Cell phones don't have real AM/FM tuning without going through sites and apps that, surprisingly, cut off programming during sporting and other special events so I wanted a normal radio I could carry around with me and use without wifi. I like this for FM stations. Reception is crystal clear. Volume can go surprisingly loud.
For AM stations, the radio needs to be positioned just right to come in clearly. Would be nice if the design included a way to clip it on pants but I can loosen the arm band in the middle and run a belt through it if I really need to. The headphones aren't as comfortable as some but they work fine and you can always plug in your own favorites if you prefer. You can enter 20 pre-set stations which sounds nice but it can take longer to scroll through 20 pre-sets than just tuning directly. Overall, it met expectations. A stronger AM reception would have been nice.
I bought the armband radio it order to enjoy the talk shows and music that AM/FM radio offer.This radio is lighter and because it fits on your are more convenient than using my phone! The battery life is incredibly long. I'm glad I purchased this radio and for the cheap price it is fantastic!
The radio receiver works well and has good sound quality. The buttons take a little getting used to because they aren't laid out intuitively, but other than that, no complaints.