Why does this radio have so many 1 star reviews alongside all the 5 stars? Who is right?
1240032
Because it possesses numerous flaws that almost overpower the fine fidelity and reception capability. The analog/electronic tuner which is considerably out of calibration as it hunts for the previously tuned station which takes 3 seconds! It only looks "analog", as it has replaced the old style multi ganged variable capacitor with an electronic unit! The "analog" tuning face has limo tinted plastic covering it which is VERY difficult to see without artificial light at night! It needs a total overhaul! PLL tuning would be at least a start! Answer your question?
1240033
I have owned two of these radios and would give them both five star ratings. I can't say why some folks would rate the unit one star. The quality I value most is its ability to pick up distant AM and FM stations with weak signals. It has excellent sound quality and offers dual power. I would not suggest any changes to make it better, except perhaps to have an ipod plug.
1240034
Both could be right. The radio has a good sound, but its hard to tune to the stations. I live in the country. In a bigger city with more stations to select from, it may be easier to tune in a station. My is in my garage and I never change channels.
1240035
Because it possesses numerous flaws that almost overpower the fine fidelity and reception capability.The analog/electronic tuner which is considerably out of calibration as it hunts for the previously tuned station which takes 3 seconds! It only looks "analog", as it has replaced the old style multi ganged variable capacitor with an electronic unit!The "analog" tuning face has limo tinted plastic covering it which is VERY difficult to see without artificial light at night! It needs a total overhaul! PLL tuning would be at least a start!Answer your question? Because it possesses numerous flaws that almost overpower the fine fidelity and reception capability.The analog/electronic tuner which is considerably out of calibration as it hunts for the previously tuned station which takes 3 seconds! It only looks "analog", as it has replaced the old style multi ganged variable capacitor with an electronic unit!The "analog" tuning face has limo tinted plastic covering it which is VERY difficult to see without artificial light at night! It needs a total overhaul! PLL tuning would be at least a start!Answer your... » Read More Because it possesses numerous flaws that almost overpower the fine fidelity and reception capability.The analog/electronic tuner which is considerably out of calibration as it hunts for the previously tuned station which takes 3 seconds! It only looks "analog", as it has replaced the old style multi ganged variable capacitor with an electronic unit!The "analog" tuning face has limo tinted plastic covering it which is VERY difficult to see without artificial light at night! It needs a total overhaul! PLL tuning would be at least a start!Answer your question? « Show Less
1240036
its not a bad radio, though it has greatlimittions like no bluetooth, deficent tuning, too many big size batteries (6) old fashion transformer cable hook.sound is very good when well tuned,lack a light at tuning point so its difficult to verify stations frequency. i believe that´s why you find 1 star reviews, given the actual technology this seems a radio built in the 1950s - regards - jose eskenazi from chile
1240037
I can only tell you that is you are looking for a radio, just a plain radio, with a great sound that you can manage the bass and treble then this is ideal. I also needed one that ran on batteries for emergencies such as losing power. I love mine. It was just what I was looking for.
312893
This radio is analog but it does narrow and wideband.......however this model is one of baofeng's worst ones and is total garbage in my book.....the new UV-82 is a MUCH MUCH better radio. (I have both)..........if you are really under a budget crunch get the uv5r but RUN away from the UVb5 and UVb6...total CRAP
2163197
Lots of questions there in one bite.... I find these produces (Chamberlain) to be inferior. I have gone through 5 of them over the past several years. Their radios do not work well - you need to be within a few yards of the antenna to get the doors to open. Not a fan and looking for replacement. Dont bother to pick up a Chamberlain Antenna and expect any improvement. If you happen to have a yagi-UDA antenna at the same frequency, you could get some better performance but they are somewhat finiky. Having said all of this, my 2003 Toyota Sequoia's internal garage door system will activate the garage door better than the Chamberlain receiver. Best of luck! Lots of questions there in one bite.... I find these produces (Chamberlain) to be inferior. I have gone through 5 of them over the past several years. Their radios do not work well - you need to be within a few yards of the antenna to get the doors to open. Not a fan and looking for replacement. Dont bother to pick up a Chamberlain Antenna and expect any improvement. If you happen to have a yagi-UDA antenna at the same frequency, you could get some better performance but they are somewhat finiky. Having said all of this, my 2003 Toyota Sequoia's internal garage door system will activate the... » Read More Lots of questions there in one bite.... I find these produces (Chamberlain) to be inferior. I have gone through 5 of them over the past several years. Their radios do not work well - you need to be within a few yards of the antenna to get the doors to open. Not a fan and looking for replacement. Dont bother to pick up a Chamberlain Antenna and expect any improvement. If you happen to have a yagi-UDA antenna at the same frequency, you could get some better performance but they are somewhat finiky. Having said all of this, my 2003 Toyota Sequoia's internal garage door system will activate the garage door better than the Chamberlain receiver. Best of luck! « Show Less
1009754
Same feeling here. I have never seen a product with 93 5-star reviews and only 1 one negative, 1-star. Nothing in-between. Seriously??? Plus a number of people have mainly Ozeri reviews.Plus all these reviews are extremely frequent: one every few days. What are the chances???
1258822
Sorry Jack. I did not have luck with it either. It seems the radio is the only thing I did have luck with.
1001079
Why? It's priced as a disposable radio. If you are wanting a quality device that will last you years and years maybe consider something else. This is a good intro radio until you decide this hobby is worth sinking some cash until.
451863
Yes, very easy to install however there are complaints about this radio and mostly about customer service. Perhaps you should look for one with similar features and choose a more reputable brand.
2105571
i don't know...........i returned the radio since i considered it to be of lesser quality than others at half the price.
1296090
Funny to just get this... I have been having trouble with my radio for a year now. It keeps tripping the fuse under my hood. I went to Best Buy to see if they could check to see if it was grounded improperly and the technician said that this particular radio is very sensitive and has had so many issues that best buy no longer carries it. He said it would have been better to buy a cheap pioneer radio than this one.... sorry for bad news but something to look into. I can't return mine but if you are in the warranty window the installer said to get a refund or exchange quickly... your problems with start mounting... Funny to just get this... I have been having trouble with my radio for a year now. It keeps tripping the fuse under my hood. I went to Best Buy to see if they could check to see if it was grounded improperly and the technician said that this particular radio is very sensitive and has had so many issues that best buy no longer carries it. He said it would have been better to buy a cheap pioneer radio than this one.... sorry for bad news but something to look into. I can't return mine but if you are in the warranty window the installer said to get a refund or exchange quickly... your problems... » Read More Funny to just get this... I have been having trouble with my radio for a year now. It keeps tripping the fuse under my hood. I went to Best Buy to see if they could check to see if it was grounded improperly and the technician said that this particular radio is very sensitive and has had so many issues that best buy no longer carries it. He said it would have been better to buy a cheap pioneer radio than this one.... sorry for bad news but something to look into. I can't return mine but if you are in the warranty window the installer said to get a refund or exchange quickly... your problems with start mounting... « Show Less
2056549
Sorry to hijack your question but read all of the negative reviews and take them to heart. This radio is a disappointment, has glitches, and is unreliable. It also eats batteries.
2113925
Hi, I had ordered 4 of these radios and had to return one for the same reason you describe. You may just have a bad one. All the others work perfectly and simply . . . Just turn it on. Be sure you are setting the ON switch to the middle position. It takes about 2 or 3 seconds till you hear the broadcast. Be sure the volume is adjusted high enough on the left side. If nothing works, return it.good luck!
206210
Marketing strategies...perhaps, but possibly because the product isnt any better than something from RadioShack at a lot less. I returned mine...still havent been credited back. Bad news, Bro.
1965890
Hi! I used to bay two times this radio and both I return because of poor quality. First time Charger not working, second time battery not holding charge... Just get rid of it!
241473
I have read the same thing, but both J&R; Music and Amazon continue to sell this item -- is it an upgrade ... a NEW model ... or a close-out of the old potentially "defective" unit?
424103
I wish I knew!! I do very much enjoy the radio...Sirius,bluetooth,etc.....sorry, wish I could tell you more but I am VERY happy with this radio!!!!
263393
I don't blame you for wanting to return it. Maybe return it and wait a few months, see if it improves.There are supposed to be "fixes" for WiFi, MySB, alarms, etc... in the just released SBS 7.4.2, but who knows.For audio quality I'd take the Boom any day! :)As for my Radio, it *never* loses connection to my WiFi (RED indicator), but I do get the occasional BLUE indicator (loses connection to MySB).My main issue is the "looks like it's playing but it is not" problem. Even then it is not as often as others have reported, for me anyway.I'm also running 7.5 beta and 7.4.2 beta so that may be why I don't have as many issues with the Radio as others, hard to say. I don't blame you for wanting to return it. Maybe return it and wait a few months, see if it improves.There are supposed to be "fixes" for WiFi, MySB, alarms, etc... in the just released SBS 7.4.2, but who knows.For audio quality I'd take the Boom any day! :)As for my Radio, it *never* loses connection to my WiFi (RED indicator), but I do get the occasional BLUE indicator (loses connection to MySB).My main issue is the "looks like it's playing but it is not" problem. Even then it is not as often as others have reported, for me... » Read More I don't blame you for wanting to return it. Maybe return it and wait a few months, see if it improves.There are supposed to be "fixes" for WiFi, MySB, alarms, etc... in the just released SBS 7.4.2, but who knows.For audio quality I'd take the Boom any day! :)As for my Radio, it *never* loses connection to my WiFi (RED indicator), but I do get the occasional BLUE indicator (loses connection to MySB).My main issue is the "looks like it's playing but it is not" problem. Even then it is not as often as others have reported, for me anyway.I'm also running 7.5 beta and 7.4.2 beta so that may be why I don't have as many issues with the Radio as others, hard to say. « Show Less
123010
I just ran through the SW bands again - it is now 9:30ish pm ET and I got 25 good stations. Either my location is better, or my radio is just a lucky example and the quality control was not good. My USB and SD card slots work - both in stereo. I am sorry yours isn't performing as well.