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Need Some Advice About Indoor Antennas

I am currently using a Godar FM-1 antenna with my McIntosh
MR-73 Tuner (which was recently aligned by my local Mac
dealer). And while my tuner does pull in most of the larger
commercial stations very clearly, there are a number of
lower powered stations that it tends to pick up with low
level hiss or a less than clear signal.
Would like to know if any better antennas are out there
for use with my MR-73. I listen to a lot of FM and would
really like to get some of the lower power stations with
less noise. One last thing - I live in a ranch-style town-
house, and our condo association rules do not allow for an
outdoor antenna. So I am looking to find a better INDOOR
antenna. Thank you for any suggestions you might have.
avideo
elgordo
530 posts
 
Buy an American flag with a hollow fiberglass flagpole. Slip the "whip" antenna inside and mount it outside. Nobody will dare tell you to take down an American flag. Shows your patriotism at the same time. Don
buckingham
333 posts
 
Elgordo, that is a very fine idea! The Magnum Dynalab ST-2 would fit very nicely into the tube.
avideo OP
222 posts
 
Thank you to everyone who made a post here. There were some
really great suggestions made and they are most appreciated.
After giving this matter a little thought, I have decided
to be a "bad guy" and install the Magnum Dynalab whip
antenna in a horizontal position under the eves of my
roof. Unless someone actually looked for it (and climbed
over the bushes in front of my living room to get there!) -
it should be pretty much invisible.
I will also be considering the Signal Sleuth, as I do
not change stations frequently and do not consider "dailing
in" a station any sort of "chore".
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swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
Av- the Magnum Dynalab whip is uni-directional when placed horizontally, omni-directional when placed vertically.
sean
6,231 posts
 
Swampwalker is trying to alert you to the fact that you will have to orient the MD whip for the best reception on your favorite station. If you listen to several different stations coming in from different directions, your plan with the horizontal MD will not work that well. Sean
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