A little late with this response, but here goes. 1) you need a good outside antenna with rotor if possible(Channel Master), 2) FM MPX filter, 3) Dolby noise reduction of any type. I use Dolby HX Pro & Dolby C (Denon DRS-810 Cassette Deck w/remote, Nakamichi RX-202), along with good audio tape. I use TDK SA & Pro SM. At minimum use chrome tapes. Tune your antenna for the station you want to record, keep the tape head clean, be sure to demag all components. With this set-up I have very little detectable hiss at very low volume, at higher volume settings hiss is non-existent. And HiFi VCRs make excellent audio recorders, plus you get at minimum 6 hours of tape time. The best VCRs are Sony model SLV-N900, last manufactured 2008, if you look around you might find some NOS. I still listen to a live recording I made in 1986 of UFO Live at the Cabaret in San Jose, Ca., on Radio KOME (long gone off the air). Good luck!
Dubbing FM onto tape....
Ok...audiophiles...I am not only using 2 of the most maligned formats in the hi-end world...but making recordings as well! At any rate, any hints to making quality fm recordings? Have a good tuner, 3head deck, new chrome tape,mpx filter, nice interconnect,etc...have to say...the initial recordings i have made have been very impressive...would a new antennae make a difference?