Retekess V115P

Brand: Retekess V115

A palm sized rechargeable set covering AM, FM, shortwave and the weather band, with a digital display, presets and a sleep timer. It also plays MP3 files from a microSD card and can record radio straight onto the card, which is unusual at this money. The internal lithium cell charges over USB, and the whole thing weighs less than a mug of tea.

Worth considering as a knockabout radio for a shed, a tent or a bedside table, or as a spare that costs little to replace. Do not expect deep shortwave work: there is no SSB, the whip is short and strong local stations can bleed across the band. For casual listening to major international broadcasters it does the job, and the recording function suits anyone who misses a programme at an awkward hour.