If the headphone cord acts as an FM antenna, does the radio work properly without them plugged in?
385825
It depends on the signal strength of the received signal. For local stations where the signal strength is 5 out of 5 bars the radio works fine without earphones. However, in my case, for a weaker signal from a more distant station, when the signal strength is 4/5 bars with the earphones, it is 0/5 bars without the earphones. However, if the provided plug-in external antenna is used, the signal strength goes back up to 4/5.
385826
I use headphones an a headphone extender cord like the cords that come with Bluetooth speakers. The cord is longer which gives me more radio station signals to work with. When both are used I get stations that are very hard to find in my zip code.
385827
The radio cannot pick up FM signals without a wire antenna to pick up the FM signal. The headphones plugged in act as an FM antenna. However, the radio also comes with a small 4 to 6 inch FM wire antenna that plugs into the headphone jack and picks up FM signals so you don't have to plug the cumbersome headphones in to pick up the signal. This is useful when listening to FM radio through the radio's external speaker. An external antenna is not needed for AM reception as the AM antenna is built into the chassis of the radio.
385828
I was surprised that the Crane CC Pocket radio pulls a lot of FM stations without the headphone cord being plugged in. A nice bonus compared to my other pocket radio! Tom - San Jose Ca
385829
It comes with an antenna cord that plugs into the headphone jack and then you can switch on the radios speaker to listen. No FM radio will work to its full potential without an antenna. I love the radio. It has good reception (and I know the difference) and its got a nice layout so it's not hard to get used to. The weather band receives very well here on Cape Cod also.
385830
Yes, but use of either the headphones or the flexible wire antenna (which is also included with the radio) enhances reception for more faint signals. I live far from most channels and so I usually have one or the other plugged in, but this isn't necessary if the signal is strong. For the size of this radio, reception is excellent.
1880881
Yes they will work wired without power. However when using the Noise Cancelling feature they will use power from their battery. So if you were trying to use the Noise Cancelling feature with a dead battery you would be out of luck. Otherwise you can simply plug them into any source and listen away.
2231537
headphone jack is located on the front of the radio. when plugged in, the loudspeaker is automatically disconnected.
1039707
Most phones with FM radio require a standard wired headset to function, because the headset wire also works as the FM antenna. If this is the case, then you won't be able to play FM radio through any bluetooth headset because you would still need the wired FM antenna.
294234
No. You have to plug the wire in for the headphone to work. But the wire never gets damaged or pulled too hard because it pops out under stress.
418396
It must stay plugged in. If you have a Bluetooth radio, you may have some interference in the picture as mine did.
370989
No. The unit is connected using a 3.5mm (headphone jack-type) plug. This plug is supplied with the unit.
903542
I use mine plugged into an electrical outlet, but it comes with a AA battery in the transmitter that can be used for portable use. I cannot verify how well it works, but the battery in the headphones and transmitter should be fully charged for best results.
533253
Should, as long as there is an "Audio Out" from the radio, for headphone base to plug in.
2094048
Antenna connector is for the antenna, it works really good. No, the FM stations don't stay tune when the power adapter is removed.
447766
Hi Connie,yes those speakers have jack that goes where you usually plug headphone, and in order for them to work they must be plugged.
1724126
There is a normal coaxial connection for an antenna but no headphone jack as far as I can tell.
417800
Yes, definitely use a power cord... the batteries work but not nearly as well as direct power does... I use a mp3 player with mine and just plug the single cord into the headphone jack, I have no static and my speakers are about twenty feet from my transmitter. I will say the sound is good but definitely meant as background music... I use them on a 50x16 patio for my restaurant and they are perfect.
436844
Yes. Audio comes out of headphones plugged into the aux out jack. The music still plays out of the speaker, though.
241335
Yes, the radio works fine, but not in my office where I wanted it to work. You don't need headphones to listen to this radio. FM worked fine in my office, but not AM.
1808638
Long as you have wi fi connection yes..even if you dont..if these stations are on FM and on US territory .. this radio picks up all fm stations without wi fi feature...it doesnt come with headphones though
1657226
Hi,When not using the headphones, they supply an external antennea. The reception has been good.