Addressing why iPod radios cause AM interference, Nathan writes:
My Sangean WR-5 doesn't seem any worse when the wife's iPod is charging in the dock, but AM reception is fuzzy to begin with because it is next to a TV and cable.
You could always hook up an external outdoor AM antenna to the WR-2, I'm sure that would make you really popular.
I did a video overview of the WR-5 a little while ago if any of you guys are curious
http://youtu.be/v2ZBv4ekkwc
It is a great sounding iPod dock, aux-in speaker, and decent FM radio. Radio enthusiasts are better off with the WR-2, though.
I thought of the WR-5 but 18 inch length footprint is too big. I thought of its less expensive, smaller cousin but don't know how it performs: http://www.amazon.com/FM-RBDS-Digital-Tuning-Atomic-Clock/dp/B003XQLUDY/ref=pd_sim_e_3
Posted by: herculodge | December 12, 2012 at 06:46 AM
It's not 18", it is about the size of a letter piece of paper (8.5x11"), only a couple inches bigger than the WR-2. I seem to remember you like single-speaker radios better for talk stations, and this definitely has a stereo sound.
Posted by: nathanjr | December 12, 2012 at 05:37 PM
Thanks, Nathan. I'm thinking I'll keep my current setup and maybe buy a small Sangean RCR atomic clock radio down the road.
Posted by: herculodge | December 12, 2012 at 07:37 PM