How good is the radio FM reception?
297647
The radio FM reception is very good. This is the third waterproof radio I have had and it is by far the best.
297648
Not very good in water, because as you go in and out of the water and down the pool not only does the reception change but so does the sound? I do like it for working around the yard? I like my UwaterK7 better, but it takes on water after a year. I have two and they both did the same, so I thought I would try something else and I am disappointed. I may try changing the earphones with the K7 to see if that will help with the reception and the sound. The manual must be for another radio too? But I think I have figured everything out.
297649
I find reception good. I'm a jogger so have not used under water. Great reception on trails. Also, I switched ear plugs and use my Sony buds. Works well.
297650
Decent. All depends on the building your in of course, but outside in the city its fine.
223014
Not sure about Boston. But generally the reception is okay. This is actually a very small radio. So cannot expect much. But the radio is very cute and it has great tuning.
143792
Audio quality is good considering unit has one speaker. The bass and treble controls only help to improve the audio range. The sensitivity of the receiver is very good and with an external antenna you should have no problem with receiving any "difficult" FM stations.
2216566
Not too sure about AM - appears to be very good with limited usage, but FM is amazing in quality -- am very happy with this radio
1906563
Yes. Mine is incredibly finicky. The FM is so sensitive that it takes me a few min to tune stations. The AM is rock solid. I do think it needs to be fixed though, it shouldn't be that hard to tune in a station like the one I'm trying to get. I have a Sangean digital radio and it gets everything just fine.
1920977
We have had no problem with either AM or FM reception and listen to the radio as often as the CD player. We do live in a rural area on top of a hill, but the nearest station is about 17 miles away, and we have no problems receiving it.
143797
Audio quality is good considering unit has one speaker. The bass and treble controls only help to improve the audio range.The sensitivity of the receiver is very good and with an external antenna you should have no problem with receiving any "difficult" FM stations.
1689359
Unfortunately no, it is. FM only. Reception on FM is also unfortunately poor.
1809610
It is good. I suppose it depends on the area you live in. I gave this radio to my 90 yr old mother and she is thrilled with it. In her area, Central New Jersey, she gets good reception from fm stations in NY, Phil, and Princeton.
1001620
Yes it's a great AM/FM radio but make sure you use an antenna. Hope this helps :)
640376
Hi, it's pretty good. My favorite station is hard to pick up where I live, but it comes in very clear on this. It's also easy to set the stations. On my last Sony, after the batteries died (for back up), I couldn't ever figure out how to set the stations again! BTW, I just tested the AM band as well as the public station that is probably about 60 miles away, and the reception is clear on those too!
1409872
Reception is excellent in my area (I live in the city with tons of interference). The battery lasts around 5-6 hours on mp4 playback. Never had it solely on radio
381651
I use my radio on a large lake in northern Minnesota. I think it has good sound ad pretty good reception. It's the best portable radio I have found for my use. This is the second one I have had. They take a beating in the boat and I don't think the moisture does them any good but I have been satisfied with my radio.
1809614
Don't really know for sure, seldom use it, but when axdently hit FM it seems loud and clear, but AM is spotty and reception is about a C +.
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.
294418
Hello D. Deen. I work in a older 3 story building, approx 90 plus years old, made of brick and cinder block. I get good reception on the second floor. The FM is strong regardless where the radio is. The AM works better by a window and away from electronics like computers. All said I am very happy with this radio.
1209934
I didnt add an FM antenna. I added a Terk Indoor AM antenna which improved the AM reception quite a bit. The FM reception is fine the way it is in this area.