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Re: [at-l] Quarter ounce radio
<bold>Charles Schroeder,schrocw=40msn.com,Internet Gate writes:
</bold><x-quoted>Greetings from another newbie. I've been monitoring for a=
month or so now and=20
love it. Hope to do the AT in a year or two if/when I retire. Just got bac=
k=20
=46rom 50 miles day hiking over 6 days in the GSMP. Only rained Friday morni=
ng=20
-- rest of the time was excellent weather.=20
A couple of the recent postings talked about checking out 3 or 4 oz. radios=
.
Flying back to O'Hare a few weeks ago, I found the following in the =22Sky =
20
store=22? magazine:
=22The World's Smallest FM Radio Produces Big Sound
It hides in your ear and weighs less than a quarter (yes -- 1/4) ounce. -- =
yet=20
delivers clear reception and fabulous amplified sound. Digital tuner acces=
ses=20
the full FM band, from Country to Classical stations. Features a high qual=
ity=20
speaker, scan and reset buttons, plus volume control. Detachable local and=
=20
distance antennas make sure you get every station on the waves. Includes a=
=20
protective case, ear clip for a snug fit and batteries. 90 day warranty. =
20
Size: 1/2=22 x 1/2=22 x 1/4=22.
956020 D - WORLD'S SMALLEST FM RADIO =2429.95=22
The magazine listed the phone =23 as 1-800-362-5500. I expect that shippin=
g,=20
handling, tax is all extra.
I have NOT bought one yet, so can't attest to the quality.
Happy trails,
Nuke
Chuck Schroeder
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