Want to find best FM radio for weak signals

[TNoldman]

I am seeking advice on a good AM/FM/mp3/CD portable radio. I have had several that are poor FM performers because of our location relative to hills, mountains and distance.

Size and weight are not issues if FM sensitivity is the best. Good sound quality, battery operation would be nice to have.

Biggest problem is not getting Talk Shows like/including RUSH.

[RegulatorCountry]

Aren’t there auxiliary antenna kits for poor reception areas? I attended a university that was fairly remote and in a mountain valley. Without help, the only radio reception was the campus station. I’m recalling a flexible setup in a “T” shape; we tacked it to the dorm wall, and reception was greatly improved.

[Jonty30]

You could get an attenna booster.

[COBOL2Java]

A very good radio company is C. Crane www.ccrane.com. Their radios are pricey, but high quality.

[submarinerswife]

Do you have an iPhone? If so download the “I heart radio” (for free) app and then you can every talk radio station your little heart desires.

[B.O. Plenty]

look at C Crane radio...

[I-ambush]

Get an online radio ap like Stitcher and tune in to one of the conservative stations. Youcaneven tune in WABC, Rushes mother ship.

[proxy_user]

Most guys in your situation would use a roof antenna and a component-type FM tuner.

I would suggest you read the tuner forum on audiokarma.org, the guys there are experts at this.

[evad]

I've found this to be excellent

http://www.wabcradio.com/article.asp?id=531472

[mountainlion]

Radio might be best over the Internet. I lost 90% of my reception due to the Digital change over on radio and TV. Never had much for cell phone either. Radio almost disappears at night. Daytime is poor. Some units use the AC power system as an antenna which uses house wiring to the transformer as an antenna. Kinda looks like the government wants us uninformed.

[Gator113]

I can’t help with the radio.

But for Rush and several other talk shows.... go here... it’s free.

http://www.wabcradio.com/article.asp?id=531472

[Lazlo in PA]

I find that old radios have the best AM performance and I generally use them for listening to talk radio. I have vintage Panasonics and Grundigs that really pick up everything

[Vinnie]

Straight AM-FM radio. GE Super Radio. Noted for their AM section but FM is also wonderful. The analog version used to be around $60.
Sensitivity/selectivity excellent. Sound excellent.
No CD/MP3 player.
AM section beats my Sony 2010 hands down.

I’m not sure they are made anymore.

[NoPrisoners]

The right antenna will make any radio sound great (within the limits of the speakers). I suggest investigating this before spending $$$ on a radio which won't do any better without a good antenna.

Several posters have suggested C. Crane and I agree. They have good antennas. Also, if you're handy, there are instructions on the web for building your own.

[Dysart]

I have one of these: Logitech Squeezebox™ Radio in the kitchen/ bar area, and I get Rush on a local frequency plus all the other local AM/FM stations clear as bell....not to mention thousands of stations from all over the world and it's networked with my media server, so it streams all me music. Also links up with Pandora, Slacker, etc music services. No need for a CD player. I have an external powered sub connected and it will really play. Would this work for you? What's it gonna take to get this little jewel in your home, so you can start enjoying classics like "Trees," "New World Man," and "Tom Sawyer???" ;)

[NoPrisoners]

My brother built something similar to this and it really works well:

Build your own indoor FM antenna

[caltaxed]

Bought two C Crane radios and they are pure junk. Absolutely the worst investment you can make. AM radio reception is worse than a cheap transister radio.

They throw in lots of useless features that look cool but are minimally functional.

They spend lots of money on advertisement but should have put that money to developing better componets and design.

[Vinnie]

Straight AM-FM radio. GE Super Radio. Noted for their AM section but FM is also wonderful.
Sensitivity/selectivity excellent. Sound excellent.
No CD/MP3 player.
AM section beats my Sony 2010 hands down.

I’m not sure they are made anymore.

found one
http://www.amazon.com/GE-72887-Superadio-Portable-Radio/dp/B00000J061

[Varda]

How about attaching an FM transmitter to your computer? You can listen to anything over the radios you already have.

[steve86]

Degen DE1103 for FM (stereo), shortwave and longwave. Professional-level sensitivity in all bands for $50.