This page is dedicated to helping Stern fans improve reception, when the station is far away, and the signal weak. I usually respond quickly. There are two important elements to your ''reception potential'', the tuner and the antenna. When looking for a good tuner, be sure to check the ''sensitivity'' specification.
Sensitivity is the ability of the tuner to relieve radio signals.
Sensitivity is rated in units of ''dbf'', the lower the number, the better the reception. There are 3 types of tuners to talk about. The rack system, the car stereo and the portable radio. All of the units have an FM sensitivity of 9.3dbf, but one unit does stand out above and beyond the rest. With some great added features, not found anywhere else, the TX-950 is the top of the line.