Is the antenna a bit lose at its base in your radios? I found it strange !
1960911
Mine feels snug, I just checked it. Although I don't move it much, and have had mine for about a year.
1960912
I have owned this radio for about 7 years but had to replace the rear cabinet and antenna plate connector after it broke from the plastic housing. Worked fine for a while then it broke again... Now I have to stick the antenna through the hole and angle it just right for it to work. The other option is to use an external AM antenna. Other than this, it is a very great radio, good sensitivity. Just wish the rear housing and antenna connections were better made to stand up to use.
1960913
I am not sure what you mean when you say "a bit loose". The antenna base is snug but not tight on my radio. The antenna is secure and will not turn on its own.
1960914
No not at all. It is tight, just checked it. We use the radio all the time and have not had any problems with it.
103756
Hi, I. Cambell, yes it seems like a defect in your particular radio. You may want to consider an exchange. my fm is fine.
1174236
I didn't have that problem. My problem was that the radio was so staticky that there was no point in listening to it. If you want one that stays on, you can have mine.
418083
My antenna gets signals from a station that is north of us just as well as it receives signals from the south. The station to the north is closer though... As far as re-configuring it, I have no experience with this.
279921
It's not normal as far as I know. My turn mine off and on all the time and never lose my channels.
1210153
I purchased the antenna just in case I would be receiving weak signals. I tried several FM stations with and without the antenna and did not notice any differences in sound quality. My antenna connected and is loosely wound up behind the radio. I do not have it extended. I would recommend purchasing it in case you need it, since the cost is relatively low and the shipping would be free if you purchased everything together. If you ever would move the radio to a location where the reception is poor, you would already have the antenna.
990090
I've found out that because it's not grounded you can't modify it, get a groundable antenna that you can tune accordingly. Big distance!
1990774
I don't think so, buddy something wrong is happen with your radio may be with your antenna, you have to check that first
131093
Try the learning mode first, Check the antenna connections. Mine came loose and it made static.
1010589
I agree. I bought a better antenna and it works as good as any handheld I've had or had experience with. WELL worth the money!
2112932
It does hand tighten though we did use a wrench to tighten it. It was still tight when removed to return it. It was returned because while it would hold local stations the favored station was 40 miles away and it would not hold this signal. Never had a problem with factory antennae or with any of our other vehicles.
103757
Its always been a problem with small transistor radios. Nothing wrong with it. I live in NYC and somehow can't hold an FM signal unless I'm holding it. It's understandable. Don't think it doesn't work.
1893677
Sounds to me like a bad antenna or a disconnected/broken internal antenna lead....
1182251
My antenna fit fine. My only problem was I lost several radio stations. I'm about to take mine off
78325
It must be an internal design difference, even though mine quit rotating it still gets a really decent signal. I'm around 50-70 miles out from surrounding stations/towers.
1106567
not really, however that is a problem with digital tuners, the same thing can happen with fm, you are most likely at the fringe point of that 1100 station. Good luck.
302571
If you are close to an airport you shouldn't have any problem. Are you up in the air or on the ground? I am assuming the battery is fully charged! Make there is nothing wrong with the antenna.