Reception has all but quit

It is unlikely that your hand is blocking the reception, however the capacitance of your hand may be affecting the tuning of the receiver. There is a fault with the phone and the only answer is to get it repaired or to replace it (which may be cheaper)

First, Ascertain that an observation has least caused the device from fucntioning. For example, observe the device for physical malfucntions, ascertain that battery resources has least been malalliged to prevent regular functionality. Replace batteries that are depleted of capacities taking care to place the appropaite directions usually demarked on the battery and within device compartment area. Second, remote control device require appropiate direction toward receptable display device to capture signals. For example attempting to transmit remote signals from distance extrenously without receptables reach is least attainable. Also, the remote control has a transmittion sensor area also similar with the receptable display device. Malalligning either transmitter to receptables least captures signal responses when any made available. Refer to the devices user guide attain diagnostic materials amonsg pertinent details on attaining an improve television experince.

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hit the options jey till you get to dss then press the button you want to program and then enter the exstension number you want it to be and then when finished press speaker button

Call verizon. They should be able to direct you. Good Luck.

take the phone to a mobile center and ahve them check the antenna on the phone

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]

You do have some hope left, there are special routers that you can buy to create a small cell zone that goes through your internet connection. They are pretty expensive.   http://www.wi-ex.com/      is where you can find one.

Don't take your radio to work. Get your work done , then go home and listen to it. You will get better reception in a res. area.