OK, I was kinda stupid suggesting the Internet radio. I use mine because I don't really feel like booting up a computer at my bedside. When I'm in my room, I just want to enjoy the music or whatever without that hassle.
The sound quality on the grundig g5 is very nice. (I have the older, bigger version, the g400a- reviews indicate the g5 performs a little better).
Edit: I glanced around on the web, and prices aren't as cheap for the g5 as I thought- about $150. Not worth it.
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Originally Posted by gottabekd
I'm wondering about maybe going to Cash Converters or the like and getting an ancient receiver, and manually wiring up an antenna as described.
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Maybe it's worth a try. "Ancient" secondhand radios are really hit or miss, though.
Just FYI: Recieving radio signals from outside the intended area is known as DXing (old telegraph term for long distance, I think).
CCrane has a reputation for carrying radios with good reception, and they ship to Canada. Maybe something like this would work:
http://www.ccrane.com/radios/am-fm-r...den-radio.aspx
or this:
http://www.ccrane.com/radios/pocket-...ket-radio.aspx
review here: Good speaker volume and reception for the size/price.
http://www.ccrane.com/radios/pocket-...ket-radio.aspx
I hope I helped!