Quality AM/FM Radio Receiver

[roo_ster]

Howdy:

I am looking for a portable AM/FM radio receiver that has good reception.

The last few I have bought have had universally poor reception and higher price did not guarantee better reception.

Any hints would be appreciated.

[slugcatcher]

Are you trying to stay with something that will fit in your pocket or something bigger?

[MillCreek]

Now that the GE Superradio has been discontinued, I am fond of the C. Crane line of radios for good reception.

[roo_ster]

Are you trying to stay with something that will fit in your pocket or something bigger?

Well, both, but I would prioritize something larger so that I have more options when working around the house.

[Fly320s]

I think the antenna style and location is as important as the receiver.

Have you tried a different wire antenna or a different location?

[MechAg94]

My parents tried one of the c crane radios and were disappointed.  They are in a bad area for AM reception though. 

[Tuco]

You still might find a new GE Superadio on the innerwebz.  You can find a used one, fersure.
Look for alternate labeling of RCA RP7887 Superadio III - Same thing as the GE, different box.
New they were about 40 bones

I had a Grundig YB that had a good AM front end, but it was pricey at about 100 dollars.  

Check this out, too.  No experience, but worth some research:
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/spcialty/0068.html

Long range AM listening is called Mediumwave DX.  Hobbyists look for extreme sensitivity, high definition and fine tuning in a radio, along with input jacks for external antennas.  The Superradio fits the bill.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RCA-GE-SUPER-RADIO-3-Superradio-NEW-IN-BOX-Long-AM-FM_W0QQitemZ150411524435QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item230539b953

The price has gone up in the last 4 years, but a Superadio can sit on a shelf and fill the garage with the ballgame or king biscuit flower hour.  
I love them.

[sanglant]

the one i wanted for along time

something a little more practical

[roo_ster]

the one i wanted for along time

something a little more practical

Here you go:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Grundig-satellit-750-AM-FM-Shortwave-Radio-Complete_W0QQitemZ250575639289QQcmdZViewItemQQptZShortwave_Radios?hash=item3a5778d2f9

[sanglant]

 


 

[RocketMan]

Get an old R-390 if you are a hobbiest.  A big old military .3 to 30 Mhz receiver.  Tube type, heavy, guaranteed not to fit in your pocket, not meant to be portable.   Tight front end, good sensitivity and selectivity.
I once used one on an LST in the SW Pacific near Australia to listen to my favorite AM station out of Portland, OR.
Pricey and hard to find, tho...