What portable radio gets the best AM reception? Gift idea?

Question

My dad listens to AM radio all the time. I had thought of getting him the CCrane radio but due to a lot of bad reviews on Amazon, I'm looking for something else. Does anyone have any ideas on what would get the best portable AM receiver?
Thanks!

Answer 1

the portable American Red Cross by Eton AM/FM Shortwave Emergency Radio they r great gifts

Answer 2

Best Am Radio Reception

Answer 3

Actually, not sure about the reviews on it, but i have heard good reviews about the c.crane. nevertheless, i agree that teh GE super radio is awesome. however, one of mine - well after 2 years of use - the frequency lock doesn't work and it drifts like crazy.



my new favorites for AM and SW listening are a brand out of southern china called "degen" - they are pretty much making all the radios for everyone else now too. there are several good models. the bais cone that gets really good reception is the "DE1107" - in the US these radios are sometimes branded as "Kaito."



for example" the new Kaito KA1121: AM/FM/WX/SW +SSB Radio with Detachable MP3 Player & Recorder" this radio is difficult to learn, but awesome to use.



personally i use a radio shack verison of this radio: SANGEAN ATS818ACS SHORTWAVE RADIO.

it still allows for recording onto cassette. which i know is old fashioned, but i like it.



the other option is to buy an AM antenna. there are a few on the market. some sit next to the radio, others plug in. c.crane does sell these as well. so check it out.

Answer 4

Technically, you do not ought to deliver a present. this isn't a wedding ceremony reception, that's a married couple throwing a celebration. yet in case you want to grant her something, at the prompt are not making it a touch one present. She'll probable be getting showered in some months, besides. playstation - he's right here illegally?!? perchance the activities must be positioned on carry thinking there's a touch one on the way and the most he can get for a activity is mowing a persons' backyard. impressive.

Answer 5

I use a GE Superadio III. Excellent long distance (DX) reception. A much better value than the CCrane. I believe now RCA is making them.

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze20h45/radio/superadio/gesr_faq.html



If Dad really needs to "pull-in" AM stations from afar, you could also get him a device called Select-A-Tenna in addition.

Answer 6

You may visit the http://emergencyradioreviews.com/emergency-radio-comparisons-2014/ site, they have emergency radio which are include AM and FM radio.