Sangean SG-622 12 Band AM/FM/Short Wave Receiver

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Title : Sangean SG-622 12 Band AM/FM/Short Wave Receiver
Author : Sangean
Release Date : 19991015
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $39.99
Amazon.com Price : $43.99 (-10 %)
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Editorial Reviews :
For those who have a burgeoning interest in shortwave radio or who don't like to be without news and music when traveling, the Sangean SG-622 10-band portable receiver makes an ideal travel companion. Small enough to slip into a jacket pocket but powerful enough so you can stay in touch with the world, you'll barely need to glance at the operating instructions before you'll be up and running with this nifty little device.

Solid and compact, the SG-622 includes just the essentials: a retractable antenna, volume and tuning knobs, and a wide face displaying the bands and frequencies. Tuning is accomplished by clicking a switch to the appropriate band, then dialing up or down, refining the tuning by hand as you go. The all-inclusive frequency display results in imprecise indications, so it is not possible to determine exactly which frequency you are tuning in. But our reception in all bands on any strong signal was excellent.

Overall, we found this a sensitive radio with great portability that would make great introductory piece for anyone interested in shortwave radio listening. The Sangean SG-622 is powered by 3 AA batteries, but consider adding an AC adapter to reduce your battery expense.

It comes with a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

Pros:

* Excellent reception
* Great portability
* Extremely easy to use, great for the novice

Cons:

* Does not include adapter
* Antenna does not have 360-degree rotation for improving reception
* Ambiguous frequency display

Buyer Reviews :
I was looking for a small, unobtrusive portable radio for home listening -- mainly NPR in the mornings. I started at Radio Shack, which, oddly, has a poor selection of radios. At Amazon.com, I found the Sangean SG-622. It was the right price, and the short wave capability sounded fun (I've never listened to short wave). I would have spent the same amount of money at Radio Shack, but gotten much less.

The SG-622 is kind to batteries. A cheap set of Walgreen's batteries were still going strong after 1 month. At that point, I went ahead and purchased an AC adapter for the kitchen, which is where I use the radio the most.

The SG-622 sounds great, more solid and full than I had expected out of a radio this size. I don't really use the short wave frequencies, but I know I could explore them some lazy weekend afternoon or evening. I plan to order a second SG-622 for the office.

(by Joseph Jess Burnam)

Features/Technical Specs :
* 10 frequency ranges
* 2.5-inch speaker
* Rotary tuning dial
* Compact and portable
* Uses 3 AA batteries

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