After seeing some of the reviews on this Dewalt DW911 radio and the reception issue I was a little worried it wouldn't work in my rural area. I found it pulls in FM radio stations from 25 miles away and I have it inside a metal building most of the time and is better reception than I expected. Both AM and FM reception seems to be on par with every other radio in our area. Everybody in our shop has their own radio and listens to their own different station. My Dewalt 911 is now the envy of the shop and I can hear my radio above the other radios and all the other noise in the shop. I like the large speakers and although the bass may not be as great as a home system it sound is great and carries a long way which is what the radio was designed for. No problem with not having a CD either as I just plug in a CD to auxillary port if I want one. Maybe it is a little spendy for work radio but it helps pass the time at work and works great for me.