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I bought this as a simple, easy to use radio for someone who is, whilst not exactly a luddite, does not like pushing buttons etc! The RDS portion of this radio is disabled so it is pureley an FM/MW/LW radio. The sound quality is excellent, the analogue tuning is accurate and the battery life is also good. Having a built in mains supply is also very convenient to cut down on battery costs. Speaking of which the PP9 batteries are not available in some shops but they are still being produced. This is the third of these I have bought for OAPs and without exception they all like them. Overall a simple easy to use, nice sounding radio, just stop HMG switching off the FM services!!
The Bush brand name and the shape of the radio is all that is original about the newer versions of the Bush TR range, the originals were quite heavy in comparison to the newer ones and they were much better made and of a far superior quality, the new ones are made from very cheap plastic and under licence, they are made in China and to be honest they do sound pretty good, they have a nice tone to the sound and I can't complain about the sound, if only they had been made a little stronger and of better materials they would have been perfect. but as a period style radio they look marvelous.
Verified purchase: No
I love this radio. I have one in my 1976 caravan and decided to buy one for my kitchen too. I love the fact you can just turn it on and listen to a radio station. I have modern technology too but I find the old ones just simple and easy to use and no relying on Bluetooth or Wifi.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
One of the features of this radio originally, was it's "sound". I'll pass on the shape, but the sound was great, with adequate volume for most purposes. The re-issued TR82 is no different, save having Band 2 VHF as well as Long Wave. The whip aerial was broken (they always were a bit flimsy), but it did not take long to fit a replacement. I can now listen to the Test Match in peace; at an adequate volume. It's great.
This is big, chunky and retro. I remember this model from my childhood in the 60's. It sounds good and rich, and it is powered either by batteries or mains electricity. The tuning is easy and accurate, and in addition to the usual FM it has RDS for embedding small amounts of digital information in conventional FM radio broadcasts. The RDS system standardises several types of information transmitted, including time, station identification and programme information. This radio looks good, sounds good, and performs well. Mine is used in the kitchen, and looks like it has been there since 1965. I would thoroughly recommend this radio.