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Thumbs Down on Receptor HD FM Antenna
Phila. Daily News columnist criticizes Boston Acoustics antenna: The only tabletop radio on the market that receives HD Radio has an inadequate FM antenna, writes Jonathan Takiff. The columnist says that NPR wrote a "testy note" to Receptor Radio HD's maker because the receiver comes with a poor, short FM antenna rather than a slightly longer dipole antenna. The FM antenna can be replaced easily, but the included antenna is insufficient, Takiff writes.
In my testing of the Receptor, I found it a bit hard to get consistent reception, but I could ultimately string the wire out and receive all the HD stations broadcasting a few months ago in Seattle. Takiff says Boston Acoustics will swap out a hardly more expensive but superior antenna in a few weeks.
Update: Boston Acoustics points the finger at iBiquity's specifications and won't confirm NPR driving the requirement. But it did confirm the upgraded antenna. Those who have already bought a Receptor Radio HD can contact Boston Acoustics for a free antenna upgrade.
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