Sangean PR-D5 AM FM Radio Is a Winner!
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. (more…)
Sony SRF-59: The Little AM FM Personal Radio that Can!
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. (more…)
Sangean HD AM-FM Tuner
The Sangean HDT-1X HD/AM/FM Radio Component Tuner
Fantastic K9AY AM/MW Reception Antenna Available
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:
Determine Potential Reception of an AM-FM Station by Zip Code
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:
New Sangean PR-D5 AM-FM Radio IS Getting High Marks
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.
Best AM-FM Radios for Football Fans
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.
Wellbrook K9AY Is Back: Great News for AM/MW Enthusiasts
The excellent Wellbrook K9AY is available again. It is the best AM antenna by far that is of reasonable size for home use.
Upgrades to the Kaito KA-2100 Delayed
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.
New AM-FM Radios: Kaito KA2100 and Sangean DT-200VX Are Amazing
Broke down and bought the Kaito KA2100 super radio and that is in and it has been played with some. It is the best radio that I’ve ever owned and you do get a lot of radio for the money. My current favorite FM portable is the Grundig G4000A and we’ll compare the FM (and AM) on these 2 in a few days. The Superadio 3 will be thrown in the mix for good measure.
Read where the new version of the Sangean DT-200V is better than the original. The Sangean DT-200VX arrived last week and it is the best personal/pocket AM-FM radio available at any price. It is at least as good and perhaps a bit better on AM but it now has become the top FM performer as well. Reason being is it gives the reception of the wonderful Sony SRF-S84 and now has the same audio quality which is where the original version of this little wonder radio lacked. The beauty is that it has a digital frequency readout. The sensitivity and selectivity are just stunning on AM and FM.
Actually there are now several radios here to be reviewed over the next couple of weeks. I purchased 5 radios from Amazon.com that had reviews declaring them the best small radio for several reasons.
 More details to come but don’t waste your time or money: The Sangean DT-200VX is the best personal/pocket AM-FM radio available for both AM and FM.
Also, we have some improvement tips for the Sangean DT-200VX coming as well. How you can turn this little dynamo into one of your top AM-FM receivers when compared to any radio of any price or size. We have 3 main tips for doing this so please check back for that.