Bingley... I have both a Midland 300 and Reecom R1630... the Midland has AM/FM and I opted for the Reecom without AM/FM... FWIW, I like the Reecom a little better as the warning is audible where the warning with the Midland is visual... I live about 35 miles (straight line) from the tower (Florida is pretty flat here on the coast)... I get excellent reception with both receivers... both work on AAs as well as 120v