I just found this group. Sorry to ask what is probably an elementary
question for you folks.

I have had a clock radio (digital tuner and cordless phone) for
several years. I believe that it is a "Frontgate" label - but don't
know who the manufacturer is. Pretty much all of the sudden, the
sound has gotten very fuzzy soft - and even if I crank up the volume
it is still on the softish side.

Is this normal for a (not so expensive - but not cheap) piece of
consumer electronics? I seem to recall an earlier digital clock radio
that also seemed to go "fuzzy" after several years. I got rid of that
for the radio/phone combo (in order to reduce the clutter on the night
stand).

If this is "normal", is there a better manufacturer of clock radios
out there that won't have this behavior? Or should I just plan on
replacing my clock radio every 5 years or so.

thanks
doug.