--- product_id: 31191842 title: "V115 Shortwave Radio, Digital Radio AM FM" brand: "retekess" price: "¥7692" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Retekess" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/31191842-v115-shortwave-radio-digital-radio-am-fm store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # TF card support for MP3 playback & recording AM/FM/SW bands for global reach 1000mAh rechargeable battery, 6-8h playtime V115 Shortwave Radio, Digital Radio AM FM **Brand:** retekess **Price:** ¥7692 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📡 Stay connected, entertained, and prepared—wherever life takes you! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** V115 Shortwave Radio, Digital Radio AM FM by retekess - **How much does it cost?** ¥7692 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/31191842-v115-shortwave-radio-digital-radio-am-fm) ## 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 - • **Pro-Grade Recording:** Capture high-quality audio from broadcasts or external sources with three recording quality settings—perfect for creatives and archivists. - • **Smart Station Memory:** Automatic search and preset storage remembers your favorite frequencies for instant access every time. - • **Global Radio Explorer:** Tune into AM, FM, and shortwave bands with adjustable steps to catch international news, culture, and music anywhere. - • **Your Portable Music Hub:** Insert a TF card to enjoy MP3s with versatile playback modes—repeat, shuffle, or direct track selection for effortless listening. - • **All-Day Power & Convenience:** Rechargeable 1000mAh battery offers up to 8 hours of continuous play, plus use while charging—ideal for travel, emergencies, or daily commutes. ## Overview The Retekess V115 is a compact, rechargeable shortwave radio featuring AM, FM, and SW bands with adjustable tuning steps. It supports automatic station search and preset memory, TF card MP3 playback with multiple modes, and high-quality recording capabilities. Powered by a 1000mAh lithium battery, it delivers up to 8 hours of use and can operate while charging, making it perfect for global travelers, emergency kits, and music lovers alike. ## Description desertcart.com: Retekess V115 Shortwave Radio, Digital Radio AM FM | for Camping, Shortwave Receiver,1000mAh Rechargeable Battery, Presets, TF/AUX Playback, Recording, Bass Speaker : Electronics Review: Very Functional for a Great Price - I was looking for a new radio for the back porch and took a shot with this radio after reading some reviews. I gotta say, I am really impressed for the price. The sound quality is much better than I expected for a tiny speaker, and the battery lasts longer than I expected. The SD-card slot works great and you can actually go through the folders on it which is super convenient. The only issue I have while using the SD-card is when you open the folders to choose the music you want, it stops playing whatever you have on. It's certainly not a deal-breaker, but it would be nice if the music kept rollin' while browsing your music. FM/AM both work without issue, and with good reception. I have never had luck with getting stations through mini short-wave radios here in Nevada, so I can't speak to how well that works. I'm not a big fan of the old-school phone battery it uses, and I would love to see a version of this radio that is compatible with an 18650 battery. But as I said before, it does last a good while before I need to recharge. I ended throwing some Velcro on it so I that I can place one of my smaller power-banks on the back of the unit and charge on-the-fly. Overall, I definitely recommend this if you're looking for a small, reliable radio that has a decent battery life and sound that is better than most radios of this size. Review: A good little radio that can also record radio a MicroSD card as an MP3 file. - I purchased this radio because I discovered it can record radio onto a MicroSD/TF card. After using it a bit, here is my review. Pros: For its small 1-inch speaker, it sounds pretty good. Not fantastic, but good. The speaker doesn't distort when turning it up high. Stereo sound on Headphones, and it sounds quite good with headphones. The radio recorder works very well. It records as an MP3 file, and there are 3 recording quality settings. It records at 128kbps on the low end and 320kbps on the high end and something in the 200s in the middle. You can also play those MP3s or other MP3s you have on the data card. One-touch recording to start recording quickly if you hear something on the radio and want to quickly record it. You can also use it as a voice memo recorder. The Display has big numbers and is quite legible. Comes with a good backlight. Has a 15" telescoping Antenna. AM and FM Reception is good for local or semi-local stations. Not really for DXing. Digital Tuning. Yeah! You can tune by either punching in the frequency directly or moving up and down the presets. Customizable presets for each band. 9 kHz or 10 kHz stepping for AM, making it useful all around the world. It receives a wide band of shortwave bands, from 4.75 to 25 MHz. You can set a sleep timer when listening. Has a very common, user accessible, rechargeable battery, so you can charge more than 1 battery and swap it out when charging is not available. Recharges using a USB-C cable. It's light and is a small size. It will fit easily in a shirt pocket. Has an audio-in jack. Comes with a wrist strap with a little kickstand that you can plug into a notch on the back of the radio. It has no clock. I consider that a Pro. Cons: The User Interface for many of the features is poor. It takes some effort to figure things out. The manual is not super helpful. Shortwave reception is poor. It might be better if you purchased one of those long clip-on wire extension antennas, but as equipped, it is poor. The V115 is feature-rich and very useful for listening to & recording AM/FM radio. Bottom line, I think it's a good featured unit for only $20. The ability to record radio to MP3 is why I bought it. ## Features - AM FM SW Radio with Adjustable Step: AM mode step adjustable (9/10K); if you are a radio fan; like to listen to international radio stations; learn about news education and culture; this shortwave radio is an excellent choice - Digital Radio with Automatic Search: Retekess V115 supports automatic search and storage of radio stations; supports manual key input of frequency; retains the last setting you had set before turning it off for convenient use - MP3 Music Player with Multiple Playback Modes: insert a TF card to listen to the audio you have saved; this little radio supports all repeat; single repeat; directory repeat and random play; if you have thousands of audios; you can also punch up a track number; so you don't have to click the next countless times; a convenient option for offline listening - Recording Radio with Quality Settings: insert a TF card to record the external or radio sound; there are three recording quality settings; If you are a musician; daily recording of high-quality audio files can provide a better listening experience - Rechargeable Radio with Long Battery Life: equipped with 1000MAH rechargeable BL-5C lithium battery; and this digital radio can play while charging; it takes about 4 to 5 hours to fully charge; it can be used for approximately 6 to 8 hours at a medium volume; long battery life ensures that you can use the radio to listen to the news when you are out or encounter an emergency power outage; suitable for an emergency kit - Thoughtful Gifts for Seniors: This portable radio makes a warm and meaningful gift for mom, father, or the elderly; daily surprises to show your love and care ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01ARN28SQ | | Additional Features | Bass speaker, MP3 player, Preset radio stations, Recording, Sleep Timer | | Antenna Location | Music, News, Sports Broadcast, Talk show, Weather | | Best Sellers Rank | #17,858 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #31 in Portable Shortwave Radios | | Brand | Retekess | | Built-In Media | 1 x BL-5C battery, 1 x Hand strip with bracket, 1 x Retekess V115 radio, 1 x Type-C charging cable, Owner's Manual | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Earphone, Laptop, Smartphone, computer | | Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary , USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 8,287 Reviews | | Display Technology | LCD | | Display Type | LCD | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Frequency | 1080 MHz | | Hardware Interface | Headphone | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.73"L x 0.8"W x 3.15"H | | Item Highlight | for Camping, Shortwave Receiver,1000mAh Rechargeable Battery, Presets, TF/AUX Playback, Recording, Bass Speaker | | Item Type Name | radio | | Item Weight | 0.16 kg | | Manufacturer | Retekess | | Mfr Part Number | 4331019190 | | Model Number | FAUF9205A | | Number of Batteries | 1 A batteries required. | | Number of Items | 1 | | Power Source | DC 5V(BL-5C battery) | | Product Dimensions | 4.73"L x 0.8"W x 3.15"H | | Radio Bands Supported | AM, FM, SW | | Speaker Maximum Output Power | 2 watts | | Special Feature | Bass speaker, MP3 player, Preset radio stations, Recording, Sleep Timer | | Style Name | AM FM SW | | Tuner Technology | AM/FM/SW | | Tuner Type | AM/FM/SW | | UPC | 601490392578 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Voltage | 220 volts | | Warranty Description | 1 year | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Retekess - **Color:** Black - **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary, USB - **Power Source:** DC 5V(BL-5C battery) - **Product Dimensions:** 4.73"L x 0.8"W x 3.15"H - **Radio Bands Supported:** AM, FM, SW - **Special Feature:** Bass speaker, MP3 player, Preset radio stations, Recording, Sleep Timer - **Style:** AM FM SW - **Tuner Technology:** AM/FM/SW ## Images ![V115 Shortwave Radio, Digital Radio AM FM - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BV5xLGaLL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why sometimes when I insert a TF card and press the "MODE" button, the TF playback function does not appear?** A: If you insert a blank TF card, or the music format in the TF card is not supported, you will not be able to adjust the mode to TF card playback. **Q: Can it record radio?** A: The Retekess V115 radio can record radio. The radio offers three recording modes: Mic+Cable in+Radio. **Q: Is its MP3 player easy to use, and does it have a headphone jack?** A: It is easy to use. You can play music by inserting a TF card up to 32GB. It can retrieve folders, and you can also enter the track number to play music.And it has a 3.5mm headphone jack. **Q: Is its battery replaceable?** A: The Retekess V115 radio is equipped with a 1000mAh BL-5C rechargeable lithium battery. It is very convenient to buy and replace on a daily basis **Q: What is the plastic part at the end of the V115 shoulder strap for?** A: It can be used as a support. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Functional for a Great Price *by R***K on July 3, 2023* I was looking for a new radio for the back porch and took a shot with this radio after reading some reviews. I gotta say, I am really impressed for the price. The sound quality is much better than I expected for a tiny speaker, and the battery lasts longer than I expected. The SD-card slot works great and you can actually go through the folders on it which is super convenient. The only issue I have while using the SD-card is when you open the folders to choose the music you want, it stops playing whatever you have on. It's certainly not a deal-breaker, but it would be nice if the music kept rollin' while browsing your music. FM/AM both work without issue, and with good reception. I have never had luck with getting stations through mini short-wave radios here in Nevada, so I can't speak to how well that works. I'm not a big fan of the old-school phone battery it uses, and I would love to see a version of this radio that is compatible with an 18650 battery. But as I said before, it does last a good while before I need to recharge. I ended throwing some Velcro on it so I that I can place one of my smaller power-banks on the back of the unit and charge on-the-fly. Overall, I definitely recommend this if you're looking for a small, reliable radio that has a decent battery life and sound that is better than most radios of this size. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good little radio that can also record radio a MicroSD card as an MP3 file. *by K***N on August 1, 2025* I purchased this radio because I discovered it can record radio onto a MicroSD/TF card. After using it a bit, here is my review. Pros: For its small 1-inch speaker, it sounds pretty good. Not fantastic, but good. The speaker doesn't distort when turning it up high. Stereo sound on Headphones, and it sounds quite good with headphones. The radio recorder works very well. It records as an MP3 file, and there are 3 recording quality settings. It records at 128kbps on the low end and 320kbps on the high end and something in the 200s in the middle. You can also play those MP3s or other MP3s you have on the data card. One-touch recording to start recording quickly if you hear something on the radio and want to quickly record it. You can also use it as a voice memo recorder. The Display has big numbers and is quite legible. Comes with a good backlight. Has a 15" telescoping Antenna. AM and FM Reception is good for local or semi-local stations. Not really for DXing. Digital Tuning. Yeah! You can tune by either punching in the frequency directly or moving up and down the presets. Customizable presets for each band. 9 kHz or 10 kHz stepping for AM, making it useful all around the world. It receives a wide band of shortwave bands, from 4.75 to 25 MHz. You can set a sleep timer when listening. Has a very common, user accessible, rechargeable battery, so you can charge more than 1 battery and swap it out when charging is not available. Recharges using a USB-C cable. It's light and is a small size. It will fit easily in a shirt pocket. Has an audio-in jack. Comes with a wrist strap with a little kickstand that you can plug into a notch on the back of the radio. It has no clock. I consider that a Pro. Cons: The User Interface for many of the features is poor. It takes some effort to figure things out. The manual is not super helpful. Shortwave reception is poor. It might be better if you purchased one of those long clip-on wire extension antennas, but as equipped, it is poor. The V115 is feature-rich and very useful for listening to & recording AM/FM radio. Bottom line, I think it's a good featured unit for only $20. The ability to record radio to MP3 is why I bought it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent in many ways, but needs a few simple changes to be super excellent *by S***R on October 29, 2019* Finally a good pocket size AM and FM radio with an MP3/WMA file music player built in. If you listen to music or talk radio, this solves the age old problem that there isn't always something on the radio you want to hear; with this, then you just instantly switch to your SD-card music with one touch of the "Mode" button, and then you can check back to the radio any time by pressing the FM/AM button, and when switching back again to the SD card, it goes right back to exactly where you left the song; they did that right! Another thing they did right is put in a good quality little speaker with a rear passive radiator, so this is by far the best sounding pocket-size radio I've ever had, and I have had several pretty good ones, Sony/Sangean/C-Crane. I can actually enjoy listening to music on this tiny mono speaker, and I'm an audiophile! It's almost unbelievable; I'm listening to it laying on my desk as I write this; of course only at very low volume, but that's sometimes a good thing, because many radios/speakers only sound good when you turn them up, and that often annoys other people. It's AM and FM radio reception is very good, on par with the best ones, again Sony/Sangean/C-Crane. It uses a standard battery used in cell-phones BL-5B or BL-5C, so you can buy more, including a separate charger, so you can even have a spare one charged and ready to swap in at any time. Note that the others mentioned use standard AA batteries, so they can do that too, but the lithium-ion has more power for it's size and weight. I hope it doesn't loose the presets, it takes so long to set, when the battery is swapped; some brands do, and some at least allow some time to swap the battery before loosing the presets, like one allows 15 seconds. It has lots of good information on the screen in both radio and SD-card modes. I don't see any "Stereo" indicator on the FM screen, but that's no big deal. Now for the less-than perfect aspects... As other reviews mention, the directions for setting the station presets, other than the auto-scan, are so confusing I'm not sure I can understand it well enough to even try, so all I have done so far is to use the auto-scan, which found over 30 stations, many of which are noisy or no sound at all, and then I used the Delete function to delete all the ones I didn't want, which was most of them, and now my two favorite FM stations are at preset number 6 and 28, instead of 1 and 2. Maybe I'll figure out how to set them to 1 and 2 later. Update: I learned how to set the presets, and it's not as complicated as it looks when reading the procedure, because in the written procedure there is lots of extra language describing how to first tune in a station, and then lots of extra language telling you what you will see when you press the buttons, but in reality it only takes 4 button presses to set a 1-digit preset, and 5 button presses to set a 2-digit preset, and once you memorize the very intuitive buttons to press, it's not bad at all. Once you are tuned to a station, press and hold Memo(5) for two seconds, then enter the desired preset number, then press Play two times; that's it. Another serious improvement is really needed; when using the SD-card player, this has the capability to navigate though the files and folders on your SD-card to select the track you want to play, but in order to navigate to find the next track you want to play, it stops playing the current song!? It's not obvious how to do the navigation, so I'll explain here: While in the SD-card mode, which when you select that mode will resume whatever song you were playing the last time you were in that mode, so far, so good. To get to the list of tracks, you have to press and hold the Play/Pause button to get to a menu, and the first item in the menu is "Root", supposedly meaning the root directory of the card, and then you have to press Play/Pause again to select that menu item, and that's when it stops playing the current song. Even though it stops playing the current song, it now shows a list of songs in the now-playing folder, and the current song that was playing is highlighted, so the only thing wrong is it should not have stopped playing it. Now you can move up and down the list of tracks in the currently selected folder, and if you want to play one of those, you can by pressing Play/Pause. If instead you want to go up to the folder menu, press and Hold the Play/Pause button. Great, it's not in the manual, but I discovered that works, then you can select any folder and then whatever song you want to play. If they do an upgrade that keeps playing the current song while doing file navigation to find the next song to play, I'll buy another one just for that. At only $25 this thing is a real deal. A serious mistake is using a soft power button instead of a true On/Off slider, which means this thing is never really off, and that's why they tell you to remove the battery if it's not used for a long time. Come on, let us really turn it off to save the battery!!! That's really serious for pocket radio, in case you want to keep it just for emergencies, only to find the battery dead, because it didn't turn fully off. Maybe they did that because maybe they store the presets in RAM instead of Flash memory, so maybe turning it completely off will make it loose the presets, and if that's why, come one guys, put some flash memory in it, or save a preset file on the SD card if adding some built-in flash is too difficult. Fix the imperfections, and you could charge 2x, 3x, even 4x the price, because you will have true excellence. If they think people want to keep it powered to keep time, I don't even know if it can, because I don't care about that at all. If that's why, you can keep the soft power button, and tell people to use that button when you want to keep the clock running, but use the added On/Off slider to turn it completely off when not using it for a long time. A minor imperfection is they tell you to charge it longer, even after the charge indicator shows full, and if you turn it on radio, it can then still show not fully charged, but turn it off and connect the power cable, and it shows fully charged, so I don't even know if it is charging. I ordered a separate charger and extra BL-5C battery, so I am ignoring that problem. I just hope I don't have to set up all the presets again when I swap in a new battery. So, this radio/SD-card-player comes very close to being super excellent. If they make the Station Presets easier to set, allow the current song to keep playing during file/folder navigation on the SD-card player, store the presets in Flash memory, and put in a true On/Off slider switch, this would really be super-excellent!! ## Frequently Bought Together - Retekess V115 Shortwave Radio, Digital Radio AM FM, Shortwave Receiver with 1000mAh Rechargeable Battery, Presets, TF/AUX Playback and Recording, Bass Speaker, for Camping - Aproca Hard Storage Travel Case for Retekess V115 Portable AM FM Radio - XHDATA AN-80 Shortwave Reel Antenna FM SW External Antenna Whip Antenna to Improve Signal Reception Suitable for FM SW Radio --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/31191842-v115-shortwave-radio-digital-radio-am-fm](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/31191842-v115-shortwave-radio-digital-radio-am-fm) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-04*