Well, the truth is that most AM sections are mere afterthoughts on Stereo FM tuners and a frequently much less sensitive than a good table radio or your car radio. Additionally AM signals are sensitive to interference and the signal strenght which can very depending on the time of day. A long wire outside antenna might help some. Also, having a large loop antena which you can turn to orient it to the direction of the signal can help quite a bit. (I think these can be purchased from C Crane Co. The also have a twin coil ferrite antenna which is tunable and is also interesting. Your experience is fairly universal, though and there are few miracle cures.
Better AM reception.... any ideas?
From time to time I want to just put a ball game on the radio in my listening room. I've an Anthem AVM20 with a built in AM/FM tuner. I use the 'loop' antenna supplied with it and its mounted on the back of the cabinet that holds the other gear - two 4 channel amps, sat receiver, dvd, cd, a center speaker and a Sony LCD rear projection T.V. Any ideas for better reception? There is always that AM static type noise in the background, ok on strong stations and much more noticible on others. I live in Miami but not on the fringe. I figured I ask here... someone always seems to know! Thanks