atomic self-setting clocks

This a nice radio and it is amazing to watch it set itself when you first plug it in. I live in Arizona and we don't mess around with Daylight Savings Time so this item it totally useless to us. Half of the year the time would be completely wrong because there is no way to disable DST. This radio should not be sold to residents of Arizona. There is another Atomic Clock Radio with a DST switch that is sold by a big name drug store that would be better for those that don't change time.

I have been looking for an atomic clock that I could read at night without having to fumble for the light switch. This clock fit the description, and has the added bonus of a battery backup to preserve the alarm settings. When I set the clock up on my nightstand, I could not get a signal to set the clock. Since the antenna for the atomic clock plugs into the unit, instead of being permanently attached, I thought an extension would work. A quick trip to Radio Shack, and I found a headphone extension for under $10. When I plugged the antenna into the extension, I was able to place the antenna by a window, and now I am receiving a good signal for the atomic clock feature. Now, I think this is a great product, but I do wonder why it comes with only a 2 foot antenna. I had a very specific place for this clock, on my nightstand next to the bed. An alarm clock is not very effective if you can't place it where you need it, but the additional headphone extension solved that dilemma for me.

When I reviewed this product, a number of people complained that the atomic clock feature didn't work for them. It worked great for me. I'm in Minneapolis. Also, the LED isn't all that bright in my opinion. This clock has many great features and I'm looking forward to my first Daylight Savings Time switchover, coming up soon, where I won't have to change my clock! I'm happy with my purchase.