ATOMIC AM/FM CLOCK RADIO

User Reviews about SANGEAN Atomic RCR-3 AM FM Clock Radio

In one of the reviews it is mention of a signal strength L:0 (weak) to 9 (strong)
Is this just on start up because I can not find this signal on my clock. Also it can take up to more then 24 hours for the clock to set on my clock and I live in California. Also every time the radio is used I lose the atomic clock signal and another 24 hours or more before it get's the signal again. -- where ?????????

This clock is not easy to read in the dark. The black-on-white color scheme is nearly impossible for me to make out at night. The result for me is a low wife acceptance factor (WAF) because she likes to know the time when she gets up at night.

The clock lets you specify the days of the week on which you want the four alarms to sound, and exactly what you want to hear with 2 of them - which radio station, even. The other two are beeping alarms. The "Humane Wake System" is pretty good. It turns on the analog clock face back light orange and beeps quietly at first, progressively getting louder. It also starts the radio gradually, and you can set the volume of the radio alarm independent of the volume for just listening to the radio.

This clock has a dial for adjusting the brightness of the back light in standby mode. I have mine turned almost off so it doesn't disturb my slumber. There is absolutely no way I can read the digital clock without touching my nose to the clock at that brightness. The analog clock is only slightly more readable.

The digital clock is replaced by the radio frequency when the radio is on.

I have observed the analog clock to be off by a couple of minutes, but it fixed itself within a day. -- Nearsighted? You won't see it in the dark.

Great clock with all the features I wanted, plus 2 extra alarms. I did not have trouble operating or programming the clock as some others did. My favorite things: having 4 alarms (2 radio and 2 buzz), I can set alarms for different days of the week, automatic time set and radio set, the face lights up when the alarm sounds, I can adjust the light on the face to completely off and it dims itself out which is cool to watch, it doesn't take up much space, I can adjust the buzzer alarm volume as well as the radio alarm volume, and the very best features are the Human Waking System and the NAP features. Things it's missing: battery backup, cd player, time projection on the wall, and a weather report. None of those things are important to me. I have a clock radio in the bathroom with battery backup that automatically turns on when I am supposed to get in the shower.
Notes for programming: Read the directions and follow the steps. when setting alarms - if the day of the week is present in the window it is programmed for that day, if it disappears from the window it is not programmed for that day. When in doubt press the "set" button. You can always reset it if you don't get it the first time. Be aware that there are buttons on the bottom, side front and top. You are able to fine tune the brightness, tone and volume of alarms (buzzer & radio) by using the adjustments on the bottom and sides. When changing the brightness (knob on the bottom) be aware it dims gradually so you can adjust it to the exact level you want it. If you hold down an alarm button and can't tell if it's on, look in the window for the alarm icon for that alarm. If you hold down the alarm button it will either turn the alarm on or off. I suggest taking the time to read the instructions while programming it and get an idea of where all the buttons are, it only took 15 minutes. -- Great alarm clock

The RCR-3 is a bit complicated, but the complications are in the service of flexibility and thoughtfulness, and once you understand the logic, it all makes sense. Read the manual carefully: it's terse but accurate. The programming employs multiple physical buttons, and probably could have been handled with a simpler array on an lcd screen, but this way you see clearly and feel clearly what you are punching in, which is not a bad idea for a multiple-alarm clock (you don't want to be surprised with an alarm going off in the middle of the night, or not going off when you need it). It offers four groups of alarms: for each group you can set one time, and assign that to any combination of the seven days of the week, for different patterns for weekdays and weekends. This is useful for those with a variable schedule. The clock is good looking, very solidly and carefully crafted and quite weighty, which is a good thing, so you don't knock it off the nightstand while reaching for it early in the morning. It has a smart illumination system that lights up gradually when the alarm goes on, and whenever you turn something on or off, then dims down to your chosen illumination setting, and offers highly adjustable dimming. The volume of the alarms is also highly adjustable, and it features a stepped-volume alarm, so if you're a light sleeper you can catch it early before your spouse wakes up, but it will also get louder over time to make sure you don't miss it if you're sleeping heavily. And the radio is superb: its sound quality is not far from a Kloss, and it grabs and holds signals that none of my other radios can reach. You can also plug in your MP3 etc. This is one classy, well-crafted alarm clock. -- complicated but thoughtful and well-crafted

like that there is a digital and analog read out for the time - setting is a bit complicated with so many buttons.
nice looking for a contemporary look. -- two views are nice