In an age of commercial-free digital music, streamed around the clock over the Internet or a cable TV feed, transistor radios might seem as outdated as the eight-track tape. In truth, they’re still a practical, low-cost way to listen to music, local news or other programming. They also remain a useful part of any emergency kit, using battery power to keep you informed or entertained during a blackout or natural disaster. If you live in an area where reception is poor, you can improve your signal with a simple wire antenna. Tips Writer Bio
