Does this unit bring in weaker AM stations fairly well or does it lose the signal easily?
2081320
All the AM stations I have in my area come in very good with this unit. Hope that helps.
2081321
It looses it signal easily. It does not stand up to any type of weather either.
2081322
The receiver does well on strong local stations but leaves a lot to be desired on distant or weak stations. I wish that they had added a little more r.f. amplification to overcome this. Otherwise, it is a great receiver.
2081323
The coby CX789 does a pretty good job of bringing in AM stations especially for that price range. If you want to get AM, You should purchase C.Crane Radio 2 for $149 or the RCA Super Radio at $55. But if you don't want to spend much for the radio, then, the Coby is about as good as you will find. I recommend the RCA Super Radio III.
759383
No - the reception isn't that good. I wouldn't rely on it for its FM receiver.
1210398
Nope - even if you got one itll interfere with am reception. I recommend the tecsun pl-380 over this unit. These units are best powered by batteries and the tecsun is the better radio.
1821318
Reception is limited at best. It does a better job when the power cord is connected. Otherwise I can tune in a station but the moment after I set it down I hear static.
1147044
I don't use AM, only FM and the reception is excellent. I use it on my desk at my house, that is on the 5th floor.
848288
No it doesn't auto find the best frequency, which is a bit disappointing because sometimes it takes a awhile to find a clear channel, but for the money this unit is worth it. I'm still glad I purchased it. I had also purchased one for my son for Christmas prior to purchasing on for myself, and he is happy with the unit also.
415077
I do not have any trouble with my reception but it may have to do with my location. The good news is that it comes with an antenna, though not a fantastic one. I receive a strong signal from my favorite radio station which is located over 60 miles away, if that helps.
1020523
The only time the unit picks up signals IS when the antennae is up. If yours is doing that with the antennae up, then it is fine.
1147045
I have it in my house on the 5th floor. I don't use the AM, only FM and it's excellent. Hope I can help you.
1681970
It does not block all the stations... you select the station you desire. If the stations are taken yes you are out of luck, but it will depend how strong the signal is to play on that station
1390002
Yes, if it's a bad station. I finally found a good one for my area, 88.1 FM. No more static.
17409
Yes, with the plug in antenna the FM reception is good. However, AM is terrible.
1615173
That's the only thing I don't like about it. There is no switch. You put it on AM ( because there's less stations on AM) and you dial it in between stations so it's not picking up radio. Then you can't turn it up to high or else you get the static from AM. Just turn up the AU device and it's fine. If you move around a lot you might have to adjust AM again to get off an AM station if you pick one up as you move around. Buy them there really good for the money. And I'm cheap!
310671
Mine is excellent. And, I live in a fairly rural suburb. My previous, larger radio did not have reception as good as this one.
1536588
I live a good ways out of the city and I have not had a problem picking up the stations. it works great in my area. Hope this helps.
1038573
That is one of the strong points of this radio. I listen to AM Canada and I'm located in PA. I like that it really locks the signal with no fade
1038574
Michael, I mostly listen to FM. I have the radio under a florescent light and the AM has a backround hum for me. I would ask someone who primarily listens to AM about it. I love the FM. Reception clear with many stations. I use it every day.