J-166 Portable Radio AM FM, Battery Operated Radio

The PRUNUS J-166 Portable Radio arrives in a nice little red, white & black manufacturers box with a simple easy to read manual, the radio is light weight even with the 2 AA batteries (not included), the battery cover stays attached to the radio so no dropping or misplacing the battery cover, the radio measures about 5"×3"×1", the antenna extends 16", the knobs glide easily, earphone jack works good, clip works fine, sound is excellent quality, the wrist strap is great to hang the radio on anything while using it, and the channels are clear 🤩 all good things to say about this little powerful radio 🎵 💜

Exactly what I was looking for. A small, inexpensive radio I could use near my favorite chair to llsten to basic AM and FM programming. 100% portable and small enough to take anywhere. Sound quality excekking fir such a small radio, Living near a large city, I don't need the antenna, but I'm sure it will come in handy when conditions impact recemption. Good purchase, highly recommended.

I bought a PRUNUS J-166 a year and a half ago just to have a simple portable radio on-hand for emergencies and general listening. Was surprised by how much this little radio delivers for under 10 bucks. The DSP tuning takes a little getting used to. It locks onto signals quickly and you have to tune slower than with a variable analog tuning circuit. Had to play with it a bit to get the hang of the tuner. That being said it has excellent reception for a compact radio. No problem pulling in local FM stations within 30-40 miles clearly with the telescopic antenna extended. AM pulls in locals within the same radius and a few distant clear channel powerhouse stations daytime. Nighttime I can pull in stations from all over which makes this a fun radio for DX'ing the AM band at night. The speaker and sound quality is what I would expect from a pocket portable. It's not gonna blow you with sound but that's why I bought it. No rechargable battery via USB so keep some AA alkaline or rechargeable Nimh cells handy. Battery life in this radio is good to excellent as a pocket portable doesn't draw much current. It's a nice radio for the price.

Works great. Nice and portable. Could be a little clearer. Used it for a drive in movie.

My 13 year old son is interested in "old schoool" electronics and he was very happy with this radio. It's easy to use, the appearance is small and cute and it is stable to sit on a counter top or wherever he wants to use it.

I've been aware that I need an emergency radio on hand, but have been overwhelmed by the options. This one looked like a minimum viable solution (which is my key criterion for prep stuff). Knowing that a cheap radio might could be so poorly made that it isn't useful, I took a chance and bought one to evaluate. I'm glad I did. I've been testing it now for several days. This little radio was so all-around good that I decided to write a detailed review. This is voluntary, unpaid and unprompted. Summary- I'm convinced so far that this is an excellent emergency radio, better than most of the labelled 'emergency' radios. Here's why I say this: 1. Generally, it looks and feels like a well built, simple, functional radio- a pleasant surprise. The case in particular is well fitted and finished. The tuning display and other controls are well placed, feel good and operate properly. 2. This runs on two AA batteries- not rare and expensive 9V. Run time is well in excess of 100 hours- I am four days into 'round the clock testing. Solar/crank/lithium rechargeables might suit long-term off-grid use, but add weight, size and cost. One set of AAs should last for months of careful use. 3. Not waterproof, but neither are most cell phones. But it fits in a sandwich zip lock- even when it's working. BTW it also fits in a 40 oz peanut butter jar, with room for a candle, lighter, space blanket and small flashlight. 4. Usable wrist strap for hanging, securing on a pack, etc. You need this. 5. Sensitivity and selectivity are fine. AM stations are getting rare around here, but it pulls the six local stations. FM sensitivity is comparable to my car's radio- it grabs about 20 stations with the antenna folded, and does a good job of separating adjacent stations. The telescoping antenna helps with weak stations, but these antennas are all fragile and probably should be kept stowed. A tuning LED is nice touch. 6. Sound quality is surprisingly good. I have been listening to classical music in my garage- and it is fully audible, and pleasant to listen to. It can get buzzy if you turn the volume way up, so don't do that. It's playing right now in the garage, and its loud enough to hear through the door in the kitchen. 7. Small size, like a cell phone but thicker- about 25mm. Pocket clip is thoughtful and looks useful, but its plastic and might be fragile. 8. Excellent price. Buy two or three, and get radios for sharing, barter etc- for less money than a fancy do-all. 9. No aircraft, shortwave or ham bands. These aren't often needed. Ham equipment is a good idea, but 2-way com radios have different requirements, and should be evaluated separately. My bottom line is that I'm buying a couple more of these for the prep stack.

Awsome cheeper price but workes Awsome and the slider for changing channels feels higher quality then you would think and it just over all works Awsomely amazing

This little guy works great! It’s compact and has nice clear sound. The tuning dial is a little sensitive and any tap will change the station but no big deal. It’s compact enough to put it in my safety vest pocket

A minha deceção foi completa ao experimentar o rádio Prunus J-166. Na bamda Am, no local onde resido (Cascais - Portugal) capta apenas uma estação e deficientemente. Em FM é apenas um pouco menos mau. Havia rádios a um terço do preço, com boas referências, mas como ele se destina a um Kit de sobrevivência, quis comprar algo que eu pensava que seria de alta qualidade, e foi com esse intuito queme dispûs um preço muito mais alto. Afinal sucedeu exatamente o inverso.

The PRUNUS J-166 Portable Radio is an absolute must-have for anyone who enjoys the outdoors or wants to stay prepared during emergencies. It’s compact, lightweight, and incredibly easy to use—perfect for camping, hiking, or keeping in your emergency kit. What impressed me most is the excellent reception on both AM and FM bands, even in remote areas. The tuning light makes it easy to lock onto stations quickly, and the back clip is a smart touch for hands-free use while moving around. Since it's battery-operated, you don't have to worry about charging it—just pop in some AA batteries and you're good to go. This makes it incredibly reliable during power outages or when you're off the grid. Whether you're a nature lover, prepper, or just want a dependable radio for peace of mind, the PRUNUS J-166 is a fantastic choice. Durable, affordable, and highly functional—this little radio delivers big time!

Excelente producto, muy lindo y funciona a la perfección. Llegó a tiempo

Very nice little radio. Good loud sound. Portable . Poor reception for am stations but good reception on FM stations

Tenía mis dudas de esta marca. Después de tres semanas, falló, lo devolví, con el costo por mi cuenta. Por lo que no lo recomiendo.