01 Mar
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 [...]
Posted in AM Radio, FM Radio by: Lake
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06 Nov
The Sangean HDT-1X HD/AM/FM Radio Component Tuner is getting very strong reviews.
Posted in AM Radio, FM Radio by: Lake
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27 Oct
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
Posted in AM Radio, FM Radio by: Lake
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18 Sep
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.
Posted in AM Radio, FM Radio by: Lake
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15 Sep
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 [...]
Posted in AM Radio, FM Radio by: Lake
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07 Jun
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 [...]
Posted in AM Radio, FM Radio by: Lake
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26 May
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:
Posted in FM Antennas, FM Antennas by: Lake
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22 May
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 [...]
Posted in AM Radio, FM Radio by: Lake
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14 May
After getting the new (to me) Sony SRF-M97 the first test was a comparison with the Sony SRF-S84 which is considered among the best pocket FM receivers by those that have tried it.
Posted in FM Radio by: Lake
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09 May
An eBay purchased Sony SRF-M97Â AM-FM Personal Radio arrived this morning from Hong Kong.
Posted in AM Radio, FM Radio by: Lake
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