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Black rectangular boombox with carry handle, cassette door, extendable antenna and front controls

BJL-659 Cassette Player Black 1.17kg AM/FM/SW BT SD USB

SKU CH-STX2-YQFR0

Plays cassettes, AM/FM/SW radio, BT, SD and USB with recording and a 3.5mm headphone jack

  • IndicationsMusic, News
  • SpeakersPortable
  • Headphone port3.5 mm
  • Power sourceBattery Powered
  • Product typePlayback-only Cassette Player
  • Product colorBlack
  • Play cassettes and stream wirelessly via BT
  • Listen to AM FM SW radio with extendable antenna
  • Record radio broadcasts directly onto blank tapes
  • Play digital audio from SD cards or USB drives
  • Portable with carry handle runs on AC power or 4 D-cell batteries

BJL-659 Cassette Player with AM/FM/SW Radio

The BJL-659 is a playback-only cassette player that also receives AM, FM and shortwave broadcasts. Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream audio from a smartphone, while USB and SD slots play digital files. A 3.5mm headphone jack provides private listening for home or travel use.

Powered by AC Adapter or Four D-Cell Batteries

The unit ships with an AC power adapter for continuous mains operation and also runs on four D-cell batteries for portable use. A voltage selector inside the battery compartment switches between 110V and 220V to match local mains voltage. No fan or active cooling is present, so operation is silent apart from tape mechanism noise.

Record from Radio Directly to Cassette

The built-in recording function captures AM, FM or shortwave broadcasts onto a blank tape, creating personal mixtapes without extra equipment. An extendable antenna improves radio reception stability. The carry handle and 1.17kg weight make the boombox easy to move between rooms or outdoors.

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Specifications

Product
Model nameBJL-659
Part numberBJL-659
Product typePlayback-only Cassette Player
Product colorBlack
Audio & video
SpeakersPortable
Ports & slots
Headphone port3.5 mm
Power
Power sourceBattery Powered
Size & build
Product dimensions20'
Product weight1.17 kg
More details
IndicationsMusic, News

Questions about this item

How do I set the voltage switch in the battery compartment for US mains before first use?

Open the back battery door, locate the small 110/220 switch in the lower-left corner, and slide it to 110 using a toothpick or paperclip before closing the door.

Which consumables will need replacing to keep the cassette mechanism and portable power working?

The drive belts and pinch roller inside the cassette deck wear over time and may need replacement; the four D-cell batteries used for portable operation also require periodic replacement.

At what point does the built-in speaker or amplifier start to distort during extended high-volume playback?

Distortion typically appears first when the voltage selector is left on 220 while running on 110 mains, or when the D-cells are depleted and can no longer supply enough current for peak output.

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