What brand of portable radio's is supposed to get exceptionally good AM reception?

Question

A local radio station used to advertise a brand of portable AM radios that would get really good AM reception. I'd like to get one for my dad but can't remember what brand it was. What's a good brand of portable radio that advertises for getting really good AM reception?

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Answer 1

Actually, not sure about the reviews on it, but i have heard good reviews about the c.crane.  nevertheless, i agree that teh GE super radio is awesome.  however, one of mine - well after 2 years of use - the frequency lock doesn't work and it drifts like crazy.  

my new favorites for AM and SW listening are a brand out of southern china called "degen" - they are pretty much making all the radios for everyone else now too.  there are several good models.  the bais cone that gets really good reception is the "DE1107" - in the US these radios are sometimes branded as "Kaito."  

for example" the new Kaito KA1121: AM/FM/WX/SW +SSB Radio with Detachable MP3 Player & Recorder"  this radio is difficult to learn, but awesome to use.

personally i use a radio shack verison of this radio: SANGEAN ATS818ACS SHORTWAVE RADIO.

it still allows for recording onto cassette.  which i know is old fashioned, but i like it.  

the other option is to buy an AM antenna.  there are a few on the market.  some sit next to the radio, others plug in.  c.crane does sell these as well.  so check it out.  

i also wanted to add that i have the first bayogen freeplay ever released and it is ok, but not the greatest.  i also go a new one that has solar and wind up - and has a flashlight and horn on it.  it is very good.  i like it.

Answer 2

Just get a good, reasonable priced set - but include the Select-A-Tenna. It's an interesting device that I bought years ago that really boosts the antenna power of any AM radio. It's a big, round plastic device called a "Select-A-Tenna." You put it next to your radio and - wow! What a difference.

-a guy named duh

Answer 3

The superradio as someone else stated in another post is supposed to be a very good reception radio for the AM band with most DXers using a superradio and the selectenna together for their listening pursuits.