We live in a rural area & receive NO AM radio stations. Will this help me get AM radio stations?
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If you're not getting any AM stations, the first thing to do would be to experiment with the radio you already have by moving it around in your home, if you haven't tried that already - I live in a city, but there are still some "dead spots" in my home where radios won't work (I find that reception can be better near windows). If you can't hear ANY sound while trying to tune in AM stations, and you've tried every location (also remember that AM antennas don't work when set on top of or too close to electronics), it's unlikely that the antenna would help much. If you can hear at least a little sound in a particular location, the antenna could help. If you're not getting any AM stations, the first thing to do would be to experiment with the radio you already have by moving it around in your home, if you haven't tried that already - I live in a city, but there are still some "dead spots" in my home where radios won't work (I find that reception can be better near windows). If you can't hear ANY sound while trying to tune in AM stations, and you've tried every location (also remember that AM antennas don't work when set on top of or too close to electronics), it's unlikely that the antenna would help much. If you can hear at... » Read More If you're not getting any AM stations, the first thing to do would be to experiment with the radio you already have by moving it around in your home, if you haven't tried that already - I live in a city, but there are still some "dead spots" in my home where radios won't work (I find that reception can be better near windows). If you can't hear ANY sound while trying to tune in AM stations, and you've tried every location (also remember that AM antennas don't work when set on top of or too close to electronics), it's unlikely that the antenna would help much. If you can hear at least a little sound in a particular location, the antenna could help. « Show Less
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I was able to significantly improve my radio's reception of my favorite station which is over 100 miles away. Before purchasing the Terk antenna I could get the station but it was full of static and hard to listen to. With the antenna, the station is now crystal clear.I'm happy with the antenna's performance. No guarantee it will help your reception, but if it doesn't meet your expectation just return it to Amazon for a refund.
259773
I purchased the Terk ADVANTAGE Indoor AM antenna in hopes to amplify the AM signal in my rural area. I was disappointed to find out the AM input signal wire did not fit my Tivoli 1 radio. Then I learned that the Terk antenna functions as a quasi wireless device. Reception did improve by small amount by carefully positioning the antenna near the radio. I am not convinced it was worth the extra money.
259774
I also live in a fringe area. This antenna brought in stations that I couldn't get with out it. But everyone's location is different. For me it was well worth the price.
259775
We also live in a non-reception area which is why I bought the Terk antenna. It helps me get 3 stations that I use for local news and weather that I can't tune in without it. One of the stations is about 90 miles away, the other two are 50 and 60 miles away. One of my neighbors also has one and swears by it!
871830
Technically no, but you can stream AM/FM stations from around the world if it is connected to the internet. Otherwise you will need a seperate tuner.
882037
You don't have one good radio source in you town? Its better to use an FM station that has a Lil static the sound quality will come out really good.
1920979
Yes, my Bose radio/CD player does pick up AM stations, but the quality of the music does vary with the stations. I also keep my Bose in my bedroom.
1038575
Since I've only listened to FM,I had not listened to any AM stations, but tried a bit since you inquired. I was able to pull in AM stations, but I'm not well versed on AM stations in my area my test wasn't very satisfactory. I did bring in some and they were ok. Hope someone else can respond to this issue better than I've been able to. I do really really like my Sangean PR-D9W radio. I compared and conducted quite a lengthy research marathon before purchasing. Good luck!
1591008
By "local AM radio stations", you're probably referring to broadcast AM radio. That's far below the frequency range of the receiver if you follow the manufacturer's specs, however RTL-SDR has links to articles that demonstrate either software or hardware mods, or the use of an upconverter, to tune lower than that range. Other AM signals you CAN tune to are found in the US aircraft band, 118-138Mhz. There's even software to allow you to track airplanes overhead (search for RTL SDR ACARS).
1283977
I tried it out today...FM radio sounds great. The player even has an "auto scan" option similar to seek in a car radio - it will automatically pick up all the stations that have good reception/audio quality and put them all in presets. This way you don't have to go through every decimal number (98.4, 98.5, 98.6,etc) looking for stations.
1626547
This model appears to only have FM stations for radio, no AM.Hope that helps.
1896057
Your question is vague...If you are close enough to a major city or town where there is digital broadcasting of local stations, than I'd have to say yes. To be sure ask your neighbors .
1139327
It depends...mountains can make reception tough.....best chance of reception later at night...the RCA will pick up a signal if it exists so you can be assured if you get no reception it is because there is no signal...you certainly may wish to use an external antenna...Best of luck and have fun with this radio
619070
I've had this radio for 2 1/2 years in Tucson and haven't received a single AM station. Either scanning or manual all I get is static. Could be a bad apple though.
791556
We are out in the country and only a couple fm and am stations come in. It's about the same on my home radio.
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FM Talk, yes, AM Talk, f* no. To get AM stations in you have to get a good shortwave radio that can get AM radio, then use an FM transmitter to get the AM piped over to FM. Pain in the but. I love talk radio so that is what I had to do. None of these portable earmuff style radios get in AM reception. They might if you are within a block of a tower and outside with no obstructions.
746575
I live in a remote rural area, so your results may vary. The FM section is above average for a radio this size. It will likely pick up as many stations as your average AM/FM stereo receiver. Regarding AM, my area receives only one AM station in the daytime. At night, it appears that this radio will pick up as many stations as any other, although stations close together may be hard to separate. In a city environment, this radio should tune either AM or FM satisfactorily.
1395082
AM and FM are great in my area that is pretty flat, in mountain area I don't Know about AM did not try it mostly FM for me.
1049031
Dear Mr. Bishop. If you can receive the station on your PC it will work on the radio. I tried it in germany - but there are regional restrictions. I added a station from austria - and it was quite easy. Best Regards, So it will depend on your location.
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Yes, it should. I live in a mountainous area. I did pick up a few extra stations and what I did get seemed to come in clearer.