Need Some Advice About Indoor Antennas


I am currently using a Godar FM-1 antenna with my McIntosh
MR-73 Tuner (which was recently aligned by my local Mac
dealer). And while my tuner does pull in most of the larger
commercial stations very clearly, there are a number of
lower powered stations that it tends to pick up with low
level hiss or a less than clear signal.
Would like to know if any better antennas are out there
for use with my MR-73. I listen to a lot of FM and would
really like to get some of the lower power stations with
less noise. One last thing - I live in a ranch-style town-
house, and our condo association rules do not allow for an
outdoor antenna. So I am looking to find a better INDOOR
antenna. Thank you for any suggestions you might have.
avideo
Avideo,

I am having the exact same problem. The only good local classical/jazz station that I can get is a little fuzzy but reads 10/10 on my Magnum tuner. I am currently using the Magnum Dynalab ST-2 antenna indoors. In your situation I would splurdge for the Magnum Dynalab Signal Sleuth. This will add many db of gain the signal. Save you money and keep the antenna you have and spend it on the Signal Sleuth. I will be doing the same thing next term if my new house has the same reception problems.
terk makees an outdoor antenna shaped like a white 2x4 that hides against trim. DAMN CONDO COPS!
i'm hoping sean will pipe in here. this is something about which he is very knowledgeable. we had a recent thread on this topic and it's my remembrance is that sean suggested trying the dipole that should have come with your tuner; it's often better than most alternatives. - cfb
I used the Fanfare or Magnum Dynalab whip antenna inside for several years before having it mounted on the roof of my townhouse. The whip indoors was better than the Godar (which I also have) or the Audio something boxes for indoor use. Also, I don't know if this only applies to me in Virginia, but I was informed that condo associations cannot impose rules on outdoor appliances used to receive a utility service like digital satellite TV and, presumably, FM radio. Thus I had a digital satellite installed without mentioning it to my anal condo association and no one has said a word. I planned to use my FCC defense if challenged, if I were you I'd try mounting an outdoor antenna, esp. if it's just the Fanfare or Magnum whip. No one at my association has even noticed I had my whip mounted on the roof, it's so thin and unobtrusive (it's just a single wand about 4' long, not an antenna array).
Good luck! Condo owners are crazy and should lighten up.