--- product_id: 250199306 title: "Greadio Portable Shortwave Radio with Best Reception,AM FM Transistor,LCD Display,Time Setting,Battery Operated by 4 D Cell Batteries or AC Power,Big Speaker,Earphone Jack for Gift,Elder,Home" brand: "greadio" price: "R1532" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Greadio" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/250199306-greadio-portable-shortwave-radio-with-best-reception-am-fm-transistor store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Advanced DSP chip & long antenna Large clear LCD display Dual power: AC & 4 D-cell batteries Greadio Portable Shortwave Radio with Best Reception,AM FM Transistor,LCD Display,Time Setting,Battery Operated by 4 D Cell Batteries or AC Power,Big Speaker,Earphone Jack for Gift,Elder,Home **Brand:** greadio **Price:** R1532 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📻 Stay tuned, stay connected—wherever life takes you! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Greadio Portable Shortwave Radio with Best Reception,AM FM Transistor,LCD Display,Time Setting,Battery Operated by 4 D Cell Batteries or AC Power,Big Speaker,Earphone Jack for Gift,Elder,Home by greadio - **How much does it cost?** R1532 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/250199306-greadio-portable-shortwave-radio-with-best-reception-am-fm-transistor) ## Best For - greadio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted greadio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unmatched Signal Stability:** Advanced DSP chip with extended antenna ensures ultra-strong, stable reception anywhere—home or outdoors. - • **Crystal-Clear Station Tuning:** Big LCD screen + large knobs make finding your favorite AM/FM/SW stations effortless and precise. - • **Power Your Way, Always Ready:** Seamlessly switch between AC power and widely available D-cell batteries for uninterrupted listening. - • **Timeless Gift for All Generations:** Classic design with easy operation makes it the perfect thoughtful gift for parents, grandparents, or any radio lover. - • **Room-Filling Sound or Private Listening:** Built-in 2W speaker delivers rich audio, plus a 3.5mm earphone jack for your personal sound sanctuary. ## Overview The Greadio Portable Shortwave Radio combines a large, easy-to-read LCD display with advanced DSP technology and a long antenna for superior AM/FM/SW reception. Designed for convenience, it features large tuning knobs, a built-in clock, and dual power options—AC or 4 D-cell batteries—ensuring continuous use at home or on the go. Its powerful 2W speaker and headphone jack offer versatile listening experiences, making it an ideal, timeless gift for all ages. ## Description Buy Greadio Portable Shortwave Radio with Best Reception,AM FM Transistor,LCD Display,Time Setting,Battery Operated by 4 D Cell Batteries or AC Power,Big Speaker,Earphone Jack for Gift,Elder,Home: Shortwave Radios - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Solid radio & great intro to shortwave - The Greadio T26 is a great value. It is probably my favorite radio purchase on desertcart, in terms of the cost you pay and what it delivers. It is very sensitive & selective on all of its bands (AM, FM, SW). It does not provide weather band or longwave reception. It goes head to head with my Tecsun PL-880 and sometimes has better reception (and the Tecsun costs six times more). It actually provides extended bandwidth on AM (i.e. good treble/not muffled) - which is rare for a radio under $100. And the radio has a tone control, which brightens or softens the sound. You can also play with the tone control in the middle position and get both a bass and treble boost. I have also found this radio is very easy on the batteries, where months after loading in the required D batteries I am still on the original set. I use this radio daily. It does not have a small footprint, but this is a small trade-off for the sound it delivers. Tiny radios in this price range sound very tinny and don't come close to how good this one sounds, or get as loud as this one does. The only downside of this radio, which is probably nitpicking at this price, is that on the shortwave band, the tuner does not accommodate frequencies ending in a "5" because it expresses them in megahertz, not kilohertz. For example, I can often pick up Radio New Zealand from where I am in Colorado at night. But when they broadcast on the frequency 17675 KHZ, the Greadio T26 radio only allows me to dial it in as either 17.67 or 17.68 MHZ. The additional decimal place that kilohertz would offer is missing - so I am not picking up the actual frequency in these cases. I can still hear the signal, but this radio also has built-in noise suppression and thus the frequency cuts in and out because I am not truly dialed in on the right frequency. Also, another small annoyance with this radio, is tuning in stations on shortwave. You have to be very careful with this dial to get the exact frequency you want. It could take several attempts going on either side of the frequency to finally land on frequency. I have become better over time at managing this, and for the price, this is not a huge issue. But it will be easy to miss stations on shortwave unless you already know they are there. The tuner readout does not light up, which is not surprising for the price point and not a big deal. The tuner knob is also large and on shortwave this is nice because you can go up and down the dial quickly. This is helpful because this radio has no auto scanning capability. All in all, this radio is a great buy and also a great way for someone who's never played around with shortwave to be able to do so at a very low price point. I highly recommend it for this purpose. PS - A note for first time shortwave enthusiasts. Keep in mind that the shortwave band is extremely susceptible to interference from electronic devices, lights, and power sources. You will probably want to invest in a wire antenna that can clip on to the aerial as this radio does not have an antenna jack. Also, you will generally have a lot better luck with shortwave in the evening, night, and early morning. Shortwave radio works by bouncing off the ionosphere, which allows it to travel around the world at the right times of day. For daytime in a metropolitan area, unless a frequency is based somewhat near you on your continent, is very high wattage (100,000 watts+), and the transmitter is aimed at you, you are not likely to pick up much. Be patient, and use online sources that provide shortwave broadcast frequencies to know what you are listening to and when you can pick up different stations. Shortwave stations sometimes will change frequencies every hour. I also highly recommend to take a radio like this camping, as you will find the reception increases exponentially when you get away from the big cities and all of the interference they provide. I have picked up shortwave signals from all over the world in rural areas during the daytime, with just a portable radio and a 25 ft wire antenna. Have fun! Review: Radio - Great radio. Easy to use and clear sound Happy with my purchase. Can use at home or on the road. ## Features - New Upgraded:LCD Display with Best Reception:Equipped with a big LCD screen, you can easily and clearly to see each AM;FM;Shortwave stations when tuning the knob on this portable radio. The long antenna and advanced DSP chip ensure a ultra strong stable radio signal for you to listen to your favourite music, NPR, sports and news stations no matter at home or outdoor. Never miss a station and you will have a relax radio time with your family and friends with this am fm radio - Simple to Operate, Convenient to Use:Not like other radios which are too small to operate, our shortwave radio is big enough to use and easy to operate for both elder and children as the knobs are large to tune and the LCD screen is clear to see. A handle on the radio makes it not difficult to take outside. Beyond that, a time setting is available for you to see on the LCD display, so it is not just a fm radio but also a clock for you. Buy this transistor radio, bring convenience to your life - Two Powerful Charging Ways:This am fm radio is designed for two charging ways. While you are indoor, the AC power for you to plug the charging cable(include) in the wall to listen radio whole day. If there power outage, don't worry, inserts four D Cell batteries(not include) in the shortwave radio that you can continue to connect and get broadcast news in real time. And the battery can be easily found in every household and stores. Keep one in your house, you will happy to have this portable radio - Good Sounds Quality and Earphone Jack:With a premium built in two walt speaker, this transistor radio offers a big great sound, it can easily fill a room with your favorite musics or baseball game. And you can choose high/low tune mode as you like to listen on the shortwave radio. A good choice for radio lover. Moreover, an 3.5 mm earphone jack here is designed for those who wants to have private listening space. Take this portable radio for picnic,camping or party,leave a good memory with your friends - Ideal Christmas Gift:With its classic appearance and simple operation, our portable radio is best sell on many countries. If you are distressing on what to buy to your parents, grandparents, uncles or aunts, this am fm radio is the best choice for you. It is a thoughtful Christmas gift to fill their heart to joy and remember you! Besides, we support a twelve-month manufacturer,and 24/7 customer service to make it no risk for you to purchase this fm radio ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08K3FS8VJ | | Additional Features | Portable | | Antenna Location | Music, News | | Audio Output Mode | Speaker, Headphone | | Best Sellers Rank | #6,766 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #11 in Portable Shortwave Radios | | Brand | Greadio | | Built-In Media | Power Cord | | Color | Grey | | Compatible Devices | Earphone | | Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 9,246 Reviews | | Display Technology | LCD | | Display Type | LCD | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Frequency | 108 MHz | | Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 9.4"L x 2.4"W x 5.9"H | | Item Weight | 2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Greadio | | Mfr Part Number | GR-T26 | | Model Number | GR-T26 | | Number of Batteries | 4 D batteries required. | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Dimensions | 9.4"L x 2.4"W x 5.9"H | | Radio Bands Supported | AM/FM/SW | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Speaker Maximum Output Power | 2 Watts | | Special Feature | Portable | | Style Name | AM/FM/SW Radio | | Tuner Technology | AM , FM | | Tuner Type | AM, FM | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Voltage | 110 Volts | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Greadio - **Color:** Grey - **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary - **Included Components:** Power Cord - **Power Source:** Battery Powered - **Product Dimensions:** 9.4"L x 2.4"W x 5.9"H - **Radio Bands Supported:** AM/FM/SW - **Special Feature:** Portable - **Style:** AM/FM/SW Radio - **Tuner Technology:** AM, FM ## Images ![Greadio Portable Shortwave Radio with Best Reception,AM FM Transistor,LCD Display,Time Setting,Battery Operated by 4 D Cell Batteries or AC Power,Big Speaker,Earphone Jack for Gift,Elder,Home - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ouTv+YaYL.jpg) ![Greadio Portable Shortwave Radio with Best Reception,AM FM Transistor,LCD Display,Time Setting,Battery Operated by 4 D Cell Batteries or AC Power,Big Speaker,Earphone Jack for Gift,Elder,Home - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wFFuk49hL.jpg) ![Greadio Portable Shortwave Radio with Best Reception,AM FM Transistor,LCD Display,Time Setting,Battery Operated by 4 D Cell Batteries or AC Power,Big Speaker,Earphone Jack for Gift,Elder,Home - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91IiQqOn4uL.jpg) ![Greadio Portable Shortwave Radio with Best Reception,AM FM Transistor,LCD Display,Time Setting,Battery Operated by 4 D Cell Batteries or AC Power,Big Speaker,Earphone Jack for Gift,Elder,Home - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IBXKSABeL.jpg) ![Greadio Portable Shortwave Radio with Best Reception,AM FM Transistor,LCD Display,Time Setting,Battery Operated by 4 D Cell Batteries or AC Power,Big Speaker,Earphone Jack for Gift,Elder,Home - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81XHNV74erL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Bought 1/16/22 and it stopped working. my return window has closed. can you please help with warranty details? this was a gift. thank you!** A: Dear Customer, please kindly know that we guarantee that every product from Greadio enjoys 30-DAY MONEY BACK and 12-MONTH WARRANTY. If you have any questions while using the radio, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will try our best to help you. Here is the contact links : https://www.facebook.com/Greadio.fans/ Hope this help you. Thank you. **Q: Does this radio manual come in Spanish** A: The manual I received with the radio is in English only. This radio is simple enough to use without The instruction manual. There is 3 knobs on the front of the radio. The knobs labeled from From left to right are labeled as follows TONE, VOLUME and BAND. The TUNING knob is Located on the right side of the radio. There is no way to store ang stations in memory. THE ON/OFF button is located with the volume control. You will hear it CLICK when the volume Control knob is turnex to the right. The radio doesn't have stereo sound with headphones Or earbuds attached. The speaker is about 3.5 inches in diameter. This is a good sized speaker For this radio. This radio uses 4 D sized batteries. The radio will operate along time on these batteries. It is good for emergencies like a power failure, listening to different sports games, During a camping trip. The FM band covers 87- 108 MHZ, AM band covers 520 - 1710 KHZ and Shortwave from 4.70 -18.00 MHZ. This radio is very easy to use. The digital readout for the stations takes the guess work out of finding the station you want to listen too. ONE CAUTION IF DECIDE TO USE WHEN USING BATTERIES. THE D SIZE BATTERIES WILL ADD A FAIR AMOUNT OF WEIGHT TO THE RADIO. MAKE SURE THE GRIP THE HANDLE ON THE RADIO FIRMLY WHILE PICKING IT UP AND MOVING IT FROM ONE LOCATION TO ANOTHER. . **Q: V110v or 220v What is the power source** A: 110VAC as well as C battery (portable) capable very decent radio for the price...am pleased, and would buy it again...good luck **Q: When it arrived it was missing the AC cord how do I get one sent to me?** A: Dear Customer, please kindly know that our AM FM radio is equipped with an AC cord, please check the package. If you have any questions, please contact us and we will try our best to help you. Here is the contact links : https://www.facebook.com/Greadio.fans Hope this help you. Thank you. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid radio & great intro to shortwave *by J***N on June 29, 2026* The Greadio T26 is a great value. It is probably my favorite radio purchase on Amazon, in terms of the cost you pay and what it delivers. It is very sensitive & selective on all of its bands (AM, FM, SW). It does not provide weather band or longwave reception. It goes head to head with my Tecsun PL-880 and sometimes has better reception (and the Tecsun costs six times more). It actually provides extended bandwidth on AM (i.e. good treble/not muffled) - which is rare for a radio under $100. And the radio has a tone control, which brightens or softens the sound. You can also play with the tone control in the middle position and get both a bass and treble boost. I have also found this radio is very easy on the batteries, where months after loading in the required D batteries I am still on the original set. I use this radio daily. It does not have a small footprint, but this is a small trade-off for the sound it delivers. Tiny radios in this price range sound very tinny and don't come close to how good this one sounds, or get as loud as this one does. The only downside of this radio, which is probably nitpicking at this price, is that on the shortwave band, the tuner does not accommodate frequencies ending in a "5" because it expresses them in megahertz, not kilohertz. For example, I can often pick up Radio New Zealand from where I am in Colorado at night. But when they broadcast on the frequency 17675 KHZ, the Greadio T26 radio only allows me to dial it in as either 17.67 or 17.68 MHZ. The additional decimal place that kilohertz would offer is missing - so I am not picking up the actual frequency in these cases. I can still hear the signal, but this radio also has built-in noise suppression and thus the frequency cuts in and out because I am not truly dialed in on the right frequency. Also, another small annoyance with this radio, is tuning in stations on shortwave. You have to be very careful with this dial to get the exact frequency you want. It could take several attempts going on either side of the frequency to finally land on frequency. I have become better over time at managing this, and for the price, this is not a huge issue. But it will be easy to miss stations on shortwave unless you already know they are there. The tuner readout does not light up, which is not surprising for the price point and not a big deal. The tuner knob is also large and on shortwave this is nice because you can go up and down the dial quickly. This is helpful because this radio has no auto scanning capability. All in all, this radio is a great buy and also a great way for someone who's never played around with shortwave to be able to do so at a very low price point. I highly recommend it for this purpose. PS - A note for first time shortwave enthusiasts. Keep in mind that the shortwave band is extremely susceptible to interference from electronic devices, lights, and power sources. You will probably want to invest in a wire antenna that can clip on to the aerial as this radio does not have an antenna jack. Also, you will generally have a lot better luck with shortwave in the evening, night, and early morning. Shortwave radio works by bouncing off the ionosphere, which allows it to travel around the world at the right times of day. For daytime in a metropolitan area, unless a frequency is based somewhat near you on your continent, is very high wattage (100,000 watts+), and the transmitter is aimed at you, you are not likely to pick up much. Be patient, and use online sources that provide shortwave broadcast frequencies to know what you are listening to and when you can pick up different stations. Shortwave stations sometimes will change frequencies every hour. I also highly recommend to take a radio like this camping, as you will find the reception increases exponentially when you get away from the big cities and all of the interference they provide. I have picked up shortwave signals from all over the world in rural areas during the daytime, with just a portable radio and a 25 ft wire antenna. Have fun! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Radio *by D***N on June 27, 2026* Great radio. Easy to use and clear sound Happy with my purchase. Can use at home or on the road. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ good *by J***T on June 8, 2026* Very nice sound. good quality and Hevey duty. ## Frequently Bought Together - Greadio Portable Shortwave Radio with Best Reception,AM FM Transistor,LCD Display,Time Setting,Battery Operated by 4 D Cell Batteries or AC Power,Big Speaker,Earphone Jack for Gift,Elder,Home - Duracell Coppertop D Batteries, 4 Count Pack, D Battery with Long-lasting Power, All-Purpose Alkaline D Battery for Household and Office Devices --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/250199306-greadio-portable-shortwave-radio-with-best-reception-am-fm-transistor](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/250199306-greadio-portable-shortwave-radio-with-best-reception-am-fm-transistor) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*