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FM Antennas For Old School Tuner?

I got a Yamaha CT-810 Tuner included in when I bought a Yamaha Ca-810 Integrated recently. It looks nice on my rack along with my other vintage Yamaha gear but It's not even hooked up. I don't really listen to FM radio much at all but thought it would be nice to at least utilize the tuner occasionally.  Any decent inexpensive antenna possibilities to match up with a tuner such as this?  Thanks. 
zar
zar OP
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Lak, sorry spoke too soon. Yes there is a rod.
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stereo5
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Magnum Dynalab ST-2 antenna is the best indoor antenna and can be used outdoor as well.  I have tried them all, the Terk powered, Godar, etc and this one constantly pulls in the station.
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lak
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That rod is one type of antenna, give it a try and see how your reception is!
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cleeds
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lak2,925 posts03-15-2018 7:49pm
That rod is one type of antenna, give it a try ...
The rod is for AM, not FM.
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whart
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I set up a vintage system recently with a tuner and did not want to install an outdoor antenna. I tried the one Magnum Dynalab indoor model- not the rod- with mixed success. 
I tracked down a guy who used to make an elaborate adjustable indoor array that was quite expensive. He recommended this. Fabulous performance: [url]https://www.ccrane.com/item/ant_fm_fmrwhite/101106/fm_reflect[/url]
Don't be deceived by its appearance. It is not a flimsy dipole and like a pipe cleaner, it can be shaped into different positions. I just have it hanging behind the floor cabinet where the gear is and it works great--
Bonus: It's 20 dollars, and they ship pretty fast!
(No affiliation or monetary gain by recommending). 
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