inputs.text: good old school radio fine reception - wanted purchase radio mom favorite radio station always listens toi initially purchased sony clock radio poor reception return itso decided purchase radio reading reviewsfirst radio little larger expected large typical 400 page paperback book not nearly heavythe radio ac cord safely tucked internally also runs batteries amfm reception superb antenna extended radio also builtin pull handlepros1great reception antenna extended significantly better reception antennaless clock radios2ac cord tuckedin extra portability also run batteries3pullout handle barscons1little bigger thought2100 lowgrade plastic construction3sound quality decent no stereo speakers perfect listening news no hifi