Roberts R9968 PLL World Clock Radio review
November 30, 2008 by Our Radio Alarm Clock Correspondent
For those country hoppers out there who like to keep in touch with local news, weather and music here you will find the perfect companion. The Roberts R9968 PLL World Clock Radio allows you to tune into just about any broadcast in the area, no matter where you happen to be. So whether in the jungle or a hotel room, picking up local radio stations is simple, as well as staying on top of the time when you need to be.
This amazing clock radio boasts FM/MW/SW bands and Rotary PLL tuning so you can find a radio station with little effort. The digital clock gives you selectable world city times and if you need to be somewhere the alarm will have you up in plenty of time to get there. It even comes with sleep and snooze functions, and if you are in a crowd or a quiet place hearing the broadcast is easy when you plug in headphones for FM stereo sound.
The Roberts R9968 PLL World Clock Radio is an amazing gift for anyone who happens to travel and comes with a stylish leather carrying case. Its multiple functions makes it useful as both a clock with alarm and a world radio, and its small size and weight makes carrying it around not a problem. So if you have a traveller in the family, or are just looking for a unique gift for someone you know, this little guy should make your list.
This radio is a big disappointment. Short battery life - about 12 hours when playing. When you change batteries the clock resets. As the batteries run down the tuning drifts. Poor LCD display is only visible square on and has poor contrast. Other than that, useful as a permanent fixture plugged in to a power adaptor.