Why does a radio cost $250? how does this differ from the one on my Yamaha tsr 7790 bl receiver?

It's a tuner, not a radio, just to get terminology correct. Why does it cost $250? Because it is not an expensive tuner, is really part of the answer. They could perhaps sell it for less if the market for separate tuners were larger, as it was 40, 30, even 20 years ago. But the market is fading, due to the vastly increased choices for music on the internet. Streaming music of any genre these days, without commercials, is replacing home FM. Most FM users are in their cars these days. So manufacturers can only sell so many separate home tuners, but design and tooling up costs the same whether you build 100,000 units or a million. If you sell fewer widgets, you must charge more per widget. Really, how they sell it as inexpensively as they do is a more logical question. It differs from your receiver in that it has its own power supply and chassis, which give it a chance to sound better, with lower noise. Good tuners cost more than this even in the 70s. Technology helps keep costs down, as well as offshore production. Magnum Dynalab sells some pretty nice tuners these days - google them and check out their pricing.

Does this come with antennas?

Yes. An AM loop and FM wire antenna.

Work with powered speakers?

The unit has stereo RCA jacks and should work with powered speakers.

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📻 Tune in, stand out — your soundtrack, your style.

SMART MEMORY - Auto FM Station Memory and Multi Status Station Memory keep your presets personalized and ready.
INTUITIVE DISPLAY - 2-line, 16-character dot matrix LCD ensures easy navigation and station info at a glance.
PRESET POWERHOUSE - Store up to 40 AM/FM stations for instant access to your favorites.
CRYSTAL CLEAR SOUND - Experience superior FM signal-to-noise ratio of 80 dB for pristine audio quality.
FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY - Compatible with headphones, MP3 players, and smartphones via 3.5mm audio input.

The Yamaha T-S500BL AM/FM Tuner combines advanced station memory features with a crisp 2-line LCD display and high signal-to-noise ratio, delivering seamless access to 40 presets and superior audio clarity. Compact and versatile, it supports wired connections to multiple devices, making it the perfect companion for the discerning audio enthusiast.

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Brand	Yamaha
Manufacturer	Yamaha Audio
Model	T-S500BL
Product Dimensions	30.48 x 43.51 x 8.59 cm; 3.22 kg
Batteries	2 AA batteries required. (included)
Item model number	T-S500BL
Hardware Interface	3.5mm Audio
Tuner Technology	FM
Compatible Devices	Headphone, MP3 Player, Smartphone
Special Features	2-Line, 40 AM/FM station, LCD display, Multi-Status Station Memory
Number of items	1
Display Technology	LCD
Display Type	LCD
Power Source	Battery Powered, Corded Electric
Batteries Included	Yes
Batteries Required	Yes
GSM frequencies	108 MHz
Connector Type	Wired
Radio bands supported	AM, FM
Includes Rechargeable Battery	No
Includes remote	No
Manufacturer	Yamaha Audio
Item Weight	3 kg 220 g

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