FM radio How good is the FM radio? Does it have good audio?
1283976
I have an older car stereo cd player. Will this thing play over an unused radio frequency similar to an ipod?
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.
267426
Agreed - this is by far the most selective and sensitive analog FM tuner I have ever seen. I have two and disabled the HD switch on one of them, and I think it's actually quite a bit better sound. The digital signal is noise-free, but so is FM for the most part, and the full analog signal is much more accurate than the compressed, relatively-low-bit-rate HD radio signal.
1689359
Unfortunately no, it is. FM only. Reception on FM is also unfortunately poor.
1195688
The radio has a very good sound. There are four main things to look for in a radio receiver: Sensitivity, noise, selectivity, and fidelity. What you want to know about are the selectivity - the radio's ability to separate stations that are close in frequency, and sensitivity - the ability to amplify distant stations. Yes this radio does both well. BUT, an external antenna is needed if you live a great distance from the station.
1015933
The radio records mp3's. As far as complaints regarding noise, I don't have that problem, in fact I would have to categorize this as the clearest sounding radio I have ever owned. I wonder if some of the problems that people have are due to the enviroment in which they are using their radios.
2280107
It does have an AM/FM radio however I've never used it. I play music on it with flash drives and the sound is fantastic.
2081320
All the AM stations I have in my area come in very good with this unit. Hope that helps.
2260887
The Audio Quality for the size of this radio is extremely good. Frequency response is excellent.
1511137
I agree this is a great radio (a little wide on the FM band, but very sensitive.) Batteries last a long time, I rarely use the adapter.
849684
The radio reception is excellent. Crisp, clear words and music. Several FM Stations to choose from in my area (upstate NY). The battery in mine has lasted since I bought it, which was many months ago...I have had to recharge after prolonged use, but never change a battery out. It is a great little unit...I recommend it highly. I am very satisfied with it.
310675
i only use FM and have no complaints whatsoever! I use it everyday and am totally satisfied.
39030
Don't really know how good the AM frequency is but the FM is great, you just have to use an antenna :)
358970
it' been a good little radio. i always have it with me. i drop it all the time. it takes a lick'en and keeps on tick'en. be sure not to cheep out on the battery's (99 cent store) however 99 cent store battery's will work just fine. it has an old school speaker. so you don't need head phones. and every one will know how smart you are for having kfi am 640 on your radio. (Bill Handel)
394438
It's good. Not especially great, but definitely good. It comes with a 4-5 foot FM antenna cable (and similar AM antenna) and what appears to be a standard connection port, so you could possibly attach a 3rd-party antenna.
1982853
It says it is, but I don't believe it. There's all sorts of station interference, fading and station overlap. The radio isn't worth buying for a dollar. Get something else. I have Sansas and the FM capability is excellent.
1684057
Superior audio reproduction for mp3 devices especially when compared to "dedicated" external speakers in same price range. I have not had much success with getting a strong radio signal so listen to radio online via mp3 device, its a convoluted way to do it but it works for me as the sound quality is so good.
2182000
Absolutely, the sound isn't half bad. My only 'complaint ' is you cannot see what station you are tuning to.