Easily, the best value in a home FM tuner is the Sony XDRF1HD HD Radio Tuner. It is available almost everywhere for under $100 the FM reception characteristics are equivalent to the best sub-$1000 tuners available. The reviews have been amazing. The reviews of the Sony XDRF1HD HD Radio Tuner have shown consistent results.
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.
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 […]
The Sangean HDT-1X HD/AM/FM Radio Component Tuner is getting very strong reviews.
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:
Radio Locator
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 […]
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 […]
There was a thread recently on the Audiokarma.org FM Tuner Message Board (which I love) on indoor FM antennas. Normally I stay out of those discussions but will follow them closely but I decided to wade in this one. The post looked like a nice entry for here:
