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- The Choyong LC90 Delivers a Mixed Bag
It is difficult for any device to be all things to all people. Yet one has to admire China’s Shenzhen Chaoyuan Technology Company for trying. Their LC90 portable radio does its best to do it all: Internet radio/podcast/streaming audio playback supported by Wi-Fi/4G LTE (cellular network) connectivity Wireless speaker connectivity via Bluetooth to smartphones and tablets MP3 playback from insertable Micro-SD cards A built-in microphone to support voice-activated searches for internet stations and podcasts An onboard 5000mAh rechargeable battery (two replaceable 18650 cells) that can provide up to 48 hours of play time, accessed by a USB C port Numeric backlit keypad that provides direct access to AM, FM, longwave (LW) and shortwave (SW) radio frequencies (regular AM reception and Single Side Band) Frequency scanning for detecting stations quickly The ability to save ‘favorite stations’ for fast access later Big backlit LCD screen All of this is packed into a solid portable radio format unit weighing about 1.4 pounds and measuring 7.9 x 4.8 x 1.6 inches. It is available on Amazon.com and other websites for $249. I should mention that the LC90 has a 15W two-way speaker system with a silk dome tweeter, a bass driver and a low-frequency diaphragm; a 38-inch telescoping whip and a 3.5 mm external antenna jack for improved reception; and large aluminum alloy knobs for main and fine-tuning, alongside Auto Tuning Storage (ATS) for FM stations. Clearly, there are a lot of features packed into the Choyong LC90. And that may be the problem. Unlike any other radio I have tested, the LC90 is wildly inconsistent in its operations. In a nutshell, the internet radio/streaming audio is fabulous. The FM is fine. But the AM and SW — I didn’t test LW, since I have no LW stations in my area — is too poor to be usable. Both bands are incredibly noisy, insensitive and yet prone to overloading even on the whip antenna. The Good Accessing online radio stations and podcasts using a portable radio form factor has always been a problem. There are tens of thousands of stations and podcasts available, which makes tuning to one using a conventional radio dial simply out of the question. In its place, internet radios usually provide some form of interactive text-based map system, which you click your way through by country or genre. It’s slow, clunky and frustrating. The Choyong LC90… [TheTopNews] Read More.25 mins ago - Women Are Cornerstone of Radio’s Future as Industry Honors Seventy Leaders
The music industry must recognize that women are not merely participants in radio but the absolute cornerstone of what comes next. This reality is undeniably clear in the June issue of Radio Ink, which honors more than seventy women as the Most Influential Women in Radio. For publishers, rights holders, [TheTopNews] Read More.40 mins ago - Netflix Expands Iheartmedia Video Podcast Deal With Three More ShowsNetflix and iHeartMedia are widening their exclusive video podcast partnership, adding three more shows to a deal that already includes 14 iHeartPodcasts. For publishers, rights holders, and audio businesses, the key point is that the agreement is no longer just about archive access — it is becoming a broader multi-format [TheTopNews] Read More.41 mins ago
- Big Truck Announce Debut Album ‘midday at the Middleway’ and New Single ‘c...Big Truck’s debut album rollout matters now because Laurie Vincent’s new project is already moving with a full-band identity, a set release date, and live dates attached, giving publishers and rights holders a clear new catalog and performance window to watch. The band have announced Midday At The Middleway alongside [TheTopNews] Read More.42 mins ago
- Belle & Sebastian Add More 2026 Tour Dates Across Uk and EuropeBelle & Sebastian have expanded a 2026 tour that already has clear value for catalog-focused artists and rights holders: the band is keeping two landmark albums front and center while adding more live dates across the UK and Europe. The new run extends a campaign built around the 30th anniversaries [TheTopNews] Read More.43 mins ago
- Rod Stewart’s Cancelled Show Sparks Backlash After World Cup TripRod Stewart’s last-minute concert cancellation is now a problem of trust, not just timing. For artists, managers, and promoters, this is the kind of optics issue that can quickly turn a health-related miss into a public relations headache. San Diego show was pulled 45 minutes before showtime Stewart canceled a [TheTopNews] Read More.44 mins ago
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