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Antenna recomendation

Hi all,
I'm looking for a reasonably priced FM antenna. I'm not too far from some potent stations, but have the bad luck to be on the wrong side of a big hill which blocks line of sight transmission to some degree.

For neighborly and WAF reasons a tower or even a garish looking mast mount is out of the question. Anyone have any experience with the Magnum ST-2 whip antenna?

Thanks,
Phil
phil0618
karls
332 posts
 
Agree with the above. I've compared my ST-2 to the generic twin-lead that comes with every tuner, and in many cases the twin-lead is better due to having some directionality. Like Sam says, go buy a cheap yagi from ratshack and try it.
sean
6,231 posts
 
If mounted indoors, a well oriented wire dipole ( the "T" antenna that comes with tuners and receivers ) is hard to beat. If mounted outdoors, there are a multitude of antennas that will easily outperform the ST-2 or Fanfare equivalent for measurably less money. Sean
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squiddy
29 posts
 
I was kinda in the market for one too. But for an indoor...
Sam ..Sean... you use that Radio Shack Unit indoors? (I may be wrong) How do you mount it? Is there any downfall in using an amplified antenna like the indoor models Radio Shack sells?

-Adam
billbench
23 posts
 
I know everyone says to use the supplied "T" antenna, but I am positive (in my office system at least) that the FM Reflect (I think that is the name) from CC Crane Company .com (Art Bell Fans Anyone???) which cost $20.00 works MUCH better, by a huge margin, than the stock supplied antenna's.
phil0618 OP
49 posts
 
Hi all,

I actually have the FM reflect and I too think it beats the dipole that I had previously. I think my issues can be stated in one word - ELEVATION. I am on the far side of a hill that is between me and most of the stations I'd like to get. So I think what I'm going to do is buy the cheap Radio Shack and stick it in the attic and give it a whirl...
Cheers,
Phil
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