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Alarm Clock Radio with USB Charging

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Product Review (submitted on February 23, 2019):

This was exactly what I wanted and I love it. I read the bad reviews so I knew about the possible pitfalls. Yes, there is an external antenna but it's on my night table so it just hangs down the back. If you are putting it on a counter or such with no place to hide the antenna and it will bother you, be aware. It might work OK with the antenna twisted together behind the unit but that probably depends on the reception in your area. This is something the manufacturer and vendor should list on the description. The radio sound quality is not the greatest but is more than just OK, especially for a relatively inexpensive unit like this. Reception, by the way, is perfect - I get all my stations with no problem. On the other hand, I live in an urban area so I can't tell how it would work if it had to strain to reach a station. The time setting couldn't be easier, just set the time zone and everything else is automatic. Setting the station presets is a little more complicated but once you get the idea you can knock them off easily. As for the brightness, I just picked the setting that I can read in any light and it's fine, didn't bother with auto. Alarm setting is no problem, there are 2 of them with enough options for all but the pickiest people. Being able to set the alarm for weekdays only is a plus for me. The USB charger port is also good if like me you are limited with only two electric plugs nearby for lamp and clock. So for me it's really great, but there's always room for improvement. Manufacturer, are you reading the reviews? How about more gradings on the brightness setting? Tell us why an external antenna; does it improve reception? If not, how about making it internal. Can you display the station the radio is tuned to when it's on?