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| Sony XDRF1HD HD Radio Tuner | 
| List Price: $99.95
Buy New: $94.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 38 reviews)
Sales Rank: 353
Category: CE
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
Brand: Sony
Label: Sony
Color: BLACK
Media: Electronics
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 6.4 x 7.1 x 2.4
MPN: XDRF1HD
Model: XDRF1HD
UPC: 027242730304
EAN: 0027242730304
ASIN: B00168Q248
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| Features:
| • | High Fidelity AM/FM/HD Radio? Technology | | • | Clear, static-free radio reception | | • | FM Multicasting with No Monthly Subscription Fees | | • | Audio Out Jack | | • | Full Function Remote Control (Included) |
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Product Description
It's the most significant advancement in radio broadcasting since the introduction of FM stereo more than 50 years ago. HD-Radio technology enables AM and FM radio stations to broadcast their programs digitally - a tremendous technological leap from the analog broadcasts of the past. Enjoy better sound and clear reception. New multicasting options let you get more from your radio for your radio listening. It's time your radio or audio system upgrades to HD-Radio. Sony XDR-F1HD is the accessory to do it!
Experience more choices, crystal clear sound, and no subscription fees. Enjoy music the way it was meant to be heard with AM stations that can deliver FM sound quality and FM stations that sound like your favorite CDs. With static-free sound and an easy-to-read dot matrix LCD for viewing important information, the XDR-F1HD receiver is the perfect choice for adding HD radio reception to a home audio system. Includes remote control. No Monthly Subscription Fees - HD Radio programming is free, unlike satellite radio where you have to purchase a subscription. Audio Out Jack for easy hook up to an audio system. Backlit LCD Display - easy to see large, full-dot backlit LCD display has brightness, contrast and display mode adjustments Full Function Remote Control Included Unit Dimensions (Approx.) - 7 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 6 3/8 inches (180 x 60 x 160mm) (w/h/d) not including projecting parts and controls; Weight (Approx.) - 2lb 6.8oz (1.1kg)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 33 more reviews...
 satisfied September 8, 2008
I wasn't sure that a 100 dollar tuner would work that well but I'm very pleased. The tuner locks right into the stations and gives a clear signal both to the regular broadcast and the second carrier wave.
Report from Japan September 6, 2008
I use this tuner in Japan as analogue FM, because the selectivity to 100kHz adjacent channel is very good.
Due to sporadic E layer, plenty of FM stations, China, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Phlippines, can be heard in Japan. But if use conventional tuners or scanners, interference with 100kHz adjacent channels is occured.
I noticed that some weak points as follows;
1)The internal irregular noise can be heard when no FM signal channel and weak analogue signal channel.
This noise can not be heard when fair or good FM signal strength.
Perhape,this noise oriented in analogue FM decording.
2)There is no switch for stereo/mono change. Perhaps, the internal irregular noise does not occured on mono mode. When weak signal listening, very useful the switch for stereo/mono change.
3)Japanese FM Band 76-88MHz CANNOT be heard this tuner, then this tuner is the clock mode use only.
4)When AC plug off from concent, the preset channels are none.
more stations for free, but not really CD quality September 5, 2008
This is more a criticism of HD Radio in general, as this tuner manages to receive stations well at my location with the included simple wire dipole antenna. But I've found that while, yes, there's no static and very little hiss, the audio is hardly "CD quality" - virtually indistinguishable from ordinary analog FM. Perhaps it *could* be CD quality, but broadcasters are not sending that quality of sound (similar to the situation with HDTV, where the potential is there, but most of the content is mediocre - Seinfeld reruns at 720p? give me a break).
Here in the SF Bay area, there are probably over a dozen HD stations in addition to analog FM, but I can't honestly say that the wider selection is a big improvement, certainly not to compare with satellite radio. But satellite stations tend to play long loops (e.g., 24hrs) where you hear the same stuff over and over again (and for $13/month!). So between satellite, HD, and analog FM, there's no clear winner. You get what you pay for, approximately.
Aside from that, this tuner does an adequate job and doesn't look bad. I tried the AM tuner, and that works fairly well, and HD AM is noticeably better than analog AM, but there still isn't much I prefer to listen on AM, HD or otherwise.
Some nits: why doesn't the clock time get set automatically from the air? And where are the EPGs like one day may be there on broadcast digital TV? This is what bleeding edge is all about ...
Sony XDRF1HD HD Radio Tuner September 2, 2008
Sony XDRF1HD HD Radio Tuner Review
After a long wait, I finally had the oportunity to test this unit out.
Antenna Used for FM: APS-13 w/o preamp 60 feet elevation
Antenna Used for AM: End Fed Longwire, transformer coupled
FM Rating: From West Michigan, filled every HD memory spot from the Chicago Market, distance: 110 miles
Down fall: Not enough memory channels!
Signal rejection from adjacent channels Very Good
Sensitivity Very Good
Noise HD, Excellent, and voice is raspy at times but Analog FM Excellent!
Zero bars on three bar signal scale will be audible.
Capture ratio, VERY GOOD
Down fall #2. Audio not stable after signal falls off. Volume gain control could be improved on weak signal.
RDS feature is excellent, with plenty of information scroll, and very fast aquistion time.
AM HD
Daytime: With longwire antenna, or CC Crane "AM JUSTICE" loop, you will be very pleased. Filled 10 HD stations from Grand Rapids, MI and Chicago markets.
The only pitfall here is that there's no switch to kill the HD when switching from Analog mode into HD. The "highs" in the audio are abit strange, and you are caught off guard a bit when it switches from analog to HD format.
If you are a DXer it's great. It gives you the callsign information immediately, and you can skip the audio quality, etc. Move on and find another DX station.
Night time reception is very good, as HD is pretty much impossible unless you are next to the transmitter. The signal rejection is very good from nearby 10khz strong transmitters.
Have fun,
It's cheap, runs hot, and lacks a battery to store memories, but, heck..it's CHEAP!
Have fun,
I am.
Nicer than expected September 1, 2008
This tuner was purchased for my husband so that he could listen to HD FM radio music and he is more pleased than he thought he would be. It works very well with wonderful quality sound.
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