Radio question

[Dave Brandt]

Would anyone have any suggestions for a good small portable am / fm receiver?? I had a small Grundig and the reception was very poor.

It would be nice to have something to stay in touch with the world when we are out sailing.

Thanks

Dave

[Bill Michne]

There are lots of decent AM/FM units on the market. Just about any one will do what you want, IF you have a decent antenna. Stay away from units that only use a built in antenna, unless you sail in an area where the signals are very strong, e.g., near a large city. There are many sailors out there who put their marine VHF antennas at the top of the mast, and then used a portable AM/FM radio down in the cabin with a built in antenna ( that is now near the water line) and wonder why it doesn't work. Your marine antenna will function quite nicely as a receive antenna for a FM radio. Switches are available for that purpose. You just have to remember to switch the antenna to the radio you want to use. Good luck.