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FM Dipole Stereo Radio Antenna – - MAXIMUM reception

by Admin on June 4, 2010

Some recent dipole auctions on eBay:

Andrew/Decibel DB408-B Base Station Antenna Dipole NEW
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Center Insulator Dipole Wire Antenna SO-239 2KW
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20M 10/12/15/17M 2Kw Dipole Antenna FREE SHIPPING
US $26.95
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Is there any kind of radio that gets reception in a high rise office building? Would a short wave radio work?

by Admin on April 13, 2010

I work in Boston in a sky scraper like building and the radio reception is terrible for most devices. Would a short wave radio work better? Is there any products that work better or help reception for situations like this? I don’t even think AM is a even a possibility but is there anything that would help with AM reception too?

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What are UHF and VHF as applies to tv reception?

April 12, 2010

I have a nearly 30 year old tv / radio combination which has UHF and VHF as choices for tv reception. I do not know what either means and cannot figure out how I can connect my tv to receive cable programs. Share on Facebook

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Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band Reception

February 27, 2010

PLL digital tuner receives FM, MW/AM, SSB, shortwave and longwave MY-memory tuning memorizes and scans up to 100 frequencies Four tuning methods: direct, manual, scan and preset World clock and dual clock functions; built-in timer Label presets with 6 alphanumeric letters Product DescriptionAM (LW/MW/SW) & FM stereo reception / 10-key direct access tuning / World [...]

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Which is best for FM Broadcast Reception – Vertical or Horizontal Antennas?

February 12, 2010

In several years of experience with Amateur (Ham) Radio, I have learned that there is significant attenuation of UHF and VHF signals when the transmit and receive antennas are at 90 degrees to each other. Yet most Car Antennas are vertically polarized (some at 45 degrees) while most home based receive antennas (both cheap wire [...]

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Does a radiant barrier sprayed on the inside of a roof effect amateur radio reception from an attic antenna?

February 10, 2010

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