this radio has a great sound, good price, plenty of presets. people at work ask me "is that a walkman"? they want one and think its great you can still find them. good job sony. it takes only one dbl A battery, but you wouldn't know it from the power that comes out. its definately above ave. the a.m. and weather ch don't come in great, but the fm ch come in better than the radio in my vehicle. only reason a.m. doesn't come in great is im in a processing facility and im in a thick concrete building. otherwise its great, and the battery for the radio lasts long! its sturdy for a small radio, ive dropped it on marble and concrete floors and no damage, worth every cent Read more