A handheld FM receiver in black and silver, with a small screen displaying "VOL 2" and a row of round control buttons below.

Williams Sound PPA R38 FM Receiver with OLED Screen

by Williams Sound

$211.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions The receiver is simple to hold and use, but it only works as part of a larger system. Someone has to match its channel to a compatible transmitter and pick suitable headphones. A family member or staff person can do this with the instructions in about half an hour, so guided setup fits.

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What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The PPA R38 is a pocket-sized FM receiver that picks up sound from a Williams Sound transmitter and sends it to your earphones or headphones. It tunes across 17 preset channels in the 72-76 MHz band, and a small OLED screen shows the current channel and lets you change settings. It's a good fit for someone who struggles to hear in places like classrooms, meeting rooms, or worship spaces where a speaker's voice is sent over an assistive listening system. This is only the receiver. You'll need a compatible 72-76 MHz Williams Sound transmitter, plus your own earphones or headphones, because only the receiver is included. It has both a mono and a stereo jack, so it works with a range of listening devices, and it's rechargeable.

Getting it

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$211.00

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$211.00
Funding
  • Insurance
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Charge the receiver and plug in your earphones or headphones using the mono or stereo jack.
  • With a guide
    1. Turn on the receiver and use the on-screen menu to choose the channel that matches your transmitter.
    2. Check the sound with the transmitter running, then adjust volume and settings to suit the listener. Plan on about 15-30 minutes.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Diglo — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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