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Q: Why your portable radio gets FM signals but not am?
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Where can one purchase an AM FM portable radio?

There are a wide range of options for those looking to purchase an AM FM portable radio. They can be found at stores such as Best Buy, Walmart and Radio Shack as well as online sites such as Amazon, Overstock and eBay.


Why is it harder to receive FM radio signals in some places?

waves spread out as distance gets farther. So at certain places there is no radio. Also if big concrete buildings or bridges in way, radio waves cant get through it because FM signals go in a straight lines while on the other hand am signals scatter so more people can use it Radio broadcasts bounce off of the ionized layer of the atmosphere, the ionosphere, in order to reach more distant receivers, but the state of the ionosphere can vary, and it does not always reflect the way we want it to.


How does a portable radio work?

Radio communication works by converting sound waves into electromagnetic waves. These electromagnetic waves are then encoded in the radio frequency range of the FM or AM station your are listening to.


Can we receive FM signals where FM transmitter is not available. you want a FM radio which is like word space FM but not pay channels only free to air channels can be listened please suggest?

No to first question. I'm a dummy on the other problems here.


What makes FM radios different from AM radios?

AM radio is KHz FM radio is MHz AM radio can cover the world. FM radio can cover a county. AM radio is excellent in communication. FM radio is completely worthless, except for good sound quality. AM radio doesn't have as good sound quality as FM. FM is much higher on the radio spectrum than AM.

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What types of radio transmissions can be received on a portable radio?

A portable radio is able to pick up typical AM and FM signals given by over the air radio broadcast stations. An example of this type of radio is the boombox. The amount or number of signals/channels the radio receives is dependent on location and the type of radio.


What is a FM tranceiver?

An FM Tranceiver, is a FM Radio that can tranmitt signals and receive signals.


Where can one purchase a portable am FM radio?

There are many places where one can purchase a portable AM/FM radio. One can purchase a portable AM/FM radio at popular on the web sources such as Best Buy and Amazon.


What is a tranceiver?

An FM Tranceiver, is a FM Radio that can tranmitt signals and receive signals.


What does AM and FM on the radio stand for?

Amplitude Modulation and Frequency Modulation. They are different methods of transmitting radio signals. AM is good for transmitting radio signals long distance FM is good for transmitting radio signals short distances but better quality


Which waves carries AM and FM signals?

Radio waves


Is there a portable CD player with an AM/FM radio?

No there are no portable CD Players that are able to record onto any CD.


Where can one purchase an AM FM portable radio?

There are a wide range of options for those looking to purchase an AM FM portable radio. They can be found at stores such as Best Buy, Walmart and Radio Shack as well as online sites such as Amazon, Overstock and eBay.


Which would portable radio would be most efficent for my needs?

There are many portable radios out on the market and they should be sufficient for your needs. The best brands are the Sangean DT200V AM/FM/TV Radio and the Sony SRF-H4 AM/FM/Weather/TV Radio.


Is microwaves are a type of infrared waves?

yes so is am fm radio and tv signals


Is a microwave a type of infrared wave?

yes so is am fm radio and tv signals


What are the features of a motorola portable radio?

The features included in a Motorola portable radio are, AM, FM radio, volume control, mute, hold (to keep from bumping or accidently switching the channel). There is a knob to tune the radio, and on and off button.