Normally I wouldn't post something like this here, but I've been on a quest for a decent clock radio for so long that I thought others might be interested.

FM reception where I live is really poor for the few stations that are important to me - primarily PBS stations, so I can drift to sleep without all the annoying ads. While a little Sherwood receiver I have in my bedroom can pick them up fairly well, (with an antenna wire draped all over the walls), it was far from convenient, (no clock, snooze, etc.). And I've tried 3 other name brand clock radios whose FM reception varied from very poor to non-existant.

Then I came across a review of the Boston Acoustics Recepter clock radio, (digital, 20 presets, etc.), which mentioned that it had both excellent sound and excellent reception. So I picked one up today, (primarily because it's got a 30 day satisfaction guarantee), and hooked it up.

All I can say is WOW!! With its little 3' trailing wire antenna just hanging behind the nightstand, this thing picks up those FM stations better than any of the 3 full-size receivers I have in the house! And it also comes with a coax connection if you've got cable FM, (I don't). After months and months of waiting I can finally get decent FM reception, and the audio is surprisingly good also.

Anyway, I just wanted to pass this along for anyone looking for a good clock radio. I'm just blown away by how good its FM reception is!

http://www.bostonacoustics.com/hs_pr...?productID=213

John