[at-l] FM Radio

[Jim Bullard]

Late reply but have you looked a the RIO MP3 player/FM radio. I got one for
Father's Day a couple of years ago and it works well for listening while
walking.

On 6/14/07, giniajim <jplynch at crosslink.net> wrote:
>
> I certainly agree with your comments about using a radio while hiking.  As
> noted in my first email, my purpose was to use the radio during training
> walks.  These are generally around my neighborhood, which I've done a
> million times of course; its a good chance to catch up on news and NPR
> programs.  My current radio is large and awkward, difficult to change
> stations while I'm walking.
>    I don't like to use a radio during  *real* hikes, for the reasons you
> mention.  But I do have a very small backpacking radio that I use in camp.
> thnx again.
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Bror8588 at aol.com
>   To: jplynch at crosslink.net ; at-l at mailman.backcountry.net
>   Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 12:08 AM
>   Subject: Re: [at-l] FM Radio
>
>
>   In a message dated 2007-06-14 00:02:31 Eastern Daylight Time,
> jplynch at crosslink.net writes:
>       Would that radio be compatible to use while walking; that's what I
> need, something to listen to while I'm walking.  (Might should be rainproof
> too!).
>   The Grundig radio that I have is small enough to fit into a pocket and
> the wire for the headset could be used in rain or in sunny weather.  Check
> out Campmor on the Internet and see what they have to offer.
>
>   I find that there are things to hear in the woods so I would not use my
> radio while walking.  The rustle of the leaves or grass might indicate the
> presence of a snake.  The call and song of the birds gives a certain
> connection with nature as the trail is trod.  Perhaps a larger animal could
> be seen if heard without the encumbrance of head phones while
> trekking.  Hikers talking, ahead on the trail or coming from behind might
> not be heard if one listens to the outside world.
>
>   Of course, each must choose what is important to each when walking along
> the path.
>
>   Skylander
>
>
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Jim Bullard
http://jims-ramblings.blogspot.com/