Anyone else try the FM tuner yet?

[xSIN1134x]

I tried mp3 raid to DL some fresh music, but broswer wont let me save like it did on my berry so I decided to try the tuner. You need to use a wired headset for the antenna and its way more clear than id have thought. Good way to hear fresh tunes while at work all night....

 

[Bigchris]

I tried it out earlier, very impressed.. Everything came in nice and clear, sound was great. I plan on using that in the gym as well. I didn't expect it to come out like it did.

 

[scaots]

Mine doesn't seem to work! I get nothing but static. Any other tuner in the house can pull in plenty of clear stations. I once heard a little bit of talk in the static on one station. This is before and after the OTA update. My EVO is from Google IO.

 

[dfine1966]

I think you have to plug in a headset first to get it to work. It uses it as an antenna. Once it is going I think you can uplug the headset and listen over the speaker. At least I know I read that somewhere. I haven't tried it yet myself.

 

[cheebahawk1]

Is anybody noticing that it is VERY VERY CLEAR when you are sitting still, but when you move the antenna (aka your headphones) static starts to kick in?

I dont know if its because I'm in doors, but the radio is definitely clear but when i play with the antenna static starts to kick in.

 

[scaots]

!!! on the 4th set of headphones I am now getting a some stations, but it sure takes a moment for it to tune in. It just doesn't pull in as well as even a cheap portable radio.

BTW, with headphones plugged in there is a menu option to switch to speaker.

 

[Septro]

Too bad you can't record with the FM Tuner and yes barely moving the headset results in mucho static - standing still sounds hot.

 

[Marco_NYC]

mine shuts down if the the earphone jack moves the slightest, not happy. i was really looking forward to this feature, disappointed its not rock solid.

 

[jonathanlc2005]

Yes... I have. I have these expensive Sony ones I use a lot and put it in this. It's a clr radio which describes radio station by name like "this" and gulf 98 and hannity. Pretty sweet and unexpected

 

[akarol]

Here in Orlando I had no issues with reception and the sensitive headset syndrome you guys are talking about. Actually, I couldn't get one of the stations I normally listen to (105.9). And I'm using cheap-o earphones that Marlboro gave to me at a bar.

 

[akarol]

Yes... I have. I have these expensive Sony ones I use a lot and put it in this. It's a clr radio which describes radio station by name like "this" and gulf 98 and hannity. Pretty sweet and unexpected

Hannity... ewww!

 

[DevilInPgh]

It's OK. Stations work wonderfully in my apartment, but where I work, it goes to hell. Then again, a handheld radio didn't really work in the building anyways, so maybe it's the building.

 

[huss30]

I hate to be "that guy" and complain but my FM Tuner hasn't worked once since getting the phone, all i hear is static.

 

[Gekko]

works great. lots of clear stations.

i'm using an iphone headset - $29.

 

[jerseygirl]

I tried the FM tuner outside of my job and got no stations, nothing but static. I am using a pair of inexpensive buds that I use in my MP3 so if pricier ear buds are needed I guess I won't be using the tuner very often.

Now, I just tried the tuner in my living room and with some fiddling with the wire I was able to get reception. Noticed that the 'plug' doesn't go in all the way for a perfect fit...maybe that's part of the issue too.

 

[Gmaxxx]

I got good reception Im in Brooklyn NY and I got all the Local stations at decent to great quality.

 

[Gekko]

if you live in the sticks with no stations there's only so much the phone can do. it's not magic.

 

[Y2Dre]

For me...it works as expected. Some stations come through perfectly...some have static. It will probably work better outside. However, this wasn't one of the main reason why I bought the phone anyway, so personally it's not a big deal. I can say that it's a nice extra that will definitely be used in the right situation!

 

[cyberbec#AC]

Here's a stupid question... How do I turn the FM Tuner off? The power button in the top right corner does nothing. I hear static. Even if I close the application, I continue to hear static... Please help!

 

[Edge767]

I tried it. Where I live, the reception was decent but not outstanding. I can see using it from time to time if I need to hear something on the news, but otherwise, I mostly listen to mp3's anyway.