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Instead of the SRF-M37V, I would highly recommend the very basic Sony SRF-59 all-analog Walkman radio. It uses one AAA battery providing reasonable battery life. Weather band reception was an afterthought. Finally, all the pushbuttons on the unit are quite sensitive and can be accidentally pressed especially the power on/off button. It will cure your aggravation. The FM section is average in both selectivity and sensitivity. If you are trying to hear a distant talk show, this radio is a great choice.
Your headphone cord doubles as its FM antenna. You'll hear local stations but don't expect miracles. The Sony SRF-M37V is a palm-sized Walkman type radio that requires headphones. Unless you are fairly close to a weather band transmitter, do not expect to hear anything on this band. The radio does include a time-of-day clock, but it can only be read when the unit is off. Learn to use the button lock-out switch on the top of the set. Both Sony models are good values. Either way, you can't go wrong.
It is quite superior for AM listening and has become a favorite with hobby DXers. It's half the price, works just as well on AM and sounds better. Sony's engineers did not add narrowband circuitry appropriate for receiving weather band stations. By using the same broadband circuitry used for broadcast FM, you'll hear nearly all seven weather frequencies at once regardless of which channel you have chosen. The only thing you will lose is the convenient pushbutton presets offered on the SRF-M37V.
This product is great for using at a gym that has the TVs set to different FM stations since it has 10 FM presets. Also, it has a lock feature that keeps you from accidentily switching stations or turning the power off while your working out or doing yard work, etc.
This little radio does a great job at picking up local stations, and allows you to preset several of your favorite radio stations. The headphones are also good quality, with decent bass. A great purchase when all you want is a decent AM/FM radio.
I've had this radio for a few years and it's still working so that's pretty good since most of these little portable radios break if you look at them the right way. The reception is also decent. Not great but good enough. The only downside is that there is no equilizer and the output is a bit bass shy so it's best to use them with headphones that have good bass response.
I've had this for about a decade. After a kazillion drops to the floor, it needed to be replaced, so I bought another just like it. Good reception, convenient to use, fits in any pocket. Just right.
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