junkcollector
May 1st, 2009, 02:34 PM
Hi guys,
Not really any interference problem, just wondering if you have any tips on improving FM radio reception on my basement stereo system. One thing I tried is one of those "indoor amplified" antennas, which is basically a glorified pair of "rabbit ears" attached to a box with a ac wall adaptor, it works somewhat, but also induces sort of a hum into the system. I've also tried making what I think they call a "dipole" antenna, which worked slightly better than the stock antenna. It seems like the hot water heating pipes in my basement are acting as some sort of choke because when I hold the antenna lead above the pipes the signal gets better?
All local stations that I care to listen to come in well, I'm just trying to pull in a few more distant stations, of which come in fairly well when the weather is just right...Perhaps humidity has something to do with it? It always seems like the wetter / rainier it is, the better the reception is.
I've also read about using an standard UHF / VHF TV antenna, perhaps putting it in the attic. (No idea if it is worth trying)
Any opinions, thoughts, tips, and conversation is welcome as usual. Thanks.
Not really any interference problem, just wondering if you have any tips on improving FM radio reception on my basement stereo system. One thing I tried is one of those "indoor amplified" antennas, which is basically a glorified pair of "rabbit ears" attached to a box with a ac wall adaptor, it works somewhat, but also induces sort of a hum into the system. I've also tried making what I think they call a "dipole" antenna, which worked slightly better than the stock antenna. It seems like the hot water heating pipes in my basement are acting as some sort of choke because when I hold the antenna lead above the pipes the signal gets better?
All local stations that I care to listen to come in well, I'm just trying to pull in a few more distant stations, of which come in fairly well when the weather is just right...Perhaps humidity has something to do with it? It always seems like the wetter / rainier it is, the better the reception is.
I've also read about using an standard UHF / VHF TV antenna, perhaps putting it in the attic. (No idea if it is worth trying)
Any opinions, thoughts, tips, and conversation is welcome as usual. Thanks.