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product_id: 427206715
title: "Retekess TR629 Portable Shortwave Radios, Digital Radio AM FM Plug in with DSP, Support Backlight LCD Display, Digital Tuning and Preset, USB, Micro SD, Clock, Recorder"
brand: "retekess"
price: "$121.67"
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# USB & Micro SD recording/playback 3-band AM/FM/SW DSP tuner Clock with alarm & snooze Retekess TR629 Portable Shortwave Radios, Digital Radio AM FM Plug in with DSP, Support Backlight LCD Display, Digital Tuning and Preset, USB, Micro SD, Clock, Recorder

**Brand:** retekess
**Price:** $121.67
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📻 Elevate your listening game—capture the world’s airwaves in your pocket!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Retekess TR629 Portable Shortwave Radios, Digital Radio AM FM Plug in with DSP, Support Backlight LCD Display, Digital Tuning and Preset, USB, Micro SD, Clock, Recorder by retekess
- **How much does it cost?** $121.67 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- retekess enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted retekess brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dual Power Freedom:** Plug in or power up with batteries for uninterrupted listening anywhere, anytime.
- • **Night Owl Friendly:** Backlit LCD display ensures effortless station navigation even in the darkest environments.
- • **Global Radio Explorer:** Seamlessly tune AM, FM, and shortwave bands with crystal-clear DSP technology for worldwide station access.
- • **On-the-Go Audio Archivist:** Record your favorite broadcasts directly to USB or Micro SD—never miss a moment of news, music, or sports.
- • **Custom Presets, Instant Access:** Save and recall your preferred stations with manual presets—your personalized radio lineup at your fingertips.

## Overview

The Retekess TR629 is a versatile portable shortwave radio featuring advanced DSP tuning across AM, FM, and shortwave bands (2.3-21.19 MHz). It supports digital tuning with manual presets, a backlit LCD for easy nighttime use, and recording capabilities to USB or Micro SD cards. Equipped with a clock, alarm, and snooze functions, it offers flexible power options via AC or batteries, making it ideal for professionals seeking global connectivity and on-demand audio capture.

## Description

Product description Choosing a good radio will be of great benefit to your radio listening Digital tuning radio, flexible buttons, more convenient channel selection, more diverse functions SW and AM bands can allow you to receive radio stations in a farther range, with more radio station options such as talk shows, news, music channels, and you can get information faster in an emergency Shortwave digital radio If you think it is troublesome to tune the radio manually, you can try pressing the "ATS" button, and the radio will automatically search and save clearer radio stations. If you already have a familiar radio station and want to find it faster, you can manually store and adjust the station number. Radio digital 2 power supply methods AC power : Ensure a full day of listening at home 3D batteries for listening during power outages, outdoors, or when there is a current disturbance. Support USB/TF card play You can insert a USB drive or TF card with a lot of music or other audio books into the radio, so that the shortwave radio becomes a home MP3 player. Clock and alarm clock Digital radio can set the clock and alarm. You can wake up to the gradually increasing volume of the alarm and press any key to enter the snooze mode. High power speaker Built-in 3.5inch speaker brings loud sound. The large volume knob allows you to adjust the volume easily. Sleep timer function With the sleep timer (0-90min), you can listen to your favourite radio program before falling asleep. You can also record your favourite radio station when you fall asleep. It will automatically shut down after 90 minutes, which can help you save power even if you have fallen asleep. Convenient buttons and knobs The TR629 radio for seniors plug in has easy use buttons and knobs. You can intuitively adjust the volume and channel, and quickly adjust them to the position you want. 3.5mm headphone jack The world of music can be heard with a 3.5mm headphone (not included). Satisfy your different needs in such a portable radio. Adjustable telescopic antenna Extend the telescoping antenna, and adjust the direction and angle to improve FM reception. Near the window,extend the telescoping antenna and keep it vertical to improve SW reception. Rotate the radio to reorient the built-in ferrite antenna for improved AM reception. Backlit display Still suffering from the night can not see the display, only blind tuning and can not see the specific frequency? The TR629 shortwave receiver radio uses a display with backlighting and clear, soft brightness, allowing you to see frequency stations clearly at night; If you're recording your favorite radio or talk show at night, the backlit display also makes it clear how long you've been recording Portable Radio Comparison Shortwave Digital Radio V115P Shortwave Radio AM FM Radio Plug in Wall AM FM Radios Portable Shortwave Radio TE201 Hearing Aids Bluetooth Hearing Aids

Review: Impressive Retekess TR618 - The Retekess TR618 is a modern version of the best budget priced portables of days gone by. It features an EXCELLENT 3 band DSP tuner. The dial pointer is precise and accurate. Tuning is easy and selectively brought in significantly more stations than expected. The FM antenna is extra long and high quality too. The SD/TF mp3 player works great too. Only small gripe is no rewind or fast forward oddly. The speaker sounds extremely clean on all modes. Sound is bright with crispy treble and decent bass thanks to a foam suspended speaker cone. The power/volume knob has a high quality feel to it. The whole radio feels well made! I love that it runs off regular A/C power with a cord. It also uses 3 D batteries so you can take it with you. This is an impressive portable with superb sound!
Review: A Very Simple Shortwave Radio To Use and Also Record Logged Stations - I had spare change to buy something for my belated birthday, so I bought this. This radio came the next day thanks to 1 day shipping, shipping was fast. I took it out of the box, and it came with a cord, and also took the D cell batteries out of an SW boombox that I hardly use. I powered it up for the first time using the cord, and set up was very easy. The AM Band (MW Band) is permanently set by default to tune from 522 kHz to 1620 kHz at 9 kHz increments. The AM reception is very clear, and I bet it will be very good too at night. To pick up distant stations you will need to use a tunable loop antenna and couple to the receiver or use a ferrite rod coupler for your active and passive antennas that is for the AM bands. Since it only tunes 9 kHz stations, you will have to enter the local / distant AM stations you want to hear and enjoy or take your time to slowly tune the tuning know at 1 kHz increments. It's a very good AM receiver to use on the bedside or anywhere day and night. The SW bands are great, and this receiver give you, the listener the ability to tune from 2.3 MHz (120 meters) to 21.195 MHz (15 meters) to hear the world such and international news, music and events, and sports. You will need to use the telescoping rod antenna for moderate the strong signals on the short wave bands, and a wire antenna indoors or outdoors for weak to moderate signals during the day and night. This radio is very easy to use, even for a beginner, and since it's digital tuning it should be much easier than using a analog dial. It does give you the ability to preset the memories as many as you need to through the ATS tuning or memory feature. I would recommend that you purchase also a reeled up wire antenna to use indoors and outdoors since there is no external antenna input jack. FM Band is great since it's able to tune from 76 MHz to 108 MHz which is likely you will hear TV NTSC channels 5 which is 81.75 MHz, and channel 6 for NTSC audio on 87.75 MHz, and also the entire FM broadcast band. If you happen to be around Japan when travelling, this radio is able to tune the local Japanese FM broadcast band from 76 MHz to 90 MHz, and the rest of the world from 88.1 MHz to 107.9 MHz. For best reception use the telescoping rod antenna and move away from noisy sources. Also you can still use a dipole antenna by clippng one lead to the telescoping rod antenna. It does have th ability to receive local and distant FM stations without the receiver overloading. The best time to listen to distant / remote FM stations is mostly during the late spring to early fall season. The Recording / Playback feature is a great addition which has the ability to use a up to a 32 GB micro card (not included, but required) to collect your local and distant radio programs and talk shows, and international short wave radio broadcasts and share your recordings with your friends and family. There is no settings required to change the bit rate or anything, so everything is set and ready to go already. It can playback MP3 and WAV files even from a USB WAV recorder that I used to plug in and tested the playback feature which most of the files on it were MP3 and WAV formatted. This radio is a very easy to use radio, and it will give someone started in short wave radio listening and eventually get prepared for bigger complex receivers with single side band and other modes, and eventually help prepare that short wave radio listener for to get on the air with a amateur radio license to talk and help support the world in need.

## Features

- Digital radio AM FM; support automatic/manual search for radio stations; manual storage of radio stations; in radio mode; long press the record/store button; the station number flashes; press the previous/next programming station number; and short press the record/store button again to save
- Portable shortwave radio; FM (76-108MHz); AM (522-1620KHz); shortwave (2.3-21.19MHz); this short wave radio has excellent sensitivity and wider frequency range; DSP chip and long antenna provide more stable radio signal; easy to listen to news/music/sports stations
- Radio recorder; use the TR629 Portable Radio to record your favorite radio shows or talk shows or sports event commentary to USB; avoid missing some news or events; play recorded stations anytime at your leisure
- Clock alarm clock sleep timing snooze function; support 12/24 hours switching; multiple modes to ensure your sleep time, if you don't want to get up when the alarm clock rings; press any button, you can also enter the snooze state for 5 minutes
- LCD backlit display; don't worry about difficult to read when listening to the station at night; backlit display makes it easy to operate in the dark; this portable radios features a large, easy-to-read digital display; allows you to clearly see each key and radio station

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09N8N36BX |
| Additional Features | It is currently a new version, the step value is updated to 9/10kHz;, It supports manual storage of radio stations |
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,754 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #30 in Portable Shortwave Radios |
| Brand | Retekess |
| Built-In Media | 1* AC Power Cord, 1* Retekess TR629, Owner's Manual |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Headphone, MP3 Player, Smartphone |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 2,735 Reviews |
| Display Technology | LCD |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Frequency | 108 MHz |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8.1"L x 2.4"W x 5.1"H |
| Item Weight | 30 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Retekess |
| Mfr Part Number | F9262A |
| Model Number | TR629 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 8.1"L x 2.4"W x 5.1"H |
| Radio Bands Supported | AM/FM/SW |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 3 Watts |
| Special Feature | It is currently a new version, the step value is updated to 9/10kHz;, It supports manual storage of radio stations Special Feature It is currently a new version, the step value is updated to 9/10kHz;, It supports manual storage of radio stations See more |
| Style Name | Classic |
| Tuner Technology | AM/FM/SW |
| Tuner Type | AM/FM/SW |
| Voltage | 110 Volts (AC) |
| Warranty Description | We provide 1 year warranty and 30 days no reason to return. Beyond the warranty period: We still offer maintain service, buyers are required to afford corresponding costs. We processed in the most hassle-free way possible.You just need to contact with us on Amazon ,we will reply you within 12 hours |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Retekess
- **Color:** Black
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Included Components:** 1* AC Power Cord, 1* Retekess TR629, Owner's Manual
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 8.1"L x 2.4"W x 5.1"H
- **Radio Bands Supported:** AM/FM/SW
- **Style:** Classic
- **Tuner Technology:** AM/FM/SW

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Model** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I have the model 629. Is there any way to connect an external am antenna?**
A: Thanks for your question.
Retekess TR629 Radios cannot change the antenna.
If you have other questions, please contact us via Amazon mail.

**Q: I am looking for a good radio to use in an off grid location. Does this radio consume battery to maintain the radio station presets?**
A: For Retekess TR629 Portable Shortwave Radios, a small amount of power is consumed when searching for radio stations, and the preset radio stations will not consume extra power. In addition, the power is mainly affected by the volume of the playback sound. If you have any other questions, please contact us via Amazon message.

**Q: Does the ac power cord use the usb port or is it separate?**
A: For the Retekess TR629 Portable Shortwave Radios, it works on AC 110V and uses a separate power cord, not powered through the USB port.

**Q: is there a link to download the owners' manual?**
A: Here is the download link of Retekess TR629 Portable Radios manual:https://www.retekess.com/Assets/files/20221122/1016523879/TR629-EN-DE-FR-IT-ES.pdf.If any, you may go to the product page, find the "Sold by Retevis Direct" under "Add to Cart" on the right side of the product page, click on "Retevis Direct" , then click the button "Ask a question" to reach out to us, we are always here for you.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive Retekess TR618
*by B***E on January 31, 2026*

The Retekess TR618 is a modern version of the best budget priced portables of days gone by. It features an EXCELLENT 3 band DSP tuner. The dial pointer is precise and accurate. Tuning is easy and selectively brought in significantly more stations than expected. The FM antenna is extra long and high quality too. The SD/TF mp3 player works great too. Only small gripe is no rewind or fast forward oddly. The speaker sounds extremely clean on all modes. Sound is bright with crispy treble and decent bass thanks to a foam suspended speaker cone. The power/volume knob has a high quality feel to it. The whole radio feels well made! I love that it runs off regular A/C power with a cord. It also uses 3 D batteries so you can take it with you. This is an impressive portable with superb sound!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Very Simple Shortwave Radio To Use and Also Record Logged Stations
*by A***L on April 30, 2022*

I had spare change to buy something for my belated birthday, so I bought this. This radio came the next day thanks to 1 day shipping, shipping was fast. I took it out of the box, and it came with a cord, and also took the D cell batteries out of an SW boombox that I hardly use. I powered it up for the first time using the cord, and set up was very easy. The AM Band (MW Band) is permanently set by default to tune from 522 kHz to 1620 kHz at 9 kHz increments. The AM reception is very clear, and I bet it will be very good too at night. To pick up distant stations you will need to use a tunable loop antenna and couple to the receiver or use a ferrite rod coupler for your active and passive antennas that is for the AM bands. Since it only tunes 9 kHz stations, you will have to enter the local / distant AM stations you want to hear and enjoy or take your time to slowly tune the tuning know at 1 kHz increments. It's a very good AM receiver to use on the bedside or anywhere day and night. The SW bands are great, and this receiver give you, the listener the ability to tune from 2.3 MHz (120 meters) to 21.195 MHz (15 meters) to hear the world such and international news, music and events, and sports. You will need to use the telescoping rod antenna for moderate the strong signals on the short wave bands, and a wire antenna indoors or outdoors for weak to moderate signals during the day and night. This radio is very easy to use, even for a beginner, and since it's digital tuning it should be much easier than using a analog dial. It does give you the ability to preset the memories as many as you need to through the ATS tuning or memory feature. I would recommend that you purchase also a reeled up wire antenna to use indoors and outdoors since there is no external antenna input jack. FM Band is great since it's able to tune from 76 MHz to 108 MHz which is likely you will hear TV NTSC channels 5 which is 81.75 MHz, and channel 6 for NTSC audio on 87.75 MHz, and also the entire FM broadcast band. If you happen to be around Japan when travelling, this radio is able to tune the local Japanese FM broadcast band from 76 MHz to 90 MHz, and the rest of the world from 88.1 MHz to 107.9 MHz. For best reception use the telescoping rod antenna and move away from noisy sources. Also you can still use a dipole antenna by clippng one lead to the telescoping rod antenna. It does have th ability to receive local and distant FM stations without the receiver overloading. The best time to listen to distant / remote FM stations is mostly during the late spring to early fall season. The Recording / Playback feature is a great addition which has the ability to use a up to a 32 GB micro card (not included, but required) to collect your local and distant radio programs and talk shows, and international short wave radio broadcasts and share your recordings with your friends and family. There is no settings required to change the bit rate or anything, so everything is set and ready to go already. It can playback MP3 and WAV files even from a USB WAV recorder that I used to plug in and tested the playback feature which most of the files on it were MP3 and WAV formatted. This radio is a very easy to use radio, and it will give someone started in short wave radio listening and eventually get prepared for bigger complex receivers with single side band and other modes, and eventually help prepare that short wave radio listener for to get on the air with a amateur radio license to talk and help support the world in need.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A decent little radio with decent RFI rejection.
*by J***N on April 30, 2026*

After struggling for *25 years* with clock radios just for casual listening around the house, this radio put the last clock radio in the trash. Everything around my home is high RFI for some odd reason. Power lines, local amateur radio operators (including myself), even the washing machine (don't even try AM if someone is doing laundry). i was about to give up on listening to AM radio because of the interference and FM because of the cheesy wire antennas that are as useful as a wart on a pickle. This radios gets beyond that. FM reception is clear and consistent, AM (MW) reception is nearly free of noise (even when doing laundry). Some sort of (I assume a capacitor, because I don't have batteries in it) gives it enough standby juice to keep everything in memory with power loss (or moving it from outlet to outlet and room to room) as long as it's not powered up. The old clock radios needed to be reset even with the most minor power glitch. Why not 5 stars...? Two things, both concerning the display, could use a tiny bit of improvement. [1] The light doesn't stay on when the unit is active. It would be nice if it could stay lit (maybe a menu in a future release?). And when listening, the active frequency is displayed at all times. I know what frequency I'm listening to - It would be great if that defaulted to a clock display after (5 seconds, 10 seconds, whatever). Basically any adjustment (volume, tuning, etc.) activates that light. That's a bonus, but it would be nice if it would stay lit for a minute instead of just a few seconds. And defaulting to a clock view instead of a frequency view just seems more sensible. That said - this is meant to be a radio that happens to have a clock, as opposed to a "clock radio" so this is just a wish list. Shortwave reception is good but dependent on signal strength and propagation as would be expected. The audio is obviously "small" sounding but again, as would be expected. Overall, quite happy with this radio.

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