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Rectangular retro blue cassette player with telescopic antenna and mechanical control buttons

F-316B Portable Cassette Player Recorder AM/FM Radio USB Retro Blue

SKU CH-K34H-QA4ES

Plays cassettes, AM/FM radio and converts tapes to USB with 200mW speaker, 3.5mm jack and battery or USB power in retro blue

  • Battery runtimeTrue, false
  • IndicationsCassette
  • Team affiliation1 Piece
  • Speakers1 speaker, 200mW
  • Power sourceBattery Powered, 50 W
  • Power output50 W
  • Plays cassettes, AM/FM radio and AUX sources
  • Weighs 0.47 lb with mechanical Play/Stop/FF/REW controls
  • 200 mW speaker or 3.5 mm headphone jack for private listening
  • Runs on USB 5 V DC or two AA batteries
  • Retro 1980s blue design with anti-slip base and cleaning tool

What this cassette player does

The F-316B is a portable cassette player that plays and records tapes while also receiving AM and FM radio. It accepts audio from an external source through its AUX line-in and captures sound via a built-in microphone or connected device. The unit weighs 0.47lb and fits in an 8x5 inch pocket for on-the-go listening.

Sustained use behaviour

The player runs on two AA batteries for about 8 hours of continuous playback or from a USB 5V DC supply for mains-powered sessions. Its single 200mW speaker delivers room-filling sound at moderate volume, while the 3.5mm jack switches to private headphone mode without distortion during long listening periods. The telescopic antenna maintains stable FM reception across the 86-108MHz band.

Install and common issues

Setup requires inserting batteries or plugging the supplied USB cable into any 5V source, then extending the telescopic antenna for radio tuning. Mechanical Play, Stop, Fast-Forward and Rewind controls operate directly without menus. Blank tapes are not included, so recording cannot start until a cassette is supplied. The anti-slip base helps keep the unit steady on smooth surfaces.

How it compares

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Price $35.99
Cheaper than about 72% of the 109 comparable items (median $46.99).

Specifications

Product
Model nameF-316B
Part numberF-316B
Product typePlayback-only Cassette Player
Product colorBlack
Audio & video
Speakers1 speaker, 200mW
Power
Battery runtimeTrue, false
Power sourceBattery Powered, 50 W
Power output50 W
Size & build
Product dimensions20'
Product weight0.55 lb (0.25 kg)
More details
IndicationsCassette
Team affiliation1 Piece

Questions about this item

How much heat or noise does the F-316B produce when it runs all day on its 200mW speaker?

The 200mW speaker draws very little power, so the unit stays cool and the mechanical transport is the only audible sound during extended playback.

What must I already own to record cassettes or radio on the F-316B?

You need blank cassette tapes for recording, and 2×AA batteries or a USB 5V power source because neither is included.

Will the 3.5mm jack on the F-316B let me use the headphones I kept from the 1980s?

Yes, the 3.5mm headphone output accepts any standard 3.5mm plug, which was already common on 1980s portable headphones.

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