Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Radio Review (Introduction | Summary) The Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio is a very capable analog receiver of traditional radio broadcasts. The radios performance and feature set are generally good. The sound quality emanating from its 2.25-inch monaural speaker is enjoyable and detailed but not spectacular. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio can be enjoyed equally as much as a music, sports or news resource on a San Francisco cable car, walking around Times Square or in a fishing boat on the Potomac River. From the Twin Cities to Montauk Point or anywhere else across the vast expanses of the U.S., Canada and world landscape, this Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio is a pleasure to use. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio provides instant access to a multitude of radio programming options along the analog frequency spectrum. FM/AM reception is clear on this small portable. Accurate tuning of classic rock broadcasts on the FM Band is easily accomplished through its Slide-Rule Tuning Dial. A bright red LED Tuning indicator lights up and remains lit when you have locked in on a station on either broadcast band. The LED Tuning indicator is a great feature as it allows me to tune in FM/AM stations accurately in low light conditions and it lets me know that the pocket radio is powered on. I have not felt the need to extend the metal telescopic whip antenna frequently when listening to FM stations. AM performance is high quality off the internal ferrite bar antenna. It is easy to tune in my favorite sports radio stations on the AM Band for quick analysis and recap of last nights game. I dont need to reorient the pocket radios horizontal position to achieve satisfactory AM Band reception. I am able to receive every FM and AM station that is intended for the radio market that I reside in. AM DX reception performance is adequate for this product category. This Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio does not demonstrate any selectivity or sensitivity issues in its day-to-day FM/AM reception. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio features list include: a Slide-Rule Tuning Dial, FM/AM Log Scale, FM/AM Dial Scale, analog tuner, wide-shaped orange tuning marker, FM/AM Reception, FM Band Frequency Range: 88-108 MHz, AM Band Frequency Range: 525-1710 kHz, rotary Volume/OFF(Power) Dial, Green Power-on marker, FM/AM Band Selector Switch, 3.5mm mono earphone jack, FM Band telescopic whip antenna, built-in ferrite bar AM Band antenna, 2.25-inch monaural speaker, Red LED Tuning Indicator, Gray Nylon Carry Strap, detachable battery cover, DC positive/negative spring-loaded AA battery contact terminals, rear panel battery compartment, attractive silver/gray finish, lightweight design, decent plastic build quality, and pictorial diagram based operating instructions. The user manual is conveniently folded-up into a four column style pamphlet for easy compartmentalized system information retrieval. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio is powered by two AA batteries and it offers exceptional battery life with the use of Duracell Ultra Power DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology or Energizer Max Power Seal Technology premium AA alkaline batteries. The Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio is a great portable audio companion for a family picnic, walks in the park, listening to the ballgame, and to stay informed when there is an emergency weather or power outage event. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio will fulfill the needs and requirements of almost any portable audio task with extreme competence. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radios dimension measurements are as follows: Height: 4-5/8, Width: 2-¾, Depth: 1-3/16” and Weight: 4.9 ounces without alkaline batteries installed. A one year parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty is included with the pocket radio. Overall rating is 4.5/5 stars. I like this Panasonic FM/AM Pocket Radio. Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Radio Review The Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio is a very capable analog receiver of traditional radio broadcasts. The radios performance and feature set are generally good. The sound quality emanating from its 2.25-inch monaural speaker is enjoyable and detailed, but not spectacular. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio can be enjoyed equally as much as a music, sports, weather, or news information resource on a San Francisco cable car, walking around Times Square, or in a fishing boat on the Potomac River. From the Twin Cities to Montauk Point, this Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio is a pleasure to use. FM/AM reception is clear on this small portable. It is easy to tune in my favorite sports radio stations on the AM Band and classic rock broadcasts on the FM Band through its Slide-Rule Tuning Dial. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio provides instant access to a multitude of radio programming options along the analog frequency spectrum. A bright red LED Tuning indicator lights up and remains lit when you have locked in on a particular station on either broadcast band. The LED Tuning indicator is a great feature, as it allows me to tune in FM/AM stations accurately in low light conditions, and lets me know that the radio is in good working order. I have not felt the need to extend the telescopic whip antenna frequently when listening to FM stations. AM Band tuning performance is high quality off the internal ferrite bar antenna. I am always able to locate my favorite sports radio stations on the AM Band for a quick analysis and recap of last nights game. I am able to receive every FM and AM station that is intended for the radio market that I reside in. AM DX reception performance during the overnight hours is adequate for this product category. I dont need to reorient the Panasonic Pocket Radios position to achieve satisfactory AM reception. This Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio does not demonstrate any selectivity or sensitivity issues in its day-to-day broadcast reception performance. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio enthusiast features list include: a Slide-Rule Tuning Dial, TUNING dial indicator, tuning dial panel with clear plastic overlay, simple one-finger tuning operation, pale green tuning dial panel Power-On marker, analog tuner, analog variable frequency oscillator, tuning capacitor, variable resistor, potentiometer, built-in monaural power amplifier, internal printed circuit board layout, printed circuit board conductor side, printed circuit board component side, IC system controller unit on main circuit board, IC pin functions, transistors, resistors, capacitors, diodes, fuses, switches, noise filters, ceramic chips, metal chips, short metal chips, RF amplifier, AF audio amplifier circuit, integrated circuits, integrated circuit pins, automatic gain control circuit, DC power supply circuit, speaker connection wires, internal electrical wiring to connect system components, high-grade modern day transistor radio design, semiconductors, solid-state electronic components, FM/AM Reception, FM (Frequency Modulation) Band Frequency Range: 88-108 MHz, AM (Amplitude Modulation) Band Frequency Range: 525-1710 kHz, FM Band monaural reception, AM Band monaural reception, FM Band IF Tuned Circuit: 10.7 MHz, AM Band IF Tuned Circuit: 455 kHz, FM Sensitivity: 3.55uV/50mW output (-3dB limit sensitivity), AM Sensitivity: 158.5uV/50mW output (Maximum sensitivity), superheterodyne tuning circuit system, wide-shaped orange tuning marker for easy visual tuning, tactile dot on tuning marker for simple station identification, LED Tuning indicator, 3 button control panel interface, notched rotary Volume/OFF (Power) Dial, Volume/OFF dial directional arrow indicator, green marker on Volume Dial to indicate dial Power on/off position, audible click Power on/off function, BAND switch indicator, FM/AM Band Selector Switch, recessed 3.5mm monaural earphone jack (8-ohms minimum impedance rating), universal earphone jack symbol, 14-inch, 5-segment FM telescopic whip antenna, telescopic antenna placement holder on left side panel, retractable metal telescoping antenna, built-in directional ferrite bar AM Band antenna, FM/AM Dial Scale, FM/AM Log Scale, FM/AM, MHz, x100 kHz, 2-Band Receiver, and RF-P50 front panel symbols, FM Band Tuning Dial Channel Guide (88, 92, 96, 102, 106, 108 MHz), AM Band Tuning Dial Channel Guide (5.3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 17 x 100 KHz), 150mW (RMS) total system amplifier output power, 57mm monaural speaker, speaker magnet assembly, gray nylon lanyard carry strap affixed to left side panel, battery cover part #:RKKW0001-H, 3-tab release detachable battery compartment cover, battery compartment lid directional arrow “OPEN” indicator, rear panel battery replacement caution message, spring-loaded DC positive and negative AA battery contact terminals, rear battery compartment, AA battery polarity installation diagram, 11-digit serial number sticker inside the battery compartment, one battery compartment system case screw, 3.0V DC Power Rating, Battery Current Usage: FM Band: 4.5mA at minimum volume, FM Band: 92mA at maximum volume, AM Band: 6.9mA at minimum volume, AM Band: 92mA at maximum volume, Panasonic alkaline dry cell battery run time: FM Band: approximately 50 hours, AM Band: approximately 52 hours measured at 25C/77F on a flat surface, speaker grill, speaker cabinet, Panasonic trademark logo, back panel place of manufacture, Company Part No. NN0113, and model number nameplate sticker, rear panel system air vent and slot openings for efficient cooling, 4 bottom panel plastic feet for secure placement on a table, 1 rear panel antenna holder case screw, attractive silver and gray exterior finish, white side panel lettering, black front panel lettering, white and clear-type rear panel lettering, lightweight and compact portable radio design, rectangular shaped product with rounded edges, decent build quality, solid plastic construction, product warranty card printed inside the user manual, product cleaning directions, and this item comes with operating instructions (operating instructions part #:RQT5096-1P). The Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio is powered by two AA batteries, and it offers great battery life. The AA batteries must be installed in reverse polarity order. Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer as to the actual length of time that the AA batteries will last. The battery life specifications provided by Panasonic in the user manual are only approximate, are only offered under perfect factory operating conditions, and are only accurate if you use Panasonic alkaline dry cell AA batteries. The Panasonic alkaline batteries that are specified in the user manual are not included in the factory product packaging. Your Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio will have different battery life results because it is not likely to be used exclusively at the Panasonic factory. Battery life will vary by battery manufacturer and battery chemistry. Of course, the longer the duration the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio is powered on, and as the volume level increases during a playback session, battery life will be shortened accordingly. Proceed with caution. I recommend Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology, Duracell Ultra Power, Duracell Ultra Advanced, Duracell Ultra Power DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology, Energizer Max Power Seal Technology premium AA alkaline batteries, Energizer Advanced Lithium, or Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries for maximum audio performance and battery life of this high quality Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio. Stay away from cheap no name label alkaline, manganese, or carbon-zinc AA batteries. These unknown brand AA batteries are of inferior quality, last a short time span, and have a tendency to leak inside the product battery compartment. Make sure to never mix old and new batteries, different battery types, different battery voltages, and different battery brands. Remove the single-use AA alkaline batteries from the battery compartment if the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio is not going to be used for an extended period of time (30 days or more) to avoid damage from battery acid leakage issues. The advanced long-life lithium battery type features a leak-resistant construction and may be more suitable for long term storage inside the battery compartment in extreme temperatures when compared to a standard alkaline battery. The AA batteries should be replaced with new ones when the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio consistently outputs subpar sound, the tuning LED dims constantly, or there is no sound at all. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio is compatible with the following AA 1.5V or equivalent battery types: carbon-zinc batteries, alkaline batteries, lithium batteries, and NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2V 2300-2750 mAh capacity recommended). When purchasing AA batteries for this unit, it is a good idea to check the date on the package. A fresh set of AA alkaline batteries should have a best if used by date of at least 6 or 7 years ahead of the date of purchase. Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology, Duracell Ultra Power DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology, and Energizer Max Power Seal Technology AA alkaline batteries are guaranteed by the manufacturer to stay fresh in the product packaging for up to 10 years from the current date of purchase. In the case of Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries, the package date may be up to 15 years ahead of the current date of purchase. Battery life is determined by many factors and that is why individual results vary. Such factors include the type of music being played, the volume level being used, and ambient room or outdoor temperature. Battery performance will be decreased if this unit is powered by AA alkaline batteries in extremely cold temperatures. You should always have a spare set of AA batteries nearby in case audio performance deteriorates in the middle of your favorite song. Lithium AA batteries are approximately 33% lighter in weight when compared to industry standard alkaline AA batteries. As a result, the total system weight of this unit will be affected by the type of AA batteries inserted in the battery compartment. The Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio is a great companion for a family picnic, walks in the park, listening to the ballgame, and to stay informed when there is an emergency natural disaster, weather event, or widespread neighborhood power outage development. The 3.5mm monaural earphone jack will only permit the user to hear audio out of the left side of a pair of stereo headphones. However, this issue can easily be corrected by connecting a 3.5mm-monaural-male-to-3.5mm-stereo-female headphone plug adapter to the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s 3.5mm earphone jack. Alternatively, a pair of stereo headphones with a built-in in-line stereo-to-mono switch can be connected to the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s 1/8” earphone jack to achieve dual monaural playback in both headphone drivers. The headphone cord in-line stereo-to-mono switch must be set to the mono position in order to hear audio out of the left and right stereo drivers. The notched rotary Volume Dial serves as this unit’s built-in earphone amplifier. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s 3.5mm monaural earphone output jack is compatible with the following private listening session accessories: monaural earphone, dual monaural earphone, flexible ear hook stereo-to-mono headphone, dynamic driver stereo headphones, electrostatic transducer stereo headphones, HD neodymium magnet stereo headphones, active noise-cancelling stereo headphones, passive noise-cancelling stereo headphones, digital noise-cancelling stereo headphones, noise-cancelling in-ear stereo headphones, RF/IR wireless stereo headphones, digital surround sound wireless stereo headphones, ear buds, balanced armature in-ear stereo headphones, behind-the-neck stereo headphones, street style stereo headphones, active style sports stereo headphones, lightweight stereo headphones, open-air stereo headphones, extra bass stereo headphones, water-resistant stereo headphones, clip-on stereo headphones, vertical in-the-ear stereo headphones, around-the-ear stereo headphones, collapsible headband stereo headphones, DJ style stereo headphones, studio monitor stereo headphones, over-the-head circum-aural or supra-aural stereo headphones, a portable headphone amplifier, a 3.5mm monaural headphone extension cable, and a 3.5mm stereo headphone extension cable for convenient stereo headphone use from across the room. The Panasonic RF-P50 AM/FM Pocket Radio is capable of producing prodigious sound output from this unit’s built-in monaural earphone amplifier. However, your choice of stereo headphones will greatly affect the sound quality and dynamic overall loudness output from the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio. To achieve excellent loudness output, select dynamic driver stereo headphones that offer a low impedance level typically ranging between 24-32 ohms measured at 1 kHz. Additionally, look to purchase stereo headphones that feature a high driver sensitivity rating measured in decibels. Look for Panasonic or Technics stereo headphones with a dual driver sensitivity rating between 100db-117db/mW, large diameter neodymium magnet drivers between 30-50mm, a headphone driver frequency response rating between 20-20,000 Hz, 4-10 ft. oxygen-free-copper wire coiled connecting cord, Cooper-clad Aluminum Wire (CCAW) voice coils, and high output power handling capacity measured in milliwatts (500-3,500mW) for a sensational private listening experience indoors or outdoors. Technics Pro DJ Stereo Headphones are the best choice for this audiophile-grade concert quality pocket radio private listening application. I recommend any of the following Panasonic stereo headphones to achieve hi-fi private listening sessions on the Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio: 1. Panasonic RP-HT227, 2. Panasonic RP-HTF600, 3. Panasonic RP-HTF890, 4. Panasonic RP-HT21, 5. Panasonic RP-HTX7, 6. Panasonic RP-DJS400K, 7. Panasonic RP-HT360, 8. Panasonic RP-HC200K, 9. Technics RP-DH1200, and 10. Technics RP-DJ1200A. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio can’t be operated on AC power. The Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio is not water-resistant. However, it is my experience with this Panasonic FM/AM Pocket Radio that this unit can persevere during a minor inclement weather event. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio is suitable for local reception of analog FM/AM radio stations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and overseas. Do not drop or submerge this Panasonic high-performance pocket radio in water. The user manual is conveniently folded-up into a four column pamphlet for easy compartmentalized system information retrieval. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radios adjustable telescopic antenna provides for more precise FM Band reception, as circumstances require. The FM Band whip antenna offers vertical adjustment in collapsible metal pole segments and multi-directional movement for enhanced reception opportunities. The integrated ferrite bar antenna allows for horizontal positioning of the radio to improve AM Band broadcasts as needed. The quality of radio reception that you will receive on the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio at any given time is dependent on a multitude of environmental factors, seasonal conditions, astronomical occurrences, principles of radio propagation, electromagnetic polarization properties of radio broadcast signal transmission towers, the laws of physics, F.C.C. broadcasting regulations regarding broadcast power transmissions during the daytime and nighttime hours, and circumstances that are beyond your control. Reception can change based on the time of day it is, current atmospheric conditions, the presence of sun spots, solar flares, solar winds, and solar or geomagnetic storms during the daytime hours, the movement of radio waves from one part of the earth to another, nearby power lines and electrical motors near the home, close by ham radio operators in the neighborhood, the proximity of appliances that emit RF interference to your analog radio receiver, the type of material that your home or room is made of, the distance from the broadcast tower(s) to your home, the presence of mountains, hills, and skyscrapers in the neighborhood, signal strength of the broadcast station being received, and the quality of your antenna and radio receiver all play a critical part in determining the quality of radio reception in your home or outdoors. Radio reception varies by geographical location as well. It can’t be determined in the abstract if the tuner design of any particular radio is responsible for the quality of radio reception that any particular customer experiences at any given time. A digitally tuned radio is not inherently superior in terms of radio reception performance when compared to its analog counterpart. A Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s sensitivity and selectivity performance with respect to weak signal and adjacent channel reception aptitude will either thrive or dive based on the quality, electrical design, thermal design, and craftsmanship of the radio’s internal tuning circuitry, micro controller unit, signal processing, noise filters, accurate calibration of the tuning dial, and built-in system AM/FM antennas. Accurate, clear, and drift-free radio reception for the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio or any terrestrial based radio broadcast receiver will inevitably vary. It is not possible to give a definitive answer as to the exact distance that any particular radio broadcast can be received at any specific point of the day or night. Only a general range of broadcast reception can be estimated, measured in terms of miles, when determining if a particular broadcast is capable of being received by the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio. FM radio signals are broadcast at a much higher altitude than AM signals. As a result, FM Band radio interference can be caused from multipath reflections of radio waves off tall buildings or nearby mountains in the neighborhood. The reception area of most FM signals can range between 40-100 miles. FM coverage is much shorter than AM radio wave coverage because FM signals travel in straight lines (line-of-sight) and have reduced interaction with the earth’s ionosphere. However, FM monaural reception offers better sound quality when compared to AM. FM mono signals are susceptible to much less interference than traditional AM radio broadcasts. FM Band broadcasts provide high fidelity sound quality to the target radio audience and provide the shortest reception range in any particular market on the 88-108 MHz frequency band. AM radio stations on the 525-1710 kHz frequency band periodically reduce power at night or perform maintenance operations on the transmitter that could adversely affect reception. The transmission of AM radio broadcasts is much longer than FM broadcasts. In the daytime, AM radio broadcasts traveling via ground wave transmission may reach listeners within a several hundred mile radius. However, at night, AM signals roaming via sky wave may travel hundreds or even thousands of miles away from the intended radio market. Long distance or DX reception of remote AM radio stations on the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio is possible after sunset because of an AM broadcaster’s ability to bounce signals off the outer reaches of the earth’s atmosphere to radio receivers outside of the intended radio market. AM DX reception is best during the winter months and is at its lowest point of performance in the summer. An examination of the various sources of radio interference is an important subject as it pertains to the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s overall day-to-day performance. Typically, most sources of radio interference come from entertainment devices within the home that emit RF or radio frequency waves. In addition, radio interference may be caused by phenomenon occurring outside the home, in the immediate surrounding area of your home, deteriorating atmospheric conditions, and/or interference from adjacent broadcast frequencies on the FM Band. Listeners typically experience interference from nearby electronic equipment in their home from such items as computers, cordless telephones, microwave ovens, cellular telephones, televisions, stereo systems, compact disc players, electric power tools, and household appliances such as a vacuum cleaner. RF interference can be caused from lighting equipment, metal objects, and nearby broadcasting radio and television equipment. A competing broadcast station that is adjacent to the station being listened to will occasionally bleed into the currently tuned station to degrade reception opportunities as well. It is my experience that moving a Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio closer to a window and away from devices that emit harmful RF waves dramatically improves FM/AM reception. Medium wave coverage can be expanded upon indoors with the use of an external Omni-directional passive antenna. For example, the Terk AM Advantage Indoor Antenna makes use of a wireless electromagnetic procedure known as inductive coupling to improve AM reception by placing the antenna in close proximity to the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio. The Terk AM Advantage antenna must be tuned to the same frequency that the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio is currently receiving on the AM Band in order to benefit from the increased signal-to-noise ratios provided by the Terk AM Band Indoor Advantage passive antenna. A third party external FM antenna, such as the C. Crane FM Reflect Dipole Antenna, can be attached via alligator clips to the included whip antenna for improved FM reception results indoors. This Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio is a superb battery powered news information resource tool to have during an inclement weather situation, natural disaster such as a coastal flood, avalanche, lightning strike, or short-term power outage incident. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio can be made part of an emergency prep kit in advance of a natural disaster, severe weather event, unplanned weather events, high wind warning, tornado, water main break, building collapse, bridge collapse, construction site accident, boating vessel accident, gasoline shortage, plane crash, train derailment, drought conditions, emergency water usage restrictions, water supply contamination, manmade catastrophe, terrorist attack, explosion, asteroid collision, during periods of civil unrest, or to receive notice of abhorrent criminal conduct taking place in the neighborhood on FM or AM news radio broadcasts. I can’t recommend a wind-up hand crank radio. I have never reached a point in my life that I have experienced a complete disposable battery shortage. I have never run out of AA battery power during a power outage that I can remember. AA alkaline batteries are one of the most ubiquitous items for sale in the U.S. AA alkaline batteries can be purchased at almost any type of store anywhere. Yes there are some exceptions but not many. Obviously, AA alkaline batteries become scarce immediately before, during, or after a severe storm and power outage. One way to avoid a temporary AA alkaline battery shortage and loss of battery power is to buy a spare set or several spare sets of AA batteries for the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio in case you can’t find a store that sells AA alkaline batteries at the current moment. The spare set of AA batteries will last you much longer than the self-powered wind-up rechargeable radio. I recommend Duracell Ultra Power DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology 1.5V AA alkaline batteries or Energizer Ultimate Lithium 1.5V AA batteries for sustained maximum battery life performance of the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio during emergency events as circumstances require. A spare set of Duracell Ultra Power DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology and Energizer Max Power Seal Technology AA alkaline batteries can maintain full power in the product packing for up to 10 years from the current date of purchase. Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries can maintain full power in the product packaging for up to 15 years from the current date of purchase. As a result, the long-term storage of AA alkaline or lithium batteries is a favorable option to power the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio during almost any nightmare public endangerment scenario. However, a wind-up radio may be a more desirable portable AM/FM/Shortwave/WB radio to take on a long camping trip, hunting trip, fishing excursion, or to have during a long-term power outage situation. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio offers excellent battery life on one set of AA alkaline or lithium batteries and that is sufficient reason alone for me not to recommend a wind-up radio. Wind-up radios may also be inconvenient for customers that suffer from arthritis, joint diseases, or other maladies that cause pain in the hands. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio offers better sound quality from its robust mono speaker on radio broadcasts, when compared to a wind-up radio, in order to provide increased voice clarity on vital up-to-the-minute weather reports, traffic updates, voluntary evacuation orders, and mandatory evacuation orders on the FM/AM bands at any time to the end-user. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s FM Band tuner can receive the following station frequencies in the New York City Metropolitan Area: 88.3, 88.9, 89.1, 89.5, 89.9, 90.7, 91.1, 91.5, 92.3, 93.1, 93.5, 93.9, 94.7, 95.5, 96.3, 96.7, 97.1, 97.9, 98.3, 98.7, 99.5, 100.3, 100.7, 101.1, 101.9, 102.7, 103.5, 104.3, 105.1, 105.9, 106.7, 107.5 MHz. The AM Band tuner can receive the following station frequencies in the New York City Metropolitan Area: 570, 620, 660, 710, 770, 820, 880, 930, 970, 1010, 1050, 1130, 1190, 1280, 1330, 1380, 1430, 1480, 1560, 1600, 1660 KHz. Your receivable FM/AM stations will vary by your particular geographic destination or local radio market. The Panasonic RF-P50 AM/FM Pocket Radio is capable of receiving the following classes of AM/FM radio stations in the United States as licensed by the F.C.C.: For the AM Band: Class A: 10,000 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmission power, Class B: 250 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power, Class C: 250 Watts-1,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power, and Class D: 250 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power. For the FM Band: Class A: 6,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmission power-Maximum Antenna Height 328 ft., Class B1: 25,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height: 328 ft., Class B: 50,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 492 ft., Class C3: 25,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 328 ft., Class C2: 50,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 492 ft., Class C1: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 981 ft., Class C0: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 1476 ft., and Class C: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 1969 ft. Receivable AM/FM radio stations are categorized as commercial or non-commercial. Low-powered college radio stations located on the FM Band in NY can offer as few as 11 Watts of transmission power. High-powered college radio broadcasts can offer up to 46,000 Watts of transmission power on the FM dial. The Panasonic RF-P50 AM/FM Pocket Radio is capable of receiving unlicensed (Part 15 F.C.C. Rules) FM radio stations such as those broadcast at a small college, local gym, or in a multiple unit dwelling. The Panasonic Pocket Radio’s FM or AM Bands can be changed even when it is powered off. You can listen to FM/AM radio station broadcasts through external speakers in mono sound only on the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio. An optional pair of speakers are required that plug into the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s 3.5mm earphone output jack. You need a 3.5mm-mono-male-to-3.5mm-stereo-female plug adapter to complete this connection to stereo speakers. Any pair of compact powered, passive, wireless, travel companion, portable audio, computer, or MP3 stereo speakers with a 3.5mm (1/8”) line input jack will be adequate for this Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio music and news information sharing scenario. In addition, any pair of portable battery operated stereo speakers will work for this type of non-private listening application as well. I recommend lightweight travel companion portable speakers for best audio performance and maximum compatibility with your Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio. The built-in speaker on the Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio will be muted once this external speaker connection is made. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio is manufactured in Indonesia. I can recommend the Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio for use in Indonesia or any other country that offers terrestrial analog FM/AM radio transmissions. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio features an analog FM tuning dial with an FM Band Frequency Range between 88-108 MHz. As a result, this portable can tune to any FM Band broadcast frequency in the desired target destination. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s AM Band dial tuner can be tuned to receive any AM Band station competently in Jakarta. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s AM Band broadcast frequency range is 525-1710 kHz that is suitable for medium wave reception throughout the world. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio will work anywhere as long as you supply it with two working 1.5V AA alkaline batteries. The Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio is compatible with an FM transmitter for additional MP3 Player portable audio wireless playback applications as well. The Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio operating instructions do not indicate that there is a 3.5mm Line Input Jack on this portable radio for connection to your MP3 Player, mobile phone, or smartphone. However, it is possible to play an MP3 Player, portable cassette player, portable CD player, or portable satellite radio tuner on the Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio’s mono speaker via a user selectable unused FM radio station frequency with an optional FM transmitter connected to your MP3 Player or other portable audio component’s 3.5mm headphone jack. A portable AAA battery operated FM transmitter with a 3.5mm line input jack is compatible with any Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio that features an integrated analog FM Band tuner. I recommend a Maxell P-13 Universal Digital FM Stereo transmitter for this enhanced MP3 Player wireless audio application. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio will fulfill the needs and requirements of almost any portable audio task on demand. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio dimensions are as follows: Width: 2-¾”, Height: 4-5/8”, Depth: 1-3/16”, (69.5 x 117.4 x 29.7 mm w/h/d) and Weight: 4.9 ounces (140 g) without batteries installed. This product includes a one year parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty. Panasonic recommends that its customers not use headphones while driving, or operating any motorized vehicle. As a result, the customer should not operate a “riding lawn mower” while using the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio with a pair of stereo headphones. Operating a riding lawn mower using the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio requires the customer to wear headphones while operating a motorized vehicle. It is for this reason that I can’t recommend this Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio for portable audio entertainment during driving applications. Regarding the use of this Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio while pushing a lawn mower, it may be possible, but the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s performance could suffer greatly. The customer may not be able to hear the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio while pushing an extremely loud noise producing machine like a lawn mower with or without a pair of stereo headphones. There is absolutely no information contained in the instruction manual or marketing specifications for the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio that provides support for continuous radio playback of any type for days and weeks on end. The customer supplied AA batteries would be exhausted long before that type of playback could be achieved. Panasonic does not support consumer-grade Panasonic pocket radio products in a commercial setting. As long as your computer’s sound card features a 3.5mm line input jack or red and white RCA stereo input connectors, then you can connect the Panasonic AM/FM RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s 3.5mm earphone output jack to your computer. You will need a 3.5mm stereo patch cable and a 3.5mm-mono-male-to-3.5mm-stereo-female mini plug adapter to make this connection between the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio and your computer. You can use a Dynex DX-MP35B 3.5mm-male-to-3.5mm-male stereo patch cable to make this connection to your PC’s 3.5mm line input jack. In addition, you can use a Dynex DX-C101671 Y-audio cable to connect the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio to the RCA stereo input jack on your computer, if needed. All of my favorite music, news, and talk radio stations sound fantastic on this Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio with clear vocals, distinct voice quality, detailed midrange, and well-defined bass performance. The perceived loudness of the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio will ultimately depend on numerous objective and subjective factors. The quality of the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s internal headphone amplifier and mono speaker system will play a crucial role in determining how loud the volume levels the pocket radio can be played back at through attached stereo headphones or out loud during lengthy music sharing sessions. Typically, most portable audio devices such as an MP3 Player, portable compact disc player, portable cassette player, or pocket radio feature low-powered built-in headphone amplifiers ranging between 5-15 mW at a designated impedance level and a mono speaker system rated at 100-400 milliwatts max RMS output power at 10% T.H.D. Conversely, the headphone amplifiers found in component stereo equipment may be rated up to 500mW at a designated impedance level. A component stereo receiver’s power amp section may be rated at 200 Watts RMS or more at 8-ohms impedance level (at 0.09% T.H.D.) and is much more powerful than the power amplifier found in a Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio. A component stereo receiver can power stereo headphones with a much higher impedance rating of 70-300 ohms or greater more efficiently when compared to a Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s headphone amp. A component stereo receiver or integrated amplifier makes use of a full-size .25-inch (6.3mm) stereo headphone output jack to deliver increased amplifier output power to consumer grade dynamic driver home theater stereo headphones. Nonetheless, a portable audio device, such as the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio, uses a smaller 3.5mm (1/8”) mono earphone jack that can’t deliver the same amount of loudness as the full-size headphone jack found on its component stereo counterpart. A headphone driver’s sensitivity rating plays an important factor in loudness perception on the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio. As a result, it is important for most consumers to consider purchasing dynamic stereo headphones that are rated between 98-117db/mw on its driver sensitivity specification to achieve satisfying loudness levels on the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio features one small 2.25-inch mono speaker that is capable of producing excellent loudness result in less than favorable operating conditions on a daily basis. Consumers that are looking for extra loudness to block out external unwanted environmental noise during private listening sessions on the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio will seek to purchase headphones with a better than average sensitivity rating. The higher the driver sensitivity rating, the louder the headphones will play without the need to turn the volume control all the way up on the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio. It is my opinion that loudness perception of the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio is subject to the limits of human hearing. Some customers can hear sound waves better than other customers. The hearing levels of all Panasonic customers are just not the same. Therefore, it is possible that some customers may report that the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio doesn’t play loudly enough from its integrated speaker or connected headphones, while other customers will frustratingly opine that the pocket radio plays too loudly for their tastes when adjusting the Volume Dial. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio is capable of reproducing almost the entire frequency spectrum of human hearing. A dedicated third party headphone amplifier can be purchased to augment headphone loudness output from the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s headphone jack. Ultimately, your choice of stereo headphones will greatly affect the sound quality and overall loudness output that you experience during private listening sessions on the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio. Principles of radio wave propagation, the laws of physics, and the recording quality of the music being listened to will determine whether or not there are extremely loud playback levels from the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s monaural speaker and/or attached stereo headphones. Customers can consider purchasing the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio to augment their perception of loud volume levels across the wide variety of musical or spoken word entertainment categories on the AM/FM bands. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio is capable of producing good sound output from yesterday’s and today’s rock tracks, sad love songs, heavy metal, stadium rock anthems, guitar rock, folk rock, grunge, lounge, reggae, disco, hip-hop, dubstep, punk rock, and music that is associated with the present club environment. There are several benefits to consumers from reducing the system volume on the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio. 1. Sound leakage through the aftermarket upgrade stereo headphones is greatly reduced. Customers may find this option attractive during extended private listening sessions indoors or outdoors to avoid annoying people with music they don’t like that are sitting and standing next to them. 2. Customers can hear external sounds in their immediate surrounding environment such as traffic noise much better while wearing stereo headphones with the music playing at the same time. 3. Volume attenuation on a consistent basis promotes hearing safety for all Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio customers at all times. When the volume control is turned all the way up, the user winds up blasting loud music directly in his/her eardrums for seemingly endless hours upon hours on a daily basis. As a result, the customer’s long-term hearing health is not protected against irreversible hearing damage from unmitigated, unintended, and abrupt changes in volume levels during AM/FM radio playback. Human hearing adapts easily to excessively loud playback volume levels. Because customers become comfortable with loud volume levels quickly, they can potentially damage their hearing over time without being cognizant of this fact. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s volume output should be reduced during lengthy private listening sessions to prevent this undesirable hearing loss outcome so that Panasonic can keep its customers listening to Panasonic portable audio products for a lifetime. If you experience any difficulties while operating the Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio, there are steps you can take to correct the problem(s) before seeking warranty repair service. They are as follows: 1. Make sure a fresh pair of AA alkaline batteries are installed inside the battery compartment. 2. Remove the installed AA alkaline batteries from the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio if it is not going to be used for 30 days or more to avoid to damage from battery acid leakage. 3. Use name brand alkaline, lithium, or NiMH rechargeable AA batteries inside this unit only. 4. It is possible to power this unit with environmentally friendly rechargeable AA batteries. 5. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio is compatible with 1.2V NiMH AA rechargeable batteries. 6. 1.2V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries do not provide the recommended 1.5V per AA battery specification as indicated in this item’s operating instructions. 7. As a result, 1.2V NiMH AA rechargeable batteries may offer slightly less performance with respect to audio output quality and battery life when compared to their single-use 1.5V alkaline and lithium counterparts. 8. I recommend Energizer Recharge NH15BP-2 (2300mAh) or Duracell Rechargeable (2450mAh) DC1500B4N NiMH AA rechargeable batteries for this eco-friendly direct current power supply application for the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio. 9. Do not leave or operate the unit in an extremely cold environment. 10. Do not expose this unit to the direct rays of the sun in either a parked car or outdoors for an extended time period. 11. Do not expose this unit to water, dirt, sand, or dust. 12. Keep the unit stored in its third party protective carry case, if purchased separately, when not in use. 13. Do not drop the unit. 14. While this unit offers exceptional outdoor portable audio performance on demand, this product’s maximum lifespan can only be achieved if it is used indoors exclusively. 15. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. 16. Do not attempt to modify this set’s internal components to make it accept an AC power source. 17. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit. 18. Accurate radio reception is difficult to accomplish inside of a parked car, moving car, subway, tunnel, basement, underground location, garage, or in an office building. 19. Relocate the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio to an outdoor location or move it closer to a window to improve FM/AM broadcast reception performance. 20. FM/AM reception quality often improves measurably during the nighttime hours. 21. Extend and rotate the telescopic antenna to improve reception performance on the FM Band. 22. A third party wireless AM Band antenna, such as the Terk AM Indoor Advantage, may be purchased and located in close proximity to the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio to improve medium wave reception. 23. You can always upgrade to a better set of stereo headphones and 3.5mm-mono-to-3.5mm-stereo adapter to improve the sound quality on the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio during lengthy private listening sessions. 24. Retain this item’s user manual for complete operating instructions, AA battery installation procedure, and pictorial diagrams of user controls, control descriptions, product specifications, troubleshooting diagnostics, and helpful troubleshooting resolution tips. 25. Register the Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio with Panasonic. 26. Refer all servicing needs of this product to a qualified or Panasonic factory authorized service technician. 27. Clean the Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio periodically with water, mild detergent solution, and/or soft cleaning cloth to keep it looking new and to prevent premature system malfunction. 28. Make sure accessory mono or stereo headphones are connected securely to this unit’s left side panel earphone jack. 29. Remember to power off the Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio when it is not in use. 30. Lastly, reduce the system volume level on the Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio as much as possible to conserve AA battery power during emergency power outage events. The Panasonic RF-P50 Pocket Radio’s factory supplied plastic product packaging highlight the following system features: FM-AM 2-Band Receiver, RF-P50 Silver, Panasonic Logo, 2-1/4” Dynamic Speaker, Pocket Size, Slide-Rule Tuning Dial, LED Tuning Indicator, Power Indicator, Hand-Strap for Easy-Carrying, and Made in Indonesia. Technical support the Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio including operating instructions and complete marketing specifications documents for this unit is provided by the manufacturer on its website at Panasonic. Overall rating is 4.5/5 stars. I like this Panasonic FM/AM Pocket Radio. Good Luck. Enjoy. What’s great about it: Very Good FM/AM Reception, Nice Appearance, Carry Strap, Great Battery Life, and Lightweight Design What’s not so great about it: N/A Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Radio Review Frequently Asked Questions 1. Is this better then a clock radio? I work in an office building and can not get AM stations on my clock radio. Will I be able to get AM inside on this radio. Need for the summer to listen to the Yankee games. Answer: No. I can’t recommend the Panasonic RF-P50 unit for your office building. An alarm clock radio is not the correct product category for this type of application as you are not using this product to wake up early in the morning for work. It is without question that Sony makes the best single-function portable AM/FM radios on the market. Sony consistently features the highest quality radio reception, sound quality, battery life, durability, and portability with respect to its lightweight analog portable radio product offerings. With that in mind, I would suggest three Sony portable models that will help you listen to daily noise-free AM band radio broadcasts of your frequent world champion NY Yankees in the Fall Classic. Sony portable radio models ICF-S10MK2, ICF-38, and SRF-18 feature a built-in high-performance monaural or stereo speaker(s), and a 3.5mm (1/8”) monaural or stereo earphone jack for your 9-inning Yankee ballgame summertime listening enjoyment. Moreover, Sony does sell three portable radios without a built-in speaker that will work just as well, as long as you don’t mind listening to the baseball games on a pair of headphones only. Sony Walkman portable radios SRF-M37W, SRF-M85W, and WM-FX290W will also get the job done with superbly accurate analog AM/FM reception. It may be difficult to achieve acceptable radio reception results with any portable radio inside of your office building. Office buildings typically generate lots of RF (Radio Frequency) interference from surrounding computer equipment and overhead fluorescent lighting. You should move the portable radio as close as possible to a window and rotate the radio horizontally to achieve optimal AM band reception inside the office building. Good Luck. 2. Can I use earphones with it? I need something that I can use ear phones with. Answer 1: Absolutely. Rest assured that you can use any pair of earphones with the Panasonic RF-P50 pocket radio. The Panasonic radio features a 3.5mm monaural 8-ohm rated earphone jack on the left side of the unit for use with your pair of earphones. The Panasonic radio will only output sound to the left speaker driver on a pair of stereo headphones. You will need a 3.5mm mono-to-stereo headphone plug adapter to make the pocket radio’s earphone jack compatible with stereo headphones. The headphone adapter can be connected to the Panasonic AM/FM radio’s earphone jack to enable monaural sound output to both the left and right headphone speakers. Good Luck. Answer 2: Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Radio Review The Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio is a very capable analog receiver of traditional radio broadcasts. The radios performance and feature set are generally good. The sound quality emanating from its 2.25 inch monaural speaker is enjoyable and detailed, but not spectacular. The Panasonic pocket radio can be enjoyed equally as much as a music, sports, or news information resource on a San Francisco cable car, walking around Times Square, or in a fishing boat on the Potomac River. From the Twin Cities to Montauk Point, or anywhere else across the vast expanses of the U.S. and Canadian landscape, this Panasonic FM/AM pocket radio is a pleasure to use for its instant access to a multitude of radio programming options along the analog frequency spectrum. FM/AM band reception is clear on this small portable. Accurate tuning of classic rock broadcasts on the FM band is easily accomplished through this units slide-rule tuning control. A bright red LED indicator lights up and remains lit when you have locked in on a particular station on either broadcast band. The LED tuning indicator is a great feature as it allows me to tune in FM/AM stations accurately in low light conditions, and lets me know that the radio is powered on. I have not felt the need to extend the telescopic whip antenna frequently when listening to FM stations. AM performance is high quality off the internal ferrite bar antenna. It is easy to tune in my favorite sports radio stations on the AM band for quick analysis and recap of last nights game. I dont need to reorient the pocket radios position to achieve satisfactory AM reception. I am able to receive every FM and AM station that is intended for the radio market that I reside in. AM DX reception performance is adequate for this product category. This Panasonic RF-P50 pocket radio does not demonstrate any selectivity or sensitivity issues in its day-to-day broadcast reception performance. The Panasonic RF-P50 pocket radio features list include: a slide-rule tuning dial, analog tuner, wide-shaped orange tuning marker for easy visual tuning, FM/AM band reception, FM frequency range: 88-108 MHz, AM frequency range: 525-1710 kHz, rotary volume/power control, FM/AM band selector switch, 3.5mm monaural earphone jack, FM telescopic whip antenna, built-in AM ferrite bar antenna, FM/AM dial scale, 2.25 inch monaural speaker, speaker grill, speaker cabinet, LED tuning indicator, carry strap, detachable battery compartment cover, DC battery terminals, battery compartment, attractive silver/gray exterior finish, lightweight design, decent build quality, pictorial diagram based operating instructions, and high quality product packaging. The user manual is conveniently folded-up into a four column style pamphlet for easy compartmentalized system information retrieval. The Panasonic RF-P50 portable radio is powered by two AA batteries. The pocket radio offers exceptional battery life with the use of Duracell Ultra or Energizer Max alkaline batteries. This unit’s monaural earphone jack will only permit the user to hear audio out of the left side of a pair of stereo headphones. However, this issue can easily be corrected by connecting a 3.5mm monaural-to-stereo headphone plug adapter to the Panasonic pocket radio’s earphone jack. The Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM pocket radio is a great portable audio companion for a family picnic, walks in the park, listening to the ballgame, and to stay informed when there is an emergency weather or power outage event. The Panasonic pocket radio will fulfill the needs and requirements of almost any portable audio task with extreme competence. The Panasonic RF-P50 pocket radios dimensions are as follows: Height: 4-5/8, Width: 2-¾, Depth: 1-3/16, and Weight: 4.9 ounces. This unit includes a one year parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty. Overall rating is 4.5/5 stars. I like this Panasonic FM/AM pocket radio. Good Luck. Enjoy. Whats great about it: Very Good FM/AM Reception, Nice Appearance, Lightweight Whats not so great: N/A 3. is this radio water-resistance is this radio water-resistance ? Answer: No. Unfortunately, the Best Buy website, Panasonic operating instructions, or marketing specifications do not indicate that the Panasonic RF-P50 pocket radio is water-resistant. Sorry. However, it is my experience with this high quality Panasonic FM/AM pocket radio that this unit can persevere during a minor inclement weather situation. Do not drop or submerge this Panasonic high-performance radio in water. However, if you do need a water or splash resistant portable battery powered radio, I recommend the Sony ICF-S79W Digital AM/FM/WB Shower Radio for your needs. Good Luck. 4. what are the dimensions Answer: The Panasonic RF-P50 pocket radio’s dimensions are as follows: Width: 2-¾”, Height: 4-5/8”, Depth: 1-3/16”, (69.5 x 117.4 x 29.7 mm w/h/d) and Weight: 4.9 ounces (140 g) without batteries installed. Good Luck. Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Radio Review (The Panasonic Review | First Release Redux) 09/02/2011 4.5/5 The Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM Pocket Radio is a very capable analog receiver of traditional radio broadcasts. The radios performance and feature set is generally good. The sound quality emanating from its 2.25 inch monaural speaker is enjoyable and detailed, but not spectacular. FM/AM band reception is clear on this small portable. It is easy to tune in my favorite sports radio stations on the AM band, and classic rock broadcasts on the FM band through its slide-rule tuning control. A bright red LED indicator lights up and remains lit when you have locked in on a particular station on either broadcast band. The LED tuning indicator is a great feature, as it allows me to tune in FM/AM stations accurately in low light conditions, and lets me know that the radio is powered on. I have not felt the need to extend the telescopic whip antenna frequently when listening to FM stations. AM performance is high quality off the internal ferrite bar antenna. I don’t need to reorient the pocket radio’s position to achieve satisfactory AM reception. I am able to receive every FM and AM station that is intended for the radio market that I reside in. AM DX reception performance is adequate for this product category. This Panasonic RF-P50 pocket radio does not demonstrate any selectivity or sensitivity issues in its day-to-day broadcast reception performance. The Panasonic RF-P50 pocket radio features list include: a slide-rule tuning dial, analog tuner, FM/AM band reception, FM frequency range: 88-108 MHz, AM frequency range: 525-1710 kHz, rotary volume/power control, FM/AM band selector switch, 3.5mm earphone jack, FM telescopic whip antenna, built-in AM ferrite bar antenna, FM/AM dial scale, 2.25 inch monaural speaker, LED tuning indicator, carry strap, detachable battery compartment cover, DC battery terminals, battery compartment, attractive silver/gray exterior finish, lightweight design, decent build quality, and operating instructions. The Panasonic RF-P50 portable radio is powered by two AA batteries and it offers great battery life. The Panasonic RF-P50 FM/AM pocket radio is a great companion for a family picnic, walks in the park, listening to the ballgame, and to stay informed when there is an emergency weather or power outage event. The Panasonic pocket radio will fulfill the needs and requirements of almost any portable audio task. The Panasonic RF-P50 pocket radio’s dimensions are as follows: Height: 4-5/8”, Width: 2-¾”, Depth: 1-3/16”, and Weight: 4.9 ounces. This unit includes a one year parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty. Overall rating is 4.5/5 stars. I like this Panasonic FM/AM pocket radio. Good Luck. Enjoy. Pros: Inexpensive, Compact, Easy to use, Durable, Convenient
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