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My Boston Acoustics Radio stopped working

The AM section on my Boston Acoustics Receptor clock AM/FM radio stopped working (no sound) and the FM section works fine. The clock radio is very old and probably not worth fixing. Most likely, any needed parts are not available. I called Boston Acoustics and am waiting for them to call. Their customer service seems to be slow (?).

Any recommendations for a high quality clock AM/FM radio? Internet connectivity and/or Bluetooth are okay but not required.

The C. Crane CCRadio 3 AM/FM looks interesting. Does anyone have other clock AM/FM radios I should look at?




hgeifman
hgeifman OP
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The Sangean RCR-20 FM-RDS (RBDS) AM/Bluetooth/Aux-in/USB Phone Charging Digital Tuning Clock Radio with Battery Backup looks possible.   

http://www.sangean.com/products/product.asp?mid=221&cid=7



hgeifman OP
2,238 posts
 
I do not understand electronics.  I took my non-working Boston Acoustics Receptor Radio AM/FM clock radio to the local Repair Shop.  The Tech examined it and said the AM section is broken and that parts are not available.  He also said any repairs would be expensive and probably not worth it.  I appreciated his honesty and thank him very much.

I returned home and tried the radio one more time.  The AM Section worked fine and I had sound again.   I do not understand what happened but I am very happy that my radio now works.  

I guess the radio just needed a re-boot.  It was a good lesson.  Next time, I will re-boot the device and see what happens.   
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uberwaltz
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Good to hear for you OP but makes one wonder just how good that tech really was?
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axeis1
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I’m Very happy with my iPhone. It tells time , it has an alarm, and plays music!
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