How is the radio reception and how long does the battery last on radio
1409871
I have the Nano but I dont use it for a radio connection in my car or outside of my car. The battery without being plugged in to a vehicle lasts for around 6-8 hours depending on how much the battery has been used before you purchased it.
1409872
Reception is excellent in my area (I live in the city with tons of interference). The battery lasts around 5-6 hours on mp4 playback. Never had it solely on radio
643678
I just got the radio last week. I charged it from my laptop USB connection. I believe the manual stated it will run about 10 hours at medium volume.It just has a cell phone battery. So if you are looking for something that runs for month on battery alone then this may not be for you.The box had a flyer from the distributor, offering a charger for $9.95. They send it for free if you review the radio.
1107913
i got this radio so that i can listen to it where i live (Manasass Park, VA) because reception down there is very bad. This radio solves that problem. I can listen to my FM station with no static. I recommend it.
1004043
I am sorry, but I have not did this task but give me a few days and I will put my radio on ...charge my unit and let play until it runs down and give you an answer back on this, I an tell you this much ..my old crank emergency radio lasted for almost three days before I had to recharge that battery. I hope I helped. if you are as happy as I am with my Ambient you will not be disappointed with it's performance. jim
739094
i just use it for the FM radio and the battery probably lasted for about 10 hrs
1593784
Radio is quite small but gives a lot of bang for the buck. Thinking of getting a second one. Batteries last forever. A 6"X4" photo would cover it.
1130085
Reception is great for me. AM stations will break up after sundown here in Philly, but that happens with nearly every stationary radio. FM is consistently strong - never had a proble
306513
battery operation only. and the battery lasts a long time, I listen to the radio maybe 90 minutes a day and am on the original battery!
1132623
I don't know. However, I can say the radio reception is terrible. FM was weak and AM was worse. I sold the unit on eBay. Sorry I couldn't help more.
193885
hi catie , love this thing to death , the re-charge batteries are great , it runs for no less than 12 hrs at work , it has a very high volume output , my only gripe is the reception, it can be terrible at time`s , I have no idea why , but being digital , you can not simply turn the dial to make it come in better , but it does have the ability to use your phone or what ever type of electronics you might have , I do not have any of that crap , just the AM - FM , but for the durability and coolness of the radio , it is worth every penny , just needs a bigger antenna from radio shack or something . hi catie , love this thing to death , the re-charge batteries are great , it runs for no less than 12 hrs at work , it has a very high volume output , my only gripe is the reception, it can be terrible at time`s , I have no idea why , but being digital , you can not simply turn the dial to make it come in better , but it does have the ability to use your phone or what ever type of electronics you might have , I do not have any of that crap , just the AM - FM , but for the durability and coolness of the radio , it is worth every penny , just needs a bigger antenna from radio shack or... » Read More hi catie , love this thing to death , the re-charge batteries are great , it runs for no less than 12 hrs at work , it has a very high volume output , my only gripe is the reception, it can be terrible at time`s , I have no idea why , but being digital , you can not simply turn the dial to make it come in better , but it does have the ability to use your phone or what ever type of electronics you might have , I do not have any of that crap , just the AM - FM , but for the durability and coolness of the radio , it is worth every penny , just needs a bigger antenna from radio shack or something . « Show Less
1892756
FM reception depends on tower locations in a rural area. My husband says AM talk radio holds a better reception from building to building compared to FM reception. But in the open fields reception for both is about the same depending on radio towers in your area. I've been purchasing 2 sony walkmans a year for my husband these past 15 Christmases and he uses the radio everyday (10- 12 hrs daily) 7 days a week 365 days a year. It takes a licking & keeps on sounding Awesome! Enjoy!
1687200
I have owned this radio for 5 yrs. & no problems with radio or battery , As far as I can tell the battery can not be replaced & the radio is not intended to be opened and can't be opened with out damaging . :(
640376
Hi, it's pretty good. My favorite station is hard to pick up where I live, but it comes in very clear on this. It's also easy to set the stations. On my last Sony, after the batteries died (for back up), I couldn't ever figure out how to set the stations again! BTW, I just tested the AM band as well as the public station that is probably about 60 miles away, and the reception is clear on those too!
1330439
No FM radio,internet radio if you so choose.My battery life is awesome.I have the unit on from 0700 to 2300 everyday.I have never run the battery completely out and I charge every 3rd day.Mp3 is awesome stereo.
2084302
DH uses these in workshop and he said reception is fair, compared to his stationary radio that he uses in workshop. Hope this helps.
809098
Hi Susan,I have enjoyed mine now for three years. The reception is affected by the weather I have noticed. Usually what I do is put it in the cradle over night and have it record the programming I like. That way when I go to the gym in the mornings I have several hours of music available to me. The signal inside the gym is intermittent and it is affected by the structure of the building. So if you don't mind this it will be an awesome portable satellite radio I absolutely love mine.
1769681
I owned the radio for only a few months. The radio worked great in every way. However, I dont think the battery can be easily replaced.