How is this unit for AM reception?
48050
The reception is great on this model. I have purchased pioneer receivers for over 40 years now because of their "Supertuners" None better.
1626547
This model appears to only have FM stations for radio, no AM.Hope that helps.
1001620
Yes it's a great AM/FM radio but make sure you use an antenna. Hope this helps :)
157854
The one good thing about this radio, is its reception. I live just outside a metropolitan area and have had no problems AM or FM.
1384
So far, my reception has been pretty good. There are times that it is a problem from more distant stations, but for the stations I listen to, the reception has been very good.
544224
The reception is great for me. My office is in the middle of a concrete building with large HVAC equipment on the roof above me and I have no trouble picking up my local public radio station. I just adjust the antenna every now then if things get wonky.
1038574
Michael, I mostly listen to FM. I have the radio under a florescent light and the AM has a backround hum for me. I would ask someone who primarily listens to AM about it. I love the FM. Reception clear with many stations. I use it every day.
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.
454769
It automatically tunes to the frequency if you are in range. I've never had a problem with reception except in certain places in buildings where the signal is blocked.
625433
Yes, no issues with reception. This will vary depending on your location to the broadcasted signal.
2098361
You would need to pick a station that is the most optimal for reception. Here, live 106.7 is really bad on my car - I can only hear just a faint, but 105.9 (unused station) did it for me. Now it sounds really clear without any humming noise during intermission.
549858
Yes it does have an AM receiver that has good reception. Whoever posted that was wrong! :)
192641
I just bought one and will let you know when I test it. I have one AM Stereo station in my area...
999693
Yes, it is a AV receiver, so it has FM/AM, they also supply the antennas I'd you choose to use them.
1395081
I don't listen to AM too much! But it's fine! All & all this is a good unit! Would recommend buying it!
49624
My experience has been it performs very well. I purchased it precisely for AM radio reception and haven't been disappointed.
1018244
Yes, it does have AM reception, and I think it's the only iPod player that does. However, you do have to use the antenna loop that comes with it.