Features:
- Stereo/mono switch
- 15 presets on FM, 6 on AM, 3 random
- AM/FM stereo with supplied earphone
- Auto and manual scan tuning
- 90 minute automatic shutoff
Description:
If you've never had the delight of carrying a little transistor radio in your pocket, you will be surprised by the pleasure derived from the Sangean DT-110 digital AM/FM stereo receiver. It weighs less than 5 ounces, well beneath the range of possibility for CD or cassette players, and it packs numerous features, including auto-scan, auto-preset, and one-touch recall of your preset stations. A lock mode even prevents accidental changes to the tuner's setting. To use the unit, just pop in a couple of AAA batteries, flip the unlock switch, and turn it on. The cord connecting the earphone to the receiver acts as an antenna for FM reception, and a built-in antenna assists with AM reception. You can improve AM reception by rotating the unit. The hard earphones take a bit of getting used to, and different cord lengths for the left and right ears left us a bit mystified. On live broadcasts we found that the mono/stereo button improved sound by reducing audience noise. (Mono is usually designed to improve reception on weaker FM stations.) The Deep Bass Booster (DBB) is prominently featured on the receiver's packaging, but we found it did little to improve the sound. Still, the receiver offered surprisingly good listening with or without the bass booster. Manual tuning of the DT-110 is easy, and storing favorite stations in memory is intuitive. The volume control is a dainty wheel requiring subtle movements to adjust. With the operator's guide, you'll find a thorough directory to all the features, and in just a few minutes you can set your 15 favorite stations and be on your way. We loved listening to this little receiver and wish other ultracompact portable devices provided as many options and as good reception as the Sangean DT-110. --David Greenberger Pros:
- Good reception
- Small, slim, and good-looking
- Automatically shuts off
Cons:
- Lots of tiny control buttons
- Uncushioned earphones
- Not designed for the ham-handed
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