A small, portable radio

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#3418616 25-Sep-2025 00:21

GSM Arena lists 133 phones as being 2025 models with FM radio: https://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?nYearMin=2025&chkFMradio=selected

Obviously there's some double-checking to be done in terms of making sure the NZ firmware supports it and any other features/specifications/form factors you're looking for, but it seems like phones with FM are still available.

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#3418617 25-Sep-2025 01:16

quickymart:

If I could find an updated version of one of these that would be awesome!

Even better get yourself one of these:

https://www.sangean.com/en/products

Sangean are basically the best small radios around and have a solid reputation.

You will probably have to import though.

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#3418627 25-Sep-2025 07:55

Civil Defence has always recommended a house have an am/fm radio in the emergency box in case of natural or other disaster so broadcasts can still be received even if other network infrastructure is taken out.

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#3418693 25-Sep-2025 10:02

Which I have several of. They used to be called transistor radios.

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#3418701 25-Sep-2025 10:53

johno1234:

Civil Defence has always recommended a house have an am/fm radio in the emergency box in case of natural or other disaster so broadcasts can still be received even if other network infrastructure is taken out.

I get all of my radio and TV through IP streaming, but I keep a small cheap AM/FM radio in my backpack along with other supplies for civil emergencies. It's a Philips model and I think I got it from Briscoes, but Jaycar probably also still sell them.

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#3418708 25-Sep-2025 11:41

Some good suggestions in here, thanks - still on search for something small though 🙂 I'll keep you posted.

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#3418714 25-Sep-2025 12:08

Sangean Pocket Radio With Speaker, Earphones, AM,FM

https://www.trademe.co.nz/5532068998

Looks like there are many cheap ones with FM only. AM/FM digital seems pricey.

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#3418716 25-Sep-2025 12:28

gzt: Sangean Pocket Radio With Speaker, Earphones, AM,FM

https://www.trademe.co.nz/5532068998

Looks like there are many cheap ones with FM only. AM/FM digital seems pricey.

Lot cheaper here... Sangean DT250 AM/FM Pocket Radio, Silver : Amazon.com.au: Electronics

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#3418802 25-Sep-2025 17:04

Just check with whatever you end up buying that it provides stereo if that's what you expect. Some of the cheaper radios don't, even when using headphones

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#3418812 25-Sep-2025 17:52

This one's pretty good - not miniature size, but has AM and pretty cheap (less than AUD$30): https://www.amazon.com.au/V-112-Portable-Digital-Earphone-Rechargeable/dp/B019BYBR48?th=1

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#3419857 29-Sep-2025 20:14

I thought I might give something like this a shot:

https://www.dicksmith.co.nz/dn/buy/zeaway-fm-portable-radio-rechargeable-pocket-radio-with-best-reception-digital-tuninglcd-screenbelt-clipstereo-sound-earphone-jack-bd-snyoc0522/

It's not too expensive at $30.

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#3419869 29-Sep-2025 21:21

@quickymart - Seems to be aliexpress so save a bit more and get it 'direct' - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009695646786.html

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#3420142 1-Oct-2025 08:03

Thanks for the tip although I dunno how they worked out the pricing - if I follow your link it says:

Awesome price, not even $2! Yet if I add it to a cart and proceed to purchase...

How did they work out that (1000%+) higher price? Tariffs? 😀

In any case it's still pretty cheap, so I'll probably order one and see how it goes 🙂

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#3420225 1-Oct-2025 11:04

Looks like they're saying a sale starts in 12 hours that brings it down to that price. Can guarantee there'll be more hoops to jump through and you'll still need to pay GST and maybe shipping.

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#3420237 1-Oct-2025 12:33

Welcome deal is only valid for 1 item on your first order when joining. Its really annoying seeing those prices get into google etc.

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