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Believe it or not, an A.M. radio question

I am on the 33rd florr of a downtown office building and have a small Marantz office system with a built in AM/FM tuner. FM reception is fine even with the stock antenna. However, with the stock plastic loop for AM, I cannot pull in any stations. Have any of you in high rise buildings used any after market AM antennae that will pull in AM stations in this environment. I want to listen to some of the local talk shows.

I have no idea whether something like the Terk powered antennae will work on AM in this situation.

Thanks for your help.

Frank
fmpnd
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Thanks everyone! Pkaram, I assume you are saying that even the Crane antenna referred to above will not be able to overcome the monitor problem.

Lp guy, I have had the same experience with Terk's TV antennae in the past.

Rich, that Crane looks interesting. I may use it at home.

Fatparrot, its been raining so much here that I just may use that tip!! LOL!
bjack70jr
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You should try a GE Super Radio III ($50). These portables have a great tuner compared to most which are junk.
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amansker
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Dittos to the GE Super Radio. Using its stock antenna my reception exceeds numerous am/fm tuners retailing up to $500 and using a variety of antennas. FM reception is also good and the best benefit, the single speaker is very listenable with a "full" sound and good frequency response.
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