Coby CX-7 - COBY BRAND

Bought this little radio to take to a game. Thought it would be handy since it had a strap to hang around your neck.
VERY BIG MISTAKE! It was the same price as all the others it's size. ($10-$15) Tried it in the car on the way to the game and could only pick up 2 stations and chalked it up to "no reception in this area." So tried it again in the Seattle area and did get a couple more stations but then I discovered the reception comes or goes depending on what direction I'm facing? Then I discovered it was also defective. The thing kept shorting out!!
If I held my finger on the head phone jack, I got sound (if facing the right way). This is the second Coby item I have. I received a Coby DVD player as a gift and it has quirks also.
(scene skipping) I am not impressed with the Coby brands regardless how affordable they are. You are better off spending a couple extra bucks for a different or better known brand. (except JVC brand)