Anyone tried one of these?: Jensen MR550

I'm interested in a "pocket" radio (this guy's kinda' bulky) that's AM/FM/Weather. Why weather? Because I do some bike touring and I want to hear the forecast for the day now , not when some DJ or talking head gets around to it. Reviews on the Amazon site are less than stellar, but heck, for 10 bucks might be worth a try.

Was wondering if anyone here had any experience with this unit.

I'd give you my review, but you've already read it on Amazon. It's a small world.

Well, let me add a couple things. It will fill a cargo pocket but, especially without batteries, it doesn't weigh much. It's not super rugged but for the price it's good. I keep one in each of my BOBs. They come with earbuds but also have an external speaker, which is kind of nice if you're sharing it. I keep mine in a zip-loc bag. Thus far, I haven't even tried batteries in them, as they give good output for your cranks.

Bah! Too big and bulky for biking!!! <img src="/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Get a better, smaller radio and a pair of light-weight lithium iron-disulfides AAs will last forever in it.

O.k. I'm open to suggestions on a "pocket-size" AM/FM/Weather radio.

-mark

Sony SRF-M37V (3.3 oz; one AAA; $30 walmart)
Sangean DT300VW (3.3 oz; two AAA; $60-70)

The Sony doesn't have a speaker, but the Sangean looks interesting. I'll check into it, thanks. -mark

Wow. I dunno'. Mixed bag of reviews on the Amazon site about the Sangean .
Seems that the one universal is that nearly everyone hated the WWV reception, which is up there on my list.

Yes, I do have a pocket WWV receiver that works well enough, just can't see carrying 2 radios though.