what will help AM reception?
1796187
I could not recommend this item. I had no noticeable difference in reception with this antenna.
1796188
Sorry - I can't help. On both radios the FM and AM antenna hook ups are separate and I have it only hooked to the FM port. There may be a connector that allows this for both frequencies.
1796189
The tune trapper antennae stopped all noise on my kitchen radio - but I keep it tuned to FM.
1796190
Not for me. I get only 2 AM statics and those have a lot of static. I get 41 FM stations so I am satisifed. Of all the radios I have experience with few receive AM well.
1796191
I bought one for my RV and one for my office but have not tested AM in either. I am away from both but will try to test an respond later next week.
1139329
I can say it will do it, but you could hook up an external antenna to the back, which would definitely help. I bought one for my Mom, who lives about 75 miles from New York City, and it worked o.k. for her, but on a powerful station, WCBS. You could also look into getting an antenna booster system. C. Crane sells a "Twin Ferrite AM Antenna system. The way it works is that you mount a Ferrite antenna outdoors, somewhere where you can get a good signal, like up high, not near any obstructions, etc. A coaxial wire brings that signal into the house [you need to make a small hole], and then there is a receiver sections that you can tune to the one station that you want to receive, and the receiver has an antenna that rebroadcasts the signal from that station amplified. I looked into hooking that system up to get some weak AM stations, but haven't gotten around to it yet. The reviews for it are very encouraging. Living in the mountains might make getting your stations difficult, and also it depends on whether you listen day or night. Usually the signals travel longer at night, but the stations also cut back on their power in order not to interfere with each other. I am sorry that I can't give you a definite answer. One thought is, if there is a Ham Radio club in the area, try connecting with them. They usually have a good idea. Last thought is internet radio or Satellite radio like Serius. That is what my kids finally did when they couldn't get the AM and FM stations they wanted, even though it costs them.
2081320
All the AM stations I have in my area come in very good with this unit. Hope that helps.
549858
Yes it does have an AM receiver that has good reception. Whoever posted that was wrong! :)
906573
I used the TERK ADVANTAGE for AM which can be placed next to the Eaton antenna, or plugged in to the radio as an external unit. Mine works better next to the set, and I pick up cleveland wtam in the chicago area, but do get some fading.
694871
If it is a GPS/radio antenna. A normal am/fm antenna will not pick up satellite signals.
1123869
Yes, I believe it would serve that purpose well. It will drown out the sounds of machinery, but again, the AM signal strength may be lacking in volume.
1860559
Not sure I understand. If you want AM, use the button to choose AM band. Press "BAND" button repeatedly until you reach AM stations on display. Stay at AM band.
598285
yes, you have to use the black auxiliary antenna for both the FM and the AM - it really helps with the reception
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.
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.
839414
Yes, not much of a problem with FM stations, but AM gets blitzed by all the flourescent lighting. Don't forget to pull up the antenna to increase FM reception.
1993005
Does nothing for AM reception (most radios have a built in ferrite bar antenna for AM). It does improve weather radio frequency reception and FM reception depending on placement of the antenna.
1495999
FM Talk, yes, AM Talk, f* no. To get AM stations in you have to get a good shortwave radio that can get AM radio, then use an FM transmitter to get the AM piped over to FM. Pain in the but. I love talk radio so that is what I had to do. None of these portable earmuff style radios get in AM reception. They might if you are within a block of a tower and outside with no obstructions.
1107605
This type of antenna is for FM reception only....look for an antenna specifically for AM reception.
223010
It would depend on your listening location. For example, if you live within the city or suburbs of Boston, I would think AM reception would be quite good. You may also get decent reception if you live in RI or Southern NH since many Boston stations are very powerful and put out strong signals during the day. At night, most of those stations reduce their signal strength, but generally, I would think the Tecsun PL 380 would work quite well on AM in the Boston area.
1783505
No, in that there is no onboard AM/FM tuner to collect the signal from over the air. Yes, in that you may find the local station's available internet simulcast...or use the Grace 1/8 aux input to patchcord a standard AM/FM radio headphone output to the Grace chassis (to upgrade the sound speaker quality, I'd suppose).