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(More customer reviews)I did a lot of research before buying the Sangean 505 and must say, now that I own it, that I'm disappointed on two fronts: the cheap plastic feel of the radio and its weak AM reception. I live in LA and the Sangean 505 gives me a weak signal for a major AM radio station 790. The internal AM antenna is such that I have to turn my radio far south to get the aforementioned station. There are the radio's strong points: clear speaker, strong FM reception, easy-to-use presets. My Sony SW35 has clearer AM reception, a more solid feel, but alas, has a tinny speaker, so I can't recommend that either. In contrast, my Grundig S35, which has no pre-sets and relies on a spin dial tuning system, gets strong AM and FM reception though it is the size of a lunch box. For digital tuners with presets, I'm still looking for a portable radio that delivers good speaker and strong AM reception. I may have to start looking at two-hundred-dollar models, such as the Sangean 909.
Post Script: Several weeks later I have found the radio I wanted Sangean 505 to be: The Kaito 1102, which gets great AM radio, has stronger FM than the Sangean, is smaller, and costs significantly less. To save even more money, the Kaito clone, the Degen 1102, costs another 15% less but arrives with only a Chinese operating manual.
Update: The Kaito 1103, in spite of its ergonomical difficulties, is the uncontested king of FM reception with above average AM reception. Ironically, the cheap GE Superradio III is the king of AM reception, largely because it has an 8-inch internal ferrite AM antenna, twice the size of any other radio.
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AM 517-1710 , SW 1.711-29999 kHz (Continuous) , LW 153-279 , Five tuning methods , Direct frequency tuning , Auto scan , Manual scan , Memory recall , Rotary tuning , 54 Presets , Auto Tuning System (ATS) , SSB (SW band only) , Dual conversion , Fine tuning control , Memory scan , Tone control , Stereo headphones , Real & dual time , 2 alarm timers (radio and buzzer), Adjustable sleep timer. This portable Sangean AM/FM stereo short wave receiver gets an expanded number of radio frequencies that can be tuned in automatically or manually. The clock's illuminated time display includes seconds and can be set to show 12-hr. or 24-hr. time intervals. The PLL-synthesized radio has an alarm clock with adjustable sleep timer, lock switch and local/DX switch. Also features an auto preset system that holds up to 45 frequencies in memory. Uses 4 'AA' batteries (not included). Includes. ANT-60 shortwave antenna, 6V DC Adapter, carrying case.
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