How is AM/FM/SW reception on SANGEAN ATS-909X, with and without external antenna. Your help is greatly appreciated.
1879054
With the supplied telescope, it is decent, but subject to any normal obstructions you might encounter in a building. I would rate it above average for other portables I've owned. With an external, it is quite good and compares well with mid priced table units.
759052
Yes to the first question, although I would recommend using it with batteries when listening to SW, as connecting your unit to the wall socket can be noisy. You will likely want to get an external antenna of some sort for better SW reception. But this can be as simple/cheap or as elaborate/complex as you want with this unit.
687406
The AM antenna is internal. There is a jack for an external FM antenna. A small external FM antenna may have come with it; I don't recall. If there was, I tossed it because I didn't need it to get local FM stations.
1796190
Not for me. I get only 2 AM statics and those have a lot of static. I get 41 FM stations so I am satisifed. Of all the radios I have experience with few receive AM well.
39030
Don't really know how good the AM frequency is but the FM is great, you just have to use an antenna :)
1185472
I am looking for a portable radio with the following bands: AM/FM/SW/MWThe priority for me is AM and SW. I was considering the Kaito KA-1102 model. However, it has received mixed reviews with doubts about reliability. Please recommend a better model. My budget is upto $140. Thanks!
171594
I thought the reception was pretty good with rabbit ears (in the city), though some shifting and orienting may be necessary for particular channels. No A/D (analogue to digital, I assume) converter was needed, and so never tested.
1052815
This radio doesn't receive paid services like Sirus. Just AM/FM/Shortwave. Great radio though...incredible reception of weak stations from far away.
1067253
There is a jack for external antenna; I have to think it helps for AM broadcast (or longwave as you put it). The manual calls it specifically a jack for external FM/SW antenna so maybe not? Sorry if that wasn't much help....
1490701
Troy I decided against XM, or Sirius. If you go to Best Buy, or a reputable installer they can do this for you. I already have an HD component, and the Alpine 445U under the dash amp. I thought adding more was getting a little to busy. In addition to this if you have to use that outside antenna that comes with it make sure you use something under it to protect your paint The antenna has a tendency to rust. and will leave a permanent mark. There aren't a lot of options for that antenna it has to be located outside at the top middle of the windshield, or top middle of the rear window to get the best reception. Then there's the other issues with the company itself once you subscribe. I'm attaching this to my post from someone who has . Hope this helps.....http://www.amazon.com/review/R30H0D1KZBQ38L/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt#R30H0D1KZBQ38L Best, Jerry
1206494
Good question! never tried the fm reception so I can't answer it. Matter of fact I do not have this antenna anymore.
1280390
Hello Gloria, The radio has a built in antenna but it also comes with a wire FM antenna if it is needed. External AM antennas are sold separately if you find you need one.
354157
The description for Aux In and Line Out jacks in the ownners manual does not mention AM external antenna. There is however a screw on the back of the radio labeled EXTERNAL AM ANTENNA. In the specs the manual says "External AM Antenna directly wired through filter network into RF front end".
223010
It would depend on your listening location. For example, if you live within the city or suburbs of Boston, I would think AM reception would be quite good. You may also get decent reception if you live in RI or Southern NH since many Boston stations are very powerful and put out strong signals during the day. At night, most of those stations reduce their signal strength, but generally, I would think the Tecsun PL 380 would work quite well on AM in the Boston area.
2085983
I suspect this questioner is talking about a "straight" telescoping antenna. I believe that there is no external antenna connections on the receiver. If that is the case, then this antenna is not the solution to the "static and poor reception"..
280977
Return it to Sangean for warranty replacement, if it is less than a year old. My Sangean ATS-909X failed at 14 months...and I am left with a doorstop. Would not purchase this model of Sangean again. I now think the Tecsun PL-880 is a much more dependable and user friendly multi-band radio.
2282311
I,ve had mine for a while and is very good with some radios. I have an older Sony table model and it works great with it, not so well with modern cheap radios, AM receivers have gotten very poor in the last many years. I just set it on top of the radio and turn it and the antenna dial via inductive coupling, works pretty well. Has a "mini-phono plug" on antenna if your radio has AM connectors, this is for AM only.