How is the fm reception? i noticed a port labled "fm ant" and i am wondering if i would have to purchase a seperate antenna.
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Hi Camaren,Thanks for the question. This Soundbar for TV does include an FM antenna. We also have many owners of this tell us they use iHeart radio and Tune In radio apps on their tablets and smartphones through the bluetooth connection. For more information contact AV-Express
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The sound bar comes with an fm antennae which is nothing more than a small cord that fits into the fm ant imput. I haven't used it much, but the times I have used it the reception was fine and the sound was good.
180091
The AM and FM reception is very good with the use of the Shark Antenna. I'm pleased with it.
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Having an FM/AM & HD radio by this manufacture helped me decide. AND! the responses I read from other purchasers. The brand I knew was good and the price was affordable. The other brand was on my wish list->but understandably, I believe,->I picked this one. I am satisfied with my choice. (Of course, read the purchasers responses to get a feel for the differences between the two too help in your choice pick.) Whatever you decide--> "GOOD LISTENING! O-Yeah---> If you have an FM tuner and you find it lacking, get/put up an outside antenna. It will help and you should pull in more stations. Having an FM/AM & HD radio by this manufacture helped me decide. AND! the responses I read from other purchasers. The brand I knew was good and the price was affordable. The other brand was on my wish list->but understandably, I believe,->I picked this one. I am satisfied with my choice. (Of course, read the purchasers responses to get a feel for the differences between the two too help in your choice pick.) Whatever you decide--> "GOOD LISTENING! O-Yeah---> If you have an FM tuner and you find it lacking, get/put up an outside antenna. It will help and you should pull in... » Read More Having an FM/AM & HD radio by this manufacture helped me decide. AND! the responses I read from other purchasers. The brand I knew was good and the price was affordable. The other brand was on my wish list->but understandably, I believe,->I picked this one. I am satisfied with my choice. (Of course, read the purchasers responses to get a feel for the differences between the two too help in your choice pick.) Whatever you decide--> "GOOD LISTENING! O-Yeah---> If you have an FM tuner and you find it lacking, get/put up an outside antenna. It will help and you should pull in more stations. « Show Less
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From my personal experience, I was very disappointed in the performance of the amplifier. The reception of several stations are fine, with a couple of weak stations. The picture quality was the same on all of the tv stations, with or without the amplifier. I also tried it on 2 other television sets with the same results. Even switching in and out the FM attenuator had no influence on the picture quality (In the remote chance that we had an interfering FM radio station.) Without any real test equipment to verify my conclusions, the bottom line is, does the picture look better on the television with the amplifier? The answer to that I would have to say no from my experience. From my personal experience, I was very disappointed in the performance of the amplifier. The reception of several stations are fine, with a couple of weak stations. The picture quality was the same on all of the tv stations, with or without the amplifier. I also tried it on 2 other television sets with the same results. Even switching in and out the FM attenuator had no influence on the picture quality (In the remote chance that we had an interfering FM radio station.) Without any real test equipment to verify my conclusions, the bottom line is, does the picture look better on the... » Read More From my personal experience, I was very disappointed in the performance of the amplifier. The reception of several stations are fine, with a couple of weak stations. The picture quality was the same on all of the tv stations, with or without the amplifier. I also tried it on 2 other television sets with the same results. Even switching in and out the FM attenuator had no influence on the picture quality (In the remote chance that we had an interfering FM radio station.) Without any real test equipment to verify my conclusions, the bottom line is, does the picture look better on the television with the amplifier? The answer to that I would have to say no from my experience. « Show Less
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Yes, the first unit we had was an 8 inch under-cabinet TV/radio, and the one we have now is a 10 inch unit. They both have built in antennas, the FM radio has one that you put where it has good reception. I use the TV and the radio, and it works very well.The TV is connected to cable, so you don't need an antenna. I enjoy this unit very much, listen to it everyday.
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Unfortunately it is. I just pick out a couple of favorite stations and go with that. I like the local sports station on AM, but it's tricky to pull in. I think the problem is mostly in the antenna. I believe some users have come up with some type of amplifacation . The radio case is quality built, don't know why Dewalt can't figure out their customers want "quality" in radio reception as in their tools.
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I am amazed by the quality of the FM reception...when I can get it. Unfortunately where I work (which is why I got the item in the first place), I get only very few stations due to interference by building/steel, etc. I've not tried the record feature.
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This type of antenna is for FM reception only....look for an antenna specifically for AM reception.
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mine works well without a additional antenna - it will depend on how strong your FM signal is.
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The price and the quality is different. But do not get me wrong both are great. I just bought the ANT122F because of the price and the great reviews. I spent $60.00 on a antenna from Target and it was terrible. This little antenna was great! I do not have cable, however, I though I had cable after connecting it to my TV. Hope this helps.
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According to my husband, FM reception is fine. Other than just to try it out, we haven't really used it.
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it depends on how long you want to experiment with the FM antenna. I live in a poor reception signal in the mountains of NC and at first I could not receive more than 1 or 2 FM stations. Ihad several antennas to try out and believe it or not, I got the best result with a cheap, simple T shape vertical antenna for less than $10.00 !But the placement is critical . After several tries I hit the jack pot and was able to teceive 11 stations loud and clearr !To this day I still can tune in any of those 11 frequencies on any time of the day or night So, do mot dispair, it's not the receiver, it's the antenna ! it depends on how long you want to experiment with the FM antenna. I live in a poor reception signal in the mountains of NC and at first I could not receive more than 1 or 2 FM stations. Ihad several antennas to try out and believe it or not, I got the best result with a cheap, simple T shape vertical antenna for less than $10.00 !But the placement is critical . After several tries I hit the jack pot and was able to teceive 11 stations loud and clearr !To this day I still can tune in any of those 11 frequencies on any time of the day or night So, do mot dispair, it's not the receiver, it's... » Read More it depends on how long you want to experiment with the FM antenna. I live in a poor reception signal in the mountains of NC and at first I could not receive more than 1 or 2 FM stations. Ihad several antennas to try out and believe it or not, I got the best result with a cheap, simple T shape vertical antenna for less than $10.00 !But the placement is critical . After several tries I hit the jack pot and was able to teceive 11 stations loud and clearr !To this day I still can tune in any of those 11 frequencies on any time of the day or night So, do mot dispair, it's not the receiver, it's the antenna ! « Show Less
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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.
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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.
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Thanks for the feedback Frank, I appreciate it.So in theory, the monitor should be able to get OTA signals, but possibly due to weak signal reach, it won't, hence the need for an antenna... Makes sense.
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The antenna is an omnidirectional antenna for receiving signals of nearby FM stations and as such, it does a very good job. Antennas for transmitters must be matched to the frequency being transmitted. I doubt Derek is transmitting an FM signal so this would not be a good antenna. The question is not sufficiently clear to know if this is really what is being asked.
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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.