@Brad#1 - If it only plays very loud then, imo, it doesn't work like a dream. UM-2 batteries are C cells which are a little less common than Ds or AAs.
@Celery - I disagree, Analog is NOT "always better than digital". That's only an opinion. "Better" is a very subjective term and it's not a simple matter to determine which is better. For example, in the case of a radio for emergency use, I would rate a radio that uses less power as "better" than one that plays music better. However, in the case of a radio to listen to at home for everyday use, I would want one that sounds better and power would not be a major consideration.