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Old March 17th 08, 02:35 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default improve fm reception on transistor radio


"Uncle Scotty" wrote in message
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On Mar 15, 11:09 pm, "Tam" wrote:

Not much you can do unless there is an antenna input on the back.


There's no input, but there is an antenna wire that comes out of the
back of the unit about 18" long. Can I attach something to that that
might boost the signal?


Hi Uncle

If you are ambitious, you could consider building a multiturn loop antenna
( http://www.mindspring.com/~loop_antenna/ )and coupling it to your receiver
by wrapping several turns of wire around it. A 2 foot diameter loop can
improve reception appreciably, when tuned properly.

Jerry