting the stations, and a sound volume wheel. In other words, all the basics with no additional bells and whistles to add to the cost. It also had a metal clip for sturdy attachment to clothing. It was very light weight, and very small…about two thirds the size of a deck of cards, and all for only $17. Perfect!I read the accompanying blurb on the Amazon page, touting the features of this item, but like all such devices made in China these days, it sounded like it was written by a junior high school student who would have received a C- grade if it was a class project. But I decided to buy it anyway, because it also came with a DSP chip, That stands for Digital Signal Processor, which is supposed to be a chip primarily used in calculators. (I was sure it had its uses in radios as well.)When the gizmo arrived, I inserted two rechargeable AAA batteries, attached the earbuds, and began listening. (Tip: Buy a good pair of lengthy earbuds, e.g. from Sony, because the longer wire makes for clearer sound and the ear pieces are more comfortable.) Bottom line? The unit worked well. Quality of sound? About what you’d expect for a 17 dollar analog transistor radio. After all, “analog” means simple or usual, and that’s what the quality was…simple and usual. Actually, it was better than I expected, because it picked up almost every station in the surrounding geographic area. I even had a little trouble focusing the tuner wheel to the stations that I wanted because there were so many nearby stations broadcasting their diverse signals. I listen to my favorite AM stations when I’m in my car, but I don’t think I’ll be using my little Prunus, until there’s another earthquake or power outage, etc. Why? Because the number of sequential commercials on AM radio is a real turnoff. Give me Youtube, where you can zap the commercials after a few seconds. Can’t do that with a radio. Still, five stars for my cute little boom box.

I am comparing this to the old Sony srfs83 and to the Sony srfm97. The srfm97 is digital, has great sound quality, and gets 40 hours of battery life on fm, or 65 hours on am on a single aaa alkaline battery. Why can't I find something like these Sony radios(or something better) that is currently produced? Why hasn't other companies figured out how to make a tiny radio with great sound quality and long battery life that is powered by a single AAA battery?The Prunus j128 is cheaper and much better than this radio. The j128 is digital, has a good built in speaker. and has better sound quality. The j128 is larger though. I will try to avoid buying any more radios with analog tuning. While analog tuning isn't that bad if you listen to just one radio station(however even then the tuning knob needs to be adjusted occasionally) when searching for other specific stations an analog tuner can be a great annoyance. Will Prunus make a small digital clip on radio with a speaker?

small, good size for pocket

Worst radio ever! Does not pick up at all and is a total waste of money!!

Just what I was looking for !!