I just received mine, how do you know if you should choose AM or FM, sweep rate, and also channel? Is there a time of day that works best ? Thx!
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AM or FM is personal preference. You don't use any one channel. Use the scan. I use FM and the highest sweep rate. There is no certain time of day. I don't think spirits care what time of day it is, but we ghost hunt at night. LOL :-)
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Jeff ours works 720 to 1710 AM. FM also works. I would return yours. My husband and I each have one. He uses his ALL the time, even when he sleeps (I snore.) He is ROUGH with his, esp cutting trees. He's 73. Good Luck! Liz
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I read the Customer Comments first before purchasing and I gambled on it. After getting the watch I also read very carefully of the instruction and I tried not to set ALL immediately and I only set the Time Zone first. Since it is radio controlled so I let the radio to set the time for me. I think it was about an hour or two later the watch set the hands automatically. On the day to Fall Back I did not turn the hands either, instead, I waited until almost 3 a.m. Sunday the radio automatically set the proper time and I did not have to do anything. I really don't remember everything I did, but the "rule" I followed was not to touch on ALL these buttons. Most of us are rather impatient and we want to know it all immediately. When I realized that the Alarm was set at 3 a.m. by the factory I did not rush to change it until I had time to read the instruction and I did just that little. I'm just guessing: If you, Anita, live on the West Coast, why not set your Time Zone to, say, East Coast Time Zone for one day and watch the hands readjust to the East Coast TZ, then a day later change to the Pacific Time Zone and let the radio to adjust the time but don't expect to see the change promptly. Good luck, we have to help each other in this Internet Era Economy. baoedong@yahoo.com
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Howdy.I've got a question regarding your experience of recording digital over the air broadcasts with the dr560. Have you been able to program the machine to record stations that are not whole numbers, like 6, 12 and so on? We've got local stations that are sending multiple signals and designating them by adding a hypen and a number, like 13-1, 13-2 and so on. I'm considering buying a dr560 but won't if I can't record these stations. Thanks for your input.
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First of all I am a ham radio operator and may have a better understanding of radio wave propagation. I say this because many people feel their radio is not receiving as well as it should be. At this time in the sun spot cycle the bands are not too good. 40 meters should give you some good activity late in the day and early evening. Now as far as your external antenna goes it will be best if it is resonant to the frequency you wish to receive. On my pl660 the lower frequencies respond better to the plug-in wire supplied with the radio. You can buy one of those tuned antennas that plug in. Go on youtube and put in degan w31ms. First of all I am a ham radio operator and may have a better understanding of radio wave propagation. I say this because many people feel their radio is not receiving as well as it should be. At this time in the sun spot cycle the bands are not too good. 40 meters should give you some good activity late in the day and early evening. Now as far as your external antenna goes it will be best if it is resonant to the frequency you wish to receive. On my pl660 the lower frequencies respond better to the plug-in wire supplied with the radio. You can buy one of those tuned antennas that plug in.... » Read More First of all I am a ham radio operator and may have a better understanding of radio wave propagation. I say this because many people feel their radio is not receiving as well as it should be. At this time in the sun spot cycle the bands are not too good. 40 meters should give you some good activity late in the day and early evening. Now as far as your external antenna goes it will be best if it is resonant to the frequency you wish to receive. On my pl660 the lower frequencies respond better to the plug-in wire supplied with the radio. You can buy one of those tuned antennas that plug in. Go on youtube and put in degan w31ms. « Show Less
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Greetings friend unfortunately only in AM FM does not work what else is an excellent team recommend best regards
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When we first purchased ours, it 'remembered' the channels. Now it loses them - every time. I think we have a lemon, and I will likely ask for a replacement. Other reviewers have complained about this, saying the factory told them it was 'designed that way.' I truly doubt that. First, because it didn't behave that way out of the box. Second, why would you be able to specify which channels to show/hide? And third, why would you be able to specify a favorite channel? It just makes no sense. I wish I could figure out how to reset it somehow. I think this is a nonvolatile memory issue. I will do some more internet research to see if anyone has a solution, but none has occurred to me yet.
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Start with a strong channel in the evening on a clear night.Try different locations near windows. Higher locations are usually better. Once you've got one channel set up, you can try different positions to try to get others. I've found an inch in one direction or another is enough to catch or miss a channel. It's a bit of work but it is worth it. A coax cable made of copper helps. I'm 30 miles from the broadcast source so I actually have 3 of these set up like an array with a channel converter/dvr combo and I get 20 channels coming in strong.
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I am looking for a portable radio with the following bands: AM/FM/SW/MWThe priority for me is AM and SW. I was considering the Kaito KA-1102 model. However, it has received mixed reviews with doubts about reliability. Please recommend a better model. My budget is upto $140. Thanks!
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AM/FM reception on my stock antenna (Ram 1500) was fine on all channels. Switched to the stubby and the only channel I had reception on was a local LI station and even that had a significant amount of static. Left the radio tuned to that station, switched back the the regular antenna and the signal was crystal clear.
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I normally goto tvfool.com and use actual address, and it will tell me what channels to expect, with different types of antenna, either indoor or roof or ... It's prediction is very accurate. I will try different location with mohu, and have the tv re-scan and "re-save" the frequency every time. Took 1 hour to find the sweet spot, but well worth it.
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I haven't tried for any AM Stations - but - I do get some FM Stations of my choice! It helps IF you know the Call Letters of the Station you are seeking!
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Not sure I understand. If you want AM, use the button to choose AM band. Press "BAND" button repeatedly until you reach AM stations on display. Stay at AM band.
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I agree with Charles. If the signal is strong enough, it should pick up the channel. I need to move the antenna periodically, but not that often. My antenna picks up two 7.1s and two 7.2s. I hope this helps!
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I've downloaded the manual, read the specifications, and nowhere do I see an indication that AM radio is offered. There is no AM/FM toggle mentioned, or a Band control. If someone has used this unit and had AM reception, please post here and mention which control on the radio allows access to AM.
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The one good thing about this radio, is its reception. I live just outside a metropolitan area and have had no problems AM or FM.
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What I have noticed here in Memphis is that you have to periodically adjust the station. Some stations are not as clear/strong at my house but when I move closer to the city the interference increases and I have to change the frequency. It works on a moving vehicle very well if you can find a frequency that is not occupied strongly. It can overtake some broadcast frequencies as long as they are not super strong. Good luck