Prunus J-136 AM FM Shortwave Radio Review

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
  • The Prunus J-136 AM FM Shortwave Portable Radio is a Compact, AC/DC Powered Receiver that delivers Value for your Tuning Dollar. Looks similar to the 5 Core Brand, but is well above it in quality. AC/DC Power Inputs, D Cell Operation, Aux-In Jack, Above Average FM Reception, Decent MW, and Shortwave Coverage, and all for an inexpensive Price Tag.
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    Features I like about the J-136:
    Front Tuning Knob.
    Built in Handle.
    Easy to Read Dial.
    Above Average Reception on FM, and AM.
    Bright Speaker Tone.
    AC Input.
    DC Input.
    D Cell Operation, makes for a Great Emergency Backup Radio.
    Solid Build Quality.
    Power LED Indicator.
    Compact Size. Perfect for Travel.
    Low Price.
    Features that could be Added or Improved on:
    Tuning LED.
    Headphone Jack.
    A Left to Right Dial.
    More SW coverage, 3.0-22.0MHz would be ideal.
    Overall, this is a Fantastic Radio for the Money. If it is on sale for $16, and you have a need for a shop, travel, or backup receiver, this is a Solid Recommendation. Lately Prunus has been hitting it out of the park with these low cost, high performing units.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 29

  • @todderbert
    @todderbert  11 місяців тому +1

    (paid link below) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There are no additional costs to you.
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  • @nigelwalton4769
    @nigelwalton4769 11 місяців тому

    Another "Most excellent review". Thanks Mr Bert. Always appreciated. (NZ Viewer)

  • @InertArmadillo
    @InertArmadillo 11 місяців тому +1

    It’s adorable.

  • @jlichi1510
    @jlichi1510 11 місяців тому +3

    It's good to see that Prunus is keeping up the build quality of these. At first glance I honestly thought it was just another knockoff of the 5 Core. I have this one on my wish list now. Thanks Todd.

  • @williammcguire3rd
    @williammcguire3rd 11 місяців тому

    Nice radio and a great price also.

  • @clockworkbike
    @clockworkbike 10 місяців тому

    I don't see the link to the wire clip on antenna. Can you post it please? Great review.

    • @todderbert
      @todderbert  10 місяців тому +1

      I use this with great results: amzn.to/46Gp2JR The Kaito T-1 Reel antenna with adapter.

  • @faxmen09
    @faxmen09 11 місяців тому +1

    Looks like a decent radio, but just being honest here, lost 'me' with the reverse dial. Fix that, more a consideration at that price point. Thanks for the review.

  • @ajadulkabir3558
    @ajadulkabir3558 6 місяців тому

    This radio Antenna what set-up to you. Tell me this product. My radio not clear band station, FM ,SM,WM not clear.

  • @NTPTM
    @NTPTM 11 місяців тому +1

    Hej Todderbert thanks for the review the Prunus J-136 sesms very nice for the price and a lowcost radio that can preform take care and have a nice evening.

  • @va3rca
    @va3rca 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you! Enjoyed your review. Feel like I've already had it in my hands. Dial going right to left is OK. However turning the knob clockwise to push the pointer left will take getting used to!

  • @blizzardgumtree5012
    @blizzardgumtree5012 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm always surprised that you get 1690 Maryland so easy. I'm 85 miles from that station and only know it's there using a Terk during the day...and 1690 Toronto overpowers it at night...it would be like me getting the squirrel. I would think all you would get is Toronto with both of us being about the same distance. You get the trophy for doing miraculous things with radios.

  • @haneyoakie14
    @haneyoakie14 2 місяці тому

    I see this link takes me to the AM/FM version. Did they drop the SW? I don’t think I would use SW anyway. But did I miss something?

    • @todderbert
      @todderbert  2 місяці тому +1

      Looks like they dropped the Shortwave bands. Thanks for the heads up, I'll change my description of the link.

  • @chrisa2735-h3z
    @chrisa2735-h3z 5 місяців тому

    I dont think the 5 core radios are even made anymore😔

  • @chuckermatinger3794
    @chuckermatinger3794 11 місяців тому +1

    Not bad at all! It sounds like the audio chopping during AM fading is less severe than on previous DSP models. This would be a great development if true! I'll put this one on my want list!

  • @jeanroddenberry6433
    @jeanroddenberry6433 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice tabletop radio, tbh. And rugged enough to take camping or to the beach.

  • @watchcollector1968
    @watchcollector1968 11 місяців тому +2

    Good sound for such an inexpensive radio.

  • @qwerasdf9055
    @qwerasdf9055 11 місяців тому +1

    This is all you need to meet a happy old age! 👍

  • @Seekthetruth3000
    @Seekthetruth3000 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice review. The people who design these radios keep making the same mistakes:
    1- No dial light that can be turned on and off.
    2- No tone control knob.

    • @todderbert
      @todderbert  11 місяців тому +1

      Hopefully Prunus reads this, and we will see it in one of their next designs.

    • @prunusradio
      @prunusradio 11 місяців тому +3

      we will try to upgrade this one, thanks for your advice

  • @ritmo1130
    @ritmo1130 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the tip, got mine and I like it. I'd probably mark my MW frequencies, yes the dial is off.

  • @ritmo1130
    @ritmo1130 11 місяців тому

    Very good radio with a classic style!

  • @michaelbogdanowicz5059
    @michaelbogdanowicz5059 11 місяців тому

    Another great video by Todderbert ❤

  • @robertwynn5844
    @robertwynn5844 11 місяців тому

    Don't see much right to left tuning.

  • @ShibaDeka.assm.stete.
    @ShibaDeka.assm.stete. 5 місяців тому

    Assam.stete.

  • @ShibaDeka.assm.stete.
    @ShibaDeka.assm.stete. 5 місяців тому

    Price.rs.prunus.j.136.bt.rdio.