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  Excellent Outdoor FM Antennas
I'm interested in purchasing a highly sensitive outdoor FM antenna that's omni directional to pick up stations from 100 to 150 miles away. What, if any experience does anyone have on this list. Additionally, I own 2 very good tuners. The Magnum Dynalabs 108 and an older McIntosh Mr78. Both are exceptionally good in terms of sensitivity. Concerning the Mr78, I need to have it recalibrated and cleaned up. Who is recommended for such service?
Frontier1  (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

03-31-09
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03-31-09   Have you seen this one? http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo ...   Wkhanna

03-31-09   The omni wkhanna recommends is an excellent one, however, if ...   Pmotz

03-31-09   Re pmotz's comments - i can only add that you can optomize a ...   Newbee

03-31-09: Pkubica
I'm in central Florida, so I have a 200 mile shot to get Tampa, Jacksonville and Miami, luckily no mountains to go over. I have a 50 foot crankup tower that's been up since the 70's.
I've always been happy with Wineguard antennas. The good antennas are directional so you will need a rotator. Also there are amplifiers available to further increase the signal. Make sure you get the antenna as high as possible and away from trees. Also make sure you ground the antenna outside, lightning is not your friend!
I would also recommend a good grade of coax cable for your signal and a coax grounding block installed near the entry point on your house.
If it sounds like a lot of work... it is, but the sound quality is worth it. Also, a good installation will last for years with little to no maintenance.
Good luck with it!
Paul

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03-31-09   Audio classics in vestal n.y. is a good place to send your m ...   Roxy54

03-31-09   Large, multi-element directional antenna with rotor has alwa ...   Mapman

03-31-09   Look into a tower; you will get better results by getting th ...   Musicnoise

03-31-09   Try www.antennaperformance.com for your outdoor antenna. i h ...   Talon4

03-31-09   Terrain. because i spent a number of years selling and servi ...   Stonedeaf

04-01-09   You need a winegard hd hd6055p, and a channel master cm 9521 ...   Kristian85

04-02-09   I'll second talon4. i'm using an aps-9 on a ten foot mast on ...   Frankm1


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