Anyone have experience with this radios ability to function in an area where a strong station is all over the dial on lesser radios?
1013352
I purchased this radio because I found that my other clock radios could not pick up any station clearly or for a decent length of time. This radio has met my expectations regarding picking up stations clearly and consistently.
1013353
My radio picks up a great signal and plays when other radio clock alarms failed. They were useless as far as waking to music. I wake to music every day on my Sangean. I love this clock radio!
2081320
All the AM stations I have in my area come in very good with this unit. Hope that helps.
488683
Well, since we have satellite radio in our vehicles, we can't compare that way.We get different reception depending on the terrain. So far, our reception has been acceptable.
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.
1888462
I would think so, we have a similar station and it works. We live at least 20 mile away from some of the station towers and the reception is crystal clear.
590114
I don't know what you mean... but my stations are located 40mi. away and I get them with a strong signal. I do need to adjust often to keep alignment. Hope that helps....
806851
I traveled from Cincinnati to Cleveland to Detroit to Dayton and back to Cincinnati without any issues. It works best when you use a station that is not assigned to a call number (in other words, where you hear static) and the number on either side does not pick up a station either. However, as long as you can find a station with static, you should be fine. If you happen to travel somewhere and the number you choose starts to pick up a station, just adjust your station and the transmitter to match.
536747
Seems to me then that the reception may bad where you have the second radio. Alert is turned on. the correct alert area setup. Should work
2228970
That is very hard to predict. It works inside the buildings that I have used it in. But it is a consumer radio, so if other consumer radios have trouble in your building, it will likely have trouble too.
1541273
We are getting stations in the red and blue zone, plus one that does not show up as one that we should be able to receive. We have the antenna mounted on the chimney of a 2 story house and live in a hilly area. Have to adjust direction when it was mounted. Has been working well.
1139328
A directional external antenna mounted outdoors away from trees and obstructions would help if you are trying to receive Denver stations. I would avoid purchasing an external amplifier for the antenna, as it would likely only increase noise. You probably want your radio placed near a window as well. Knowing approximately how powerful the individual stations you are trying to pick up would be helpful, as it would give you an idea of how much work you have ahead of you.
878278
Sure. For me the antenna worked better in my basement then on top of the house. Still it was very sensitive to placement. I think my local station were too close too strong and the antenna's internal amplifier was too much gain. Best advice is just to try it and see if it works for you. If not send it back. Good luck.
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.
415076
Yes probably. Kind of dependable on how close you are to a radio tower. I live within 10 miles of a radio tower that broadcasts Latino musice and it drowns my Fm reception. So I have one so I can get better reception.
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.
1208430
Not that I'm aware of, but that would be great. The radio is fantastic. I'm getting stations I'd never gotten clearly before. It was a big investment for me, but glad I took the plunge.
2280631
In my opinion it all depends on the distance of the radio station you want to reach. Short wave goes long ways, besides, no matter how far you are into the woods now days, there's always a station near by. For the size and price of this mini radio I think it is a very powerful one!!!