The Pioneer F-304 RDS is a versatile tuner manufactured between 1995 and 1998 in Japan. This model features a sleek black or satin gold finish and is designed to be compact, with dimensions of 420 x 75 x 293 mm and a weight of 2.7 kg. It draws a power consumption of 15 W. The F-304 RDS radio tuner offers FM reception with a frequency range of 87.5 to 108 MHz and includes a variety of sensitivity specifications for both mono and stereo modes. The FM tuner displays a useful sensitivity of 12.7 dBf in normal mono mode and has a 50 dB sensitivity threshold at 18.0 dBf for mono and 38.0 dBf for stereo. The device boasts impressive signal-to-noise ratios, reaching 80 dB for mono and 75 dB for stereo at 80 dBf. Distortion rates are also favorable, with 0.06% in mono and 0.15% in stereo at 1 kHz. With a total of 40 memory locations organized into four groups, users can easily navigate their favorite stations. The tuner also includes an MW tuner covering a frequency range from 531 kHz to 1,602 kHz, featuring a sensitivity of 200 µV/m. The model utilizes a frame antenna for optimal reception, making it a practical choice for radio enthusiasts looking for reliability and quality in audio performance.
