Antenna recomendation

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

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.

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

Squiddy: i am using an omnidirectional antenna of my own design mounted appr 40' in the air. I did side by side comparisons with a half dozen commercially available omni's and it stomped them all into the ground by a very noticeable margin. If one of the others had worked better, i would be running it now.

Phil & Bill : ) I remember looking at the FM Reflect and it simply looked like a larger wire dipole aka "T" antenna ? Am i missing something here ? Sean
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If you would like more information on antennas, I suggest the ARRL Handbook, or better yet the ARRL Antenna Book. Remember, FM is at 100MZ (1 meter). You might also try the WWV web site. A one time, they had an extensive review of FM antennas, including a review of the Radio Shack unit, complete with modification instructions. Because I read that review, I replaced my large and expensive Channel Master with the cheap, but better Radio Shack. Actually, I stacked two of them, but that?s another story.
Remember, fashion may change, but physics does not. Most "new" products are only marketing ploys. Radio is really very old technology.
Cheers,
Sam