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Best INDOOR FM ANTENNA

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D-Oradio

Hey guys, need your help. I have had a lot of bad luck with FM indoor antennas. Terk is just useless. I bought the Pi indoor antenna and it was horrible. That's just ONE example of many. I used to use an outdoor antenna for my long distant FM reception, but with many lightning issues, I will NOT go there again! Every indoor FM antenna I have used, whether it be a dipole or amplified, is very prone to interference from my computer. With the outdoor antenna, the wiring was good, and had no problems with any interference. I hope I am making sense here. Anyway, I am looking for a superb antenna used indoors that will not be prone to interference and can pull signals in.

I am eying the C. Crane Reflect antenna. It's almost like a dipole, but from reviews from Amazon, looks to do a good job. I am looking for your help, if possible, with choosing a good antenna online. Any assistance AT ALL is appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Neil
 
The only way to overcome the computer problem is to move the antenna away from the antenna. I've never had luck with the terk or pi antennas. They seem to amplify interference. The simplest dipole or rabbit ears are basic, but work better.
 
Suggestion:
Just listen to the station you desire on their webstream. Very clear and reliable, especially near a computer! ;)
 
radiorob2.0 said:
The only way to overcome the computer problem is to move the antenna away from the antenna. I've never had luck with the terk or pi antennas. They seem to amplify interference. The simplest dipole or rabbit ears are basic, but work better.
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.....that should be move the antenna away from the computer.
 
SUPERCASTER said:
Suggestion:
Just listen to the station you desire on their webstream. Very clear and reliable, especially near a computer! ;)
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Ah come on SUPERCASTER, your taking away all the fun of DXing! :D
 
SUPERCASTER said:
Suggestion:
Just listen to the station you desire on their webstream. Very clear and reliable, especially near a computer! ;)
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And if the station one desires doesn't stream? Sheesh.
 
I've had pretty good results using aftermarket automotive antennas outdoors. It's mounted on the eave using a cheap "L" bracket available at your friendly home improvement store and is grounded (literally).

I've used rubber antennas and never have had a lightning strike...knock on wood, that is...
 
An outdoor antenna on a well grounded mast should not be a problem but for safety you can always disconnect the antenna when you are not listening or during storms. Antennas on a roof that are not grounded are an invitation to disaster. Best to use a pole or tower that goes down to the ground, connected to a long rod and the house grounding system. All metal structures and systems should be bonded with heavy copper wire and multiple rods are a good idea even if you have a water pipe ground because today the city water systems may use plastic pipe.

Never ever ground to gas pipes!

Indoor antennas that use amplifiers will amplify any noise, like appliances and computers, and will also make multipath distortion more pronounced. When I had a house I used a big TV antenna with a rotor for FM (and TV) DX. If you are only interested in one direction you can just point the antenna and save the cost for a rotor system.
 
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