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If you are trying to hear a distant talk show, this radio is a great choice. It's half the price, works just as well on AM and sounds better. Unless you are fairly close to a weather band transmitter, do not expect to hear anything on this band. Finally, all the pushbuttons on the unit are quite sensitive and can be accidentally pressed especially the power on/off button. Your headphone cord doubles as its FM antenna. The only thing you will lose is the convenient pushbutton presets offered on the SRF-M37V.
The radio does include a time-of-day clock, but it can only be read when the unit is off. Instead of the SRF-M37V, I would highly recommend the very basic Sony SRF-59 all-analog Walkman radio. It is quite superior for AM listening and has become a favorite with hobby DXers. Weather band reception was an afterthought.
Either way, you can't go wrong. Sony's engineers did not add narrowband circuitry appropriate for receiving weather band stations. It uses one AAA battery providing reasonable battery life.
The FM section is average in both selectivity and sensitivity. By using the same broadband circuitry used for broadcast FM, you'll hear nearly all seven weather frequencies at once regardless of which channel you have chosen. Learn to use the button lock-out switch on the top of the set. Both Sony models are good values.
The Sony SRF-M37V is a palm-sized Walkman type radio that requires headphones. You'll hear local stations but don't expect miracles. It will cure your aggravation.
This product is great for using at a gym that has the TVs set to different FM stations since it has 10 FM presets. Also, it has a lock feature that keeps you from accidentily switching stations or turning the power off while your working out or doing yard work, etc.
The headphones are also good quality, with decent bass. This little radio does a great job at picking up local stations, and allows you to preset several of your favorite radio stations. A great purchase when all you want is a decent AM/FM radio.
The reception is also decent. The only downside is that there is no equilizer and the output is a bit bass shy so it's best to use them with headphones that have good bass response. I've had this radio for a few years and it's still working so that's pretty good since most of these little portable radios break if you look at them the right way. Not great but good enough.
After a kazillion drops to the floor, it needed to be replaced, so I bought another just like it. Just right. I've had this for about a decade. Good reception, convenient to use, fits in any pocket.
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