General Question

RedDeerGuy1's avatar

Has radio reception improved since 1990?

Asked by RedDeerGuy1 (24987points) December 9th, 2015

I’ve had a GE (General Electric) clock/radio that I bought for $20 in 1990 and I was wondering if the radio reception from the towers or the radio itself has improved.

Observing members: 0 Composing members: 0

9 Answers

ARE_you_kidding_me's avatar

Likely the tower has had some upgrades. Have you moved the radio in that time? Even a foot or so?

zenvelo's avatar

The radio is 25 years old, so it could not have improved. Radios don’t “age” like wine. But the transmission from the station may be much better from refinements in technology.

Does it seem to be better to you?

flutherother's avatar

It might be worse if new buildings have gone up between you and the transmitter. It might be better if new relay transmitters have gone up for your area. The likelihood is you won’t notice much difference.

ARE_you_kidding_me's avatar

They can get better if the op moved it to a better spot. Components can start to drift and actually improve tuning. It’s usually for the worse though. 98% more likely the source station has improved

Response moderated (Off-Topic)
Response moderated
Response moderated (Off-Topic)
Cosmos's avatar

Impedance changes can occur with the aging of components. This means that either the antenna may be better tuned or the sound quality may improve or both.

Although it’s very unlikely, your hearing may be better if you have improved your health.

CWOTUS's avatar

Gosh, who would know? I don’t know anyone who even listens to radio any more.

Answer this question

Login

or

Join

to answer.

This question is in the General Section. Responses must be helpful and on-topic.

Your answer will be saved while you login or join.

Have a question? Ask Fluther!

What do you know more about?
or
Knowledge Networking @ Fluther