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Ted Martin Posted on Jul 13, 2019

Can't get any reception,not strong enough signal or poor antenna

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Have you tried a signal booster? some antenna have them built in in which case it might not work. the tell tale indication a quality booster is being used is you need to plug in the antenna to AC ... while it's possible to boost a signal without additional power, it seldom is helpful. a signal amplifier will take fringe signals and amplify them. cost should be around $20 although double and half that likely also available.

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Dear, Try to set the antenna in specific direction and then try to turn it other direction where signal may be strong or u may check the connecting wires fittings and tracks or joints with the system or device very sincerely to achieve the goal.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 14, 2007

SOURCE: Radio reception

If antenna optimization didn't work you'll probably have to move.

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SOURCE: AM radio reception

You are correct William, reception is not what it used to be for many reasons. Some corporate owners and local owners have spent much more maintaining FM facilities, and many have neglected the AM's. A good part of the AM signal is via the ground radials beneath each AM tower. In time these radials deteriorate, and with it the signal. Years ago stations licensed as daytime only shut down at night. Quite a few are now allowed to stay on with greatly reduced power, adding to the noise floor at night. You also have more AM licensees now than in the 60's. Unfortunately many of the really knowledgeable AM RF engineers have retired, or are close to doing so. AM directionals require a very experienced engineer. In addition we have many Part 15 radiators, that are devices that radiate a low level RF signal. Every home is full of them, thus more interference. We have power distribution systems that generate huge amounts of noise across the band too. Then there is the issue of manufacturers who have spent more on the FM receiver side of a radio as more migrated to FM. In the 60's, very few were FM listeners. Gone is sensitivity, selectivity and frequency response in the newer AM radios. There are a few exceptions, the CC Crane, and RCA SuperRadio, both sound good with great performance. By the way, the RCA WAS the GE SuperRadio. I also like to pick up some of the vintage radios on EBay and other sites, plus occasionally at yard sales. Unless you are in the country and don't have a house full of gadgets, DX listening can be difficult, but not impossible. Best of luck, [email protected]

Bill Johnson

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SOURCE: poor radio reception

could be or the station you have on.in between towers you will get static.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 18, 2010

SOURCE: FM reception for Sony ICF-CD513?

The electrical cord acts as an antennae for this radio. Uncoiling the cord will give the best reception for FM. Rotating the radio (and built in ferrite bar antennae) will give the best reception for AM listening.

Anonymous

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SOURCE: I am having very poor

The power cord is the antenna and it should be stretched out straight for best possible reception. You could experiment with re-orienting the Bose, too.

There is a threaded 75-ohm coaxial FM External connector. You could probably get a compatible FM antenna at an electronics store.

See the manual, Page 10

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