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Radio has been around since the early 1900's to the public. It allows us to keep up to date with what is happening locally or far away. We hear music, talk of all types and it keeps us up to date with everything from information to emergency situations that could affect us. Radio allows you to hear different points of interest regarding any topic near or far. The great thing about radio is it is free to listen.

Here you will find types of radios, antennas needed or other types of receiving.

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Tired of missing your favorite radio talk show? Try using a device to record the show. There are several items out there that can record and play back at another time. Tape players, such as the VersaCorder by C. Crane, will record onto cassette tapes and allow setting timers while you are sleeping or away. Another great device to use would be the CC Witness by C. Crane. This digital recording device can do so much for such a small unit and it includes AM and FM radio. Please visit the following page for more information http://www.ccwitness.com.

Is your reception affected by radio noise? If you hear humming or buzzing sounds while listening to the AM band, it could be coming from electrical interference. Please review the following for devices that can affect your AM reception.

Radio noise and other annoying buzzes are many times transmitted through an AM radio. Here is a check-off list of the most likely causes: Dimmer switch Neighbors dimmer switch Fluorescent light Computer Touch lamp (even when turned off) Automatic on/off night lights. Automatic outdoor yard lights Electronic bug and pest controllers Light bulb that is about to burn out Faulty electrical switch Nearby television set Neighbor using fluorescent lights Christmas tree lights & other blinking bulbs Neighbors dimmer switch (apt. complex) Scanners Cell phone chargers Dirty insulators on nearby power pole Electric blanket 120V AC smoke detectors (battery operated OK) Ionic Breeze or other electrostatic air purifier Ultrasonic motion detectors Appliances with motors Wireless Signals (Wifi routers) Note: Sometimes pool chlorine generates electrolytic action which causes radio noise over a wide spectrum of over 500' from the device. Unfortunately there is no known cure.

The best way to eliminate radio noise and interference is at its source. Here is a check-off list of possible solutions: The most obvious solution is to turn off the offending device. Temporarily switch the radio from AC power to battery power to see if the interference was coming from the electrical outlet (60 cycle). If the noise stops, our Single Outlet Surge Protector can dramatically reduce the radio the noise. It is only for one AC power adapter. Not to be used with power strips. Turn off all circuit breakers to see if the noise stops. If it does then you know it is something in your house. Turn off one circuit at a time to isolate where it is coming from. Use a battery operated radio as a direction finder. Turn the radio until the loudest noise is heard. The front and back of the radio will usually point to the noise origin. Carry a radio around the neighborhood. Ask other neighbors if they have problems (with radio noise). If a power pole is suspected, call the utility company and they will usually check the area and wash the insulators. Often grounding a radio will reduce a hum caused from AC line noise. Unfortunately most receivers do not have a ground connection.