Other Technical QuestionsDiscussion of other technical topics. Please see the sticky post at the top of the thread listing for specific rules. The rules for this forum are more restrictive than they have been in the past.
Anybody have any ideas on a good, table model, AM/FM radio?
I am in a fringe area for radio reception and need something to bring in weak AM signals. The truck radio with an antenna works pretty good outside but I can't find any AM/FM table model that has an old fashioned exterior antenna connection.
Ideas anyone?
Thanks,
Roger
__________________
2001 F550, Crew Cab, Royal Sport bed, John Woods transmission, 4.88 gears, DP F5 tunes, Gear Vendor overdrive, A pillar gauges, Banks Power Elbow, 4" turbo back exhaust, Cyclone fan, Zoodad, AIS intake, Westin Nerf Bars, 70 gal.aux tank(installed in the bed gravity feed), 10 wheel TireSentry pressure monitoring system, pulling a Dutchmen 35SRV toyhauler with a Harley Roadking Classic or a Polaris RZR in the "garage".
For AM only, try an antique 6-tube superheterodyne with a loop antenna in the back panel. They were much, much less popular than the 5-tube variety and will be hard to find, but they work a lot better than the 5-tube design and a lot better than most of what's available today.
I've heard good reviews about the Henry Kloss radio, which does have an external-antenna jack, but I haven't actually tried one yet.
That, or put the truck radio into a nice cabinet.
FM broadcasts will be limited as much by line of sight as by signal strength. VHF singnals don't follow the Earth's curvature the way lower-frequency radio waves do. Receiving distant stations will require an elevated antenna.
__________________
-
Douglas Campbell, P.E.
1986 Isuzu P'up, 177,673.8 miles.
- Hella headlights (highly recommended)
- DOT C-2 back end (also recommended)
- R-12 air conditioner converted to R-406a. Saved ozone and money
- 4.1:1 final drive converted to 3.4:1. Quieter, better mileage but it's a good thing I live in the flat Midwest.
- 9/22/2007, age 21: Still running well when reluctantly sent away for reincarnation, due to body & frame rust.
Whats AM radio... [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]
<--- XM owner
__________________
2006 F-250 Lariat PSD Fx4 Shortbed Extended Cab, 4" MBRP Cat Back (have the DP just not installed yet), Fumoto Valve, Viper 160XVL Remote start
Engine born on date- 5/13/05 (a Friday no less)
I have a C Crane boost antenna, or something like that. It helps, but it is positional. Kinda of a pain, but it works. I am watching this post, as I am needing a "new"AM radio for the garage.
__________________
03 F-250xlt 6.0, SOLD April 2010! Replaced by an 07 GMC Yukon XL, and a 99 F350 crew cab, long bed 4x4, 6 speed. 69 Shelby GT500, 428 Cobra Jet, 4 speed toploader.
67 Fairlane 500, 347 Stroker, AOD trans, 3.25 rear end... work in progress. I am looking for parts that I thought I had so carefully put away...............
Work "Truck" 110 foot, 1999 Spartan/ LTI quint, Detroit Series 60, Allison auto. Work "Engine" 06 Pierce Arrow, Detroit Series 60, 475 horse, Allison Auto. Work Medic unit, 08 E450 6.0 by Northstar.
Several folks on another forum recommended a Tivoli Model One.
I ordered one and received it today. It is a beautiful little table model with a wooden cabinet available in several colors. It is obviously well built.....it looks like a little table model safe and is about as heavy.
It has great sound on FM but I still can't bring in any AM stations well enought to listen to. Tivoli has an external AM antenna that is designed specifically for this radio and I have ordered one.
I'll keep you informed when I receive the antenna.
__________________
2001 F550, Crew Cab, Royal Sport bed, John Woods transmission, 4.88 gears, DP F5 tunes, Gear Vendor overdrive, A pillar gauges, Banks Power Elbow, 4" turbo back exhaust, Cyclone fan, Zoodad, AIS intake, Westin Nerf Bars, 70 gal.aux tank(installed in the bed gravity feed), 10 wheel TireSentry pressure monitoring system, pulling a Dutchmen 35SRV toyhauler with a Harley Roadking Classic or a Polaris RZR in the "garage".
Don't want to snap on you, but the C-Crane is made specifically to bring in fringe AM stations. The Tivoli is heavy cause of the magnet and I always have wanted one for their reputed style and good sound from the FM, but AM is different and that's where the C Crane excels.
If the Tivoli doesn't do better with the antenna...when I get it...I'll return it and try a C-Crane.
__________________
2001 F550, Crew Cab, Royal Sport bed, John Woods transmission, 4.88 gears, DP F5 tunes, Gear Vendor overdrive, A pillar gauges, Banks Power Elbow, 4" turbo back exhaust, Cyclone fan, Zoodad, AIS intake, Westin Nerf Bars, 70 gal.aux tank(installed in the bed gravity feed), 10 wheel TireSentry pressure monitoring system, pulling a Dutchmen 35SRV toyhauler with a Harley Roadking Classic or a Polaris RZR in the "garage".
The AutoGuide.com network consists of the largest network of enthusiast-owned enthusiast-operated automotive communities.
AutoGuide.com provides the latest car reviews, auto show coverage, new car prices, and automotive news. The AutoGuide network operates more than 100 automotive forums where our users consult peers for shopping information and advice, and share opinions as a community.
Linear Mode
