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I have a small 1 watt transmitter. I have a simple goal of using it to
cover my horse so I can tune the same music throughout.

I have tried a variety of antennas to get it to work, but have been
largely unsuccessful. I guess I don't know what I'm doing!

My latest and best antenna is a j-pole I built with copper pipe and
mounted inside my garage. No matter where I place it in my house though
I am simply unable to create a quality signal that carries more than 50
feet.

If anyone is willing to give me some tips I'd be very appreciative.
James

I can think of a couple of things. Firtst, you may have insulation with a
metal backing between the house and garage; not good. Also, what is the
polarization of the receiving antennas? If they are horizontal, you would be
better off with a horizontal transmitting antenna. You might try a dipole in
the attic, under the insulation. That is, on the ceiling of the room below.
If the insulation has a metal backing, take it off from directly above the
antenna. This should be in the center of the house. Basement might work just
as well. BTW. I don't think your gizmo puts out 1W. That would easily go a
mile. Probably 1 - 10 mW. Lastly, make sure the transmitter is on
frequency. Going 200 KHz up or down in either direction should be equally
bad.

Tam/WB2TT