This tool can help answer questions like
- Which broadcasters are transmitting locally?
- How far are the transmitters from me?
- Which direction should I point my antenna?
- How strong are the signals in my area?
Needed something to test as there has been little news lately with AM or FM reception equipment so finally broke down and picked up one of the Sangean PR-D5 AM FM Radios from Amazon. Continue Reading »
It is difficult picking out a radio because it is not possible to choose your radio by appearance or feature or even brand because while one unit may be a champ another unit with all the same features from the same manufacturer may be deaf.
The Sony SRF-59 is a radio that you cannot tell anything by appearance. There is nothing about it that makes you think that it will work but work it does and for less than the $20 it is a radio that performs great on both AM and FM. For that money it is one that you can easily give as a gift or take to the ballpark. Continue Reading »
The Sangean HDT-1X HD/AM/FM Radio Component Tuner
Array Solution is offering a K9AY with a version for AM/MW. This is an awesome AM/MW antenna but it takes a minimum 36′ diameter space outside for the antenna and it is not easy to assemble.
You can check out this K9AY here.
There is a Yahoo group dedicated to the K9AY style of loop antenna located at the following URL:
An outstanding site that will allows you to determine the potential for receiving an AM or FM station at any given location by Zip Code.
AM FM Zip Code Signal Strengths
It is another great resource along with the Radio Locator, the wonderful database of radio stations that includes their coverage maps:
Those that have purchased the new Sangean PR-D5 are saying it has superior reception to both the Eton S350DL and the Kaito KA-2100. The style of the radio is, let’s say, less-than-desirable but if it has the great reception then we are all for it.
Listening at home or while tailgating means you need one radio: Kaito KA2100
In the grandstands at the game, the very best radio for AM or FM is the Sangean DT-200VX paired with the wonderful headphones Sennheiser PX100 will give the best quality sound and most solid reception available.
Fortunately, both radios work equally great in AM/MW and FM and are the best in their size class.
The excellent Wellbrook K9AY is available again. It is the best AM antenna by far that is of reasonable size for home use.
The next upgrade to the Kaito KA-2100 (3000) which has more memories and includes SSB is rumored to be released July 1.
However, the one that many are looking forward to could be 3 months later. The 3100 is designed to include synchronous detection which is an exciting feature in a quality AM receiver, particular one with the sound producing capabilities of these units.
