Where could I buy a prd5; I have a cc radio but it doesn't play anymore from
its speaker so I've been using it as a tuner and the am is quite good. If
the prd5 is better, I think I need one. I listen to a lot of far off
stations at night. Thanks for the info.
Dan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 8:57 PM
Subject: NOTES ON THE NEW SANGEAN PRD15 PORTABLE AM/FM RADIO
Okay, first bad and then good points in that order.
AM sensitivity is shocking! that's a huge disappointment given that this
set is an upgrade from the excellent PRD5 which is probably about the most
sensitive portable radio on the AM band on Planet Earth right now.
FM however is hot! better than the sensitivity and selectivity found on
such hot FM performers as the CC SW and the Sangean ATS909X radios.
The PRD15 is totally electronically controlled and this means more
facilities available including basss and treble controls, these are
accessed by pressing in the rotary volume control, a menu pops up offering
various audio adjustments to choose from so you turn the volume knob to
select the audio adjustment you wish to modify and then press the knob in,
turning of the knob from that point adjusts the desired setting but after
5 seconds of inactivity the knob reverts to the volume audio adjustment.
I think the addition of bass and treble adjustments is a waste of time as
they don't really make the radio sound any better, best leave it on "Flat"
sound setting.
The PRD15 will charge rechargeable batteries through a built-in charging
circuit, as yet I've not found out how this is activated but I suspect 1
of the buttons on the front of the set is used to switch the charging
circuit on, can't see any battery type switch in the battery compartment,
that's been the standard place to find such things on Sangean sets in the
past.
This set is still a good value for money receiver for the price of $90.00
particularly if you like long distance FM listening, its a killer
performer here with no overload on the FM band whatever, stereo sound
through the speakers isn't too bad.
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