Is there any way to improve AM radio reception indoors, antenna is up and radio is turned the best way.?

Question

We have a radio show we really like that is on AM radio. Can we improve the static laden, scratchy sound?

Answer 1

There are various tips as I found out on eHow:

-Reverse the AC plug if it isn't polarized. (If you can flip the plug over, then it's non-polarized.)

-Plug the radio into a different AC outlet.

-Move the radio closer to a window.

-Experiment to learn if appliances and powered products in your home are causing interference: computer monitor, television, electric blanket, light dimmer, fluorescent light, hair dryer, air conditioner, smoke detector. If possible, turn off the offending item. Otherwise, move the radio to another room.

Answer 2

maybe a 'antenna booster'....but most of that noise is 'skywave interference'...get's worse on cloudy nights ? right.

Answer 3

There have been some good and some Questionable answers here but there is really only one thing that will get you better reception and that is a better antenna.  For AM, that means either a specially built and tuned loop type antenna, or the longest wire you can attach to the radio terminals.

Answer 4

Does the radio station also broadcast online? If so, you could listen online and you will get better quality.