FM radio: How good is the FM radio?
1283977
I tried it out today...FM radio sounds great. The player even has an "auto scan" option similar to seek in a car radio - it will automatically pick up all the stations that have good reception/audio quality and put them all in presets. This way you don't have to go through every decimal number (98.4, 98.5, 98.6,etc) looking for stations.
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!
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.
2220690
Sorry, I've not really used the FM feature. The built in speaker works so well. It's loud and clear.
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.
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.
149702
Its not an expensive radio....but mine works well for what it is..I also have a broadcast station about 15 miles from my house though...but for a small packable radio its good.
1390002
Yes, if it's a bad station. I finally found a good one for my area, 88.1 FM. No more static.
1809613
FM reception is very good in the city--don't know about outlying areas. It's a little tricky to tune since not much space between bands, but still a very good little radio for the price.
849681
The radio reception is about as good as my car radio. I mostly listen to FM. I live in the Ozarks, so if I am behind a mountain I do not get reception. If I am on top of a mountain the radio pulls in stations very well. I do not know how long the battery lasts using only the radio.
381651
I use my radio on a large lake in northern Minnesota. I think it has good sound ad pretty good reception. It's the best portable radio I have found for my use. This is the second one I have had. They take a beating in the boat and I don't think the moisture does them any good but I have been satisfied with my radio.
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.
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.
45703
Frankly, I don't know. Mine got stolen a long time ago. I had not used FM before I lost it.
143797
Audio quality is good considering unit has one speaker. The bass and treble controls only help to improve the audio range.The sensitivity of the receiver is very good and with an external antenna you should have no problem with receiving any "difficult" FM stations.
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.
574700
The FM reception is good - long wire antenna. Not quite as good as the Tivoli but comparable. We have 2 of the Yamaha TSX-70 units and they work and sound great but we primarily use them for iPod/iPhone charging and playback.