Thread: improve S/N for AM car radio by a factor of 2...5...10?
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Old January 26th 09, 01:06 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Cecil Moore[_2_] Cecil Moore[_2_] is offline
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Default improve S/N for AM car radio by a factor of 2...5...10?
wrote:
The rods are mounted horizontal, but are
receiving a vertical signal off the ends.

They don't receive worth a darn off the ends.
The don't receive worth a darn in a vertical
position. They are most effective when positioned
horizontal and broadside to the transmitting
antenna. One can take an AM radio, tune it to a
fringe station and run the test for oneself.
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73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com
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