How is the FM reception on this unit? I will be listening to the radio a lot.
394438
It's good. Not especially great, but definitely good. It comes with a 4-5 foot FM antenna cable (and similar AM antenna) and what appears to be a standard connection port, so you could possibly attach a 3rd-party antenna.
489856
Where I live I do not receive FM very well. I use it primarily with my cell connected to Pandora.
1511137
I agree this is a great radio (a little wide on the FM band, but very sensitive.) Batteries last a long time, I rarely use the adapter.
1892755
excellent FM reception. Thats why I bought it. I was getting stationed intermingled with my walkman but this one has been great with the FM. Very clear and channels not overlapping
1920977
We have had no problem with either AM or FM reception and listen to the radio as often as the CD player. We do live in a rural area on top of a hill, but the nearest station is about 17 miles away, and we have no problems receiving it.
1773969
The fm reception is horrible for being a sony i would have ecpected better good luck
2037865
I would try deleting the FM presets that are currently stored. Select 88 to 108 and then try the auto tune again. The FM stations should generally not need to be retuned manually to get better reception.
1537210
I have poor radio service where I live at. It has a wire antenna that plugs in the back and I do get good reception and sound!!!!
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.
1782811
FM reception is not too good where I live---but then, we cannot get ANY TV broadcast here and the stereo in the house gets only static. When we drive to the big city, however, the reception is quite good! Guess a lot depends on one's signal strength, eh?!
1809613
FM reception is very good in the city--don't know about outlying areas. It's a little tricky to tune since not much space between bands, but still a very good little radio for the price.
1809614
Don't really know for sure, seldom use it, but when axdently hit FM it seems loud and clear, but AM is spotty and reception is about a C +.
297647
The radio FM reception is very good. This is the third waterproof radio I have had and it is by far the best.
954442
Yes, in fact that's mostly what I use on it, the radio seems pretty good too but it's a little fuzzy, that could have to do with my antenna though. Great radio for the price.
1210156
mine works well without a additional antenna - it will depend on how strong your FM signal is.
524758
I am amazed by the quality of the FM reception...when I can get it. Unfortunately where I work (which is why I got the item in the first place), I get only very few stations due to interference by building/steel, etc. I've not tried the record feature.
618641
We use the FM radio a lot. You can get the local channels. They sound great through the sound system.