How's radio recording quality from AM and FM ?
1806714
Good but not top quality like you would get from a stereo system. I do enjoy this radio a lot. Did not regret buying it.
1806715
Haven't tried AM, but FM is absolutely TOP NOTCH. Clearest recordings I've ever had.
1029496
It can receive AM stations through online radio, but not the frequency.Although, arguably the sound is MUCH better
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.
143800
I'd say the audio quality is very high-clear, detailed, and crisp for a radio this type, because it has bass and treble buttons to adjust to your sound taste. I'm a pc game player online on a daily basis and I have a very high-end soundcard, speaker system, and headset. I know the difference between bad noise and great sound. This radio can easily pickup AM and FM signals clearly without interference due to an enhanced signal gain feature. There is one minor drawback I'd say is that it's may be big and bulky to someone.
640376
Hi, it's pretty good. My favorite station is hard to pick up where I live, but it comes in very clear on this. It's also easy to set the stations. On my last Sony, after the batteries died (for back up), I couldn't ever figure out how to set the stations again! BTW, I just tested the AM band as well as the public station that is probably about 60 miles away, and the reception is clear on those too!
1689359
Unfortunately no, it is. FM only. Reception on FM is also unfortunately poor.
2281389
Yes, has fm radio. Haven't tried recording. It has a playback in radio menu.
129059
Yes and yes. Also, depending on the quality you have the recording set to, it will record the radio at the quality.
979460
Yes there are presets, both AM and FM. It took a while to figure it out, but it does work. I seldom use the radio so It makes little difference to me. Still a nice unit for the money.
1906563
Yes. Mine is incredibly finicky. The FM is so sensitive that it takes me a few min to tune stations. The AM is rock solid. I do think it needs to be fixed though, it shouldn't be that hard to tune in a station like the one I'm trying to get. I have a Sangean digital radio and it gets everything just fine.
746575
I live in a remote rural area, so your results may vary. The FM section is above average for a radio this size. It will likely pick up as many stations as your average AM/FM stereo receiver. Regarding AM, my area receives only one AM station in the daytime. At night, it appears that this radio will pick up as many stations as any other, although stations close together may be hard to separate. In a city environment, this radio should tune either AM or FM satisfactorily.
508128
No drift on FM. I am in a strong FM signal area on crest of a ridge. AM station coverage in my area is very weak.
1065080
The FM radio does not re-sample the audio through the digital subsystem, so the EQ and effects sections do not affect the FM sound. This results in a sound that is much different (read: worse) than the MP3s. However, you can record directly from FM (something that other players won't do). These recordings *do* get processed.
2377
I've found that AM has less noise coming through but the static is what helps spirits speak to you. The sb7 it's AM and FM. the am setting has a slower sweep which could allow more interference. I sweep in reverse on fm at 100 Sweeps a minute. But every body has their own preferences
970465
Yes I have been able to record the digital channels (Ie: 8.1 etc) It tuned them all in for me w/ extended scan on set up. Note tuner only goes to about 125 but I dont have need for more.
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.
1785354
Not too much. All the major stations and ones I would get HD radio come in fine. The far distant ones that I never got before my truck are now a little statiky but not horrible.