How good is the AM/FM reception?
356864
This antenna will -not- work very well at all for AM/FM... size is the key... Shorter antenna beams (the wires forming the "bow tie") indicate higher frequencies. This is a UHF antenna (around 470 to 800 MHz), whereas FM is between VHF channels 6 and 7 (88 to 110 MHz) and AM is on the order of a megaHertz (0.59 MHz to 1.6 MHz). This antenna's beams are about 1/6th the length you'd want for FM, and about 1/500th the length you'd want for AM. For FM you could try a cheap set of TV rabbit ears (or two 30-inch pieces of bare wire).
2216563
This radio works well for AM and FM reception. I live in the country, and often tinker in a metal outbuilding where I have an old stereo receiver (the kind with large remote speakers and lots on inputs like you would have in a living room) from the 90's with a digital tuner using a wire inside the building for an antenna. That system will often loose reception when all doors are closed. This little radio works better on both AM and FM even though I don't bother to extend the antenna.
2071660
The FM receiver is good, but reception is going to be more a function of your FM antenna. I have a large, omnidirectional "S" shaped antenna which, in the over-radio'd Charlotte NC market pulls in a station on almost every frequency -- even WNCW, the popular non-commercial station from western NC.
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 +.
891082
The reception is outstanding. I get similar, if not better reception with my Sangean radio than with my car radio. Most of the time I don't even extend the antenna to pick up my favorite stations.
1674029
I have not used for FM reception but for picking up TV channels and it works just fine, in fact better than a previous model I had.
612794
Not sure...my husband uses it entirely for shortwave radio reception, which is very good. I would assume since that reception is coming from greater distances than FM/AM stations that it would enhance their reception, but can't answer for sure.
294418
Hello D. Deen. I work in a older 3 story building, approx 90 plus years old, made of brick and cinder block. I get good reception on the second floor. The FM is strong regardless where the radio is. The AM works better by a window and away from electronics like computers. All said I am very happy with this radio.
2214795
I found the FM reception to be above average and, that is with a cell tower close by. I did get my radio fixed within 10 working days and was given free shipping...so very good customer service.
839853
Yes. Am/fm are available. Depending you area HD AM radio too. You'll find more HD FM. Very good stereo.
39030
Don't really know how good the AM frequency is but the FM is great, you just have to use an antenna :)
1385
My FM reception is good even though my unit is in the basement. I've never had any trouble with reception.
1615173
That's the only thing I don't like about it. There is no switch. You put it on AM ( because there's less stations on AM) and you dial it in between stations so it's not picking up radio. Then you can't turn it up to high or else you get the static from AM. Just turn up the AU device and it's fine. If you move around a lot you might have to adjust AM again to get off an AM station if you pick one up as you move around. Buy them there really good for the money. And I'm cheap!
1809610
It is good. I suppose it depends on the area you live in. I gave this radio to my 90 yr old mother and she is thrilled with it. In her area, Central New Jersey, she gets good reception from fm stations in NY, Phil, and Princeton.
2114165
Unfortunately it is. I just pick out a couple of favorite stations and go with that. I like the local sports station on AM, but it's tricky to pull in. I think the problem is mostly in the antenna. I believe some users have come up with some type of amplifacation . The radio case is quality built, don't know why Dewalt can't figure out their customers want "quality" in radio reception as in their tools.
193885
hi catie , love this thing to death , the re-charge batteries are great , it runs for no less than 12 hrs at work , it has a very high volume output , my only gripe is the reception, it can be terrible at time`s , I have no idea why , but being digital , you can not simply turn the dial to make it come in better , but it does have the ability to use your phone or what ever type of electronics you might have , I do not have any of that crap , just the AM - FM , but for the durability and coolness of the radio , it is worth every penny , just needs a bigger antenna from radio shack or something . hi catie , love this thing to death , the re-charge batteries are great , it runs for no less than 12 hrs at work , it has a very high volume output , my only gripe is the reception, it can be terrible at time`s , I have no idea why , but being digital , you can not simply turn the dial to make it come in better , but it does have the ability to use your phone or what ever type of electronics you might have , I do not have any of that crap , just the AM - FM , but for the durability and coolness of the radio , it is worth every penny , just needs a bigger antenna from radio shack or... » Read More hi catie , love this thing to death , the re-charge batteries are great , it runs for no less than 12 hrs at work , it has a very high volume output , my only gripe is the reception, it can be terrible at time`s , I have no idea why , but being digital , you can not simply turn the dial to make it come in better , but it does have the ability to use your phone or what ever type of electronics you might have , I do not have any of that crap , just the AM - FM , but for the durability and coolness of the radio , it is worth every penny , just needs a bigger antenna from radio shack or something . « Show Less
1335857
AM/FM reception on my stock antenna (Ram 1500) was fine on all channels. Switched to the stubby and the only channel I had reception on was a local LI station and even that had a significant amount of static. Left the radio tuned to that station, switched back the the regular antenna and the signal was crystal clear.