For good reception, a radio must have good selectivity (selectivity is a radio's ability to separate weak stations and strong stations on the FM dial) and good sensitivity (the ability to receive weak ...

NCPR broadcasts throughout the North Country on FM. FM is a truly wonderful thing … if handled correctly. To receive and enjoy our quality programs to the fullest, you'll need the three A's of radio: ...

Q I am getting a new home-theater receiver and my wife said, “Please tell me this one will have better radio reception.” I didn’t think I could control this. I did a search and came upon your article ...

Seattle is tough on FM radio signals. With hills, valleys, buildings and tunnels, getting good reception can be a challenge for listeners. Local radio stations try to deal with the challenges by ...

A Diamond Discone antenna (circled in red) was chosen for off-air monitoring of AM and FM stations. It is mounted along with our microwave antennas on the 160-foot rooftop. I can’t remember a time in ...

I need help with my stereo receiver’s FM reception. I listen primarily to WQED in Pittsburgh, approximately 35 miles away, but the direct line of sight to the transmitting tower is blocked by a hill.

I just got my speakers and receiver hooked up (onkyo tx-8211) in my living room. The FM sounded GREAT, but now that I have moved it up to my room, I cannot seem to find a position for the antenna that ...