Tecsun GR-138 AM FM Shortwave Portable Emergency Radio Review

[@todderbert]

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[@ThePreparedNorseman]

Do you have Dab reception were you are at? Would be cool to see a video on the Sangean pocket 390/ DPR-39. One of the only dab+ pocket radios with normal batteries, the rechargable ones for like 4 hours runtime on the integreres batteries so they are pretty much worthless!

[@jeffking4176]

Looks like the same case as the Tecsun R-206 case. Tecsun: a radio for EVERYONE ‼️

[@jeffking4176]

.... And every one different ❗️🙂

[@Kuraio]

I like how it's ribbed for the maximum (listening) pleasure.

[@todderbert]

lol, I was recording and a KY advert came on the air...I'm like wth!?

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

This thing is a real beauty and i love the formfactor a lot with the vertical monolith + handlebar shape. Thankfully it doesn't come with such useless annoying things like a Siren that is always prone to accidentally being turned on. Always hated that on my Tecsun GR-168. A really nice basic classic looking Transistor radio with emergency handcrank all the important bands and a lamp. Just everything you need :) That Amber LED is also absolutely cool and super useful! Just a basic Dial illumination that won't blind you at night and won't drain the battery super quick. I wish this model was more easily available because i cannot see it being sold anywhere here in Europe. Neither on Amazon nor on Ebay.

[@fixman88]

You had my curiosity, but now you have my attention. That very much reminds me of those radios with a similar form factor they had back in the 70s (or maybe earlier) that were AM/FM, back in the 80s my cousin had one he found somewhere that still worked fine. They usually had leather-looking vinyl cases with a handle that covered the sides and back. I found several over the years at flea markets and garage sales, but they were really cheap-looking so I never got one. if I remember right they used 4 C cells. That one looks like one worth getting, even though I don't get why they only have 2 AA cells in the thing.

[@jeffking4176]

Fixy Clary k Yeah. Seems kind of lame. I’d imagine they are a battery backup to the rechargeable pack. They should have gone with 4 “AA” for longer battery life.

[@mmihaitiganus2648]

Hi, does this radio work ok in Europe? I want to buy a radio for a survival kit

[@todderbert]

This is an analog receiver so it should work anywhere in the world that can pick up the stated frequencies on the dial. Thanks for watching :)

[@mmihaitiganus2648]

Thank you

[@todderbert]

Another suggestion is the Tecsun GR-88 which is the same as the Eton/Grundig FR-200 kzbin.info/www/bejne/imfNh6ilnrmpfc0 you can buy one here: www.anon-co.com/product/tecsun-gr88-emergency-radio

[@mmihaitiganus2648]

But Degen DG 13 is better? Because it has more charging options www.anon-co.com/product/degen-de13-emergency-radio

[@todderbert]

Depends on your needs, the GR-88 is the better receiver.