For good reception, a radio must have good selectivity (selectivity is a radio's ability to separate weak stations and strong stations on the FM dial) and good sensitivity (the ability to receive weak ...

NCPR broadcasts throughout the North Country on FM. FM is a truly wonderful thing … if handled correctly. To receive and enjoy our quality programs to the fullest, you'll need the three A's of radio: ...

As I was tooling around town listening to SiriusXM Satellite Radio today, I was unable to hear parts of songs – or worse, large portions of stand-up comedy from John Mulaney – so I figured I better do ...

Testing FM receivers is not that much different than testing other pieces of audio equipment. Appropriate tests include the big six: level, frequency response, THD+N, phase, interchannel crosstalk, ...

Nick’s Signal Spot is a new feature in which Nick Langan explores RF signals, propagation, new equipment and related endeavors. Maybe you’ve been on the other end of a listener phone call during the ...