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AM and FM antenna systems

I am trying to help an older couple achieve much better reception for both AM and FM on their stereo receiver.  They listen on their main floor and have no upstairs or attic space is available for antenna placement. A roof-mounted antenna is not feasible.


Have any of you had any positive experiences with AM or FM antenna systems that would help them?


Thanks!


wayne

wdesbrow@zoominternet.net 

wdesbrow
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bdp24
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Echo Audio in Portland Oregon had three McIntosh MR78's in their front window last week. A good tuner for those needing high selectivity. I did a search recently for a roof mount yagi antenna, and was dismayed to find the old names (Channel Master 4488, etc.) gone. Where does one go these days to find a real good, multi-element, high-rejection FM antenna? 
meerzistar
232 posts
 
My antenna has decent source signal amplifier thst pulls stations a couple hundred miles away, 
wdesbrow OP
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Thanks, all, for the response, feedback.


Creed:  What they are trying to do is pull in local AM and FM signals without a lot of interference from neighboring signals (called multi-path?). The stations they like re probably all within 20-25 miles away, but they live in a fairly hilly location.  What do you think?

Thanks 

wdesbrow 

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bdp24
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wdebrow---what the couple needs is a directional antenna and a tuner with high alternate-channel selectivity, such as the McIntosh MR78. The MR 78 is easy to find, but I don’t know if there is such a thing as a directional indoor antenna.
jl35
4,010 posts
 
the Godar is supposed to be non directional but I notice significant differences by moving it a few inches
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