He did break off the antenna (totally his fault - not a flaw in design), and thus far we have been unable to locate a replacement locally.

we hope to have this for a long time~~~~> especially since all the other lil boom boxes we've bought would break within months from the cheap antennas to the flimsy

The antenna doesn't feel secure

The only flaws that I have found, and they are more minor annoyances than anything, are the bulky electric cord, and the somewhat flimsy antenna

The somewhat-flimsy metal antenna could have been replaced by one of those sturdy, flexible, rubber types.

after all this the only thing thats broken is the the top antenna piece which isnt a big deal, i dont even know how that happened

Playing with the (cheap) antenna didn't help at all, and oddly the best reception I could get was with the antenna completely stored away.

The design is bad and the antenna was bound to break, which it did

The antenna is extremely fragile

I suppose you could buy a better antenna and replace it, but should you have to?I'm not a radio person, but certainly want the option when I feel a need for it

It can take a bounce, but the antenna may not be easy to work afterwards.

The antenna is your typical cheap pull out which broke in a month.

The antenna is very cheap, and useless

has a nice metal antenna that is located on the top of the radio

The telescoping metal antenna is prone to breaking and should be replaced with a flexible antenna.

but the antenna broke off first week

Beware of the flimsy antenna

He did break off the antenna (totally his fault - not a flaw in design), and thus far we have been unable to locate a replacement locally.

She wanted a portable CD player that was lightweight but durable to take her CD's from room to room as well as to the patio and garden

Quality is great, I don 't expect trouble with this one

She wanted a portable CD player that was lightweight but durable to take her CD's from room to room as well as to the patio and garden