Okay, first bad and then good points in that order. AM sensitivity is shocking! that's a huge disappointment given that this set is an upgrade from the excellent PRD5 which is probably about the most sensitive portable radio on the AM band on Planet Earth right now.
FM however is hot! better than the sensitivity and selectivity found on such hot FM performers as the CC SW and the Sangean ATS909X radios. The PRD15 is totally electronically controlled and this means more facilities available including basss and treble controls, these are accessed by pressing in the rotary volume control, a menu pops up offering various audio adjustments to choose from so you turn the volume knob to select the audio adjustment you wish to modify and then press the knob in, turning of the knob from that point adjusts the desired setting but after 5 seconds of inactivity the knob reverts to the volume audio adjustment. I think the addition of bass and treble adjustments is a waste of time as they don't really make the radio sound any better, best leave it on "Flat" sound setting. The PRD15 will charge rechargeable batteries through a built-in charging circuit, as yet I've not found out how this is activated but I suspect 1 of the buttons on the front of the set is used to switch the charging circuit on, can't see any battery type switch in the battery compartment, that's been the standard place to find such things on Sangean sets in the past. This set is still a good value for money receiver for the price of $90.00 particularly if you like long distance FM listening, its a killer performer here with no overload on the FM band whatever, stereo sound through the speakers isn't too bad. Sent from Dane's iPhone +613400494862 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
