How is FM reception?
1773968
Reception is not good. It only pulls in the strongest 2 or 3 stations I listen to. I put in the same six preset's that work fine on my car radio, and only two work on the Sony, the others were staticy in and out. Power lines give it fit's as well.
1773969
The fm reception is horrible for being a sony i would have ecpected better good luck
1773970
I use my Sony Walkman for FM reception while running 4 miles. I get good reception while running and switch through various FM stations that I have preset. I only preset the strong stations that are local to ensure good quality.
381775
Not very well. The reception is horrible. You get very few stations on any of the bands its on. Very very bad reception. And even worse sound quality.
1147045
I have it in my house on the 5th floor. I don't use the AM, only FM and it's excellent. Hope I can help you.
17409
Yes, with the plug in antenna the FM reception is good. However, AM is terrible.
1147044
I don't use AM, only FM and the reception is excellent. I use it on my desk at my house, that is on the 5th floor.
1806715
Haven't tried AM, but FM is absolutely TOP NOTCH. Clearest recordings I've ever had.
39030
Don't really know how good the AM frequency is but the FM is great, you just have to use an antenna :)
367501
FM has less noise then either AM Or SSB. That said this is a handy talkie not a walkie talkie. You will need a license from the FCC for most uses of this radio.
1395082
AM and FM are great in my area that is pretty flat, in mountain area I don't Know about AM did not try it mostly FM for me.
489856
Where I live I do not receive FM very well. I use it primarily with my cell connected to Pandora.
489857
I feel like it's a little better reception, but with no display, tuning is a little awkward. The one FM station which was difficult to hear on my old one, is significantly better now with the new one.
94505
This radio has good analog FM reception compared to most inexpensive radios. The HD portion of the signal is always weaker than the regular portion. Do not expect HD reception if regular reception is weak. In a location where a cheap radio has poor reception, this radio will have noticeably better reception but will not receive HD. http://www.element14.com/community/groups/wireless/blog/2013/07/26/testing-hd-radio
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.
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.
1041739
Yes. I get all the local FM radio stations. Some are stronger than others but the FM on this unit is decent. No AM though.
145620
It is FM only. I was aware of that when I bought it. However I was very disappointed the radio as it could not receive even strong local stations. Please see my review for the pros and cons of the unit. I did return it to the vendor.
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.