The Hedonic 70 is a true ultra-compact portable AM/FM radio. All controls are conveniently located and you can see the frequency and time on the display. The tone is well balanced and excellent for both talk and music. The Hedonic 70 has excellent sensitivity and selectivity and will surprise you at its ability to pull in those distant stations. The auto seek will automatically seek the active stations across the entire band! You can power it with the included AC adapter, or six regular or rechargeable "AA" size batteries (not included). The Hedonic 70 is also a perfect option for an alarm clock. You can wake up via the Humane Wake System a buzzer or the radio. Of course it’s a possibility to snooze, so you can start your morning whenever you like.