Shop radio recommendations??

[BillM]

My workshop/gunsmithing/reloading is inside a 30x48 metal building. Metal doors, no windows. FM reception is a bit spotty. I had an old FM/AM/ cassette sort of boombox that worked well, but it eventually died. The AM/FM/CD/shelf stereo I have now sucks if the doors are closed, even with an outside antenna. Any recommendations for a radio (really all I do is listen to FM) that has one heck of an antenna/tuner and works well inside a steel box?

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[SrMachoSolo]

I would run an old hi fi reciever setup that allows one to connect an external antenna and run that wire outside.

Also, for speaker setups I would suggest:


-Robert

 

[BBQ Guy]

I've always used old home stereos.
Run the antenna outside as stated above, if necessary.
Your location plays a part in the strength of the signal being received. If you are down in between 2 big azz hills, no bueno. Up on the crest of a hill, good to go.

 

[slimmer13]

I run a Bluetooth speaker with my phone outside or sometimes it works setting it in the window.

 

[Alexx1401]

Do you get internet in there? If so streaming is the simple way to go. If no net and FM is working fine outside the shop? Just use an antenna outside as others suggested. If say the radio in your vehicle gets reception that you can live with? Its super cheap and simple to add an antenna outside the shop.

 

[made in china]

FYI: modern radios place very little emphasis on tuner performance these days.

So, if reception is difficult to get, it'll be near impossible with the typical modern receiver.

Find a stereo setup from the 70's or early 80'on craigslist, something like pioneer, Yamaha, Sony, marantz, realistic, etc.... Those are from the era of good tuners. Just make sure it still works!