- Access to all wavebands (short, medium, large, and FM) with automatic search and memorization of all stations whose reception is satisfactory in any place of the world - or France! - You were (but not memory for short wave): This function is very useful when you go on vacation, including in France where some stations are changing wavelength depending on the region; However, lack of preset buttons - it would have also been difficult to accommodate given the machine's size - is a handicap compared to larger devices, but if you know the wavelengths of your Favorite stations, search speed that allows the wheel "tuning" allows you to quickly reach your target station,
- Choice of the time display, temperature or time of the alarm: a selector button hidden by a flap on the front of the device allows you to position yourself in the time zone of the main world cities, and once the time set on your time zone, selecting a different time will show the corresponding time, which is convenient for calling abroad at a time when you can expect to touch your correspondent,
- The material, covered with soft touch rubber exudes solidity, as well as different keys that have no game, even after prolonged use,
- The small fold and steerable antenna incorporated is usually enough to get good reception in normal areas; however, it is not expected to be able to plug in auxiliary antenna, which is normal given the size of the device,
- The device operates with 3 AA batteries or AC: using rechargeable batteries (recharged outside of the device) is of course possible, but consumption of the device is low; operating in AC power requires the use of a transformer 6 V, not supplied
- Wrist strap and a cover complement the accessories.
The two main strengths of this unit are the amazing sound quality, as good as good large appliances, and little space that allows you to easily carry around with you: this is the reason why I chose it as "sedentary" radio apparatus (I travel very little) use for which it gives me any satisfaction.
