If your biggest worry is having something portable for emergencies ... Therefore, we narrowed down which radios received the best AM reception in downtown Albany and then took the final contenders ...

1. **Long-Range Communication**: The BAOFENG UV-5R handheld radio boasts an impressive communication range of up to 1000 miles, making it an ideal choice for ham radio enthusiasts, professionals ...

However, most of us have, at best, only one of these items… RADIOS: For good reception ... antenna(s)/"rabbit ears": Some "boom boxes" and portable radios have one or two telescoping antenna ...

The most common FM radio aerial on a portable radio is a telescopic one. To get the best reception extend the aerial fully and move the aerial and radio around until you get the best reception.

reception may be best at 1340 AM. Here are common reception issues and solutions for FM and AM. Please note, portable and desktop radios are not all created equal — a good quality receiver ...

Portable radios need to be in the best possible position ... An indoor aerial may be good enough, but for the best reception use an outdoor one. Ideally, this should be on the roof or high ...

multiple connectivity and excellent sound quality to compete with even the best wireless speakers around. My top picks here span ultra-portable budget models, premium radios and home stereo 'hi-fi' ...