is this tuner good for outdoor in the day time.
1646389
Yes, you can read this tuner in the daylight, in the sunshine. Great little tuner.
1646390
Yes, the tuner has a backlight so it can be used in daylight and darker conditions. Therefore, it requires a battery a CR2032 type battery, that does not need to be changed often. There are three buttons along the bottom and bottom angled edges. The button on the left edge adds up to four flat signs (I don't use that feature, check the instructions for why you would use it). The middle (bottom) button turns on the power/light, and the right button is a calibration that cycles through the pitch between 430 and 449 cycles, the default setting is 440 for concert pitch. I hope that helps with even more details :-)
1646391
I would say if you're in a high humidity area for longer than 8 hrs engagements, then it may or may not affect this device...
1646392
Yes, the tuner has a backlight so it can be used in daylight and darker conditions. Therefore, it requires a battery a CR2032 type battery, that does not need to be changed often. There are three buttons along the bottom and bottom angled edges. The button on the left edge adds up to four flat signs (I don't use that feature, check the instructions for why you would use it). The middle (bottom) button turns on the power/light, and the right button is a calibration that cycles through the pitch between 430 and 449 cycles, the default setting is 440 for concert pitch. I hope that helps with even more details :-) Yes, the tuner has a backlight so it can be used in daylight and darker conditions. Therefore, it requires a battery a CR2032 type battery, that does not need to be changed often. There are three buttons along the bottom and bottom angled edges. The button on the left edge adds up to four flat signs (I don't use that feature, check the instructions for why you would use it). The middle (bottom) button turns on the power/light, and the right button is a calibration that cycles through the pitch between 430 and 449 cycles, the default setting is 440 for concert pitch. I hope that helps with... » Read More Yes, the tuner has a backlight so it can be used in daylight and darker conditions. Therefore, it requires a battery a CR2032 type battery, that does not need to be changed often. There are three buttons along the bottom and bottom angled edges. The button on the left edge adds up to four flat signs (I don't use that feature, check the instructions for why you would use it). The middle (bottom) button turns on the power/light, and the right button is a calibration that cycles through the pitch between 430 and 449 cycles, the default setting is 440 for concert pitch. I hope that helps with even more details :-) « Show Less
640378
Digital tuner locks stations well if they are local, and doesn't seem to have the static old radios are known for. Antenna is good, but won't pull in stations like a car radio.
640379
I do not have that problem with this tuner. It locks in the stations very well. I have had your problem in the past with other tuners.
1617280
It works well wit my Sangean weather radio with also picks up AM FM stations. I added the antenna later to improve reception and it works.
1174104
The other great thing about this Tuner is that it takes a CR2032 battery, that last just as long, if not longer than a regular AA Battery. Had mine in since February. And its still goin strong, through all the Gigs I've been doin.
660859
It does a pretty good job of cutting out the outside noise. When i used the hedge trimmers or lawn mower you can barley hear either of them. The thing I like the most is that when you turn up the volume it is not so loud that it is just as bad as listening toi the machines but it is quite nice and like you are listening to a radio on the patio. I really like the tuning after you set it up. you do not have to go through each individual station just the ones you preset. I think that is a great feature.
2146151
I would give this one a try. my mandolin and guitars are never in direct sunlight the stage is usually covered or it's evening or indoors . before the show I tune up I leave this one clipped to my Gibson F5 I love the size it's easy to use and see. very cheap priced .The first tuners were bulky and expensive. Not so todays tuners are automatic. I must have 6 different tuners this one is my favorite. good luck with your gigs
507005
Yes, I use it in exactly that application. It doesn't rain much in my area, but I trust the claims that the lights are weatherproof.
746576
the am/fm tuning is good but we really do not use it much for that purpose. We wish the weather alerts could be more specific to our local area.
977829
Yes during the day you can see cars good at night not so good. Mostly just lights.
1460285
It's way better than the first generation but direct sunlight is still a challenge. The display is definitely bigger and brighter, and in my experience I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better tuner for playing in direct sunlight. I bought mine when it first came out with that function in mind, because from my research it seemed to be the most visible. There might be brighter tuners that have come out since then, not sure. I love mine.
518937
that depends of course on the power of the radio station. Simply put, at this time: of all portable receivers that i have played with (and i have owned too many) this is the most sensitive for FM. For AM: It is not in the same league as the PL-310ET (the ferrite rod is too short). For SW: distance is not the issue, but time of day and sun activity -but it is quite good. In worst case, Amazon is very generous in understanding that this was returned because it did not meet your requirements
1980752
The outdoor sensor is waterproof but the instrument itself is not. I would not mount it where it is exposed to the weather.
283056
don't buy it-- the servicenter is in canada and they have bad tuners... i sent mine back for a refund... don't waste your time
626861
I use the RCA radio in the mountains to listen too public radio. It performs well. I wish it had digital tuning, but otherwise, I am very satisfied.
1338491
Yes the tuner is very good, as long as you have a good antenna. Very sensitive and picks up even the small stations.
2136582
good question, sorry can't answer. i didn't keep this product long enough to find that out since the radio sensitivity was so poor that the tuner function is rendered , essentially, useless.