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Harvey Heagy <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 4 Jul 2012 14:44:00 -0500
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Here's a response from someone who just got one of those radios.
Harvey
----- Original Message ----- 
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 9:45 AM
Subject: Re: Quick Review of Insignia Hd Radio, Not Very Good


> We received our radio yesterday, and have it set up and running.  For less 
> than $100, it does a fine job.
> The sound is fine,.  We have it in our bedroom, so it isn't our main 
> listening device anyway.
> Yes, the speech can be somewhat verbose, but at least it speaks.  Tell 
> your friend both antenni need to be hung on a wall.  We also don't need an 
> alarm clock, but I'll get it set up, when I feel like fooling with it.
> Granted, some of the menu options aren't accessible, and I wish the 
> display would verbally announce data information which is available to our 
> sighted friends,
> but this doesn't mean I'm ready to ship it back to Best Buy.  We'll enjoy 
> it for the features we can use.
> It's great, being able to listen to the digital frequencys. 

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